regla
fem.noun
1. rule
norm that says what must be done
Common combinations
- regla básica — basic rule
- regla escrita — written rule
- regla del juego — rule of the game
- Hay que respetar las reglas del juego.You have to follow the rules of the game.
- Esta regla vale para todos.This rule applies to everyone.
- Por regla general, llega temprano.As a general rule, he arrives early.
2. ruler
instrument used to measure or draw straight lines
Common combinations
- regla graduada — graduated ruler
- regla de metal — metal ruler
- regla escolar — school ruler
- Necesito una regla para medir la mesa.I need a ruler to measure the table.
- Dibuja una línea con la regla.Draw a line with the ruler.
- La regla mide veinte centímetros.The ruler is twenty centimeters long.
3. period, menstruation
monthly bleeding
Common combinations
- tener la regla — have one's period
- retraso de la regla — late period
- dolor de regla — period pain
- Me ha venido la regla.I got my period.
- Tengo un poco de dolor con la regla.I have a little pain during my period.
- Este mes se me ha retrasado la regla.My period is late this month.
4. rule of three
method for calculating an unknown quantity
Common combinations
- regla de tres simple — simple rule of three
- regla de tres compuesta — compound rule of three
- Usa la regla de tres para resolver el problema.Use the rule of three to solve the problem.
- La regla de tres simple es fácil.The simple rule of three is easy.
- Aprendimos la regla de tres en clase.We learned the rule of three in class.
Same root
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