diagonal
/djaɡoˈnal/
The Spanish word for diagonal is diagonal.
As an adjective, diagonal describes something having a slanted or oblique direction. It can also be used as a noun in geometry to refer to a diagonal line or plane.
Meaning: having a slanted or oblique direction (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective, diagonal is invariant in gender, so it stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural form for both the adjective and the noun is diagonales.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaɡoˈnal/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word diagonal is also used as a common noun to refer to a slash symbol / in writing and computing.
- In Spanish urban planning, a diagonal can refer to a street that cuts across a traditional grid pattern, such as the famous Avinguda Diagonal in Barcelona.
- In Spanish football commentary, a diagonal often refers to a specific type of long, slanted pass used to switch the field of play.
Examples in context
- Nunca debes dejar tanto a tu rey como a tu dama en una diagonal abierta que pueda ser controlada por el alfil enemigo.You should never leave both your king and queen on an open diagonal that can be controlled by the enemy bishop.This sentence shows how to use diagonal in the context of a chess strategy.Tatoeba #10281041 by carlosalberto, translation #10281028 by carlosalberto
- Un pincho se denomina el movimiento táctico mediante el cual dos piezas que se encuentran en la misma línea (fila, columna o diagonal) son atacadas simultáneamente, de modo que la primera, al moverse, esquivando el ataque, permita la captura de la otra.A skewer is called a tactical move whereby two pieces that are in the same line (row, column or diagonal) are simultaneously attacked, so that the first, when moving, dodging the attack, allows the capture of the other one.This sentence uses diagonal to define a tactical move within a line.Tatoeba #10283428 by carlosalberto, translation #10283426 by carlosalberto
- El diseño presenta una línea diagonal que divide el espacio.The design features a diagonal line that divides the space.
- Caminamos en diagonal para llegar más rápido.We walked diagonally to get there faster.
- El gato se sentó de canto en el sofá.The cat sat diagonally on the couch.
- La foto está atravesada en diagonal.The photo is placed diagonally.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a modern geometric rug in a store.
- MateoMe gusta mucho este patrón diagonal.I really like this diagonal pattern.
- LucíaEs cierto, las líneas son muy elegantes.True, the lines are very elegant.
- Mateo¿Crees que queda bien en la sala?Do you think it looks good in the living room?
- LucíaSí, le daría un toque moderno.Yes, it would give it a modern touch.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diagonal” translations and entries diagonal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
