A1 noun Neutral

glacier

/ˈɡleɪ.ʃər/

A glacier is a very large mass of ice that moves slowly over land. They are usually found in very cold places like high mountains or near the North and South Poles.

Ejemplos

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We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.

We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.

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The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.

The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.

3

Look at that massive glacier over there!

Look at that massive glacier over there!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
glacier
Adverbio
glacially
Adjetivo
glacial
Relacionado
glaciation
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'glass'. A glacier looks like a giant, moving sheet of blue glass made of ice.

Quiz rápido

The ____ is melting because the weather is getting warmer.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: glacier

Ejemplos

1

We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.

everyday

We took a beautiful photo of the blue glacier.

2

The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.

formal

The size of the glacier has decreased significantly over the last decade.

3

Look at that massive glacier over there!

informal

Look at that massive glacier over there!

4

Research indicates that the glacier moves approximately ten centimeters per day.

academic

Research indicates that the glacier moves approximately ten centimeters per day.

5

Our travel agency specializes in guided tours to the Perito Moreno glacier.

business

Our travel agency specializes in guided tours to the Perito Moreno glacier.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
glacier
Adverbio
glacially
Adjetivo
glacial
Relacionado
glaciation

Colocaciones comunes

melting glacier melting glacier
mountain glacier mountain glacier
ancient glacier ancient glacier
glacier water glacier water
glacier movement glacier movement

Frases Comunes

at a glacial pace

at a glacial pace (meaning very slowly)

glacial period

glacial period (ice age)

glacier hiking

glacier hiking

Se confunde a menudo con

glacier vs iceberg

A glacier is on land (or starts on land), while an iceberg is a piece of ice floating in the ocean.

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Notas de uso

Use 'glacier' when talking about large, permanent ice on mountains or land. It is often used today when discussing climate change.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes confuse 'glacier' with 'iceberg'. Remember that glaciers are like frozen rivers on land.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'glass'. A glacier looks like a giant, moving sheet of blue glass made of ice.

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Origen de la palabra

From the French word 'glacier', which comes from 'glace' meaning ice.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one glacier, two glaciers Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one
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Contexto cultural

Glaciers are often seen as symbols of the Earth's health and are central to environmental discussions.

Quiz rápido

The ____ is melting because the weather is getting warmer.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: glacier

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