B2 noun Neutral

braille

/breɪl/

A tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It consists of patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips to represent letters and numbers.

Ejemplos

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1

The museum provided braille descriptions for all the major exhibits.

The museum gave descriptions in a raised-dot writing system for the main displays.

2

Educational institutions are legally required to provide course materials in braille upon request.

Schools must give class papers in a tactile format if a student asks for it.

3

Check out this cool restaurant; they even have the menu in braille!

Look at this restaurant; they have a menu with raised dots for reading.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
braille
Verb
braille
Adjetivo
braille
Relacionado
brailler
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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'Braille' and 'Bumps' both start with B—it is a language of bumps on a page.

Quiz rápido

The blind student used a special device to convert the digital text into ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: braille

Ejemplos

1

The museum provided braille descriptions for all the major exhibits.

everyday

The museum gave descriptions in a raised-dot writing system for the main displays.

2

Educational institutions are legally required to provide course materials in braille upon request.

formal

Schools must give class papers in a tactile format if a student asks for it.

3

Check out this cool restaurant; they even have the menu in braille!

informal

Look at this restaurant; they have a menu with raised dots for reading.

4

The study examines the neural pathways activated when an individual reads braille.

academic

The research looks at brain activity during the reading of tactile dot patterns.

5

We need to ensure our elevator labels are updated with accurate braille signage.

business

We must make sure the elevator buttons have the correct raised-dot labels.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
braille
Verb
braille
Adjetivo
braille
Relacionado
brailler

Colocaciones comunes

read braille to understand the tactile dots with fingers
braille display a device that shows computer text in tactile dots
braille alphabet the specific arrangement of dots for each letter
transcribe into braille to change written text into the dot system
braille labels stickers or signs using the tactile system

Frases Comunes

in braille

written using the tactile dot system

grade 2 braille

a shorthand version of the tactile system using contractions

braille cell

the basic unit consisting of six dots

Se confunde a menudo con

braille vs Morse code

Morse code uses sound or light pulses for communication, while braille is a tactile system for reading and writing.

braille vs Sign language

Sign language is a visual language using hand movements, whereas braille is a physical script felt with fingers.

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Notas de uso

The word 'braille' is usually lowercase when referring to the writing system, although it is often capitalized as 'Braille' in honor of its inventor. It can function as both a noun and an adjective.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'a braille' to refer to a book, but 'braille' is uncountable; you should say 'a book in braille' or 'braille text'.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'Braille' and 'Bumps' both start with B—it is a language of bumps on a page.

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Origen de la palabra

Named after Louis Braille, the French educator who invented the system in 1824 after being blinded in childhood.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often used as an attributive noun (e.g., braille books) prepositional phrase 'in braille' is common
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Contexto cultural

Braille is the global standard for literacy for the blind and is integrated into public infrastructure like ATMs and elevators in many countries.

Quiz rápido

The blind student used a special device to convert the digital text into ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: braille

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A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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