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    Perímetro (en. Perimeter)

    /peˈɾimɛtɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The perimeter of a geometric figure is the total length of its outline.
    To calculate the perimeter of a rectangle, we add the sides.
    Para calcular el perímetro de un rectángulo, sumamos los lados.
    In a broader context, it can refer to the border or limit of an area.
    Patrols were established around the perimeter of the national park.
    Se establecieron patrullas alrededor del perímetro del parque nacional.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'perimeteros', which means 'that surrounds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    security perimeter
    area established to protect a specific zone.
    perímetro de seguridad
    urban perimeter
    geographical limit of a city.
    perímetro urbano
    action perimeter
    defined area in which an activity can be carried out.
    perímetro de acción

    Related Words

    area
    Determined surface of a figure.
    área
    circumference
    Curved line that defines the limit of a circle.
    circunferencia
    radius
    Distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference.
    radio

    Slang Meanings

    Safety zone
    The perimeter of the event was reinforced with security agents.
    El perímetro del evento fue reforzado con agentes de seguridad.
    Delimited space
    Do not leave the established perimeter to avoid problems.
    No salgas del perímetro establecido para evitar problemas.