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

Ex: asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .

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asymmetric

[Adjetivo]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asimétrico

Ex: asymmetric layout of the garden incorporated winding paths and varied plantings for a naturalistic feel .

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symmetric

[Adjetivo]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

simétrico

Ex: symmetric alignment of the columns in the building 's facade added to its grandeur .

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geometric

[Adjetivo]

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

geométrico

Ex: Geometric transformations like translations , rotations , and reflections are used in computer graphics to manipulate images and objects .

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hemisphere

[Sustantivo]

either half of a sphere

semiesfera

Ex: The dome 's structure resembled hemisphere, providing a spacious and airy interior .

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diagonal

[Adjetivo]

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

diagonal

Ex: The designer added a diagonal stripe that extended from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the canvas .

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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

Ex: crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .

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arc

[Sustantivo]

a curved shape, or something shaped this way

arco

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axis

[Sustantivo]

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

eje

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perimeter

[Sustantivo]

the total length of the external boundary of something

perímetro

Ex: The science project required students to build a model volcano and measure perimeter of its base for stability analysis .

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semicircle

[Sustantivo]

any half of a circle

semicírculo

Ex: The audience formed semicircle around the street performer .

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cylinder

[Sustantivo]

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

cilindro

Ex: The ancient columns were made in the shape of massive cylinders, supporting the grand structure .

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prism

[Sustantivo]

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

prisma

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triangular

[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

Ex: The tent had triangular opening at the front .

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spiral

[Adjetivo]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

en espiral, de espiral

Ex: The corkscrew had spiral screw that easily penetrated the cork .

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concentric

[Adjetivo]

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

concéntrico

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oblong

[Sustantivo]

a rectangular figure that has unequal adjacent sides with arched angles

rectángulo, round-edged rectangle

Ex: The garden featured an oblong pond with curved corners, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.

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oval

[Sustantivo]

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

óvalo

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

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pentagon

[Sustantivo]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentágono

Ex: She drew pentagon on the chalkboard to illustrate its shape to the students .

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zigzag

[Sustantivo]

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

zigzag

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concave

[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

cóncavo

Ex: The concave lens corrected his vision, allowing him to see distant objects more clearly.

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convex

[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

Ex: The artist used convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .

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helix

[Sustantivo]

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

hélice

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hexagon

[Sustantivo]

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

hexágono

Ex: In geometry class , students learned how to calculate the area of hexagon.

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polygon

[Sustantivo]

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

polígono

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .

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octagon

[Sustantivo]

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

octágono, octógono

Ex: The child 's drawing featured a perfectly octagon.

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rhombus

[Sustantivo]

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

rombo

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rhomboid

[Sustantivo]

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

romboide

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conical

[Adjetivo]

resembling a cone in shape

cónico

Ex: conical roof of the gazebo sheltered picnickers from the sun , its peaked design adding charm to the park .

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cubic

[Adjetivo]

resembling a cube in shape

cúbico

Ex: cubic block of cheese sat on the cutting board .

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curl

[Sustantivo]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

curva

Ex: The waves crashed against the shore , leaving behind curls of foam .

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lozenge

[Sustantivo]

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

rombo

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