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    Intersección (en. Intersection)

    /in-ter-sek-'θion/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place where two or more streets intersect.
    The intersection in front of the school is dangerous.
    La intersección frente a la escuela es peligrosa.
    Set of common elements in two or more sets.
    The intersection of the two groups of students met in the classroom.
    La intersección de los dos grupos de estudiantes se reunió en el aula.
    Convergence of two or more lines on a plane.
    The intersection of the lines forms an angle.
    La intersección de las rectas forma un ángulo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intersectio', meaning the action of cutting between.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intersection of roads
    Place where two or more routes meet.
    intersección de caminos
    intersection of ideas
    Common point between different thoughts or theories.
    intersección de ideas
    at the intersection
    At the point where the streets cross.
    en la intersección

    Related Words

    crossing
    Point where different paths intersect.
    cruce
    confluence
    Place where rivers or people converge.
    confluencia
    concordance
    State of being in agreement or harmony.
    concordancia

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised meeting point.
    We'll see each other at the intersection, that's where we all gather.
    Nos vemos en la intersección, ahí es donde todos nos reunimos.
    Dangerous place for cars.
    That intersection is known for frequent accidents.
    Esa intersección es conocida por los accidentes frecuentes.