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    Rectángulo (en. Rectangle)

    /rekanɡulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A polygon with four sides where all angles are right angles (90 degrees).
    The rectangle is one of the simplest shapes in geometry.
    El rectángulo es una de las formas más simples en geometría.
    A figure with equal opposites and right angles.
    The design of the room is a rectangle that maximizes space.
    El diseño de la habitación es un rectángulo que maximiza el espacio.
    A shape commonly used in architecture and design.
    The window is rectangular and provides good lighting.
    La ventana tiene forma de rectángulo y proporciona buena iluminación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rectangulum', which means 'right angle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Magic rectangle
    A rectangle used in mathematics to solve area problems.
    rectángulo mágico
    Abscissa rectangle
    A rectangle associated with the axes of a coordinate system.
    rectángulo abscisa

    Related Words

    Triangle
    Polygon with three sides and three angles.
    triángulo
    Square
    Rectangle in which all sides are equal.
    cuadrado
    Parallelogram
    Quadrilateral whose opposite sides are parallel.
    paralelogramo

    Slang Meanings

    Basic shape used in graphic design.
    When I draw a logo, I always start with a rectangle.
    Cuando dibujo un logotipo, siempre empiezo con un rectángulo.
    Used in games to describe rectangular spaces on the board.
    We need a 3x2 rectangle for the next round of the game.
    Necesitamos un rectángulo de 3x2 para la próxima ronda del juego.