A1 noun Neutral

plateau

/plæˈtoʊ/

A plateau is a large area of high land that is flat on top. It is also used to describe a period of time where there is no change or progress after a time of growth.

Ejemplos

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The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.

The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.

2

Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.

Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.

3

I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.

I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
plateau
Verb
plateau
Relacionado
plateaus
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Truco para recordar

The word starts with 'plate'. A plate is flat. A plateau is a 'flat' mountain top.

Quiz rápido

After three months of losing weight, his progress reached a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: plateau

Ejemplos

1

The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.

everyday

The hikers finally reached the plateau and could see the whole valley below.

2

Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.

formal

Geological studies indicate that the plateau was formed millions of years ago.

3

I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.

informal

I've hit a plateau with my guitar practice; I haven't improved in weeks.

4

The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau in the world.

academic

The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau in the world.

5

Our quarterly revenue has reached a plateau after two years of rapid growth.

business

Our quarterly revenue has reached a plateau after two years of rapid growth.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
plateau
Verb
plateau
Relacionado
plateaus

Colocaciones comunes

reach a plateau reach a plateau
hit a plateau hit a plateau
mountain plateau mountain plateau
vast plateau vast plateau
stable plateau stable plateau

Frases Comunes

hit a plateau

to stop making progress

reach a plateau

to arrive at a stage with no change

level off

to stop rising and become steady

Se confunde a menudo con

plateau vs platter

A platter is a large flat plate for serving food, while a plateau is a geographical feature.

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Notas de uso

Use 'plateau' when talking about physical geography or when someone's progress in learning or fitness stops moving upward.

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Errores comunes

Learners often struggle with the spelling 'eau' at the end. They might also forget that 'plateau' can be a verb meaning 'to stop increasing'.

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Truco para recordar

The word starts with 'plate'. A plate is flat. A plateau is a 'flat' mountain top.

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Origen de la palabra

From the French word 'plateau', which is a diminutive of 'plat' meaning 'flat'.

Patrones gramaticales

Plural can be 'plateaus' or 'plateaux'. Used as a verb: 'The temperature plateaued at thirty degrees.'
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Contexto cultural

The Tibetan Plateau is often referred to as the 'Roof of the World' in international geography.

Quiz rápido

After three months of losing weight, his progress reached a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: plateau

Gramática relacionada

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