A1 number Neutral #35 más común

one

/wʌn/

The lowest cardinal number, representing a single unit or entity. It is used to count individuals, things, or to denote the first position in a sequence.

Ejemplos

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1

I have one apple for lunch.

I have a single apple for my midday meal.

2

Only one candidate met all the requirements for the position.

Just a single applicant satisfied every necessary criteria for the job.

3

Catch you in one minute!

I will see you in sixty seconds!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
one
Adverbio
once
Adjetivo
one
Relacionado
oneness
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Truco para recordar

Visualize the vertical shape of the digit '1' and think of a single finger pointing up to represent unity.

Quiz rápido

I have ___ sister and two brothers.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: one

Ejemplos

1

I have one apple for lunch.

everyday

I have a single apple for my midday meal.

2

Only one candidate met all the requirements for the position.

formal

Just a single applicant satisfied every necessary criteria for the job.

3

Catch you in one minute!

informal

I will see you in sixty seconds!

4

The study focused on one specific variable to ensure accuracy.

academic

The research centered on a single particular factor to maintain precision.

5

We have one primary goal this quarter.

business

Our company has a single main objective for these three months.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
one
Adverbio
once
Adjetivo
one
Relacionado
oneness

Colocaciones comunes

one day at some point in the future or past
one by one individually and in order
one another each other
one way moving in a single direction
one thing a single item or idea

Frases Comunes

one of a kind

unique or special

one or two

a small number of things

for one

as an example from a group

Se confunde a menudo con

one vs won

'Won' is the past tense of 'win' and sounds exactly the same as 'one'.

one vs own

'Own' refers to possession, while 'one' refers to the number 1.

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Notas de uso

Use 'one' when you want to emphasize a single count of something. It can also be used as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun (e.g., 'Which shirt do you want?' 'The blue one.').

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'one' when 'a' or 'an' is more natural for general statements. Also, avoid pluralizing nouns after 'one' (say 'one book', not 'one books').

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Truco para recordar

Visualize the vertical shape of the digit '1' and think of a single finger pointing up to represent unity.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Old English 'ān', originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'unique' or 'single'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used with singular countable nouns. Used as a pronoun to replace a previously mentioned noun. Used in the structure 'one of' followed by a plural noun.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, being 'number one' refers to being the best or the winner in a competition.

Quiz rápido

I have ___ sister and two brothers.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: one

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tropical

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Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

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indoor

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Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

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A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

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A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

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Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

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