óvalo
/ˈobalo/masculine
The English word "oval" is óvalo in Spanish.
The noun óvalo refers to a shape like an egg or an ellipse. If you want to describe an object as being oval-shaped, you should use the adjective ovalado or ovalada.
Meaning: shape like an egg or ellipse (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun óvalo to refer to the shape itself, whereas ovalado is used as an adjective to describe an object's shape.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine noun óvalo is óvalos. The adjective ovalado changes to ovalada to agree with feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈobalo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, an óvalo is a common term for a traffic roundabout or circular intersection.
- In sports terminology, óvalo can refer to a racing stadium, mirroring the way English uses 'the oval' for a track.
- The suffix -ado in ovalado is a standard tool used to transform the noun óvalo into a descriptive quality.
Examples in context
- El arquitecto diseñó un edificio con ventanas ovales.The architect designed a building with oval windows.
- Dibujé un óvalo en la arena.I drew an oval in the sand.
- La mesa tiene forma de óvalo.The table is oval-shaped.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are decorating their living room.
- ElenaMira este espejo, es un óvalo.Look at this mirror, it is an oval.
- JavierMe gusta mucho ese óvalo.I really like that oval.
- Elena¿Dónde lo ponemos, Javier?Where should we put it, Javier?
- JavierPonlo en la pared blanca.Put it on the white wall.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oval” translations and entries óvalo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
