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Matemáticas y Evaluación ACT - Geometry

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la geometría, como "tangente", "vértice", "elipse", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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slope
[Sustantivo]

the measure of how steep a line is, found by dividing the change in height by the change in horizontal distance

pendiente

pendiente

Ex: When graphing data , slope indicates the rate of change between variables .Al graficar datos, la **pendiente** indica la tasa de cambio entre las variables.
arc
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a part of a circle, which is curved

arco

arco

Ex: When measuring arc, it is important to identify the center of the circle .Al medir un **arco**, es importante identificar el centro del círculo.
radian
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring angles, defined by the angle made when the radius of a circle is laid along its edge

radián, unidad de medida para ángulos

radián, unidad de medida para ángulos

Ex: Knowing the relationship between degrees radians is essential for trigonometry .Conocer la relación entre grados y **radianes** es esencial para la trigonometría.
radius
[Sustantivo]

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

radio

radio

Ex: radius of a planet determines its gravitational influence and orbital characteristics within a solar system .El **radio** de un planeta determina su influencia gravitacional y sus características orbitales dentro de un sistema solar.
diameter
[Sustantivo]

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

diámetro

diámetro

Ex: The technician used a caliper to determine diameter of the bearings needed for the machinery repair .El técnico utilizó un calibrador para determinar el **diámetro** de los rodamientos necesarios para la reparación de la maquinaria.
perimeter
[Sustantivo]

the total length of the external boundary of something

perímetro

perímetro

Ex: The science project required students to build a model volcano and measure perimeter of its base for stability analysis .El proyecto de ciencia requería que los estudiantes construyeran un modelo de volcán y midieran el **perímetro** de su base para el análisis de estabilidad.
circumference
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle

circunferencia

circunferencia

Ex: The mathematician used circumference to solve the geometry problem .El matemático utilizó la **circunferencia** para resolver el problema de geometría.
area
[Sustantivo]

the measurement of a piece of land or a flat surface

área

área

Ex: area can be expressed in square units , such as square meters or square feet .El **área** se puede expresar en unidades cuadradas, como metros cuadrados o pies cuadrados.
volume
[Sustantivo]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

volumen

volumen

Ex: volume of water in the tank is monitored regularly .El **volumen** de agua en el tanque se monitorea regularmente.
angle
[Sustantivo]

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

ángulo

ángulo

Ex: Understanding angles is essential in geometry for solving problems .Comprender diferentes **ángulos** es esencial en geometría para resolver problemas.
right angle
[Sustantivo]

an angle measuring exactly 90 degrees

ángulo recto

ángulo recto

Ex: The carpenter adjusted the miter saw to cut the molding at a right angle for seamless installation .El carpintero ajustó la sierra de ingletes para cortar el molde en un **ángulo recto** perfecto para una instalación sin fisuras.
vertical angle
[Sustantivo]

one of a pair of opposite angles made by two intersecting lines, which are always equal

ángulo vertical, ángulo opuesto por el vértice

ángulo vertical, ángulo opuesto por el vértice

Ex: If one vertical angle is 45 degrees , the vertical angle must also be 45 degrees .Si un **ángulo vertical** es de 45 grados, el ángulo vertical opuesto también debe ser de 45 grados.
interior angle
[Sustantivo]

an angle formed between two sides of a polygon that lies inside the shape

ángulo interior, ángulo interno

ángulo interior, ángulo interno

Ex: interior angles of an octagon sum up to 1080 degrees .Los **ángulos interiores** de un octágono suman 1080 grados.
acute angle
[Sustantivo]

an angle that measures between 0 and 90 degrees, which is less than a right angle (90 degrees)

ángulo agudo, ángulo menor de 90 grados

ángulo agudo, ángulo menor de 90 grados

consecutive angle
[Sustantivo]

pairs of angles that share a common side and vertex in a polygon or between intersecting lines

ángulos consecutivos, ángulos adyacentes

ángulos consecutivos, ángulos adyacentes

Ex: A regular polygon has consecutive angles, each angle having the same measure .Un polígono regular tiene **ángulos consecutivos** iguales, cada ángulo con la misma medida.
obtuse
[Adjetivo]

(of angle) greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

obtuso

obtuso

Ex: The sailboat changed course, steering away from the rocks to avoid sailing into the obtuse angle formed by the cliffs.El velero cambió de rumbo, alejándose de las rocas para evitar navegar hacia el ángulo **obtuso** formado por los acantilados.
protractor
[Sustantivo]

a measuring instrument used to measure and draw angles

transportador, goniómetro

transportador, goniómetro

Ex: The engineer used protractor to measure the angle of the roof in the blueprint .El ingeniero usó un **transportador** para medir el ángulo del techo en el plano.
perpendicular
[Adjetivo]

