A1 noun Neutral

hygiene

/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/

Hygiene refers to the practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to stay healthy and prevent the spread of diseases. It includes basic habits like washing your hands, bathing, and brushing your teeth.

Ejemplos

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Good hygiene starts with washing your hands before every meal.

Good hygiene starts with washing your hands before every meal.

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The clinic must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure patient safety.

The clinic must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure patient safety.

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Don't forget your basic hygiene even when you are traveling.

Don't forget your basic hygiene even when you are traveling.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hygiene
Adverbio
hygienically
Adjetivo
hygienic
Relacionado
hygienist
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Hygeia', the Greek goddess of health and cleanliness.

Quiz rápido

Maintaining good personal ___ is the best way to avoid getting sick.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hygiene

Ejemplos

1

Good hygiene starts with washing your hands before every meal.

everyday

Good hygiene starts with washing your hands before every meal.

2

The clinic must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure patient safety.

formal

The clinic must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure patient safety.

3

Don't forget your basic hygiene even when you are traveling.

informal

Don't forget your basic hygiene even when you are traveling.

4

Studies indicate that poor hygiene is a primary factor in the spread of infections.

academic

Studies indicate that poor hygiene is a primary factor in the spread of infections.

5

All employees must attend a workshop on workplace hygiene and safety.

business

All employees must attend a workshop on workplace hygiene and safety.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hygiene
Adverbio
hygienically
Adjetivo
hygienic
Relacionado
hygienist

Colocaciones comunes

personal hygiene individual cleanliness habits
food hygiene safety and cleanliness in food preparation
poor hygiene lack of cleanliness
dental hygiene care of the teeth and mouth
sleep hygiene habits that help you have a good night's sleep

Frases Comunes

practice hygiene

to perform activities to keep clean

hand hygiene

the act of cleaning one's hands

mental hygiene

practices to maintain psychological health

Se confunde a menudo con

hygiene vs sanitation

Sanitation usually refers to public systems like sewers, while hygiene refers to personal cleaning habits.

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Notas de uso

The word hygiene is an uncountable noun. It is most frequently used with adjectives like 'good', 'poor', 'personal', or 'dental'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to use it as a plural (hygenes) or use the verb 'to make' (make hygiene) instead of 'to practice' or 'to maintain'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Hygeia', the Greek goddess of health and cleanliness.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'hygieinos' meaning 'healthful' or 'good for health'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Used with the verbs 'maintain', 'practice', or 'improve' Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., hygiene standards)
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Contexto cultural

In many modern cultures, daily personal hygiene like showering and using deodorant is a strong social expectation.

Quiz rápido

Maintaining good personal ___ is the best way to avoid getting sick.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hygiene

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