A2 adjective Neutral #447 más común

central

/ˈsen.trəl/

Located in the middle of an area or object. It also refers to something that is the most important or main part of a system, idea, or organization.

Ejemplos

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1

The central bus station is very close to my apartment.

The main bus station is located near my home.

2

The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.

The main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.

3

Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.

Let's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
center
Verb
center
Adverbio
centrally
Adjetivo
central
Relacionado
centrality
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.

Quiz rápido

The hotel is in a _____ location, making it easy to visit all the museums.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: central

Ejemplos

1

The central bus station is very close to my apartment.

everyday

The main bus station is located near my home.

2

The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.

formal

The main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.

3

Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.

informal

Let's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.

4

Economic growth is central to the government's long-term plan.

academic

Money growth is the most important part of the government's plan.

5

We need to move all files to a central server for better security.

business

We must put all files on one main computer to keep them safe.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
center
Verb
center
Adverbio
centrally
Adjetivo
central
Relacionado
centrality

Colocaciones comunes

central heating a system that warms a whole building from one place
central bank the main national bank of a country
central office the main administrative headquarters
central role the most important part in an activity or story
central government the national level of government

Frases Comunes

central nervous system

the brain and spinal cord

front and central

in a very noticeable or important position

central processing unit

the main part of a computer (CPU)

Se confunde a menudo con

central vs center

Center is usually a noun (a place) or a verb, while central is the adjective used to describe that place or importance.

central vs middle

Middle usually refers to physical position, while central can mean both physical position and level of importance.

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Notas de uso

Use 'central' when you want to emphasize that something is the 'heart' of a system or the most convenient point for everyone to reach.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'the center station' instead of 'the central station'. Remember to use the adjective form before the noun.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'centralis', coming from 'centrum', which means the sharp point of a compass or the middle of a circle.

Patrones gramaticales

Used before a noun (e.g., central location) Used after a linking verb (e.g., The issue is central to our problem) Can be modified by adverbs like 'absolutely' or 'very'
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Contexto cultural

In many cities, the 'Central Business District' (CBD) is the recognized name for the downtown area where commerce happens.

Quiz rápido

The hotel is in a _____ location, making it easy to visit all the museums.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: central

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B2

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C1

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approve

C1

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B2

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C1

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