(of lines or planes) intersecting each other at a 90 degree angle

perpendicular

perpendicular

Ex: The artist drew perpendicular line from the edge of the canvas to start his sketch .El artista dibujó una línea **perpendicular** desde el borde del lienzo para comenzar su boceto.
polygon
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

polígono

polígono

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .Los **polígonos** se pueden clasificar según el número de sus lados, como los pentágonos y los hexágonos.
parallelogram
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) any flat shape with four straight sides, the opposite sides of which are equal and parallel to each other

paralelogramo

paralelogramo

tetrahedral
[Adjetivo]

characterized by or resembling a tetrahedron, which has four triangular faces

tetraédrico, en forma de tetraedro

tetraédrico, en forma de tetraedro

Ex: The buildingtetrahedral structure provided both aesthetic appeal and structural stability .La estructura **tetraédrica** del edificio proporcionaba tanto atractivo estético como estabilidad estructural.
trapezoid
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape with four flat sides, two of which are parallel

trapecio, trapezoide

trapecio, trapezoide

pentagon
[Sustantivo]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentágono

pentágono

Ex: She drew pentagon on the chalkboard to illustrate its shape to the students .Ella dibujó un **pentágono** en la pizarra para ilustrar su forma a los estudiantes.
quadrilateral
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a flat figure with four straight sides and four angles

cuadrilátero

cuadrilátero

rhombus
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape with four equal sides in which opposite angles are equal

rombo

rombo

epicycle
[Sustantivo]

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger circle

epiciclo, círculo secundario

epiciclo, círculo secundario

Ex: When the center of the epicycle moves along the circumference of the deferent, the resulting path of a point on the epicycle is known as an epicycloid.Cuando el centro del **epiciclo** se mueve a lo largo de la circunferencia del deferente, la trayectoria resultante de un punto en el epiciclo se conoce como epicicloide.
hyperbola
[Sustantivo]

a geometric curve formed by the intersection of a plane with two cones, resulting in two symmetrical branches

hipérbola, curva hiperbólica

hipérbola, curva hiperbólica

Ex: Hyperbolas find applications in engineering, particularly in the design of antennas and satellite orbits.Las **hipérbolas** encuentran aplicaciones en ingeniería, particularmente en el diseño de antenas y órbitas de satélites.
parabola
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a symmetrical open curve that is similar to the path of an object thrown into the air passes till it falls back to earth

parábola

parábola

Ex: The quadratic function ’s graph is always parabola.La gráfica de la función cuadrática es siempre una **parábola**.
ellipse
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a closed plane curve that has two focal points

elipse

elipse

right triangle
[Sustantivo]

a flat geometric shape consisting of three straight sides and one right angle

triángulo rectángulo

triángulo rectángulo

acute triangle
[Sustantivo]

a triangle in which all three interior angles are less than 90 degrees

triángulo acutángulo, triángulo agudo

triángulo acutángulo, triángulo agudo

Ex: When constructing acute triangle, ensure that the sum of any two angles is greater than the third angle .Al construir un **triángulo agudo**, asegúrese de que la suma de dos ángulos cualesquiera sea mayor que el tercer ángulo.

a type of triangle with all three sides of equal length

triángulo equilátero, triángulo equilátero

triángulo equilátero, triángulo equilátero

Ex: The traffic sign warned of an upcoming intersection with equilateral triangle symbol .La señal de tráfico advertía de una intersección próxima con un símbolo de **triángulo equilátero**.
scalene triangle
[Sustantivo]

a type of triangle that has all three sides of different lengths

triángulo escaleno, triángulo desigual

triángulo escaleno, triángulo desigual

Ex: The roof of the house had a scalene triangle design .El techo de la casa tenía un diseño distintivo de **triángulo escaleno**.
isosceles
[Adjetivo]

describing a triangle with at least two sides of equal length

isósceles

isósceles

Ex: The architect designed the roof of the house in the shape of an isosceles triangle.El arquitecto diseñó el techo de la casa en forma de triángulo **isósceles**.
hypotenuse
[Sustantivo]

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, and defined as the side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle

hipotenusa

hipotenusa

Ex: Trigonometric ratios like sine , cosine , and tangent involve the relationship between the sides of a right triangle , including hypotenuse.Las razones trigonométricas como el seno, el coseno y la tangente involucran la relación entre los lados de un triángulo rectángulo, incluyendo la **hipotenusa**.

a three-dimensional geometric shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface at a right angle to the bases

cilindro circular recto, cilindro recto de base circular

cilindro circular recto, cilindro recto de base circular

Ex: The sculpture featured a series right circular cylinders of varying heights and radii stacked on top of each other .La escultura presentaba una serie de **cilindros circulares rectos** de diferentes alturas y radios apilados uno encima del otro.

