figure Meaning

noun

Figura, diagrama

A drawing or diagram conveying information.

Examples :

"The science textbook included a figure showing the different stages of a plant's growth. "

El libro de texto de ciencias incluía una figura que mostraba las diferentes etapas del crecimiento de una planta.

noun

Figura, representación

The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.

Examples :

"a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble"

Una figura de bronce; una figura tallada en mármol.

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noun

Figura, personaje

A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.

Examples :

"The teacher, a figure of authority in the classroom, explained the lesson clearly. "

La profesora, una figura de autoridad en el aula, explicó la lección claramente.

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noun

Figura, imagen

The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.

Examples :

"He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."

Hizo una figura lamentable parado allí bajo la lluvia.

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noun

Figura, magnificencia, representación, esplendor

Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.

Examples :

"The bride's wedding dress had a magnificent figure, a stunning display of elegance and splendour. "

El vestido de novia de la novia tenía una figura magnífica, una impresionante muestra de elegancia y esplendor.

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noun

Figura, cuerpo

A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.

Examples :

"The tailor carefully measured the woman's figure to ensure the new dress fit perfectly. "

El sastre midió cuidadosamente la figura de la mujer para asegurar que el nuevo vestido le quedara perfecto.

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noun

Cifra

A numeral.

Examples :

"The figure "10" represents the number of students in the class. "

La cifra "10" representa el número de estudiantes en la clase.

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noun

Cifra, cantidad

A number, an amount.

Examples :

"The figure for our class attendance this week is 25 students. "

La cifra de asistencia a clase esta semana es de 25 estudiantes.

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noun

Figura, forma

A shape.

Examples :

"The intricate figure of the snowflake was beautiful. "

La intrincada figura del copo de nieve era hermosa.

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noun

Figura, diseño

A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.

Examples :

"The muslin was of a pretty figure."

La muselina tenía una figura bonita.

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noun

Figura, paso de baile

Any complex dance moveW.

Examples :

"The dancer practiced the intricate figure for hours, trying to perfect the spin. "

El bailarín practicó la intrincada figura durante horas, tratando de perfeccionar el giro.

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noun

Figura retórica

A figure of speech.

Examples :

""The teacher used a figure of speech to explain the complex concept; she said the students were 'a flock of restless birds.'" "

La profesora usó una figura retórica para explicar el concepto complejo; dijo que los estudiantes eran 'un grupo de pájaros inquietos'.

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noun

Figura

The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.

Examples :

"The figure of the syllogism in my logic textbook showed how the middle term was placed differently in each example. "

La figura del silogismo en mi libro de texto de lógica mostraba cómo el término medio se colocaba de manera diferente en cada ejemplo.

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noun

Horóscopo, diagrama

A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.

Examples :

"My sister studied the figure in her astrology book to see how the planets might affect her upcoming exams. "

Mi hermana estudió el horóscopo en su libro de astrología para ver cómo los planetas podrían afectar sus próximos exámenes.

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noun

Figura, motivo

Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.

Examples :

"The opening figure in the piano piece created a sense of excitement and anticipation. "

La figura inicial de la pieza de piano creó una sensación de emoción y anticipación.

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noun

Figura, motivo

A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.

Examples :

"The pianist used a beautiful figure in the middle of the piece to add a decorative flourish. "

El pianista usó una hermosa figura en medio de la pieza para agregar un adorno decorativo.

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verb

Calcular, resolver

To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem.

Examples :

"To figure out how much change he got, the boy figured the total cost of the groceries. "

Para calcular cuánto cambio recibió, el niño calculó el costo total de los comestibles.

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verb

Entender, comprender

To come to understand.

Examples :

"I can’t figure if he’s telling the truth or lying."

No puedo entender si está diciendo la verdad o mintiendo.

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verb

Pensar, suponer, imaginar, calcular

To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon.

Examples :

"I figure we should leave for the park earlier tomorrow, so we don't miss the best part of the day. "

Creo que deberíamos irnos al parque más temprano mañana, para no perder la mejor parte del día.

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verb

Entender, comprender

To be reasonable.

Examples :

"It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation."

Es lógico que alguien como él se moleste por la situación.

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verb

Formar parte de, figurar en

To enter into; to be a part of.

Examples :

"My younger brother figures in our family's decision-making process now. "

Mi hermano menor ahora forma parte del proceso de toma de decisiones de nuestra familia.

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verb

Representar, formar, moldear

To represent by a figure, as to form or mould; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape.

Examples :

"The sculptor carefully figured the clay into the shape of a bird. "

El escultor formó cuidadosamente la arcilla en la forma de un pájaro.

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verb

Adornar, decorar

To embellish with design; to adorn with figures.

Examples :

"The artist carefully figured the wooden chair with intricate carvings. "

El artista adornó cuidadosamente la silla de madera con intrincadas tallas.

