el
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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