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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Formas y Tamaños

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre formas y tamaños, como "depth", "compact", "diagonal", etc., que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for Basic IELTS
breadth
breadth
[Sustantivo]

the distance between two sides of something

ancho

ancho

Ex: The breadth of her smile showed her genuine happiness. 

La amplitud de su sonrisa mostraba su felicidad genuina.

depth
depth
[Sustantivo]

the distance below the top surface of something

profundidad

profundidad

Ex: The swimming pool's depth was measured at eight feet, ensuring safety for diving. 

La profundidad de la piscina se midió a ocho pies, lo que garantiza la seguridad para bucear.

height
height
[Sustantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altura, estatura

altura, estatura

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet. 

La altura de la montaña es de más de 14,000 pies.

length
length
[Sustantivo]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

largo, longitud

largo, longitud

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough. 

Ella midió la longitud de la cuerda para asegurarse de que era lo suficientemente larga.

weight
weight
[Sustantivo]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

peso

peso

Ex: She checked the weight of the parcel before sending it. 

Ella verificó el peso del paquete antes de enviarlo.

width
width
[Sustantivo]

the distance of something from side to side

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books. 

El ancho del estante es ajustable para acomodar libros de diferentes tamaños.

dimension
dimension
[Sustantivo]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimensión

dimensión

Ex: The artist's sculptures seemed to defy conventional dimensions, playing with space and form in unexpected ways. 

Las esculturas del artista parecían desafiar las dimensiones convencionales, jugando con el espacio y la forma de maneras inesperadas.

bulky
bulky
[Adjetivo]

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

voluminoso, grande

voluminoso, grande

Ex: The bulky winter coat kept her warm but made it difficult to move freely. 

El abrigo de invierno voluminoso la mantenía caliente pero dificultaba el movimiento libre.

compact
compact
[Adjetivo]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

compacto

compacto

Ex: The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed. 

El apartamento estudio era compacto pero tenía todo lo que necesitaba.

enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The ship was enormous, capable of carrying thousands of passengers. 

El barco era enorme, capaz de transportar a miles de pasajeros.

huge
huge
[Adjetivo]

very large in size

enorme

enorme

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was. 

Ella adoptó un enorme perro que era casi tan grande como ella.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 

Las diminutas hormigas trabajaron juntas para llevar una miga grande.

narrow
narrow
[Adjetivo]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

estrecho, ajustado

estrecho, ajustado

Ex: The river flowed through a narrow gorge, with steep cliffs on either side. 

El río fluía a través de un desfiladero estrecho, con acantilados empinados a ambos lados.

angle
angle
[Sustantivo]

the space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians

ángulo

ángulo

Ex: The angle between the two roads created a sharp turn that drivers needed to navigate carefully. 

El ángulo entre los dos caminos creaba un giro brusco que los conductores necesitaban navegar con cuidado.

circular
circular
[Adjetivo]

having a shape like a circle

circular

circular

Ex: The architect designed a circular courtyard at the center of the building, providing a serene gathering space. 

El arquitecto diseñó un patio circular en el centro del edificio, proporcionando un espacio de reunión sereno.

concentric
concentric
[Adjetivo]

describing circles, arcs, or rings that have the same center

concéntrico

concéntrico

cube
cube
[Sustantivo]

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

cubo

cubo

Ex: He sketched a cube to show the object's proportions. 

Él bosquejó un cubo para mostrar las proporciones del objeto.

pyramid
pyramid
[Sustantivo]

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

pirámide

pirámide

Ex: She calculated the volume of the pyramid for homework. 

Ella calculó el volumen de la pirámide para la tarea.

diagonal
diagonal
[Adjetivo]

(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle

diagonal

diagonal

Ex: The diagonal plane of the cube divided it into two symmetrical halves. 

El plano diagonal del cubo lo dividió en dos mitades simétricas.

horizontal
horizontal
[Adjetivo]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

horizontal

horizontal

Ex: The fence posts were arranged in a horizontal line across the field. 

Los postes de la cerca estaban dispuestos en una línea horizontal a través del campo.

vertical
vertical
[Adjetivo]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

vertical

vertical

Ex: The vines climbed the vertical trellis, reaching toward the sun. 

Las vides treparon por el enrejado vertical, alcanzando hacia el sol.

oval
oval
[Adjetivo]

rounded in shape but wider in one direction, such as the shape of an egg

oval

oval

Ex: The oval rug added warmth to the room, its rounded edges softening the angular furniture. 

La alfombra ovalada añadió calidez a la habitación, sus bordes redondeados suavizando los muebles angulares.

parallel
parallel
[Adjetivo]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

paralelo

paralelo

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor. 

Los rayos de sol creaban líneas paralelas en el suelo.

prism
prism
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a solid figure with flat sides and two parallel ends of the same size and shape

prisma

prisma

rectangular
rectangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangular

rectangular

Ex: Rectangular containers are easier to stack in the fridge. 

Los contenedores rectangulares son más fáciles de apilar en el refrigerador.

semicircle
semicircle
[Sustantivo]

any half of a circle

semicírculo

semicírculo

Ex: He drew a semicircle on the board to explain the concept of angles. 

Dibujó un semicírculo en la pizarra para explicar el concepto de ángulos.

sphere
sphere
[Sustantivo]

(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center

esfera

esfera

Ex: Laser measurements confirmed the sphere's symmetry. 

Las mediciones láser confirmaron la simetría de la esfera.

round
round
[Adjetivo]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

redondo

redondo

Ex: The round mirror reflected the entire room, giving a sense of spaciousness. 

El espejo redondo reflejaba toda la habitación, dando una sensación de amplitud.

triangular
triangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

triangular

Ex: They used a triangular ruler for precise measurements. 

Usaron una regla triangular para mediciones precisas.

symmetry
symmetry
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having two halves that are exactly the same, which are separated by an axis

simetría

simetría

Ex: The snowflake's hexagonal symmetry results from its crystal structure. 

La simetría hexagonal del copo de nieve resulta de su estructura cristalina.

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