pentágono

pen-TAH-go-noh/penˈtaɣono/

“pentágono” means “pentagon” in Spanish (a geometric shape with five sides).

pentagon

Also: The Pentagon

Un pentágono tiene cinco lados y cinco ángulos.

A pentagon has five sides and five angles.

La base de la torre tiene forma de pentágono.

The base of the tower is shaped like a pentagon.

El Pentágono emitió un comunicado oficial esta mañana.

The Pentagon issued an official statement this morning.

Words that translate to "pentágono" in Spanish:

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How many sides does a 'pentágono' have?

👥 Word Family▼

pentagonal(five-sided / pentagonal) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

hexágonooctágono

📚 Etymology▼

From Greek 'penta' (meaning five) and 'gonia' (meaning angle). Together they describe a shape with five corners.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pentagonFrench: pentagone

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Is 'pentágono' masculine or feminine?

It is a masculine noun, so you say 'el pentágono'.

Why does it have an accent mark?

Because the stress is on the third-to-last syllable (pen-TÁ-go-no). Spanish rules require an accent mark on all words stressed in this position.