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    Esfera (en. Sphere)

    /esˈfeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Surface of a rounded body that is equidistant from its center at all points.
    The sphere of the planet Earth is nearly perfect.
    La esfera del planeta Tierra es casi perfecta.
    Area of study or activity in a particular field.
    In the political sphere, important decisions are being made.
    En la esfera política, se están tomando decisiones importantes.
    Geometric figure with a round shape.
    The professor explained how to calculate the volume of a sphere.
    El profesor explicó cómo calcular el volumen de una esfera.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sphaera', which in turn comes from the Greek 'sphaira', meaning 'ball'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sphere of influence
    Area in which someone or something has authority or control.
    esfera de influencia
    outside of my sphere
    Outside of my field of experience or knowledge.
    fuera de mi esfera
    social sphere
    Group of people with interpersonal relationships who share a common interest.
    esfera social

    Related Words

    spheroid
    Body resembling a sphere, but not perfectly round.
    esferoide
    hemisphere
    Half of a sphere, generally used in geographic contexts.
    hemisfera
    spheroidics
    Study of the shape and properties of the sphere.
    esferística

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in geometry to refer to rounded figures.
    That object is a sphere, pure geometry.
    Ese objeto es una esfera, pura geometría.
    In a festive context, it can refer to a party with a round theme.
    This weekend's sphere party promises to be unforgettable.
    La esferada de este fin de semana promete ser inolvidable.