dimensión
/dee-men-SYOHN/
dimension
Dimensión can refer to the physical size or measurement of an object.
dimensión(noun)
dimension
?physical size/measurement
,measurement
?length, width, or height
size
?general magnitude
📝 In Action
Necesitamos las tres dimensiones: altura, anchura y profundidad.
B1We need the three dimensions: height, width, and depth.
¿Cuáles son las dimensiones exactas de la mesa?
A2What are the exact measurements (dimensions) of the table?
El arquitecto revisó la dimensión del muro antes de construir.
B1The architect checked the measurement of the wall before building.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'dimensión' is a feminine noun, which means you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la dimensión', 'una dimensión grande').
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Numbers
When giving specific measurements, you often use the plural form: 'Las dimensiones son 10x20x30'.
Dimensión can describe the scope or extent of a situation, like the vastness of a problem.
dimensión(noun)
scope
?scale or extent of a problem/situation
,magnitude
?importance or seriousness
scale
?the size of an operation
📝 In Action
Nadie previó la dimensión del impacto económico que tendría.
B2No one foresaw the magnitude (scope) of the economic impact it would have.
El proyecto creció a una dimensión inesperada.
B2The project grew to an unexpected scale.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
When used abstractly, 'dimensión' describes how big or serious something non-physical is, like a crisis or an idea.
Dimensión can also mean a specific aspect or facet of an issue.
📝 In Action
Es importante considerar la dimensión ética de la inteligencia artificial.
C1It is important to consider the ethical aspect of artificial intelligence.
La novela añade una dimensión psicológica al personaje principal.
C1The novel adds a psychological facet to the main character.
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Multiple Aspects
When discussing complex topics, you will often use the plural: 'las dimensiones culturales y económicas' (the cultural and economic aspects).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dimensión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'dimensión' to mean 'aspect or facet'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'dimensión' feminine if it ends in 'n'?
Spanish nouns ending in '-ión' (like 'canción', 'nación', 'opinión') are almost always feminine. This pattern is a great shortcut for learning the gender of many abstract nouns!