cilíndrico

cylindrical

adjective see-LEEN-dree-koh Rare

Origin: From cilindro (cylinder) + -ico; ultimately Greek kylindros

Usage Note

Cilíndrico describes a three-dimensional shape with a circular cross-section and straight parallel sides — envase cilíndrico (cylindrical container). Note the written accent: cilíndrico is esdrújula. The noun is cilindro. In engine contexts, cilindro refers to a piston cylinder and cilíndrico is its adjective.

Examples

"La columna tiene una forma cilíndrica perfecta."

Natural Translation

The column has a perfectly cylindrical shape.

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