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    Cuadrante (en. Quadrant)

    /kwadraŋte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A section or division of a plane, often used in the context of charts or maps.
    The northwest quadrant of the map shows the mountains.
    El cuadrante noroeste del mapa muestra las montañas.
    A measuring instrument in the shape of a quarter circle used in astronomy and navigation.
    The navigator used a quadrant to measure the height of the stars.
    El navegante usó un cuadrante para medir la altura de las estrellas.
    One of the four parts into which a circle is divided in geometry.
    The angle is measured in degrees in each quadrant of the circle.
    El ángulo se mide en grados en cada cuadrante del círculo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'quadrantem', which means 'fourth' or 'square'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    city quadrant
    A part or area of a city that is delineated for specific purposes.
    cuadrante de la ciudad
    time quadrant
    Part of the clock that indicates the time.
    cuadrante horario
    coordinate quadrant
    A system that divides a plane into four parts to locate coordinates.
    cuadrante de coordenadas

    Related Words

    square
    Geometric shape with four equal sides.
    cuadrado
    polar quadrant
    Coordinate system used in astronomy.
    cuadrante polar
    solar quadrant
    Instrument for measuring the sun's position.
    cuadrante solar

    Slang Meanings

    A way to refer to a specific area in an urban context.
    Let's go to that quadrant where the best bars are.
    Vamos a ese cuadrante donde están los mejores bares.
    A way to indicate a part of a building in colloquial terms.
    It is in the southern quadrant of the campus.
    Está en el cuadrante sur del campus.