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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Formas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre formas, como "diagonal", "prism", "oval", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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asymmetry
asymmetry
[Sustantivo]

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

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: The artist used asymmetry to create an interesting visual effect. 

El artista utilizó la asimetría para crear un efecto visual interesante.

asymmetric
asymmetric
[Adjetivo]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asimétrico

asimétrico

Ex: Her asymmetric hairstyle featured different lengths on each side, creating a bold and edgy look. 

Su peinado asimétrico presentaba diferentes longitudes en cada lado, creando un aspecto audaz y vanguardista.

symmetric
symmetric
[Adjetivo]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

simétrico

simétrico

Ex: The symmetric arrangement of the flowers in the garden bed created a visually pleasing display. 

La disposición simétrica de las flores en el jardín creó una exhibición visualmente agradable.

geometric
geometric
[Adjetivo]

connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces

geométrico

geométrico

Ex: Architects use geometric principles to design buildings with precise angles and proportions. 

Los arquitectos utilizan principios geométricos para diseñar edificios con ángulos y proporciones precisas.

hemisphere
hemisphere
[Sustantivo]

either half of a sphere

semiesfera

semiesfera

Ex: They used a metal hemisphere to cover the delicate machinery. 

Usaron un hemisferio metálico para cubrir la maquinaria delicada.

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.

crescent
crescent
[Sustantivo]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

medialuna

medialuna

Ex: She watched the crescent slowly grow each night as the moon waxed towards fullness. 

Ella observaba cómo el creciente crecía lentamente cada noche mientras la luna avanzaba hacia su plenitud.

arc
arc
[Sustantivo]

a curved shape

arco

arco

Ex: The sculpture has flowing arcs along its surface. 

La escultura tiene arcos fluidos a lo largo de su superficie.

axis
axis
[Sustantivo]

a straight line that defines the symmetry or structure of a figure or object

eje

eje

Ex: The designer marked the central axis of the building. 

El diseñador marcó el eje central del edificio.

perimeter
perimeter
[Sustantivo]

the total length of the external boundary of something

perímetro

perímetro

Ex: The farmer used a long measuring tape to determine the perimeter of his rectangular cornfield before installing a new fence. 

El agricultor usó una cinta métrica larga para determinar el perímetro de su campo de maíz rectangular antes de instalar una nueva cerca.

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.

cylinder
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The artist sculpted a beautiful marble cylinder as part of a modern art installation. 

El artista esculpió un hermoso cilindro de mármol como parte de una instalación de arte moderno.

prism
prism
[Sustantivo]

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

prisma

prisma

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.

spiral
spiral
[Adjetivo]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

en espiral, de espiral

en espiral, de espiral

Ex: The spring was coiled in a spiral shape, providing tension when compressed. 

El resorte estaba enrollado en forma de espiral, proporcionando tensión cuando se comprimía.

concentric
concentric
[Adjetivo]

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

concéntrico

concéntrico

oblong
oblong
[Sustantivo]

a rectangular figure that has unequal adjacent sides with arched angles

rectángulo, round-edged rectangle

rectángulo, round-edged rectangle

Ex: The artist painted an oblong canvas with bold colors and abstract shapes. 

El artista pintó un lienzo oblongo con colores llamativos y formas abstractas.

oval
oval
[Sustantivo]

a shape that is wide in the middle and narrow at both ends

óvalo

óvalo

Ex: In geometry, an oval is often described as an ellipse with varying lengths. 

En geometría, un óvalo a menudo se describe como una elipse con longitudes variables.

pentagon
pentagon
[Sustantivo]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentágono

pentágono

Ex: The stop sign is shaped like a red pentagon to alert drivers to halt. 

La señal de stop tiene forma de pentágono rojo para alertar a los conductores de que se detengan.

zigzag
zigzag
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a shape that consists of a line alternating its direction to left and right

zigzag

zigzag

concave
concave
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

cóncavo

cóncavo

Ex: She marveled at the concave ceiling of the ancient cathedral, which created an impressive echo. 

Ella se maravilló ante el techo cóncavo de la antigua catedral, que creaba un eco impresionante.

convex
convex
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

convexo

Ex: The surface of the shield was convex, designed to deflect arrows and other projectiles. 

La superficie del escudo era convexa, diseñada para desviar flechas y otros proyectiles.

helix
helix
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a line curved on a conical or cylindrical surface, like a spiral staircase in shape

hélice

hélice

hexagon
hexagon
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a closed shape with six straight sides and six angles

hexágono

hexágono

Ex: She decided to tile her bathroom floor with hexagon-shaped tiles. 

Ella decidió embaldosar el piso de su baño con baldosas en forma de hexágono.

polygon
polygon
[Sustantivo]

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

polígono

polígono

Ex: The stop sign is an example of an octagonal polygon. 

La señal de stop es un ejemplo de un polígono octogonal.

octagon
octagon
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a polygon consisting of eight straight sides and eight angles

octágono, octógono

octágono, octógono

Ex: Each of the eight sides of the octagon was painted a different color. 

Cada uno de los ocho lados del octágono fue pintado de un color diferente.

rhombus
rhombus
[Sustantivo]

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

rombo

rombo

rhomboid
rhomboid
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a parallelogram with four straight sides and no right angles

romboide

romboide

conical
conical
[Adjetivo]

resembling a cone in shape

cónico

cónico

Ex: The conical beaker narrowed to a pointed tip, allowing for precise pouring of liquids. 

El vaso de precipitados cónico se estrechaba hasta una punta, permitiendo un vertido preciso de líquidos.

cubic
cubic
[Adjetivo]

resembling a cube in shape

cúbico

cúbico

Ex: The cubic dice rolled across the table, each face showing a different number of dots. 

El dado cúbico rodó por la mesa, cada cara mostrando un número diferente de puntos.

curl
curl
[Sustantivo]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

curva

curva

Ex: He noticed a delicate curl of smoke rising from the chimney of the cabin. 

Notó un delicado rizo de humo que se elevaba desde la chimenea de la cabaña.

lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape

rombo

rombo

Ex: The heraldic shield displayed a golden lozenge. 

El escudo heráldico mostraba un rombo dorado.

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