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rectangular

rectangular

adjective rrek-tahn-goo-LAHR Rare

Usage Note

Rectangular is invariable for gender: un campo rectangular, una mesa rectangular. It describes any shape having four right angles, distinguishing it from cuadrado (square). The noun is rectángulo (m). In everyday speech rectangular is often used where English might just say 'oblong.'

Examples

"La piscina tiene forma rectangular."

Natural Translation

The pool has a rectangular shape.

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