kuwadrado
kuwadrádo with stress marks
square
Usage Note
Kuwadrado comes from the Spanish 'cuadrado' meaning square. It is used in mathematical and geometric contexts in Philippine schools and can also describe a square-shaped object. The term is standard in Filipino math education alongside the native term 'parisukat'.
Examples
" Kuwadrado ang papel. "
Natural Translation
The paper is square.
Literal Translation
Square the paper.
" Kuwadrado ang hugis ng mesa sa sala. "
Natural Translation
The living room table is square-shaped.
Literal Translation
Square the shape of-the table in-the living-room.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang isang kuwadrado ay may apat na panig na magkakapareho ang haba. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that a square has four sides that are all equal in length.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the teacher that the one square is has four that side that all-same the length.
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