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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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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
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: In geometry, asymmetry means the two sides are not identical. 
asymmetric
asymmetric
[Adjetivo]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asimétrico

asimétrico

Ex: The asymmetric shape of the abstract sculpture challenged viewers' perceptions, with its irregular forms and angles. 
symmetric
symmetric
[Adjetivo]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

simétrico

simétrico

Ex: The symmetric design of the butterfly's wings showcased its beauty, with intricate patterns mirrored on either side. 
geometric
geometric
[Adjetivo]

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

geométrico

geométrico

Ex: Geometric shapes such as squares, circles, and triangles are fundamental in geometry. 
hemisphere
hemisphere
[Sustantivo]

either half of a sphere

semiesfera

semiesfera

Ex: The sports arena's roof was designed in the shape of a hemisphere. 
diagonal
diagonal
[Adjetivo]

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

diagonal

diagonal

Ex: The diagonal line on the graph represented the trend of increasing sales over time. 
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: The moon hung low in the sky, its slender crescent casting a gentle light. 
arc
arc
[Sustantivo]

a curved shape

arco

arco

Ex: The rainbow formed a bright arc in the sky. 
axis
axis
[Sustantivo]

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

eje

eje

Ex: The artist drew an axis to guide the proportions of the face. 
perimeter
perimeter
[Sustantivo]

the total length of the external boundary of something

perímetro

perímetro

Ex: The geometry student calculated the perimeter of the rectangular garden to determine how much fencing would be needed. 
semicircle
semicircle
[Sustantivo]

any half of a circle

semicírculo

semicírculo

Ex: The children sat in a semicircle around the teacher during story time. 
cylinder
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

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

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder. 
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: The cake was cut into small triangular slices for the guests. 
spiral
spiral
[Adjetivo]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

en espiral, de espiral

en espiral, de espiral

Ex: The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent. 
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 rug in the living room was an attractive oblong with intricate patterns. 
oval
oval
[Sustantivo]

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

óvalo

óvalo

Ex: The artist painted an oval in the center of the canvas for emphasis. 
pentagon
pentagon
[Sustantivo]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

pentágono

pentágono

Ex: The flag of the city had a pentagon in the center, symbolizing the five founders. 
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: The concave mirror focused the light into a single point, making it perfect for starting a fire. 
convex
convex
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

convexo

Ex: The convex mirror in the hallway made the space appear larger than it actually was. 
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. 
polygon
polygon
[Sustantivo]

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

polígono

polígono

Ex: A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with three sides. 
octagon
octagon
[Sustantivo]

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

octágono, octógono

octágono, octógono

Ex: The stop sign is shaped like an octagon. 
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 party hat perched atop his head, adding a festive touch to the celebration. 
cubic
cubic
[Adjetivo]

resembling a cube in shape

cúbico

cúbico

Ex: The cubic sculpture stood in the courtyard, its smooth sides reflecting sunlight. 
curl
curl
[Sustantivo]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

curva

curva

Ex: She had a perfect curl in her hair, framing her face beautifully. 
lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

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

rombo

rombo

Ex: The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges. 
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