gradient

BrE /ˈɡreɪ.dɪənt/ AmE /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/

noun en → es

1 SLOPE [singular] B2

the degree of steepness of a slope or hill, measured as an angle or ratio

pendiente, inclinación

  • a gradient of 1 in 10

Collocations gradient of a hill · steep gradient

  • The road has a steep gradient.

    La carretera tiene una pendiente pronunciada.

2 CHANGE [singular] C1

the rate at which something changes, especially in mathematics and physics

cambio, variación

  • a gradient of change

Collocations gradient of a curve · rate of gradient

  • The gradient of the curve is increasing.

    La variación de la curva está aumentando.

3 COLOR [singular] C1

a gradual change from one color to another, or a series of colors that gradually change in shade

gradiente de color, transición de colores

  • gradient of color

Collocations color gradient · shade gradient

  • The painting uses a beautiful gradient of colors.

    El cuadro utiliza un hermoso gradiente de colores.