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B1 · Describing things (3)
B1 · Describir cosas (3)
afilado, filoso, puntiagudo
having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
Be careful with that knife because the blade is very sharp.
Ten cuidado con ese cuchillo porque la hoja está muy afilada.
Sinónimosintelligentcleveracutekeenastutewittyquick-wittedAntónimosdullbluntslowstupidobtusedenseliso, suave
completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
The baby's skin felt soft and smooth after her warm bath.
La piel del bebé se sentía suave y lisa después de su baño caliente.
SinónimosevenflatlevelglossypolishedslickgentlecalmAntónimosroughunevenbumpycoarseharshdifficultawkwardtípicamente
used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating
Office expenses typically include such things as salaries, rent, and office supplies
Los gastos de oficina incluyen típicamente cosas como salarios, alquiler y material de oficina
The director typically dominates the staff meetings
SinónimosusuallynormallygenerallycommonlyregularlyordinarilyAntónimosrarelyunusuallyinfrequentlyoccasionallyexceptionallyinjusto
not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
unfair criticism
crítica injusta
Life seems so unfair sometimes.
Sinónimosunjustbiasedinequitablepartialone-sidedunequalwrongfulAntónimosfairjustequitableimpartialunbiasedeven-handedversión
a form of something, especially software, that is slightly different from earlier forms, often shown by a number
Make sure everyone is using the latest version of the app.
Asegúrese de que todos estén usando la última versión de la aplicación.
Version 3.1 fixes several bugs that users reported.
SinónimoseditionformtypevariationrenderingadaptationcopyAntónimosoriginalprototypesourceinnecesario
not needed; more than is needed
All this fuss is totally unnecessary.
Todo este alboroto es totalmente innecesario.
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
SinónimosneedlessunrequiredsuperfluousgratuitousunessentialdispensableAntónimosnecessaryrequiredessentialvitalindispensableestándar, normal, de serie
average or normal rather than special or unusual
Seat belts are now standard equipment in all new cars.
Los cinturones de seguridad ahora son equipamiento de serie en todos los coches nuevos.
SinónimostypicalusualnormalaveragecommonconventionalregularstockAntónimosunusualatypicalabnormalirregularnonstandardexceptionalsimilarmente
in almost the same way
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.
Marido y mujer tuvieron un éxito similar en sus carreras elegidas.
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal.
SinónimoslikewisesimilarlyequallyidenticallycomparablycorrespondinglyAntónimosdifferentlydissimilarlyunlikelyoppositelydistinctlysilencioso
where there is little or no sound; making little or no sound
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent.
Cuando se levantó el telón, el público se quedó en silencio.
to remain/stay/keep silent
SinónimosquiethushedmutenoiselessspeechlesssoundlessAntónimosnoisyloudvociferousclamorousdeafeningdesagradable
not pleasant or comfortable
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink.
Los minerales en el agua hicieron que fuera desagradable de beber.
an unpleasant experience
SinónimosdisagreeablenastyoffensiveobnoxiousawfuldistastefulrepulsiveAntónimospleasantagreeableniceenjoyabledelightfulincapaz
not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
She was unable to hide her excitement.
Ella era incapaz de ocultar su entusiasmo.
I tried to contact him but was unable to.
SinónimosincapablepowerlesshelplessincompetentunfitAntónimosablecapablecompetentfitqualifiedsimplemente
used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
Simply add hot water and stir.
Simplemente agregue agua caliente y revuelva.
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
SinónimosmerelyjustonlyeasilyplainlyAntónimosdifficultlycomplexlylaboriouslyhardlyapretado, ajustado, firme
held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
Make sure the bandage is tight, but not so tight that it hurts.
Asegúrate de que la venda esté apretada, pero no tanto como para que duela.
SinónimosclosefirmsecuresnugtauttenseconstrictedrigidAntónimoslooseslackrelaxedeasywideadecuado
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
The film is suitable for children.
La película es adecuada para niños.
a suitable place for a picnic
SinónimosappropriatefittingaptproperqualifiedacceptableAntónimosunsuitableinappropriateunfitimproperunqualifiedespecíficamente, expresamente
connected with or intended for one particular thing only
This magazine is aimed specifically at teenage girls.
Esta revista está dirigida específicamente a chicas adolescentes.
SinónimospreciselyexplicitlyexpresslyparticularlydefinitelyexactlyAntónimosgenerallyvaguelyimpreciselybroadlyapproximatelysimilitud
the state of being similar to somebody/something but not exactly the same
There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Hay una gran similitud entre las dos pinturas.
SinónimosresemblancelikenessaffinitycorrespondenceanalogyAntónimosdifferencedisparitydissimilaritycontrast
