A2 noun Neutral #320 más común

activity

/ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

An activity is something that you do for enjoyment, work, or a specific purpose. It often involves physical movement or mental effort and can be done alone or with others.

Ejemplos

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Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.

Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.

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The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.

The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.

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What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?

What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
activity
Verb
activate
Adverbio
actively
Adjetivo
active
Relacionado
activist
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Truco para recordar

Think of an ACTor who is always in ACTivity on a stage; they are always doing something!

Quiz rápido

Swimming is a very healthy physical ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: activity

Ejemplos

1

Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.

everyday

Walking the dog is my favorite daily activity.

2

The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.

formal

The committee has organized a series of outdoor activities for the youth.

3

What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?

informal

What kind of activity are we doing this weekend?

4

The researchers observed a high level of neural activity during the experiment.

academic

The researchers observed a high level of neural activity during the experiment.

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We need to monitor our competitors' marketing activity closely.

business

We need to monitor our competitors' marketing activity closely.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
activity
Verb
activate
Adverbio
actively
Adjetivo
active
Relacionado
activist

Colocaciones comunes

physical activity physical activity
leisure activity leisure activity
outdoor activity outdoor activity
a hive of activity a hive of activity
suspicious activity suspicious activity

Frases Comunes

activity center

activity center

social activity

social activity

extracurricular activities

extracurricular activities

Se confunde a menudo con

activity vs action

'Action' usually refers to the process of doing something or a single act, while 'activity' refers to a specific task, hobby, or a state of being busy.

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Notas de uso

Use 'activity' when referring to a specific task or hobby, especially those done for fun or education. It can also describe the general state of things happening in a place.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the word 'action' when they should use 'activity', such as saying 'outdoor actions' instead of 'outdoor activities'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an ACTor who is always in ACTivity on a stage; they are always doing something!

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'activitas', which comes from 'actus', meaning 'a doing' or 'a driving'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: activities) Often used with adjectives like 'physical', 'mental', or 'social' Uncountable when referring to the state of being active
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, 'extracurricular activities' are highly valued for students to build a well-rounded resume for college.

Quiz rápido

Swimming is a very healthy physical ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: activity

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