geométrico
/xeometɾiko/from spelling rules
The English word geometric translates to Spanish as geométrico.
The term is an adjective used to describe things that are of or relating to geometry.
Meaning: of or relating to geometry (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form geométrica for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use the masculine plural form geométricos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form geométricas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeometɾiko/
Did you know?
- The word geométrico shares a root with geometría, which comes from the Greek words for 'earth' and 'measure'. This reflects the ancient practice of using these tools to redefine land boundaries after Nile floods in Egypt.
- While geométrico describes shapes, Spanish uses the word figura for a geometric figure. Interestingly, figura can also mean a person's physical physique or a prominent public personality.
- In Spanish, the word progreso can be modified by geométrico to describe a 'geometric progression' in mathematics, but in everyday speech, crecimiento geométrico is often used as a metaphor for any extremely rapid or explosive growth.
Examples in context
- El estudio de las figuras geométricas es fundamental en matemáticas.The study of geometric figures is essential in mathematics.
- Ese edificio tiene un diseño muy geométrico.That building has a very geometric design.
- Me gusta llevar ropa con estampados de formas.I like to wear clothes with patterns of shapes.
- La artesanía en Guinea Ecuatorial tiene elementos geométricos muy llamativos.The craftsmanship in Equatorial Guinea has very striking geometric elements.
- El diseño tiene un patrón geométrico.The design has a geometric pattern.
- Me gusta el estilo geométrico de este cuadro.I like the geometric style of this painting.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a new rug in a shop.
- Mateo¿Te gusta este tapete para la sala?Do you like this rug for the living room?
- SofíaSí, me encanta su diseño geométrico.Yes, I love its geometric design.
- MateoEs un color muy moderno.It is a very modern color.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo, es perfecto.You are right, Mateo, it is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “geometric” translations and entries geométrico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
