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rainbow

/ˈreɪn.boʊ/

A rainbow is a colorful arch that appears in the sky when the sun shines through raindrops. It consists of seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Ejemplos

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Look! There is a beautiful rainbow after the rain.

Look! There is a beautiful rainbow after the rain.

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The meteorological phenomenon known as a rainbow occurs due to light refraction.

The meteorological phenomenon known as a rainbow occurs due to light refraction.

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Wow, check out that massive rainbow over the hills!

Wow, check out that massive rainbow over the hills!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
rainbow
Adjetivo
rainbow-colored
Relacionado
refraction
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Roy G. Biv' for the order of colors and 'Rain + Bow' for the shape and cause.

Quiz rápido

After the storm finished, a bright ___ appeared in the sky.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: rainbow

Ejemplos

1

Look! There is a beautiful rainbow after the rain.

everyday

Look! There is a beautiful rainbow after the rain.

2

The meteorological phenomenon known as a rainbow occurs due to light refraction.

formal

The meteorological phenomenon known as a rainbow occurs due to light refraction.

3

Wow, check out that massive rainbow over the hills!

informal

Wow, check out that massive rainbow over the hills!

4

Rainbows provide a clear example of the dispersion of light within water droplets.

academic

Rainbows provide a clear example of the dispersion of light within water droplets.

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The company's new logo uses a rainbow of colors to represent diversity.

business

The company's new logo uses a rainbow of colors to represent diversity.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
rainbow
Adjetivo
rainbow-colored
Relacionado
refraction

Colocaciones comunes

double rainbow double rainbow
rainbow colors rainbow colors
rainbow trout rainbow trout
chase a rainbow chase a rainbow
end of the rainbow end of the rainbow

Frases Comunes

Chasing rainbows

Chasing rainbows

At the end of the rainbow

At the end of the rainbow

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

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rainbow vs Spectrum

A spectrum is the range of colors produced by light, while a rainbow is the specific physical arc seen in the sky.

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Notas de uso

Use 'rainbow' as a countable noun. It is almost always used with the definite article 'the' or the indefinite article 'a'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that a rainbow only appears when both rain and sun are present simultaneously.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Roy G. Biv' for the order of colors and 'Rain + Bow' for the shape and cause.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Old English 'renboga', combining 'regn' (rain) and 'boga' (an arch or bow).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one rainbow, two rainbows Commonly follows the verb 'to see' or 'to appear'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the rainbow is a symbol of hope and is used globally as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.

Quiz rápido

After the storm finished, a bright ___ appeared in the sky.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: rainbow

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