cúbico

koo-bee-koh/ˈkubiko/

“cúbico” means “cubic” in Spanish (measurements of volume or 3D space).

cubic

Also: cubed

Esta piscina tiene capacidad para un metro cúbico de agua.

This pool has a capacity for one cubic meter of water.

Necesitas calcular la raíz cúbica del número ocho.

You need to calculate the cube root of the number eight.

El arquitecto diseñó una habitación con una estructura muy cúbica.

The architect designed a room with a very cubic structure.

Words that translate to "cúbico" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'cubic root'?

👥 Word Family▼

cubismo(cubism) — Noun

cubeta(tray/bucket) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

púbico

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'cubicus,' which comes from the Greek 'kybikos,' referring to a six-sided die or solid square.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: cubicFrench: cubiqueItalian: cubico

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Is 'cúbico' used for ice cubes?

Not directly. An ice cube is called a 'cubito de hielo.' You use 'cúbico' only when describing something's shape or volume mathematically.

Can 'cúbico' be used for people?

No, it is strictly used for physical objects, math, and geometry. To describe someone as 'square' or 'rigid,' Spanish uses 'cuadrado.'

What is the difference between 'cuadrado' and 'cúbico'?

'Cuadrado' (square) refers to 2D areas (length x width), while 'cúbico' (cubic) refers to 3D volumes (length x width x height).