figuras

Figuras is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese that translates to "figures" in English. It is a broad linguistic category that encompasses several related meanings, including shapes, persons, or representations, depending on context. The word derives from Latin figura, meaning form or appearance.

In mathematics and geometry, figuras refer to geometric shapes or figures. This includes two-dimensional figures such as circles, triangles, and polygons, and three-dimensional figures such as cubes, spheres, and pyramids. Discussions often differentiate between figuras planas (flat figures) and figuras espaciales (spatial figures).

In art and literature, figuras denote representations of the human or animal form in sculpture and painting, or characters in a narrative. The term is also used for rhetorical devices in literature, known as figuras retóricas (figures of speech), as well as for stylized representations in visual arts.

In everyday language, figuras is common for referring to people, especially public figures, celebrities, or notable individuals. It can also mean illustrations or diagrams accompanying a text, or charted figures in data presentations and reports.

The plural is used similarly in Portuguese; however, some usages may differ regionally. The singular figura is widely used to denote a form, shape, or figure in various domains.