C1 adjective Formal

avocation

/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/

An avocation is a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main profession. It is typically a regular activity done for pleasure or personal satisfaction rather than for financial gain.

Ejemplos

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1

Gardening has become his favorite avocation since he retired from the bank.

Taking care of his garden has become his favorite serious hobby since he stopped working at the bank.

2

Despite his prominence as a lawyer, his lifelong avocation remains the study of ancient linguistics.

Even though he is a very famous lawyer, his deep interest and hobby is studying old languages.

3

I've got this cool avocation: I brew my own craft beer on weekends.

I have this great hobby where I make my own special beer during the weekends.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
avocation
Adverbio
avocationally
Adjetivo
avocational
Relacionado
hobbyist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'A' in Avocation as standing for 'Away' or 'Additional.' It is the work you do 'away' from your main 'vocation'.

Quiz rápido

While medicine was her vocation, playing the cello was her lifelong _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: avocation

Ejemplos

1

Gardening has become his favorite avocation since he retired from the bank.

everyday

Taking care of his garden has become his favorite serious hobby since he stopped working at the bank.

2

Despite his prominence as a lawyer, his lifelong avocation remains the study of ancient linguistics.

formal

Even though he is a very famous lawyer, his deep interest and hobby is studying old languages.

3

I've got this cool avocation: I brew my own craft beer on weekends.

informal

I have this great hobby where I make my own special beer during the weekends.

4

The professor's avocation for bird-watching often leads to interdisciplinary insights in her biological research.

academic

The teacher's dedicated hobby of watching birds often helps her find new ideas for her science research.

5

Many executives find that a creative avocation helps prevent burnout in high-pressure environments.

business

Many business leaders find that having a creative hobby helps them stay mentally healthy in stressful jobs.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
avocation
Adverbio
avocationally
Adjetivo
avocational
Relacionado
hobbyist

Colocaciones comunes

lifelong avocation a hobby pursued for an entire lifetime
pursue an avocation to actively engage in a serious hobby
serious avocation a hobby that is treated with great dedication
scholarly avocation an intellectual hobby involving study or research
primary avocation the main hobby that a person focuses on

Frases Comunes

by way of avocation

doing something as a hobby rather than a job

finding an avocation

discovering a passion or hobby to follow

avocation of choice

one's preferred hobby

Se confunde a menudo con

avocation vs vocation

A vocation is your main career or calling (what you do for a living), while an avocation is your hobby (what you do for fun).

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Notas de uso

Avocation is a formal term. Use it when you want to describe a hobby that is sophisticated or pursued with a level of seriousness similar to a professional job.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'avocation' when they mean 'vocation.' Remember that 'avocation' is the thing you do AWAY from your main job.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'A' in Avocation as standing for 'Away' or 'Additional.' It is the work you do 'away' from your main 'vocation'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'avocare', meaning 'to call away' (ab- 'away' + vocare 'to call'), implying it calls you away from your regular work.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Commonly follows adjectives like 'lifelong', 'favorite', or 'serious' Often used in the construction 'avocation for [noun/gerund]'
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Contexto cultural

In Western culture, having a 'serious avocation' is often seen as a sign of a well-rounded and intellectual personality.

Quiz rápido

While medicine was her vocation, playing the cello was her lifelong _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: avocation

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