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cubo

cube

noun KOO-boh Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Origin: From Latin cubus, from Greek kubos (a die, a cube).

Usage Note

Cubo refers to the geometric solid with six equal square faces. In mathematics, al cubo means 'cubed' (raised to the third power): due al cubo fa otto (two cubed is eight). The adjective form is cubico (cubic). Do not confuse with dado (die, small cube), used mainly for game pieces or stock cubes.

Examples

"Il volume del cubo è di otto metri."

Natural Translation

The cube's volume is eight cubic metres.

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