A2 adjective Neutral #453 más común

physical

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

Ejemplos

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1

Regular physical exercise is very important for staying healthy.

Doing body movements often is necessary to be healthy.

2

The candidate must undergo a physical examination before starting the job.

The person must have a body check-up before they can work.

3

I'm not a very physical person; I prefer playing video games to sports.

I don't like using my body much; I like games more than sports.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
physique
Adverbio
physically
Adjetivo
physical
Relacionado
physician
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Physique'. Both start with 'Phys-' and are about the body.

Quiz rápido

Running and swimming are examples of _____ activity.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: physical

Ejemplos

1

Regular physical exercise is very important for staying healthy.

everyday

Doing body movements often is necessary to be healthy.

2

The candidate must undergo a physical examination before starting the job.

formal

The person must have a body check-up before they can work.

3

I'm not a very physical person; I prefer playing video games to sports.

informal

I don't like using my body much; I like games more than sports.

4

Scientists study the physical properties of different metals.

academic

Researchers look at how different metals look and feel.

5

Our company has a physical office in London as well as an online store.

business

The business has a real building in London and a website.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
physique
Adverbio
physically
Adjetivo
physical
Relacionado
physician

Colocaciones comunes

physical activity moving the body
physical appearance how the body looks
physical education gym class at school
physical health the condition of the body
physical contact touching someone else

Frases Comunes

physical therapy

treatment to help body movement after injury

physical geography

study of Earth's natural features

in physical form

existing as a real object

Se confunde a menudo con

physical vs physician

A physician is a person (a doctor), while physical is an adjective describing the body.

physical vs physics

Physics is the noun for the science subject, while physical is the adjective.

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Notas de uso

Use 'physical' when you want to emphasize that something involves the body or real objects, as opposed to things that happen in the mind or on a computer.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'physical' as a noun to mean a doctor; use 'physician' or 'doctor' instead.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Physique'. Both start with 'Phys-' and are about the body.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'physikos', meaning 'natural' or 'related to nature'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used before a noun (attributive adjective) Does not usually have a comparative form (not 'physicaler')
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking schools, 'Physical Education' is often shortened to 'PE'.

Quiz rápido

Running and swimming are examples of _____ activity.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: physical

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