spherical

[ˈsfɛrɪkəl]
adjective
esférico
1. having the shape of a sphere; round like a ball
The Earth is approximately spherical in shape.
A Terra tem uma forma aproximadamente esférica.
2. relating to or involving a sphere or spheres
Spherical coordinates are used in advanced mathematics.
As coordenadas esféricas são usadas em matemática avançada.
3. of or relating to the heavens or celestial bodies
The spherical heavens were studied by ancient astronomers.
Os céus esféricos eram estudados pelos astrônomos antigos.
The term 'spherical' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and mathematical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to fields such as astronomy, physics, and mathematics. In Brazil, understanding spherical concepts is part of standard geometric education. The word is gender-neutral in usage but agrees with the noun it modifies in Portuguese (e.g., 'forma esférica' for feminine noun).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
roundglobularball-shapedorb-shapedspheroid
Antonyms / Antônimos
flatangularcubicirregular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esférico
Standard usage in education and science
Rio de Janeiro
esférico
Common in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
esférico
Standard usage in industrial and scientific fields
Portugal
esférico
Identical usage; consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

spheresphericallysphericityhemispheregeometrymathematics

Related Idioms & Phrases

spherical geometry
spherical trigonometry
spherical aberration
spherical coordinates
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