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masculine

/ˈaŋɡulo/

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Translation

angle

Word origin

From Latin angulus ('corner, angle'), a diminutive related to the idea of a bend. The same root gives English 'angle' and 'angular'.

Origin
Latin
Root
angulus
English cognates
angle, angular

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralángulos

Examples

triángulo .

A triangle has three angles.

Mide transportador.

Measure the angle with the protractor.

tomada .

The photo is taken from an unusual angle.

Analizamos .

We looked at the problem from another angle.

encaja .

The sofa fits right in the corner of the room.

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This word is part of lesson 62.