A2 noun Neutral #337 más común

concept

/ˈkɒn.sept/

A general idea or thought about something. It is used to describe an abstract principle or a basic plan for how something should work or be understood.

Ejemplos

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The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

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The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

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I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
concept
Verb
conceptualize
Adverbio
conceptually
Adjetivo
conceptual
Relacionado
conception
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'CON-cept' as a 'CON-tainer' that holds many smaller ideas together.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of social media was very different twenty years ago.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: concept

Ejemplos

1

The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

everyday

The concept of recycling is easy to understand even for children.

2

The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

formal

The author introduced a complex concept in the first chapter of the book.

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I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

informal

I don't really get the concept of this new card game.

4

Modern physics deals with the concept of time and space as a single entity.

academic

Modern physics deals with the concept of time and space as a single entity.

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Our marketing team is working on a new concept for the summer campaign.

business

Our marketing team is working on a new concept for the summer campaign.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
concept
Verb
conceptualize
Adverbio
conceptually
Adjetivo
conceptual
Relacionado
conception

Colocaciones comunes

basic concept basic concept
grasp a concept grasp a concept
key concept key concept
new concept new concept
abstract concept abstract concept

Frases Comunes

proof of concept

proof of concept

the whole concept

the whole concept

grasp the concept

grasp the concept

Se confunde a menudo con

concept vs conception

Conception usually refers to the process of forming an idea or a biological beginning, while concept is the idea itself.

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Notas de uso

Use 'concept' when talking about structured ideas, theories, or professional plans. It is more formal than the word 'idea'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'concept' for very simple, personal ideas; for example, say 'I have an idea for dinner' instead of 'I have a concept for dinner'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'CON-cept' as a 'CON-tainer' that holds many smaller ideas together.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'conceptum', which means something received or conceived in the mind.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (singular: concept, plural: concepts) Often followed by the preposition 'of' + noun/gerund
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Contexto cultural

In the business world, a 'concept car' or 'concept store' refers to an experimental design that showcases new technology or styles.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of social media was very different twenty years ago.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: concept

Palabras relacionadas

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.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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