recta numérica
/reɡta numeɾika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'number line' is translated into Spanish as recta numérica.
The term refers to a line that graphically represents the real numbers.
Meaning: line that graphically represents the real numbers (noun)
Which one should you use?
Both Recta Numérica and Línea Numérica are formal ways to express 'number line' in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun recta is feminine, you must use the feminine definite article la and the feminine adjective numérica when referring to 'the number line' (la recta numérica).
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡta numeɾika/
Did you know?
- In a racing context, the word recta refers to the straightaway or the fastest section of a track.
- In a non-mathematical context, describing a person as una persona recta means they are 'straightforward' or 'upright' in character.
- The word recta shares a root with the English word 'rectify', which literally means to make something straight.
Examples in context
- El profesor utilizó la línea numérica para enseñar a los estudiantes sobre los números enteros.The teacher used the number line to teach the students about integers.
- Dibuja una recta numérica para representar los números enteros.Draw a number line to represent the integers.
- Dibuja la recta numérica en tu cuaderno.Draw the number line in your notebook.
- El profesor explicó la recta numérica hoy.The teacher explained the number line today.
- Ubica el punto en la recta numérica.Locate the point on the number line.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are studying math together at a library.
- Daniel¿Puedes marcar el número en la recta numérica?Can you mark the number on the number line?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, lo encontraré fácilmente.Yes, Daniel, I will find it easily.
- DanielLa recta numérica es muy útil para esto.The number line is very useful for this.
- ElenaTienes razón, ayuda mucho a visualizar los datos.You are right, it helps a lot to visualize the data.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
