kind
A group of things or people that are similar in some way. It is used to categorize objects, ideas, or living beings into specific types or sorts.
Ejemplos
3 de 5What kind of music do you like to listen to?
What type of music do you enjoy listening to?
This kind of behavior is expected in a professional environment.
This specific type of conduct is required in a professional setting.
I don't really like that kind of stuff.
I do not particularly enjoy those types of things.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Kindergarten' — it is a 'kind' (type) of school for 'kinder' (children).
Quiz rápido
I like many ___ of fruit, especially apples and oranges.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: a
Ejemplos
What kind of music do you like to listen to?
everydayWhat type of music do you enjoy listening to?
This kind of behavior is expected in a professional environment.
formalThis specific type of conduct is required in a professional setting.
I don't really like that kind of stuff.
informalI do not particularly enjoy those types of things.
The study examines different kinds of plant species in the region.
academicThe research looks at various categories of plant species in the area.
What kind of budget are we looking at for this project?
businessWhat sort of financial plan do we have for this project?
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Kind of
To some extent or slightly
One of a kind
Unique and like nothing else
Nothing of the kind
Absolutely not true or not like that
Se confunde a menudo con
The noun 'kind' refers to a category or type, while the adjective 'kind' refers to being caring or nice.
Notas de uso
When using 'kind' as a noun to mean type, it is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'. Use the singular 'kind' with singular nouns and 'kinds' with plural nouns.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'what kind music' instead of 'what kind of music'. Another common mistake is mixing singular and plural, such as saying 'these kind of books' instead of 'these kinds of books'.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'Kindergarten' — it is a 'kind' (type) of school for 'kinder' (children).
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English word 'cynd', which meant nature, race, or character.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Categorizing items by 'kind' is fundamental in English conversation for seeking clarification or expressing preferences.
Quiz rápido
I like many ___ of fruit, especially apples and oranges.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: a
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