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A2 · Describing things (2)
A2 · Describir cosas (2)
general
affecting all or most people, places or things
We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
Tenemos una idea general de cuántos invitados asistirán
In general, about half the guests will bring their spouses
SinónimoscommonusualordinarytypicaloverallbroadAntónimosspecificparticularprecisedetailedútil
able to improve a particular situation
It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
Sería útil para mí ver el daño por mí mismo.
helpful advice/information/suggestions
SinónimosusefulbeneficialadvantageouspracticalsupportivevaluableserviceableAntónimosunhelpfuluselessdetrimentalharmfuldisadvantageousworthlessinformal
relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
El lenguaje utilizado en una carta informal es diferente al de una carta formal.
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
SinónimoscasualunofficialrelaxedeasygoingfamiliarintimateAntónimosformalofficialceremonialstiffreservednecesario
that is needed for a purpose or a reason
I'll make the necessary arrangements.
Haré los arreglos necesarios.
If necessary, you can contact me at home.
SinónimosessentialrequiredneededindispensablerequisitevitalobligatorycompulsoryAntónimosunnecessaryoptionalvoluntaryinessentialnonessentialsuperfluousencantador
beautiful; attractive
Da Lat is a lovely resort city with many flowers and pleasant weather.
Da Lat es una encantadora ciudad turística con muchas flores y un clima agradable.
He has a lovely voice.
SinónimosdelightfulpleasantcharmingattractivebeautifulsweetAntónimosunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorribleuglyperdido
that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed
I never found the missing piece.
Nunca encontré la pieza perdida.
They still hoped to find their missing son.
SinónimoslostabsentlackingwantinggonemislaidAntónimospresentfoundavailableexistingcompleteordinario
not unusual or different in any way
They are ordinary people like you and me.
Son personas ordinarias como tú y yo.
an ordinary sort of day
Sinónimoscommontypicalusualregularnormalplainaveragerun-of-the-millAntónimosextraordinaryremarkableunusualexceptionalspecialuniqueoriginal, inicial
existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
The original plan was to meet at the park, not the café.
El plan original era vernos en el parque, no en la cafetería.
SinónimosauthenticgenuineinitialfirstprimaryprototypicalAntónimosfakecopyimitationderivativesecondaryruidoso
making a lot of noise
That music is too loud - please turn it down.
Esa música está demasiado ruidosa, por favor, bájala.
You'll have to speak louder—I can't hear you.
SinónimosnoisydeafeningboisterousclamorousthunderousblaringraucousAntónimosquietsilentsoftmutedinaudiblepeacefulsubduedprincipal
very large or important
We have encountered major problems.
Hemos encontrado problemas principales.
major international companies
SinónimossignificantimportantprimarychiefprincipalsubstantialconsiderableseriousAntónimosminorinsignificantunimportanttrivialsecondarylesserjusto, equitativo
treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
It's not fair that my brother gets more pocket money than me.
No es justo que mi hermano reciba más paga que yo.
Sinónimosaverageadequateso-somediocrepassablereasonableequitablejustAntónimosexcellentoutstandingexceptionalunfairbiasedpoorinferiorconcreto, determinado, en particular
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
Is there a particular book you would like to read?
¿Hay algún libro en particular que te gustaría leer?
SinónimosspecificdistinctspecialcertainAntónimosgeneraluniversalbroadvague
