ángulo
nounCEFR B2
What does “ángulo” mean in English?
angle, perspective — a point of view or critical framing of an issue; also a geometric angle
angle, perspective — a point of view or critical framing of an issue; also a geometric angle (desde otro ángulo; el ángulo periodístico; un ángulo de 90 grados)
Example sentences
El documental aborda la crisis migratoria desde un ángulo poco explorado: el de las comunidades de acogida.
The documentary approaches the migration crisis from a little-explored angle: that of the host communities.
Si cambiamos el ángulo de análisis, veremos que los datos apuntan a una conclusión completamente distinta.
If we change the angle of analysis, we will see that the data point to a completely different conclusion.
El triángulo equilátero tiene tres ángulos iguales, cada uno de sesenta grados.
An equilateral triangle has three equal angles, each of sixty degrees.
How to use it
El ángulo (noun, masculine) means 'angle' — in geometry (un ángulo de 90 grados) and, crucially at B2, the figurative sense of 'perspective, angle, viewpoint'. Core collocations: desde un ángulo distinto/nuevo (from a different angle); analizar/enfocar/abordar desde otro ángulo; el ángulo de visión; el ángulo periodístico (the journalistic angle). The figurative use is dominant in B2 academic and journalistic registers. Distinguish from perspectiva (perspective — closer to 'point of view') and enfoque (approach, framing — more active).
Common mistake
In figurative use, ángulo (angle) and perspectiva (perspective) and punto de vista (point of view) overlap significantly — all are acceptable at B2. Ángulo tends to emphasise the particular 'cut' or framing of an issue (journalistic, critical), while perspectiva emphasises the viewer's position. Desde otro ángulo is a useful essay transition phrase.