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B1 · Describing things (1)
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familiar
well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize
It's nice to see some familiar items on the menu
Es agradable ver algunos elementos familiares en el menú.
The chef blends the familiar tastes with the unusual
Sinónimoswell-knownrecognizedcommonaccustomedacquaintedAntónimosunfamiliarstrangeforeignunknownnovelavanzado
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
Desde que el hotel instaló un sistema informático avanzado, todas las operaciones han funcionado con mayor fluidez.
Pablo has been promoted to assistant manager and he is happy with his advanced position
Sinónimossophisticatedcutting-edgestate-of-the-artinnovativemoderndevelopedAntónimosbasicprimitiverudimentarysimpleoutdatedobsoleteelemento
a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
The audience is an essential element of live theater
El público es un elemento esencial del teatro en vivo.
By putting togetther all the elements of theater into one play, he overwhelmed the critics
SinónimoscomponentpartfactoringredientaspectAntónimoswholeentityentiretycategoría
a group of people or things with particular features in common
Jazz is one of many categories of music
El jazz es una de las muchas categorías de música.
The works of Mozart are in a category by themselves
SinónimostypekindsortclassgroupclassificationvarietydivisionAntónimoswholeentiretyunclassifiedimpacto
the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
La historia del escándalo presidencial tuvo un gran impacto en el público.
The impact of the news coverage is yet to be known
SinónimoseffectinfluenceforceconsequencerepercussionresultAntónimosnegligibilityfailureunimportanceeficaz
producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
Howard se alegró al descubrir que la dieta recomendada por su médico era bastante eficaz.
The new policies, effective the beginning of the fiscal year, change the amount charged to see the physician
SinónimossuccessfulproductiveoperativepowerfulpotentcapableAntónimosineffectiveuselessfutileinefficientweakconveniente
useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
¿Es este un lugar conveniente para que recojas tu receta?
It is convenient to have a pharmacy right across the street from my doctor's office
SinónimossuitableeasypracticalhandyadvantageousopportunefittingappropriateAntónimosinconvenientawkwarddifficultunsuitablecumbersomedestacar
to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
Tu currículum debe destacar tus habilidades y logros.
My dance class is the highlight of my week.
SinónimosemphasizestressunderlineaccentuatefeatureshowcaseAntónimosunderstatedownplayobscurehideminimizecomplejo
made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
a complex road system
un sistema de carreteras complejo
the complex structure of the human brain
SinónimoscomplicatedintricatesophisticatedinvolvedelaborateAntónimossimpleeasystraightforwardbasicuncomplicatedbásico, elemental
forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
You need some basic knowledge of computers for this job.
Necesitas algunos conocimientos básicos de informática para este trabajo.
SinónimosfundamentalessentialelementaryprimarykeyunderlyingAntónimosadvancedcomplexsophisticatedunnecessaryoptionalesencial
completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Experience is essential for this job.
La experiencia es esencial para este trabajo.
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps.
SinónimosnecessarycrucialvitalcriticalimportantfundamentalAntónimosunnecessaryoptionalinessentialtrivialinsignificantimpresionante
making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
an impressive building with a huge tower
un edificio impresionante con una torre enorme
She was very impressive in the interview.
SinónimosremarkablestrikingadmirableoutstandingremarkablememorablegrandstunningAntónimosunimpressiveordinarymediocrecommonplaceforgettablerun-of-the-milleficazmente
in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
El mes pasado, hablé con algunos estudiantes sobre cómo aprender eficazmente.
You dealt with the situation very effectively.
SinónimosefficientlysuccessfullyproductivelycompetentlyadeptlycapablywellAntónimosineffectivelyinefficientlyfruitlesslyunsuccessfullypoorlygeneralmente
by or to most people
The plan was generally welcomed.
El plan fue generalmente bien recibido.
The new drug will be generally available from January.
Sinónimosusuallytypicallynormallycommonlylargelymostlyin generalAntónimosspecificallyparticularlyexceptionallyrarelyunusuallyabsolutamente
used to emphasize that something is completely true
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
Estaba lloviendo a cántaros absolutamente.
He made it absolutely clear.
SinónimoscompletelytotallyutterlydefinitelycertainlypositivelyunquestionablyundoubtedlyAntónimosrelativelypartiallysomewhatpossiblyincompletelydificultad
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
the difficulties of English syntax
las dificultades de la sintaxis inglesa
children with severe learning difficulties
SinónimoshardshiptroubleproblemchallengestruggleobstacleimpedimentAntónimoseasefacilitysimplicityadvantagebenefittriumphimportancia
the quality of being important
The relative importance of the two ideas
La importancia relativa de las dos ideas
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me.
SinónimossignificancerelevanceweightvalueconsequencemomentAntónimosinsignificanceunimportancetrivialityirrelevancenegligibility
