Meanings (ES + gloss)
ángulo
The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees.
The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. The…
esquina • rincón
A corner where two walls intersect.
an angle of a building
punto de vista
A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.
For example, if I was trying to repitch an idea to a producer who had already turned it down, I would say something like, "I remember you said you didn't like my idea because there…
In his first book since the 2008 essay collection Natural Acts: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature, David Quammen looks at the natural world from yet another angle: the search f…
Phrases
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Word forms
📚 noun • entry_id 24765
Angle
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
anglo
A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.
Phrases
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Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
pescar con anzuelo • pescar con caña
To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
buscar • tener en la mira
To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
He must be angling for a pay rise.