aspect

S2 W2

BrE /ˈas.pɪkt/ AmE /ˈæs.pɪkt/

noun en → es

1 VIEW/ANGLE [singular] B1

a way of looking at or considering something; a particular point of view

perspectiva, punto de vista

  • aspect of something

Collocations different aspects of life · consider an issue from different aspects

  • We need to consider all the aspects of this problem.

    Necesitamos considerar todos los aspectos de este problema.

2 PART/FEATURE [singular] B1

a part or feature of something; a characteristic that is noticeable about someone or something

carácter, rasgo, aspecto físico

  • aspect of somebody/something

Collocations physical aspects of a person · important aspects of the job

  • Her cheerful personality is one of her best aspects.

    Su personalidad alegre es uno de sus mejores aspectos.

3 GRAMMAR [singular] C1

in grammar, the way in which verbs are used to show when an action happens or how long it lasts; tense and voice

aspecto gramatical (tiempo y voz)

  • aspect of a verb

Collocations grammatical aspect · perfective and imperfective aspects

  • The perfective aspect is used to describe completed actions.

    El aspecto perfectivo se utiliza para describir acciones completadas.

4 PHYSICAL [singular] B1

the way something looks; appearance or outward form

aspecto físico, apariencia

  • aspect of somebody/something

Collocations physical aspect of a place · the architectural aspect of the building

  • The physical aspect of the job is demanding.

    El aspecto físico del trabajo es exigente.

5 TIME [singular] B2

a particular time or period in history; a phase or stage

época, período

  • aspect of something

Collocations historical aspect · cultural aspects of a period

  • The economic aspect of the 1930s is often overlooked.

    El aspecto económico de los años treinta suele pasarse por alto.

6 MATH [singular] C1

in mathematics, a line or plane that touches but does not cross another curve or surface at a particular point; tangent

aspecto matemático (tangente)

  • aspect of something

Collocations mathematical aspect · geometric aspects

  • The mathematical aspect is crucial in understanding the curve.

    El aspecto matemático es crucial para entender la curva.

7 PHYSICS [singular] C1

in physics, a property of light or other waves that describes the direction and orientation of their vibrations; polarization

aspecto físico (polarización)

  • aspect of something

Collocations physical aspect · optical aspects

  • The physical aspect of light waves is important in many applications.

    El aspecto físico de las ondas lumínicas es importante en muchas aplicaciones.

8 ART [singular] C1

in art, the way something is presented or depicted; composition and arrangement of elements in a work of art

aspecto artístico (composición)

  • aspect of something

Collocations artistic aspect · visual aspects

  • The artistic aspect of the painting is remarkable.

    El aspecto artístico del cuadro es notable.