diámetro

dee-AH-meh-troh/diˈametɾo/

“diámetro” means “diameter” in Spanish (the distance across a circle or round object).

diameter

Also: width

El círculo tiene un diámetro de cinco centímetros.

The circle has a diameter of five centimeters.

Necesitamos medir el diámetro de la tubería antes de comprar el repuesto.

We need to measure the diameter of the pipe before buying the replacement.

El diámetro del sol es mucho mayor que el de la Tierra.

The diameter of the sun is much larger than that of the Earth.

Words that translate to "diámetro" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

If you cut a circle exactly in half through the center, the length of that cut is the:

👥 Word Family▼

diametral(pertaining to the diameter) — Adjective

diametralmente(diametrically) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

centímetroperímetromilímetro

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek 'diametros', where 'dia' means 'through' and 'metron' means 'measure'. Essentially, it means 'measuring through' the center.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: diameterFrench: diamètreItalian: diametro

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Is 'diámetro' only used in math?

No, it's very common in everyday life when talking about the size of round things like pizza, frying pans, pipes, or even pupils in your eyes.

How do I pluralize 'diámetro'?

Simply add an 's' at the end: 'los diámetros'.

Does 'diámetro' ever change its ending to 'a'?

No. Even if the object you are measuring is feminine (like 'una pizza'), the word 'diámetro' remains masculine.