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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
[Sustantivo]

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

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: Studying 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.
asymmetric
[Adjetivo]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asimétrico

asimétrico

Ex: The asymmetric layout of the garden incorporated winding paths and varied plantings for a naturalistic feel .El diseño **asimétrico** del jardín incorporaba caminos sinuosos y plantaciones variadas para un aspecto naturalista.
symmetric
[Adjetivo]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

simétrico

simétrico

Ex: The symmetric alignment of the columns in the building 's facade added to its grandeur .La alineación **simétrica** de las columnas en la fachada del edificio añadía a su grandeza.
geometric
[Adjetivo]

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

geométrico

geométrico

Ex: Geometric transformations like translations , rotations , and reflections are used in computer graphics to manipulate images and objects .Las transformaciones **geométricas** como traslaciones, rotaciones y reflexiones se utilizan en gráficos por computadora para manipular imágenes y objetos.
hemisphere
[Sustantivo]

either half of a sphere

semiesfera

semiesfera

Ex: The dome 's structure resembled a hemisphere, providing a spacious and airy interior .La estructura de la cúpula se parecía a un **hemisferio**, proporcionando un interior espacioso y aireado.
diagonal
[Adjetivo]

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

diagonal

diagonal

Ex: The designer added a bold diagonal stripe that extended from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the canvas .El diseñador añadió una franja **diagonal** audaz que se extendía desde la esquina superior izquierda hasta la esquina inferior derecha del lienzo.
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: The crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .El **creciente** de la luna nueva era apenas visible contra el cielo del crepúsculo.
arc
[Sustantivo]

a curved shape, or something shaped this way

arco

arco

axis
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) an arbitrary straight line that passes through the center of a symmetrical object or around which an object spins

eje

eje

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 the 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.
semicircle
[Sustantivo]

any half of a circle

semicírculo

semicírculo

Ex: The audience formed a semicircle around the street performer .El público formó un **semicírculo** alrededor del artista callejero.
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

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

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The ancient columns were made in the shape of massive stone cylinders, supporting the grand structure .Las antiguas columnas fueron hechas en forma de **cilindros** de piedra maciza, sosteniendo la gran estructura.
prism
[Sustantivo]

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

prisma

prisma

triangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

triangular

Ex: The tent had a triangular opening at the front .La tienda tenía una abertura **triangular** en la parte delantera.
spiral
[Adjetivo]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

en espiral, de espiral

en espiral, de espiral

Ex: The corkscrew had a spiral screw that easily penetrated the cork .El sacacorchos tenía un tornillo **espiral** que penetraba fácilmente el corcho.
concentric
[Adjetivo]

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

concéntrico

concéntrico

oblong
[Sustantivo]

a rectangular figure that has unequal adjacent sides with arched angles

rectángulo, round-edged rectangle

rectángulo, round-edged rectangle

Ex: The garden featured an oblong pond with curved corners, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.El jardín presentaba un estanque **oblongo** con esquinas curvas, creando una atmósfera pacífica y acogedora.
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
[Sustantivo]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentágono

pentágono

Ex: She drew a 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.
zigzag
[Sustantivo]

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

zigzag

zigzag

concave
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

cóncavo

cóncavo

Ex: The concave lens corrected his vision, allowing him to see distant objects more clearly.La lente **cóncava** corrigió su visión, permitiéndole ver objetos distantes con mayor claridad.
convex
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

convexo

Ex: The artist used a convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .El artista utilizó un molde **convexo** para crear la escultura redondeada.
helix
[Sustantivo]

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

hélice

hélice

hexagon
[Sustantivo]

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

hexágono

hexágono

Ex: In geometry class , students learned how to calculate the area of a hexagon.En la clase de geometría, los estudiantes aprendieron a calcular el área de un **hexágono**.
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.
octagon
[Sustantivo]

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

octágono, octógono

octágono, octógono

Ex: The child 's drawing featured a perfectly symmetrical octagon.El dibujo del niño presentaba un **octágono** perfectamente simétrico.
rhombus
[Sustantivo]

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

rombo

rombo

rhomboid
[Sustantivo]

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

romboide

romboide

conical
[Adjetivo]

resembling a cone in shape

cónico

cónico

Ex: The conical roof of the gazebo sheltered picnickers from the sun , its peaked design adding charm to the park .El techo **cónico** del gazebo protegía a los excursionistas del sol, su diseño puntiagudo añadiendo encanto al parque.
cubic
[Adjetivo]

resembling a cube in shape

cúbico

cúbico

Ex: The cubic block of cheese sat on the cutting board .El bloque de queso **cúbico** estaba sobre la tabla de cortar.
curl
[Sustantivo]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

curva

curva

Ex: The waves crashed against the shore , leaving behind frothy curls of foam .Las olas chocaron contra la orilla, dejando atrás **rizos** espumosos.
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a figure with four sides and two opposite angles more than 90° and two of less than 90°

rombo

rombo

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