Cuadrilátero (en. Ring)

/kwadɾiˈlatero/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Polygon with four sides.
A quadrilateral can be a square, a rectangle, or a trapezoid.
Un cuadrilátero puede ser un cuadrado, un rectángulo o un trapecio.
Graphical representation of an area bounded by four sides.
The quadrilateral on the plane represents the plot of land.
El cuadrilátero en el plano representa la parcela de terreno.
Any figure that has four angles.
There are many types of quadrilaterals, such as rhombuses and parallelograms.
Existen muchos tipos de cuadriláteros, como el rombo y el paralelogramo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'quadrilaterus', where 'quadri' means four and 'latus' means side.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Optimal quadrilateral
A quadrilateral that meets certain conditions of regularity.
cuadrilátero óptimo
Simple quadrilateral
A quadrilateral that has no intersections in its sides.
cuadrilátero simple
Convex quadrilateral
A quadrilateral where all its angles are less than 180 degrees.
cuadrilátero convexo

Related Words

Polygon
Geometric figure with three or more sides.
polígono
Triangle
Polygon with three sides.
triángulo
Tetragon
Synonym for quadrilateral, a figure with four sides.
tetrágono

Slang Meanings

Used in the context of boxing or wrestling.
The ring is where professional fights take place.
El cuadrilátero es donde tienen lugar las peleas profesionales.
Reference to a meeting or competition place.
The neighborhood's ring is always filled with young people practicing sports.
El cuadrilátero del barrio siempre está lleno de jóvenes practicando deportes.