parámetro

pah-RAH-meh-trohpaˈɾametɾo

“parámetro” means “parameter” in Spanish (a rule or limit that defines how something should be done).

parameter

Also: criterion, guideline

NounmB2formal

Debemos establecer los parámetros del proyecto antes de empezar.

We must establish the parameters of the project before starting.

Sus niveles de azúcar están dentro de los parámetros normales.

His sugar levels are within the normal parameters.

Es difícil comparar los resultados bajo estos parámetros.

It is difficult to compare the results under these parameters.

Words that translate to "parámetro" in Spanish:

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If a doctor says your tests are 'dentro de los parámetros', what does she mean?

👥 Word Family▼

paramétrico(parametric) — Adjective

parametrizar(to parameterize) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

kilómetrotermómetrodiámetro

📚 Etymology▼

From Greek 'para' (beside/beyond) and 'metron' (measure). It originally referred to a line or value used to help measure other things.

First recorded: 18th century (in scientific texts)

Cognates (Related words)

English: parameterFrench: paramètrePortuguese: parâmetro

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Is 'parámetro' only used in math?

No! While it started in math and science, today it is commonly used in business and medicine to mean 'guidelines' or 'standards'.

How do I say 'within the rules' using this word?

You would say 'dentro de los parámetros'.

Is it a common word in daily Spanish?

It's not used much in casual street talk, but you will hear it every day on the news, at work, or at the doctor's office.