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    Triángulo (en. Triangle)

    /tɾiˈaŋɡulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A flat figure formed by three line segments that meet at three vertices.
    An equilateral triangle has all its sides equal.
    Un triángulo equilátero tiene todos sus lados iguales.
    Geometrically, it is a polygon with three sides.
    Triangles can be classified according to their angles.
    Los triángulos pueden clasificarse según sus ángulos.
    In trigonometry, the triangle is used to study the relationships of its sides and angles.
    The Pythagorean theorem applies to right triangles.
    El teorema de Pitágoras se aplica en triángulos rectángulos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'triangulus', diminutive of 'triangulus' meaning 'having three angles'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Love triangle
    Situation where two people are in love with the same person.
    triángulo amoroso
    Power triangle
    Relationship among three parties that have mutual influence.
    triángulo de poder
    Triangle of forces
    Representation of the forces applied in a system.
    triángulo de fuerzas

    Related Words

    Equilateral triangle
    Triangle with all its sides and angles equal.
    triángulo equilátero
    Right triangle
    Triangle that contains a right angle.
    triángulo rectángulo
    Isosceles triangle
    Triangle that has at least two equal sides.
    triángulo isósceles

    Slang Meanings

    Triangle of romantic relationships.
    She is in a triangle with two guys.
    Ella está en un triángulo con dos chicos.
    Complicated situation with three parties involved.
    The triangle between them became uncomfortable.
    El triángulo entre ellos se volvió incómodo.