Triangular describes any object or shape that possesses three straight sides and three angles.
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- Describes objects with three sides and three angles.
- Used to identify geometric shapes or physical structures.
- Must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Visión general
El adjetivo 'triangular' se deriva directamente del sustantivo 'triángulo'. Describe cualquier figura, objeto o disposición que posea tres lados y tres ángulos. Es un término básico en geometría, pero tiene una aplicación muy amplia en la vida cotidiana para describir formas físicas.
Patrones de uso
Al ser un adjetivo, debe concordar en género y número con el sustantivo al que califica. Por ejemplo: 'una señal triangular' (femenino singular) o 'unos bloques triangulares' (masculino plural). Siempre sigue al sustantivo en la estructura gramatical estándar del español.
Contextos comunes
Encontramos esta palabra en la señalización vial (señales de advertencia), en el diseño de interiores (estanterías, espejos), en la arquitectura (ventanas o tejados) y en el ámbito de la geografía, como en el término 'triangular' aplicado a rutas comerciales o formaciones de terreno.
Comparación
A diferencia de 'triángulo' (el sustantivo), 'triangular' (el adjetivo) nos permite calificar una propiedad. Comparado con 'cónico' o 'rectangular', 'triangular' es específico para formas de tres lados. Es importante no confundirlo con 'trigonal', que es un término técnico más utilizado en química o cristalografía.
Exemplos
Esa señal de tráfico es triangular.
everydayThat traffic sign is triangular.
El edificio presenta una estructura triangular innovadora.
formalThe building features an innovative triangular structure.
Me compré un sándwich triangular para el almuerzo.
informalI bought a triangular sandwich for lunch.
La geometría estudia las propiedades de la figura triangular.
academicGeometry studies the properties of the triangular shape.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
en forma triangular
in a triangular shape
corte triangular
triangular cut
diseño triangular
triangular design
Frequentemente confundido com
Trigonal is a scientific term used in crystallography or geometry. Use triangular for everyday objects.
Triángulo is a noun (the object itself). Triangular is an adjective (describing the shape).
Padrões gramaticais
How to Use It
Notas de uso
Triangular is a neutral adjective suitable for both formal and informal registers. It is highly descriptive and lacks negative or positive connotations. Always ensure it follows the noun it modifies in Spanish.
Erros comuns
Students often try to use 'triángulo' as an adjective (e.g., 'una mesa triángulo'). Remember that nouns cannot function as adjectives in this way; you must use the adjective form 'triangular'.
Tips
Remember the root word triangle
If you know the word triangle, you already know the base of this word. Just add -ar to turn the shape into a descriptor.
Don't confuse with trigonal
Avoid using trigonal in everyday speech. That is a highly technical term used in science and chemistry.
Traffic signs usage
In many Spanish-speaking countries, warning traffic signs are strictly triangular. Recognizing this shape is essential for road safety.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'triangulus', composed of 'tri-' (three) and 'angulus' (angle). The suffix '-ar' makes it an adjective in Spanish.
Contexto cultural
Triangular shapes are iconic in global traffic signage, representing caution or yield. In many cultures, the triangle also carries symbolic meanings related to stability and strength.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'TRI-angle'. If it has three angles, it is a TRI-angular object.
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasEl plural es triangulares. Se añade una 's' al final porque termina en consonante.
No es común. Se usa principalmente para objetos, formas geométricas o estructuras físicas.
No, triángulo es el sustantivo (el objeto) y triangular es el adjetivo (la propiedad).
Sí, el verbo es triangular, que significa medir o dividir algo en triángulos.
Teste-se
Elige la forma correcta del adjetivo.
La señal de tráfico tiene una forma ___.
Se requiere un adjetivo en singular para concordar con 'forma'.
Selecciona la frase correcta.
¿Cuál es la frase gramaticalmente correcta?
El plural de triangular es triangulares.
Ordena la oración.
es / una / triangular / mesa / .
El adjetivo debe ir después del sustantivo.
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Summary
Triangular describes any object or shape that possesses three straight sides and three angles.
- Describes objects with three sides and three angles.
- Used to identify geometric shapes or physical structures.
- Must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Remember the root word triangle
If you know the word triangle, you already know the base of this word. Just add -ar to turn the shape into a descriptor.
Don't confuse with trigonal
Avoid using trigonal in everyday speech. That is a highly technical term used in science and chemistry.
Traffic signs usage
In many Spanish-speaking countries, warning traffic signs are strictly triangular. Recognizing this shape is essential for road safety.
Exemplos
4 de 4Esa señal de tráfico es triangular.
That traffic sign is triangular.
El edificio presenta una estructura triangular innovadora.
The building features an innovative triangular structure.
Me compré un sándwich triangular para el almuerzo.
I bought a triangular sandwich for lunch.
La geometría estudia las propiedades de la figura triangular.
Geometry studies the properties of the triangular shape.
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