Cuadrada (en. Square)

/kwaˈðɾaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Shape of a square.
The courtyard is square in shape.
El patio tiene forma cuadrada.
Description of something that has a shape resembling a square.
The tiles are square and very elegant.
Las losas son cuadradas y muy elegantes.
Term used to refer to women with a rigid or inflexible character.
She is very square in her principles.
Es muy cuadrada en sus principios.

Etymology

From Latin 'quadratus', which means 'square'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be square
Means to be in good physical shape.
estar cuadrado
square thinking
Refers to a rigid or inflexible mentality.
pensamiento cuadrado
square look
Description of a serious or harsh expression.
mirada cuadrada

Related Words

square
Related to a shape with four equal sides.
cuadrado
cubicle
Refers to an area delineated in a square shape.
cuadra
squaring
The act of squaring or the condition of being square.
cuadratura

Slang Meanings

A very rigid or inflexible person.
That girl is very square; she never deviates from the plan.
Esa chica es muy cuadrada, nunca se sale de lo planeado.
Someone who follows the rules to the letter.
You can't improvise with him; he's too square.
No puedes improvisar con él, es demasiado cuadrado.