B2 verb Neutral

aboriginal

/ˌæb.əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/

Relating to the people, plants, or animals that have lived in a region from the earliest times, especially before the arrival of colonists. It is most frequently used to describe the indigenous populations of Australia or North America.

Ejemplos

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1

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

2

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

3

I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.

I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
Aborigine
Adverbio
aboriginally
Adjetivo
aboriginal
Relacionado
aboriginality
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Truco para recordar

Break the word down: 'Ab' (from) + 'Original' (the start). It describes those who have been there from the very beginning.

Quiz rápido

The ______ inhabitants of the continent had developed unique survival skills over millennia.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

everyday

The museum features an extensive collection of Aboriginal art and tools.

2

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

formal

The high court's ruling protected Aboriginal title to the ancestral lands.

3

I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.

informal

I've been learning about Aboriginal culture and their connection to the land.

4

Academic research into Aboriginal languages reveals a complex linguistic history.

academic

Academic research into Aboriginal languages reveals a complex linguistic history.

5

The corporation is committed to increasing its partnership with Aboriginal-owned businesses.

business

The corporation is committed to increasing its partnership with Aboriginal-owned businesses.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
Aborigine
Adverbio
aboriginally
Adjetivo
aboriginal
Relacionado
aboriginality

Colocaciones comunes

aboriginal rights aboriginal rights
aboriginal culture aboriginal culture
aboriginal inhabitants aboriginal inhabitants
aboriginal land aboriginal land
aboriginal community aboriginal community

Frases Comunes

aboriginal title

aboriginal title

aboriginal customary law

aboriginal customary law

First Nations and Aboriginal people

First Nations and Aboriginal people

Se confunde a menudo con

aboriginal vs indigenous

Indigenous is a broader term used globally for any native group, while Aboriginal is often specific to Australian or Canadian contexts.

aboriginal vs original

Original refers to the first of anything, whereas aboriginal specifically refers to the first inhabitants of a land.

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Notas de uso

When referring to the indigenous people of Australia, 'Aboriginal' should be capitalized as a proper adjective. In some regions, 'indigenous' or specific tribal names are preferred over 'aboriginal'.

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Errores comunes

Avoid using 'Aboriginal' as a noun (e.g., 'an Aboriginal') as it can be seen as offensive; use it as an adjective instead (e.g., 'an Aboriginal person').

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Truco para recordar

Break the word down: 'Ab' (from) + 'Original' (the start). It describes those who have been there from the very beginning.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin phrase 'ab origine', which literally translates to 'from the beginning'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adjective before nouns Does not take a plural 's' when used as an adjective Capitalized when referring to specific ethnic groups
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Contexto cultural

In Australia, the term specifically refers to people who are members of the Aboriginal race of Australia, distinguished from Torres Strait Islanders.

Quiz rápido

The ______ inhabitants of the continent had developed unique survival skills over millennia.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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continue

A1

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set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

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A1

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follow

A1

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