La dimensión
Example: La dimensión del puente afecta su resistencia estructural.
Definition
"La dimensión" refers to a specific measurable extent, such as length, width, height, or depth, used in engineering to determine the size and scale of objects or structures. For example, the dimension of a bridge affects its structural strength and stability.
Etymology
The term "la dimensión" comes from the Latin word 'dimensio,' meaning 'a measuring out.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'dimension,' retaining its sense of measurement. Did you know that the word originally related to the act of measuring or limiting space, which perfectly fits its engineering use today?
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"La dimensión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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