B2 noun Neutral

block

/blɒk/

A block is a solid piece of hard material, typically with flat surfaces, or a large quantity of something treated as a single unit. In academic or organizational contexts, it often refers to a distinct section, a group of data, or a period of time allocated for a specific purpose.

Ejemplos

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1

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

2

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

3

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
block
Verb
block
Adjetivo
blocked
Relacionado
blockage
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Truco para recordar

Visualize a giant square 'Block' of ice 'Blocking' your path in the middle of a 'City Block'.

Quiz rápido

The main ________ to finishing the project on time was a lack of funding.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: block

Ejemplos

1

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

everyday

I decided to walk around the block to clear my head before the meeting.

2

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

formal

The proposed infrastructure project will require the removal of several residential blocks.

3

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

informal

I've got a total mental block and just can't remember where I put my keys.

4

The experiment involved analyzing a block of statistical data from the 2020 census.

academic

The experiment involved analyzing a block of statistical data from the 2020 census.

5

The investment firm purchased a significant block of shares in the emerging renewable energy company.

business

The investment firm purchased a significant block of shares in the emerging renewable energy company.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
block
Verb
block
Adjetivo
blocked
Relacionado
blockage

Colocaciones comunes

mental block An inability to remember or think of something.
writer's block The condition of being unable to create new written work.
block of time A specific period reserved for a particular activity.
concrete block A large rectangular brick used in construction.
city block The smallest area that is surrounded by streets.

Frases Comunes

a chip off the old block

Someone who is very similar to their mother or father.

stumbling block

An obstacle to progress or understanding.

on the chopping block

In a position where something is likely to be cut or eliminated.

Se confunde a menudo con

block vs bloc

A 'bloc' refers specifically to a group of countries or political parties acting together, whereas 'block' refers to physical objects or sections.

block vs blog

A 'blog' is a website or online journal, distinct in pronunciation and meaning.

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Notas de uso

Use 'block' to describe physical units (like blocks of wood) or abstract sections (like blocks of text or time). It is commonly used as a verb to mean 'to obstruct'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'block' when they specifically mean a political 'bloc', or they confuse the noun 'blockage' (the state of being blocked) with the noun 'block' (the object doing the blocking).

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Truco para recordar

Visualize a giant square 'Block' of ice 'Blocking' your path in the middle of a 'City Block'.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle Dutch 'bloc', meaning a tree trunk or a piece of wood.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Often used in the pattern 'a block of [noun]' Can function as a transitive verb
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Contexto cultural

In North American cities, 'blocks' are the standard units for measuring walking distances and defining urban geography.

Quiz rápido

The main ________ to finishing the project on time was a lack of funding.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: block

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intrabrevsion

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A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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