paralelogramo
/paɾaleloˈɡɾamo/masculine
The Spanish word for 'parallelogram' is paralelogramo.
paralelogramo refers to a convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.
Meaning: convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is preceded by the definite article el. To form the plural, add -s to the end to get paralelogramos.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾaleloˈɡɾamo/
Did you know?
- While paralelogramo refers to a shape, the word gramo on its own means 'gram' in Spanish, the unit of mass.
- In Spanish, the word paralelo serves a double purpose, acting as both the geometric term for 'parallel' and the standard word for 'latitude' lines on a map.
- The word paralelogramo is a cognate with English, but Spanish maintains the original Greek root gramo from grammḗ, which refers to a 'line' rather than just 'writing'.
Examples in context
- Los lados opuestos de un paralelogramo son paralelos.The opposite sides of a parallelogram are parallel.This sentence illustrates how the opposite sides of a paralelogramo are parallel.Tatoeba #804802 by Munia, translation #499388 by blay_paul
- Figuras geométricas importantes son el triángulo, el cuadrado, el rectángulo, el círculo, el paralelogramo y el trapecio.Some important geometric shapes are the triangle, the square, the rectangle, the circle, the parallelogram and the trapezium.This sentence lists several important geometric shapes, including the paralelogramo.Tatoeba #1134239 by marcelostockle, translation #1363639 by marcelostockle
- En mi clase de geometría, aprendimos sobre paralelogramos.In my geometry class, we learned about parallelograms.
- Dibujé un paralelogramo hermoso en mi cuaderno.I drew a beautiful parallelogram on my notebook.
- No entendió el concepto de los paralelogramos.He didn't understand the concept of parallelograms.
- Este paralelogramo tiene cuatro lados iguales.This parallelogram has four equal sides.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are studying geometry together.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿qué es un paralelogramo?Daniel, what is a parallelogram?
- DanielEs un cuadrilátero con lados opuestos paralelos.It is a quadrilateral with opposite parallel sides.
- ElenaEntonces, un rectángulo es un paralelogramo.So, a rectangle is a parallelogram.
- DanielExacto, Elena, lo entendiste perfectamente.Exactly, Elena, you understood it perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parallelogram” translations and entries paralelogramo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paralelogramo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
