B2 noun Neutral

insert

/ˈɪnsɜːrt/

A noun referring to something that is placed or folded into another thing, such as an advertisement in a magazine or a cushion in a shoe. It can also refer to a small piece of material added to a garment or a part added to a machine.

Ejemplos

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1

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

2

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

3

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
insert
Verb
insert
Adjetivo
insertable
Relacionado
insertion
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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'IN-sert' as something that is already 'IN' another object, like a special coupon inside a magazine.

Quiz rápido

The medicine bottle comes with a small paper ___ that lists all the possible side effects.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: insert

Ejemplos

1

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

everyday

I bought a gel insert for my sneakers to provide better arch support.

2

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

formal

The quarterly journal included a technical insert with updated statistical data.

3

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

informal

Did you see that coupon insert in the Sunday paper?

4

The textbook features a fold-out insert that displays a chronological timeline of the era.

academic

The textbook features a fold-out insert that displays a chronological timeline of the era.

5

We need to design a new product insert to explain the warranty terms to customers.

business

We need to design a new product insert to explain the warranty terms to customers.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
insert
Verb
insert
Adjetivo
insertable
Relacionado
insertion

Colocaciones comunes

shoe insert shoe insert
advertising insert advertising insert
package insert package insert
removable insert removable insert
magazine insert magazine insert

Frases Comunes

product insert

product insert

orthotic insert

orthotic insert

advertising insert

advertising insert

Se confunde a menudo con

insert vs insertion

Insertion refers to the act or process of putting something in, while an insert is the physical object itself.

insert vs inset

An inset is usually a small map or picture positioned within the border of a larger one, whereas an insert is often a separate piece added.

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Notas de uso

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable (IN-sert). It is most commonly used in the context of publishing (advertisements), footwear (comfort pads), and product packaging (instruction sheets).

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the verb pronunciation (in-SERT) when they are using it as a noun. They also occasionally use 'insert' to describe the action, where 'insertion' would be grammatically more appropriate.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'IN-sert' as something that is already 'IN' another object, like a special coupon inside a magazine.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'insertus', the past participle of 'inserere', meaning 'to join into' or 'put in'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Takes the plural form 'inserts' Often functions as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'insert key' or 'insert tab'
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Contexto cultural

In American culture, Sunday newspapers are traditionally valued for their thick stacks of advertising inserts and coupon booklets.

Quiz rápido

The medicine bottle comes with a small paper ___ that lists all the possible side effects.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: insert

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