A1 noun Neutral

lava

/ˈlɑːvə/

Lava is the very hot, liquid rock that comes out of a volcano when it erupts. After it cools down and stops moving, it turns into hard, solid stone.

Ejemplos

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The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.

The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.

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Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.

Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.

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Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.

Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
lava
Adjetivo
lavic
Relacionado
volcano
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'lava lamp'—the orange liquid inside moves slowly and glows just like the real thing.

Quiz rápido

The hot ____ destroyed the trees near the volcano.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: lava

Ejemplos

1

The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.

everyday

The red lava moved slowly down the side of the mountain.

2

Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.

formal

Geologists are currently measuring the temperature of the fresh lava.

3

Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.

informal

Look at that glowing lava! It looks like a river of fire.

4

The chemical composition of the lava determines how fast it flows.

academic

The chemical composition of the lava determines how fast it flows.

5

Tourism companies have canceled tours due to the dangerous lava flows.

business

Tourism companies have canceled tours due to the dangerous lava flows.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
lava
Adjetivo
lavic
Relacionado
volcano

Colocaciones comunes

lava flow lava flow
molten lava molten lava
cooling lava cooling lava
volcanic lava volcanic lava
lava field lava field

Frases Comunes

the floor is lava

the floor is lava (a children's game)

lava lamp

lava lamp (a decorative light)

lava bed

lava bed (an area covered by solidified lava)

Se confunde a menudo con

lava vs magma

Magma is the hot liquid rock when it is still underground; it is only called lava once it reaches the surface.

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Notas de uso

Use 'lava' specifically for volcanic activity above ground. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the substance, but can be plural ('lavas') when referring to different types of geological formations.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'lava' for any hot liquid, but it only applies to molten rock from a volcano.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'lava lamp'—the orange liquid inside moves slowly and glows just like the real thing.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Italian word 'lava', which means a stream or a torrent, originating from the Latin 'labi' meaning 'to slide'.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often used with the verb 'to flow' takes singular verb forms
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Contexto cultural

In places like Hawaii, lava is often treated with great respect and is linked to the goddess Pele in local mythology.

Quiz rápido

The hot ____ destroyed the trees near the volcano.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: lava

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