diámetro
/ˈdjametɾo/masculine
The English word diameter is diámetro in Spanish.
diámetro is a masculine noun used to refer to the length of this line. When you want to specify the measurement of an object, such as saying an object is '100 meters in diameter', use the construction X de diámetro (for example, 100 metros de diámetro).
Meaning: length of this line (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diámetro is diámetros.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjametɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word calibre is often used as a synonym for diámetro when referring to the internal width of cylinders, such as gun barrels or specialized pipes.
- When discussing the 'diameter' of a person's social circle or influence in Spanish, speakers use the word alcance (reach) rather than diámetro.
- The prefix dia- in diámetro expresses the idea of 'across', a function it shares with the English word 'diagonal' through their common Greek heritage.
Examples in context
- El estanque tiene 100 metros de diámetro.The pond is 100 meters in diameter.This sentence shows how to use the construction de diámetro to describe the size of a pond.Tatoeba #1873382 by Shishir, translation #45106 by CK
- ¿Es posible determinar el diámetro por la circunferencia?Is it possible to determine the diameter from the circumference?This sentence uses diámetro to ask if the measurement can be determined from the circumference.Tatoeba #1070695 by hayastan, translation #504803 by blay_paul
- El resultado de dividir la circunferencia de un círculo por su diámetro es igual a pi.The result of dividing the circumference of a circle by its diameter is equal to pi.This sentence uses diámetro within a mathematical explanation of the relationship between circumference and pi.Tatoeba #1686215 by marcelostockle, translation #1685946 by gleki
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are checking the dimensions of a circular table.
- Sofía¿Sabes cuál es el diámetro de esta mesa?Do you know what the diameter of this table is?
- MateoCreo que mide un metro de diámetro.I think it measures one meter in diameter.
- SofíaEs un poco más grande de lo que pensaba.It is a bit larger than I thought.
- MateoSí, pero cabe perfectamente en la sala.Yes, but it fits perfectly in the living room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diameter” translations and entries diámetro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
