A1 noun Neutral #802 más común

decoration

/ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/

A decoration is an object or a set of objects used to make something look more attractive or festive. It is commonly used in homes during celebrations, such as birthdays or holidays, to create a pleasant atmosphere.

Ejemplos

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1

The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.

The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.

2

The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.

The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.

3

I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.

I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
decoration
Verb
decorate
Adverbio
decoratively
Adjetivo
decorative
Relacionado
decorator
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Decor' and 'Action'. You take 'action' to add 'decor' to your home.

Quiz rápido

We bought a beautiful _______ to hang on the front door.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: decoration

Ejemplos

1

The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.

everyday

The birthday decoration on the table is very colorful.

2

The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.

formal

The hotel lobby features elegant interior decoration.

3

I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.

informal

I like the funky decoration in your new apartment.

4

Architectural decoration often reflects the historical period of a building.

academic

Architectural decoration often reflects the historical period of a building.

5

The budget for office decoration was approved by the manager.

business

The budget for office decoration was approved by the manager.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
decoration
Verb
decorate
Adverbio
decoratively
Adjetivo
decorative
Relacionado
decorator

Colocaciones comunes

Christmas decoration Christmas decoration
wall decoration wall decoration
interior decoration interior decoration
party decoration party decoration
table decoration table decoration

Frases Comunes

in need of decoration

in need of decoration

home decoration

home decoration

holiday decoration

holiday decoration

Se confunde a menudo con

decoration vs decor

Decor refers to the general style of a room, while decoration refers to the specific items used to beautify it.

decoration vs furniture

Furniture is functional (like chairs or tables), whereas decoration is primarily for appearance.

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Notas de uso

Use 'decoration' to refer to the physical objects (countable) or the process of adding them (uncountable). In the plural form 'decorations', it usually refers to items put up for a party or holiday.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the verb 'decorate' when they should use the noun 'decoration'. For example, they might say 'I bought a decorate' instead of 'I bought a decoration'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Decor' and 'Action'. You take 'action' to add 'decor' to your home.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'decorare', meaning to grace, honor, or adorn.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable: a decoration, many decorations Uncountable: The room is in need of decoration. Used with verbs like 'put up', 'remove', or 'hang'.
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, putting up Christmas decorations is a significant family tradition held every December.

Quiz rápido

We bought a beautiful _______ to hang on the front door.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: decoration

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