Paralelas (en. Parallel)

/paɾaˈlelas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

It refers to two or more lines that, in a plane, maintain a constant distance and never intersect.

Parallel lines in geometry are fundamental to understanding the classification of polygons.

Las líneas paralelas en la geometría son fundamentales para entender la clasificación de polígonos.

It is used in figurative contexts to describe situations or ideas that are similar but do not come into direct contact.

Their lives run in parallel, never crossing despite the similarities.

Sus vidas corren en paralelas, nunca se cruzan a pesar de las similitudes.

In the field of social sciences, it can refer to concepts that develop simultaneously but independently.

The theories of economics and sociology often advance in parallel.

Las teorías de la economía y la sociología a menudo avanzan en paralelas.

From Latin 'parallela', meaning 'that which is parallel'.

to go in parallel

Describing situations or lives that develop simultaneously but do not intersect.

ir en paralelas

to make parallels

Referring to the creation of comparisons between situations or concepts.

hacer paralelas

paralelism

The quality of being parallel.

paralelismo

parallelism

A tendency in writing to use similar structures in different parts.

parallelismo

A situation that seems similar but is actually very different.

What you're telling me sounds like parallels, but I don't think it's the same.

Lo que me cuentas suena a paralelas, pero no creo que sea lo mismo.

Referring to two people who are in the same situation but will never meet.

It's as if they were in parallel, each in their own world.

Es como si estuvieran en paralelas, cada uno en su propio mundo.