central
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
3 de 5The central bus station is very close to my apartment.
The main bus station is located near my home.
The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.
The main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.
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
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
The central bus station is very close to my apartment.
everydayThe main bus station is located near my home.
The central theme of the conference will be sustainable energy.
formalThe main topic of the meeting is going to be clean energy.
Let's meet at a central spot so nobody has to walk too far.
informalLet's meet in a middle location so it is easy for everyone.
Economic growth is central to the government's long-term plan.
academicMoney growth is the most important part of the government's plan.
We need to move all files to a central server for better security.
businessWe must put all files on one main computer to keep them safe.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
Center is usually a noun (a place) or a verb, while central is the adjective used to describe that place or importance.
Middle usually refers to physical position, while central can mean both physical position and level of importance.
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.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'the center station' instead of 'the central station'. Remember to use the adjective form before the noun.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Central Park' in New York; it is a park right in the middle (center) of the city.
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
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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