reviewRevisiónchevron down
1 / 31
Salir
1-
modern
2-
ancient
3-
antique
4-
traditional
5-
secondhand
6-
elderly
7-
old-fashioned
8-
trendy
9-
fashionable
10-
while
11-
during
12-
throughout
13-
since
14-
until
15-
previous
16-
soft
17-
stretchy
18-
shiny
19-
smooth
20-
rough
21-
furry
22-
slippery
23-
itchy
24-
to take over
25-
to take off
26-
to take to
27-
to take in
28-
to take part
29-
to take one's breath away
30-
to take it for granted
31-
to take something in stride
modern
Modern
[ Adjetivo ]
m
m
o
ɑ
d
d
e
ə
r
r
n
n
moderno

moderno

related to the most recent time or to the present time

example
Ejemplo
Click on words
Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy.
The novel explores modern issues, such as digital privacy and climate change.
ancient
Ancient
[ Adjetivo ]
a
n
n
c
ʃ
ie
ə
n
n
t
t
antiguo

antiguo

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

antique
Antique
[ Adjetivo ]
a
æ
n
n
t
t
i
i
q
k
u
e
de antigüedades

de antigüedades

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

traditional
Traditional
[ Adjetivo ]
t
t
r
r
a
ə
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
tradicional

tradicional

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Secondhand
[ Adjetivo ]
s
s
e
ɛ
c
k
o
ə
n
n
d
d
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(usado)

(usado)

de segunda mano

previously owned or used by someone else

Incomparable
elderly
Elderly
[ Sustantivo ]
e
ɛ
l
l
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
l
l
y
i
mayores

mayores

people of old age

old-fashioned
Old-fashioned
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/ˌoʊɫdˈfæʃənd/
pasado de moda

pasado de moda

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

trendy
Trendy
[ Adjetivo ]
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
y
i
(a la moda)

(a la moda)

de moda

influenced by the latest or popular styles

fashionable
Fashionable
[ Adjetivo ]
f
f
a
æ
sh
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(moderno)

(moderno)

a la moda

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

While
[ Sustantivo ]
wh
hw
i
l
l
e
rato

rato

a span of time

During
[ Preposición ]
d
d
u
ʊ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
durante

durante

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Throughout
[ Preposición ]
th
θ
r
r
ou
ua
gh
ou
ʊ
t
t
(a lo largo de)

(a lo largo de)

durante

during the whole period of time of something

Since
[ Preposición ]
s
s
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
e
desde

desde

used to indicate the period of time between a specific past event and the present

Until
[ Preposición ]
u
ʌ
n
n
t
t
i
ɪ
l
l
hasta

hasta

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

previous
Previous
[ Adjetivo ]
p
p
r
r
e
i
v
v
iou
s
s
(previo)

(previo)

anterior

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

soft
Soft
[ Adjetivo ]
s
s
o
ɑ
f
f
t
t
blando

blando

gentle to the touch

Stretchy
[ Adjetivo ]
s
s
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
t
ch
ʧ
y
i
(flexible)

(flexible)

elástico

capable of being stretched or extended without breaking

shiny
Shiny
[ Adjetivo ]
sh
ʃ
i
n
n
y
i
brillante

brillante

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

smooth
Smooth
[ Adjetivo ]
s
s
m
m
oo
u
th
ð
(parejo)

(parejo)

liso

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

rough
Rough
[ Adjetivo ]
r
r
ou
ə
gh
f
áspero

áspero

having an uneven or jagged texture

Furry
[ Adjetivo ]
f
f
u
ɜ
rr
r
y
i
peludo

peludo

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

slippery
Slippery
[ Adjetivo ]
s
s
l
l
i
ɪ
pp
p
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i
(deslizante)

(deslizante)

resbaladizo

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

itchy
Itchy
[ Adjetivo ]
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
y
i
(irritante)

(irritante)

picazón

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

to take over
To take over
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈoʊvɚ/
tomar el poder

tomar el poder

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
take
partícula de la frase
over
To take off
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/teɪk ɑːf/
saltar a la fama

saltar a la fama

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
take
partícula de la frase
off
to take to
To take to
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/tˈeɪk tuː/
(aficionarse a)

(aficionarse a)

encariñarse con

to start to like someone or something

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
take
partícula de la frase
to
To take in
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/
(procesar)

(procesar)

asumir

to accept or emotionally process something

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to [take] part
To take part
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/teɪk ˈpɑrt/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

to [take] {one's} breath away
To take one's breath away
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/tˈeɪk wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ ɐwˈeɪ/
N/A

N/A

Approving
Idiom
Informal

to make someone become really amazed

What is the origin of the idiom "take one's breath away" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "take one's breath away" is not definitively documented. However, the expression likely emerged from the physical reaction people have when they encounter something astonishing or emotionally overwhelming. This expression finds its place in conversations or written expressions related to encounters with breathtaking natural scenery, extraordinary works of art, awe-inspiring performances, remarkable acts of kindness, or significant life events.

To take it for granted
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ɪt fɔːɹ ɡɹˈæntᵻd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to assume without question that something is true

What is the origin of the idiom "take it for granted" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "take for granted" can be traced back to the Middle English period. The word "granted" in this context refers to something that is assumed to be true or accepted without question. The phrase emphasizes the human tendency to become accustomed to or overlook the value of things that are consistently present or readily available. Over time, it has become a commonly used expression to convey the idea of not fully appreciating or recognizing the significance of something until it is lost or no longer accessible.

to [take] {sth} in stride
To take something in stride
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪn stɹˈaɪd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

What is the origin of the idiom "take something in stride" and when to use it?

The idiom "take something in stride" originated from horse racing, describing a jockey's ability to maintain the horse's stride despite obstacles or variations in terrain. It is often employed to encourage a resilient and composed attitude when faced with adversity.

¡Felicidades! !

Aprendiste 31 palabras de Total English Upper-Intermediate - Unit 3 - Reference. Para mejorar el aprendizaje y revisar el vocabulario, ¡comienza a practicar!

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

spelling-disable

Ortografía

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

practice