ángulo (recto)
angle (recto)
The Spanish word 'ángulo (recto)' translates to 'angle (right)' in English. It is a geometrical term that is used to describe the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet, when this space measures 90 degrees. Ángulo recto is a fundamental concept in geometry, denoting one of the basic shapes that is used to define and study geometrical figures and spaces.
Example sentences using: ángulo (recto)
El triángulo tiene un ángulo recto
The triangle has a right angle
This phrase is a statement about geometry. When talking about a triangle with a 'right angle' or 'ángulo recto' in Spanish, it refers to a triangle with one angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.
La esquina de la habitación forma un ángulo recto
The corner of the room forms a right angle
In this phrase, 'ángulo recto' or 'right angle' is used to describe the shape of a room's corner. Most room corners are indeed right angles (90 degrees) and this phrase can be used to describe such a picture.
Para realizar este trabajo necesitas tener un ángulo recto
To do this job you need to have a right angle
This phrase is typically used in a work or construction setting where a right angle tool ('ángulo recto' in Spanish), which measures 90 degrees, is needed for precision in the task.