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verb

Numerar, cifrar

To indicate by numerals.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to figure the total cost of the field trip by adding up all the expenses. "

El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que calcularan el costo total de la excursión sumando todos los gastos.

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verb

Representar, simbolizar

To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize.

Examples :

"The drooping flowers in the garden figure the sadness of the family's recent loss. "

Las flores marchitas en el jardín representan la tristeza por la reciente pérdida de la familia.

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verb

Prefigurar, presagiar

To prefigure; to foreshow.

Examples :

"The teacher's words figured the upcoming test's difficulty. "

Las palabras del profesor prefiguraron la dificultad del próximo examen.

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verb

Cifrar

To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords.

Examples :

"The composer figured the bass line with complex chords to create a richer harmony. "

El compositor cifró la línea de bajo con acordes complejos para crear una armonía más rica.

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verb

Adornar, embellecer

To embellish.

Examples :

"To make her presentation more interesting, Sarah figured her speech with anecdotes from her childhood. "

Para hacer su presentación más interesante, Sarah adornó su discurso con anécdotas de su infancia.

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Meanings

Figura, diagrama

Examples :

"The science textbook included a figure showing the different stages of a plant's growth. "

El libro de texto de ciencias incluía una figura que mostraba las diferentes etapas del crecimiento de una planta.

Figura, representación

Examples :

"a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble"

Una figura de bronce; una figura tallada en mármol.

Figura, personaje

Examples :

"The teacher, a figure of authority in the classroom, explained the lesson clearly. "

La profesora, una figura de autoridad en el aula, explicó la lección claramente.

Figura, imagen

Examples :

"He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain."

Hizo una figura lamentable parado allí bajo la lluvia.

Figura, magnificencia, representación, esplendor

Examples :

"The bride's wedding dress had a magnificent figure, a stunning display of elegance and splendour. "

El vestido de novia de la novia tenía una figura magnífica, una impresionante muestra de elegancia y esplendor.

Figura, cuerpo

Examples :

"The tailor carefully measured the woman's figure to ensure the new dress fit perfectly. "

El sastre midió cuidadosamente la figura de la mujer para asegurar que el nuevo vestido le quedara perfecto.

Cifra

Examples :

"The figure "10" represents the number of students in the class. "

La cifra "10" representa el número de estudiantes en la clase.

Cifra, cantidad

Examples :

"The figure for our class attendance this week is 25 students. "

La cifra de asistencia a clase esta semana es de 25 estudiantes.

Figura, forma

Examples :

"The intricate figure of the snowflake was beautiful. "

La intrincada figura del copo de nieve era hermosa.

Figura, diseño

Examples :

"The muslin was of a pretty figure."

La muselina tenía una figura bonita.

Figura, paso de baile

Examples :

"The dancer practiced the intricate figure for hours, trying to perfect the spin. "

El bailarín practicó la intrincada figura durante horas, tratando de perfeccionar el giro.

Figura retórica

Examples :

""The teacher used a figure of speech to explain the complex concept; she said the students were 'a flock of restless birds.'" "

La profesora usó una figura retórica para explicar el concepto complejo; dijo que los estudiantes eran 'un grupo de pájaros inquietos'.

Figura

Examples :

"The figure of the syllogism in my logic textbook showed how the middle term was placed differently in each example. "

La figura del silogismo en mi libro de texto de lógica mostraba cómo el término medio se colocaba de manera diferente en cada ejemplo.

Horóscopo, diagrama

Examples :

"My sister studied the figure in her astrology book to see how the planets might affect her upcoming exams. "

Mi hermana estudió el horóscopo en su libro de astrología para ver cómo los planetas podrían afectar sus próximos exámenes.

Figura, motivo

Examples :

"The opening figure in the piano piece created a sense of excitement and anticipation. "

La figura inicial de la pieza de piano creó una sensación de emoción y anticipación.

Figura, motivo

Examples :

"The pianist used a beautiful figure in the middle of the piece to add a decorative flourish. "

El pianista usó una hermosa figura en medio de la pieza para agregar un adorno decorativo.

Calcular, resolver

Examples :

"To figure out how much change he got, the boy figured the total cost of the groceries. "

Para calcular cuánto cambio recibió, el niño calculó el costo total de los comestibles.

Entender, comprender

Examples :

"I can’t figure if he’s telling the truth or lying."

No puedo entender si está diciendo la verdad o mintiendo.

Pensar, suponer, imaginar, calcular

Examples :

"I figure we should leave for the park earlier tomorrow, so we don't miss the best part of the day. "

Creo que deberíamos irnos al parque más temprano mañana, para no perder la mejor parte del día.

Entender, comprender

Examples :

"It figures that somebody like him would be upset about the situation."