Adjective
/βeɾˈtik.al/
The term "vertical" refers to a direction or orientation that is perpendicular to the horizon. It is commonly used in various fields, including medicine (e.g., upright position of a patient), polytechnical (referring to angles), geodesy (specifying a direction), astronomy (describing the position of celestial bodies), geography (mapping), mathematics (coordinate systems), and anatomy (body positions).
In Spanish, "vertical" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, especially in technical discussions, academic texts, and everyday conversations.
The vertical line on the graph indicates the time elapsed.
En geometría, un triángulo rectángulo tiene un ángulo vertical.
In geometry, a right triangle has a vertical angle.
El médico recomendó que el paciente permaneciera en posición vertical durante la recuperación.
While "vertical" is not typically found in many idiomatic expressions, it can be used in a few contexts. Here are some examples:
Used to describe someone who is upright and living a life of integrity.
"Tomar la decisión en vertical."
Referring to making a decision based on hierarchical or authoritative lines.
"La vida no siempre es vertical."
The word "vertical" derives from the Latin "verticalis," which means 'of or pertaining to the top' and from "vertex," meaning 'the highest point'. The transition into Spanish kept the core meaning related to uprightness or perpendicularity.
Synonyms: - Erguido (upright) - Perpendicular (perpendicular) - Levantado (raised)
Antonyms: - Horizontal (horizontal) - Plano (flat) - Inclinado (inclined)