a three-dimensional geometric shape that has a rectangular base and four triangular faces that meet at a single point called the apex

pirámide rectangular, pirámide de base rectangular

pirámide rectangular, pirámide de base rectangular

Ex: The height of rectangular pyramid is measured from the apex perpendicular to the center of the rectangular base .La altura de una **pirámide rectangular** se mide desde el vértice perpendicular al centro de la base rectangular.
asymmetry
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Estudiar **la asimetría** ayuda a comprender cómo las formas difieren de ser perfectamente simétricas.
vertex
[Sustantivo]

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

vértice

vértice

Ex: In a cube , each of the eight corners is vertex formed by the meeting of three edges .En un cubo, cada una de las ocho esquinas es un **vértice** formado por el encuentro de tres aristas.
diagonal
[Sustantivo]

a straight line connecting opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle

diagonal

diagonal

Ex: The length of the diagonal determines the size of the square.La longitud de la **diagonal** determina el tamaño del cuadrado.
congruent
[Adjetivo]

(in geometry) describing shapes of the same size and form

congruente

congruente

Ex: The two triangles are congruent because they have the same shape and size.Los dos triángulos son **congruentes** porque tienen la misma forma y tamaño.
base
[Sustantivo]

the side of a geometric shape, usually the one considered as the bottom, from which the height is measured

base, lado base

base, lado base

Ex: For calculating the volume of a pyramid , you need to know the area of base and the height .Para calcular el volumen de una pirámide, necesitas saber el área de la **base** y la altura.
parallel
[Sustantivo]

a pair of geometric figures, such as lines or planes, that do not meet or intersect, no matter how far they are extended

paralela, línea paralela

paralela, línea paralela

Ex: The design features two parallels that run alongside each other .El diseño presenta dos largas **paralelas** que corren una al lado de la otra.
line of symmetry
[Sustantivo]

a line that divides a shape into two congruent parts

línea de simetría, eje de simetría

línea de simetría, eje de simetría

Ex: The butterfly 's wings have line of symmetry running along its body , making each wing a mirror image of the other .Las alas de la mariposa tienen una **línea de simetría** que corre a lo largo de su cuerpo, haciendo que cada ala sea una imagen especular de la otra.
geometric series
[Sustantivo]

a series of numbers in which each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number

serie geométrica, sucesión geométrica

serie geométrica, sucesión geométrica

Ex: In geometric series, if the common ratio is greater than 1 , the series will diverge .En una **serie geométrica**, si la razón común es mayor que 1, la serie divergirá.
surface area
[Sustantivo]

the total area that the surface of a three-dimensional object occupies

área de superficie,  superficie

área de superficie, superficie

Ex: surface area is essential for packaging design to minimize material use .Comprender el **área de superficie** es esencial para el diseño de empaques para minimizar el uso de materiales.
transversal
[Adjetivo]

(of a line) intersecting two or more other lines at different points

transversal, secante

transversal, secante

Ex: transversal beams supported the structure at different angles .Las vigas **transversales** sostenían la estructura en diferentes ángulos.
quadrant
[Sustantivo]

one-fourth of a circle, formed by two perpendicular radii and the connecting arc

cuadrante, cuarto de círculo

cuadrante, cuarto de círculo

Ex: The quadrant shape is often used in various engineering and architectural designs.La forma del **cuadrante** se utiliza a menudo en varios diseños de ingeniería y arquitectura.
asymptote
[Sustantivo]

a straight line that a curve approaches indefinitely but never intersects, characterizing the limiting behavior of the curve

asíntota, línea asintótica

asíntota, línea asintótica

Ex: Exponential functions may exhibit asymptotes, indicating stability in the long run .Las funciones exponenciales pueden exhibir **asíntotas** horizontales, lo que indica estabilidad a largo plazo.
to bisect
[Verbo]

to divide something into two equal parts

dividir en dos partes iguales, partir en dos mitades iguales

dividir en dos partes iguales, partir en dos mitades iguales

Ex: He used a saw bisect the wooden plank for the woodworking project .Usó una sierra para **bisecar** la tabla de madera para el proyecto de carpintería.
tangent
[Sustantivo]

a straight line that touches a curve or surface at exactly one point, known as the point of tangency

tangente

tangente

Ex: The artist 's sketch showed a spiral with tangent lines , illustrating the various points of contact .El boceto del artista mostraba una espiral con múltiples líneas **tangentes**, ilustrando los diversos puntos de contacto.
chord
[Sustantivo]

a straight line segment that connects two points on the edge of a circle

cuerda, acorde

cuerda, acorde

Ex: The radius of a circle bisects chord that it is perpendicular to .El radio de un círculo biseca cualquier **cuerda** a la que es perpendicular.

(geometry) to move a shape or figure from one position to another without rotating, resizing, or otherwise altering its shape

trasladar, mover

trasladar, mover

Ex: In geometry, to translate a shape means to slide it horizontally, vertically, or both, without altering its orientation.En geometría, **trasladar** una forma significa deslizarla horizontalmente, verticalmente, o ambas, sin alterar su orientación.
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