elliptical

shaped like an ellipse; oval or egg-shaped

elíptico, ovalado

Collocations elliptical orbit

• The Earth's orbit is nearly elliptical.

  La órbita de la Tierra es casi elíptica.

not direct or clear; vague or indirect in meaning

vago, indirecto

Collocations elliptical statement

• His comments were rather elliptical.

  Sus comentarios fueron bastante vagos.

relating to a type of exercise machine that moves in an oval shape, used for running or walking

elíptico (de ejercicio)

Collocations elliptical trainer

• She uses an elliptical for her morning workout.

  Ella usa una máquina elíptica para su rutina matutina.