What is the Spanish word for "perpendicular"?

Learn how to say "perpendicular" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

perpendicular

Spanish

perpendicular

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Alternative translations of "perpendicular"

vertical
recto

Examples of how to use "perpendicular" in Spanish

English
The two lines must be perpendicular.
Spanish
Las dos líneas deben ser perpendiculares.
English
The ladder stands perpendicular to the wall.
Spanish
La escalera está perpendicular a la pared.
English
Draw a perpendicular line from the point.
Spanish
Dibuja una línea perpendicular desde el punto.
English
Their roofs meet at a perpendicular angle.
Spanish
Sus techos se encuentran en un ángulo recto.
English
The tree grew perpendicular despite strong wind.
Spanish
El árbol creció perpendicular a pesar del viento fuerte.

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