role
A role denotes the specific function, position, or set of responsibilities assumed by a person or thing within a particular system or social context. In academic discourse, it frequently refers to the behavioral expectations associated with a specific status or the contribution an element makes to a larger outcome.
Ejemplos
3 de 5Parents play a vital role in the early development of a child's linguistic skills.
Parents have a very important part in how a child learns to speak early on.
The committee has clearly delineated the roles of each stakeholder to prevent overlapping duties.
The group defined exactly what each person is responsible for so they don't do the same work.
I'm not sure what my role is in this project yet, as things are still quite messy.
I don't know what my specific job is here because the situation is disorganized.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of an actor's 'roll' of parchment. In the past, scripts were written on scrolls (rolls), and the part you had to play was your 'role'.
Quiz rápido
The mentor played a ________ role in the student's academic success.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: pivotal
Ejemplos
Parents play a vital role in the early development of a child's linguistic skills.
everydayParents have a very important part in how a child learns to speak early on.
The committee has clearly delineated the roles of each stakeholder to prevent overlapping duties.
formalThe group defined exactly what each person is responsible for so they don't do the same work.
I'm not sure what my role is in this project yet, as things are still quite messy.
informalI don't know what my specific job is here because the situation is disorganized.
Sociological research often investigates how internalizing gender roles affects career aspirations.
academicStudies often look at how accepting societal expectations based on gender influences what jobs people want.
The marketing director took on an expanded role during the international merger.
businessThe person in charge of marketing was given more responsibilities when the companies joined together.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
role model
a person whose behavior is imitated by others
active role
direct and energetic involvement in something
supporting role
a secondary but helpful part in a production or project
Se confunde a menudo con
A 'roll' is a cylindrical object or a list of names, whereas 'role' is a function or part played.
A 'rule' is a regulation or law, while a 'role' is a position or responsibility.
Notas de uso
The word 'role' is most commonly paired with the verb 'play' (e.g., 'to play a role'). It can refer to a literal part in a play or movie, or a figurative function in society or a process.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the preposition 'for' when they should use 'in' (e.g., say 'role in the project' rather than 'role for the project'). Spelling 'role' as 'roll' is the most frequent orthographic error.
Truco para recordar
Think of an actor's 'roll' of parchment. In the past, scripts were written on scrolls (rolls), and the part you had to play was your 'role'.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Middle French 'rôle', meaning a roll of paper on which an actor's part was written.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'gender roles' is a significant topic in Western social sciences, discussing how society expects individuals to behave based on perceived gender.
Quiz rápido
The mentor played a ________ role in the student's academic success.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: pivotal
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not
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