diagonal

BrE /daɪˈæɡən(ə)l/ AmE /daɪˈæɡənl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 LINE [noun] B2

a straight line that joins two opposite corners of a shape, especially a square or rectangle

diagonal

Collocations diagonal de un cuadrado

  • Draw a diagonal line across the square.

    Dibuja una línea diagonal a través del cuadrado.

2 MOVEMENT [adverb] B2

a movement or direction that is not straight but goes from one corner to another, especially in sports like basketball

diagonalmente, en diagonal

Collocations moverse en diagonal

  • He made a diagonal pass to his teammate.

    Hizo un pase diagonal a su compañero.

3 MATH [adjective] C1

in mathematics, relating to or having the properties of a diagonal line

diagonal

Collocations matriz diagonal

  • The matrix is diagonal.

    La matriz es diagonal.

4 STYLE [adjective] C1

a style or pattern that has lines going from one corner to another, often used in fashion and design

diagonal, en diagonal

Collocations estampado diagonal

  • She wore a dress with a striking diagonal pattern.

    Llevaba un vestido con un llamativo estampado diagonal.