C2 noun Neutral

apartment

/əˈpɑːrtmənt/

A self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building, generally on a single story. In a high-level context, it can also refer to a suite of rooms assigned to a particular person or family in a large edifice like a palace.

Ejemplos

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1

I just moved into a modest apartment near the city center to be closer to work.

I have recently relocated to a small residential unit in the urban core for a shorter commute.

2

The state rooms are located on the first floor, while the private apartments of the monarch are on the second.

The public reception areas are on level one, but the king's personal living quarters are on level two.

3

I'm heading back to my apartment to grab some snacks before the party.

I am returning to my flat to get food items before the social gathering.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
apartment
Adjetivo
apartment-style
Relacionado
apartment-dweller
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Truco para recordar

Focus on the 'apart' in 'apartment': it is a living space that is set 'apart' from others within a single large building.

Quiz rápido

After the reception, the visiting dignitaries were escorted back to their private ___ in the west wing of the palace.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: apartments

Ejemplos

1

I just moved into a modest apartment near the city center to be closer to work.

everyday

I have recently relocated to a small residential unit in the urban core for a shorter commute.

2

The state rooms are located on the first floor, while the private apartments of the monarch are on the second.

formal

The public reception areas are on level one, but the king's personal living quarters are on level two.

3

I'm heading back to my apartment to grab some snacks before the party.

informal

I am returning to my flat to get food items before the social gathering.

4

Sociological research indicates that high-density apartment living can significantly influence communal social structures.

academic

Studies in sociology show that living in crowded residential buildings affects how communities interact.

5

The contract includes the provision of a corporate apartment for the duration of the international assignment.

business

The agreement guarantees a company-funded residence for the time spent working abroad.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
apartment
Adjetivo
apartment-style
Relacionado
apartment-dweller

Colocaciones comunes

studio apartment A small apartment consisting of a single main room.
apartment complex A group of buildings containing several residential units.
spacious apartment A residential unit with a lot of room or space.
penthouse apartment A luxury flat located on the top floor of a tall building.
furnished apartment A rental unit that already includes furniture like beds and sofas.

Frases Comunes

garden apartment

An apartment located on the ground floor, often with direct access to a lawn or garden.

bachelor apartment

A very small apartment designed for one person, often lacking a separate bedroom.

serviced apartment

A fully furnished apartment available for short-term or long-term stay, providing hotel-like amenities.

Se confunde a menudo con

apartment vs flat

apartment vs department

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Notas de uso

At the C2 level, recognize that 'apartment' can describe palatial suites of rooms (e.g., 'The Royal Apartments') rather than just modern rental units. It is generally considered slightly more formal or upscale than the word 'flat' in some international contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the preposition 'at' when they should use 'in' (e.g., saying 'I live at an apartment' instead of 'I live in an apartment').

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Truco para recordar

Focus on the 'apart' in 'apartment': it is a living space that is set 'apart' from others within a single large building.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the French 'appartement' and the Italian 'appartamento', which stems from 'appartare' meaning 'to separate or set apart'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Regular plural: apartments Commonly preceded by 'in' or 'at the' (when referring to a specific building location)
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Contexto cultural

In dense metropolitan areas like New York, Tokyo, or London, living in an apartment is often a symbol of urban lifestyle rather than a lack of resources for a house.

Quiz rápido

After the reception, the visiting dignitaries were escorted back to their private ___ in the west wing of the palace.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: apartments

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