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ángulo

AHNG-goo-loh/ˈan.ɡu.lo/

“ángulo” means “angle” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

angle

Also: corner
NounmA2
A simple yellow geometric triangle resting on a light blue surface, clearly illustrating a sharp angle at its vertex.

📝 In Action

El carpintero cortó la madera en un ángulo de 45 grados.

B1

The carpenter cut the wood at a 45-degree angle.

Necesitas cambiar el ángulo de la cámara para que quepa todo el edificio.

B2

You need to change the angle of the camera so the whole building fits.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • esquina (corner (of a street or room))
  • codo (bend (in a pipe or road))

Common Collocations

  • ángulo recto – right angle (90 degrees)
  • ángulo agudo – acute angle (less than 90 degrees)

perspective

Also: slant
NounmB2
Two stylized cartoon figures observing a simple blue cube from different positions, demonstrating how their perspectives differ.

📝 In Action

El periodista analizó la noticia desde un ángulo político.

B2

The journalist analyzed the news from a political angle/perspective.

Si lo ves desde mi ángulo, tiene sentido.

C1

If you look at it from my perspective, it makes sense.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • perspectiva (perspective)
  • punto de vista (point of view)

Common Collocations

  • ángulo muerto – blind spot (figuratively)
  • cambiar el ángulo – change the perspective

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ángulo" in Spanish:

slant→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ángulo

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'ángulo' to mean 'perspective' instead of a physical measurement?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
angular(angular) — Adjective
triángulo(triangle) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
tingulovínculo
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *angulus*, which meant 'a corner' or 'a bend.' It has been used in Spanish since the 13th century and is directly related to the English word 'angle.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: angoloPortuguese: ângulo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ángulo' masculine or feminine?

'Ángulo' is always masculine (el ángulo, un ángulo), even though many Spanish nouns ending in 'a' are feminine. Pay attention to the definite article 'el'.

What is the difference between 'ángulo' and 'esquina'?

'Ángulo' refers to the measurement or the abstract concept of a corner (like in geometry or photography). 'Esquina' refers to a physical, external corner, like the corner of a street or a table.