geométrico

Geométrico is an adjective used in Spanish and Portuguese to describe anything related to geometry or possessing geometric characteristics. It is commonly applied to shapes, figures, patterns, and properties that follow the laws of geometry. In everyday language, a drawing or object described as geométrico tends to emphasize regularity, symmetry, and clear mathematical form. The feminine form geométrica is used when describing a feminine noun, for example figura geométrica or forma geométrica.

Etymology and forms: the term derives from geometry, which comes from Greek words meaning earth and measure. In both languages, geométrico agrees with the noun it modifies (geométrica, figuras geométricas, patrón geométrico in Spanish; gráfico geométrico, formas geométricas in Portuguese).

In mathematics and science, geométrico denotes concepts tied to geometry. A figura geométrica refers to shapes such as círculos, triángulos, quadrados, and polígonos. The word appears in phrases like progresión geométrica (geometric progression) in algebra and cálculo, as well as media geométrica (geometric mean) in statistics and probability. Geometric thinking underpins fields such as computer graphics, architecture, and engineering.

In arts and design, geométrico often describes styles and motifs built from regular shapes and precise proportions. Geometric patterns are common in textiles, tiling, logos, and decorative arts, where repetition and symmetry create a disciplined visual effect. The term can also contrast with more organic or figurative approaches, highlighting a preference for abstraction and mathematical form.

See also: geometry, shapes, patterns, and related terms in Spanish and Portuguese.