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    Grados (en. Degrees)

    /ˈɡɾa.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Angular measurement unit equivalent to 1/360 of a circumference.
    The triangle has angles of 60 degrees.
    El triángulo tiene ángulos de 60 grados.
    Temperature measurement unit that refers to scales like Celsius or Fahrenheit.
    Today the temperature will reach 30 degrees.
    Hoy la temperatura alcanzará los 30 grados.
    Position or level in a hierarchy.
    Juan was promoted to higher degrees in the company.
    Juan ascendió a grados superiores en la empresa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gradus', which means 'step' or 'level'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    degrees of freedom
    A concept in statistics that refers to the number of independent values that can vary in an analysis.
    grados de libertad
    to degrees of
    An expression that indicates the adjustment or change of something to a certain level or state.
    a grados de
    to take (or break) to degrees
    A colloquial expression that means to make something reach an extreme state or of great quality.
    sacar (o romper) a grados

    Related Words

    grading
    Gradual change in some aspect.
    gradiación
    graduation
    Process of receiving a diploma after completing studies.
    graduación
    degree Celsius
    Measurement unit for temperature on the Celsius scale.
    grado Celsius

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of parties, it refers to a high amount of alcohol consumed.
    We were at degrees at the party, I don't remember anything.
    Estábamos a grados en la fiesta, no me acuerdo de nada.
    It is used to refer to someone who is very 'incredible' or 'cool'.
    That guy is of degrees, he always knows how to make you laugh.
    Ese tipo es de grados, siempre sabe cómo hacer reír.