B2 adjective Neutral

business

/ˈbɪznəs/

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to buy a new business suit for the upcoming conference.

I need to buy a new business suit for the upcoming conference.

2

The executive board requested a detailed business proposal by Friday.

The executive board requested a detailed business proposal by Friday.

3

I'm just in my business clothes because I came straight from the office.

I'm just in my business clothes because I came straight from the office.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
business
Adverbio
professionally
Adjetivo
businesslike
Relacionado
businessman
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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'business' comes from being 'busy' with work. If you are on a 'business' trip, you are 'busy' working!

Quiz rápido

He had to cancel his weekend plans because of an urgent ______ trip to London.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: business

Ejemplos

1

I need to buy a new business suit for the upcoming conference.

everyday

I need to buy a new business suit for the upcoming conference.

2

The executive board requested a detailed business proposal by Friday.

formal

The executive board requested a detailed business proposal by Friday.

3

I'm just in my business clothes because I came straight from the office.

informal

I'm just in my business clothes because I came straight from the office.

4

Recent academic research focuses on the impact of business ethics on consumer loyalty.

academic

Recent academic research focuses on the impact of business ethics on consumer loyalty.

5

Our primary goal this quarter is to refine our business model for better scalability.

business

Our primary goal this quarter is to refine our business model for better scalability.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
business
Adverbio
professionally
Adjetivo
businesslike
Relacionado
businessman

Colocaciones comunes

business hours business hours
business trip business trip
business card business card
business ethics business ethics
business district business district

Frases Comunes

business as usual

business as usual

none of your business

none of your business

to mean business

to mean business

Se confunde a menudo con

business vs busy

Busy is an adjective meaning having a lot to do, while business (as an adjective) refers to professional work.

business vs commerce

Commerce usually refers to large-scale exchange of goods, while business is a broader term for any professional activity.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, 'business' always precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., business lunch). It does not take a plural form even if the noun it modifies is plural.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'busy trip' when they mean 'business trip' or 'busy card' instead of 'business card'.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'business' comes from being 'busy' with work. If you are on a 'business' trip, you are 'busy' working!

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'bisignis', which meant care, anxiety, or the state of being occupied.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive noun/adjective before nouns Does not inflect for gender or number when used as a modifier
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'business' implies a standard of professional etiquette and formal dress codes.

Quiz rápido

He had to cancel his weekend plans because of an urgent ______ trip to London.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: business

Palabras relacionadas

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

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