oval

BrE /ˈəʊ.vəl/ AmE /ˈoʊ.vəl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 SHAPE [noun] B1

a shape that is like a circle but longer from one end to the other than from side to side; an egg or football shape

óvalo, forma ovalada

Collocations oval face · oval table

  • She has an oval face.

    Ella tiene una cara ovalada.

2 DESIGN [noun] B2

a design or pattern that is shaped like an egg or football; a shape used in art, decoration, etc.

diseño ovalado, forma ovalada

Collocations oval design · oval pattern

  • The room is decorated with an oval design.

    La habitación está decorada con un diseño ovalado.

1 SHAPE [adjective] B1

(of a face, table, etc.) having the shape of an egg or football; not round but longer from one end to the other than from side to side

ovalado, en forma de óvalo

Collocations oval face · oval table

  • She has an oval-shaped face.

    Ella tiene una cara de forma ovalada.

2 DESIGN [adjective] B2

(of a design or pattern) having the shape of an egg or football; not round but longer from one end to the other than from side to side

en forma ovalada, con diseño ovalado

Collocations oval design · oval pattern

  • The room is decorated with an oval-shaped pattern.

    La habitación está decorada con un patrón en forma de óvalo.