B2 adjective Neutral

prospect

/ˈprɒspekt/

The possibility or likelihood of a future event occurring, or a mental picture of something expected. It can also refer to a person or entity regarded as a potential customer or candidate.

Ejemplos

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1

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

2

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

3

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
prospect
Verb
prospect
Adverbio
prospectively
Adjetivo
prospective
Relacionado
prospection
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'pro' (forward) + 'spect' (to look). You are looking forward into the future to see what might happen.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of finding a solution to the problem within a week is very low.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: prospect

Ejemplos

1

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

everyday

I am excited about the prospect of going on vacation next month.

2

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

formal

The committee is evaluating the prospect of implementing new environmental regulations.

3

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

informal

The prospect of a three-hour meeting is just too much for me right now.

4

Recent studies explore the prospect of colonizing Mars within the next century.

academic

Recent studies explore the prospect of colonizing Mars within the next century.

5

Our sales team is busy qualifying every new prospect that enters our database.

business

Our sales team is busy qualifying every new prospect that enters our database.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
prospect
Verb
prospect
Adverbio
prospectively
Adjetivo
prospective
Relacionado
prospection

Colocaciones comunes

bleak prospect a future with little hope
job prospects chances for career advancement
exciting prospect a thrilling future possibility
daunting prospect an intimidating future task
prospect of success the likelihood of succeeding

Frases Comunes

in prospect

likely to happen soon

prospect for something

to search for something, like gold or clients

bright prospects

a very positive future outlook

Se confunde a menudo con

prospect vs perspective

Perspective refers to a point of view or a way of looking at things, whereas prospect refers to a future possibility.

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Notas de uso

Use 'prospect' when discussing future possibilities or potential clients. When describing something that is expected to happen in the future, the adjective form 'prospective' is often used instead.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'perspective' when they mean 'prospect' (e.g., saying 'job perspective' instead of 'job prospect').

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'pro' (forward) + 'spect' (to look). You are looking forward into the future to see what might happen.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'a view or lookout', from 'prospicere' (to look forward).

Patrones gramaticales

followed by the preposition 'of' + noun or gerund can be used as a countable noun (e.g., many prospects) often used in plural 'prospects' to describe general future success

Quiz rápido

The ______ of finding a solution to the problem within a week is very low.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: prospect

Palabras relacionadas

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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