dimensiones
/dimensjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dimensions" is translated into Spanish as dimensiones.
How does it change in a sentence?
dimensiones is a feminine noun that uses the suffix -es to form the plural. The singular form is dimensión. Because the noun is feminine, when using the definite article for the plural form, you must use the feminine plural las to get las dimensiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/dimensjones/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word dimensión can refer to the 'realm' or 'plane' of existence, making the phrase en otra dimensión a common way to describe a surreal or otherworldly experience.
- In political discourse, las dimensiones is frequently used to describe the 'gravity' or 'importance' of a social crisis rather than its literal physical scale.
- While dimensiones refers to physical measurements, the Spanish word medidas is much more common in everyday speech when asking for the size of an object or a room.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuáles son las dimensiones del cuarto?What are the dimensions of the room?This sentence is useful for asking about the dimensions of a specific room.Tatoeba #1298235 by marcelostockle, translation #44225 by CK
- Es difícil visualizar cuatro dimensiones.It's difficult to visualize four dimensions.This sentence is useful for discussing the concept of visualizing dimensions.Tatoeba #584726 by Shishir, translation #584421 by FeuDRenais2
- Las dimensiones del átomo son extremadamente pequeñas.An atom's dimensions are extremely small.This sentence is useful for describing the dimensions of an atom.Tatoeba #1403727 by hayastan, translation #1404436 by marcelostockle
- Las dimensiones son 10 metros de largo, 5 metros de ancho y 3 metros de alto.The dimensions are 10 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 3 meters high.
- La longitud es de 10 metros, el ancho es de 5 metros y la altura es de 3 metros.The length is 10 meters, the width is 5 meters, and the height is 3 meters.
- El jardín tiene un tamaño de 10 metros de largo, 5 metros de ancho y unos 3 metros de alto.The garden has a size of 10 meters long, 5 meters wide, and about 3 meters high.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a blueprint for a new shelf.
- Daniel¿Conoces las dimensiones de la estantería?Do you know the dimensions of the shelf?
- LucíaNo, no tengo las dimensiones anotadas.No, I don't have the dimensions written down.
- DanielEs importante revisar las dimensiones antes de comprarla.It is important to check the dimensions before buying it.
- LucíaTienes razón, Daniel, lo comprobaré ahora.You're right, Daniel, I'll check it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
