low
Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The shelf is very low, so be careful not to hit your knee.
The shelf is very low, so be careful not to hit your knee.
The committee decided to maintain a low profile until the report is finalized.
The committee decided to maintain a low profile until the report is finalized.
I'm feeling a bit low today because of the rainy weather.
I'm feeling a bit low today because of the rainy weather.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'L' in 'low' as a finger pointing down to the ground.
Quiz rápido
The battery on my phone is very ___, I need a charger.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: low
Ejemplos
The shelf is very low, so be careful not to hit your knee.
everydayThe shelf is very low, so be careful not to hit your knee.
The committee decided to maintain a low profile until the report is finalized.
formalThe committee decided to maintain a low profile until the report is finalized.
I'm feeling a bit low today because of the rainy weather.
informalI'm feeling a bit low today because of the rainy weather.
The study observed a low frequency of errors among the control group.
academicThe study observed a low frequency of errors among the control group.
We need to offer a low price to remain competitive in this market.
businessWe need to offer a low price to remain competitive in this market.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
low key
low key
low tide
low tide
at an all-time low
at an all-time low
Se confunde a menudo con
Slow refers to speed or time, while low refers to physical height or quantity.
Short refers to the vertical length of an object, while low refers to its position relative to the ground.
Notas de uso
Use 'low' to describe position (the sun is low), quantity (low battery), or intensity (low light). It can also describe emotions, meaning sad or discouraged.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'short' to describe things like ceilings or clouds; however, 'low' is the correct term for items positioned near the ground.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'L' in 'low' as a finger pointing down to the ground.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from Old English 'lah', which came from Old Norse 'lágr'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking cultures, 'low' status or 'low' birth historically referred to social class, though this is less common today.
Quiz rápido
The battery on my phone is very ___, I need a charger.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: low
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