reserve
A noun that refers to an area of land kept for the protection of animals or plants, or a supply of something kept for future use. In the context of travel, it often describes a protected park or extra money/supplies kept for emergencies.
Ejemplos
3 de 5We visited the nature reserve to see the wild birds.
We went to the protected park to see wild birds.
The national reserve is closed to the public today.
The government protected land is not open to people today.
I have some cash in reserve just in case.
I have extra money saved for an emergency.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'RE' in REserve as 'RE-using' something later because you saved it.
Quiz rápido
We went to the wildlife _______ to see the lions.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: reserve
Ejemplos
We visited the nature reserve to see the wild birds.
everydayWe went to the protected park to see wild birds.
The national reserve is closed to the public today.
formalThe government protected land is not open to people today.
I have some cash in reserve just in case.
informalI have extra money saved for an emergency.
This reserve provides a safe habitat for endangered species.
academicThis protected area gives a safe home to rare animals.
The airline keeps a fuel reserve for long flights.
businessThe plane company keeps extra gas for long trips.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
without reserve
completely or with no limits
keep in reserve
to save something for a later time
nature reserve
a specific type of protected park
Se confunde a menudo con
A reservation is an arrangement to save a seat or room; a reserve is the physical place or the extra supply.
Notas de uso
Use 'reserve' when talking about protected natural areas (like a park) or a backup supply of money or goods.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'I made a reserve at the hotel' instead of 'I made a reservation at the hotel.'
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'RE' in REserve as 'RE-using' something later because you saved it.
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin word 'reservare', which means 'to keep back'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Many English-speaking countries, like South Africa or the USA, have famous wildlife reserves that are major travel destinations.
Quiz rápido
We went to the wildlife _______ to see the lions.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: reserve
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