A2 noun Neutral #335 más común

list

/lɪst/

A series of names, items, or numbers written down or spoken one after another, usually to organize information or tasks. It is a common way to keep track of things you need to remember or buy.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to make a shopping list before we go to the supermarket.

I need to make a shopping list before we go to the supermarket.

2

The committee has prepared a list of candidates for the new position.

The committee has prepared a list of candidates for the new position.

3

Just add it to the list of things I need to fix around the house.

Just add it to the list of things I need to fix around the house.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
list
Verb
list
Adjetivo
listed
Relacionado
listing
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'list' as a 'line' of items standing one after another on a page.

Quiz rápido

I wrote a _____ of all the food we need to buy.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: list

Ejemplos

1

I need to make a shopping list before we go to the supermarket.

everyday

I need to make a shopping list before we go to the supermarket.

2

The committee has prepared a list of candidates for the new position.

formal

The committee has prepared a list of candidates for the new position.

3

Just add it to the list of things I need to fix around the house.

informal

Just add it to the list of things I need to fix around the house.

4

The researcher compiled a comprehensive list of references at the end of the study.

academic

The researcher compiled a comprehensive list of references at the end of the study.

5

Please review the list of expenses from the last quarter.

business

Please review the list of expenses from the last quarter.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
list
Verb
list
Adjetivo
listed
Relacionado
listing

Colocaciones comunes

shopping list shopping list
to-do list to-do list
guest list guest list
detailed list detailed list
long list long list

Frases Comunes

to-do list

to-do list

short list

short list

waiting list

waiting list

Se confunde a menudo con

list vs least

'Least' means the smallest amount, while 'list' is a record of items.

list vs last

'Last' refers to the final item in a sequence, while 'list' is the entire collection of items.

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Notas de uso

Use 'a list of' followed by a plural noun to describe the items being organized. It can be used as both a noun (the paper itself) and a verb (the act of writing things down).

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes forget the preposition 'of' and say 'a list items' instead of the correct 'a list of items'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'list' as a 'line' of items standing one after another on a page.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle French 'liste', originally meaning a border, strip, or band of paper.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: list (singular), lists (plural) Common pattern: a list of + [plural noun] Verb pattern: list something (e.g., 'Please list your hobbies')
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, people keep 'bucket lists' of things they want to do before they die.

Quiz rápido

I wrote a _____ of all the food we need to buy.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: list

Palabras relacionadas

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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