Horizontal (en. Horizontal)
/oɾiˈθontal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a direction parallel to the horizon.
The plane of the table is horizontal.
El plano de la mesa es horizontal.
That does not present inclination or slope.
The horizontal line on the graph represents time.
La línea horizontal en el gráfico representa el tiempo.
In terms of design or architecture, it refers to elements that extend side to side.
The panels on the facade are arranged horizontally.
Los paneles en la fachada son dispuestos de forma horizontal.
Etymology
From the Latin 'horizontalis', which derives from 'horizontem', meaning horizon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
horizontal line
A line that has no inclination and is parallel to the horizon.
línea horizontal
horizontal position
A position in which an object is parallel to the ground.
posición horizontal
horizontal plane
Surface that is at the same level and without inclinations.
plano horizontal
Related Words
horizon
Apparent line that separates the earth from the sky.
horizonte
vertical
That is perpendicular to the horizon.
vertical
plane
Completely smooth surface and without irregularities.
plano
Slang Meanings
To refer to the position of rest or sleep.
I am horizontal in bed watching a series.
Estoy horizontal en la cama viendo una serie.
To describe something that is done in a calm or leisurely manner.
Let's go with a horizontal rhythm in this work.
Vamos con un ritmo horizontal en este trabajo.