B2 adjective Neutral

bounce

/ˈbaʊn.si/

Describes a surface or object that is able to spring back or rebound after being hit or compressed. It can also describe a person's behavior or a piece of music that is lively, energetic, and full of rhythmic vitality.

Ejemplos

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The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

2

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

3

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
bounce
Verb
bounce
Adverbio
bouncily
Adjetivo
bouncy
Relacionado
bounciness
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.

Quiz rápido

The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: bouncy

Ejemplos

1

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

everyday

The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.

2

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

formal

The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.

3

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

informal

I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.

4

In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.

academic

In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.

5

The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.

business

The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
bounce
Verb
bounce
Adverbio
bouncily
Adjetivo
bouncy
Relacionado
bounciness

Colocaciones comunes

bouncy castle bouncy castle
bouncy curls bouncy curls
bouncy ball bouncy ball
bouncy rhythm bouncy rhythm
bouncy gait bouncy gait

Frases Comunes

bounce back

to recover quickly from a setback

bounce off the walls

to be extremely excited or energetic

bounce an idea

to share a thought to see someone's reaction

Se confunde a menudo con

bounce vs bound

Bound usually refers to a leap or a limit, whereas bouncy refers specifically to the quality of rebounding.

bounce vs buoyant

Buoyant refers to floating in liquid or a cheerful mood, while bouncy emphasizes physical springiness.

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Notas de uso

Use this adjective to describe physical materials like rubber or springs, but also to metaphorically describe energetic personalities or upbeat music. In academic contexts, it is often replaced by 'elastic' or 'resilient' for more precision.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the noun 'bounce' as an adjective (e.g., 'a bounce ball'). Always use the adjective form 'bouncy' or 'bouncing' when modifying a noun.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.

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Origen de la palabra

From the 13th-century verb 'bounce', likely of Dutch or Low German origin meaning to strike or thump.

Patrones gramaticales

gradable adjective (bouncier, bounciest) can be used after linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'
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Contexto cultural

Bouncy castles (or inflatable jumpers) are standard features at children's birthday parties in many Western cultures.

Quiz rápido

The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: bouncy

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proceed

C1

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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