symmetrical

BrE /ˈsɪm.trə.kl/ AmE /ˈsɪm.trə.kl/

adjective en → es

1 SHAPE [attributive or predicative] B1

having the same shape on both sides of a central line; balanced and in proportion

simétrico, equilibrado y proporcional

  • be symmetrical

Collocations symmetrical face · symmetrical design

  • The butterfly has a perfectly symmetrical pattern on its wings.

    La mariposa tiene un patrón perfectamente simétrico en sus alas.

2 PAIR [attributive or predicative] B1

having two parts that are the same or very similar; matching

pareado, emparejado

  • be symmetrical

Collocations symmetrical earrings · symmetrical shoes

  • She wore a pair of symmetrical necklaces.

    Ella llevó un par de collares simétricos.