hexágono
/eɡˈsaɡono/masculine
The Spanish word for hexagon is hexágono.
A hexágono refers to a polygon with six sides and six angles.
Meaning: A polygon with six sides and six angles (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say hexagons in the plural, use hexágonos. The phrase una figura de seis lados is feminine singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡˈsaɡono/
Did you know?
- In Spanish sports commentary, especially in football, the term hexágono is sometimes used to describe a group stage involving six teams, turning a geometric shape into a tournament format.
- In Spanish, the word hexágono shares the same root as hexámetro, the rhythmic line used in classical poetry. Both words derive from the Greek number six, as a hexámetro consists of six feet per line.
- The term hexágono is the base for hexagonal, but in Spanish, this adjective is often used to describe the specific shape of the 'honeycomb' cells of bees, called panal.
Examples in context
- Un hexágono tiene seis lados.An hexagon has six sides.This sentence is useful for describing the properties of a hexágono.Tatoeba #952959 by hayastan, translation #786670 by kekette
- Dibujé un hexágono en la pizarra.I drew a hexagon on the blackboard.
- Este hexágono es muy grande.This hexagon is very large.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are working on a geometry project.
- Javier¿Cómo se llama esta figura?What is this shape called?
- LucíaEs un hexágono, Javier.It is a hexagon, Javier.
- JavierAh, ya veo el hexágono.Ah, I see the hexagon.
- LucíaEs una forma muy bonita.It is a very beautiful shape.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hexagon” translations and entries hexágono, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
