acute
Describes a problem or situation that is very serious, severe, or intense, often occurring suddenly. It can also refer to senses or mental abilities that are highly developed, sharp, and sensitive to detail.
Ejemplos
3 de 5She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.
She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.
The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.
The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.
He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.
He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.
Quiz rápido
The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: acute
Ejemplos
She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.
everydayShe felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.
The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.
formalThe humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.
He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.
informalHe's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.
The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.
academicThe study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.
Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.
businessOur firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
acute respiratory distress
acute respiratory distress
an acute observer
an acute observer
acute phase
acute phase
Se confunde a menudo con
Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.
Notas de uso
In medical contexts, use 'acute' for conditions that appear suddenly. In general contexts, use it to emphasize the severity of a problem or the sharpness of a sense like hearing or sight.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'acute' to mean 'cute' because of the spelling, but they are unrelated. Also, avoid using 'acute' for long-term problems; use 'chronic' instead.
Truco para recordar
Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Frequently used in global news headlines to describe 'acute' shortages of resources like water, energy, or housing.
Quiz rápido
The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: acute
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