How to Say "perpendicular" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “perpendicular” is “recto” — B1 level.
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adjectiveB1
mathematics

Examples
La escuadra ayuda a dibujar un ángulo recto perfecto.
The square helps to draw a perfect right angle.
Cada esquina de la habitación forma un ángulo recto.
Every corner of the room forms a right angle.
Fixed Phrase
In geometry, 'ángulo recto' is a fixed term meaning 90 degrees.
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