A1 noun Neutral #111 más común

scarf

/skɑːrf/

A scarf is a long piece of fabric worn around the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or fashion. It is a popular accessory used in cold weather or to add style to an outfit.

Ejemplos

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1

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

2

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

3

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
scarf
Verb
scarf
Adjetivo
scarfed
Relacionado
scarves
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Truco para recordar

Remember: A Scarf is a Soft Cloth Around Really Freezing necks.

Quiz rápido

It is very cold outside, so I will wear my wool ______ around my neck.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: scarf

Ejemplos

1

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

everyday

I wear a warm scarf when it snows in winter.

2

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

formal

The guest arrived at the gala wearing a delicate silk scarf.

3

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

informal

Just throw on a scarf and let's go for a walk.

4

The textile museum displays the evolution of the patterned scarf.

academic

The textile museum displays the evolution of the patterned scarf.

5

Our uniform policy requires employees to wear the company scarf.

business

Our uniform policy requires employees to wear the company scarf.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
scarf
Verb
scarf
Adjetivo
scarfed
Relacionado
scarves

Colocaciones comunes

wear a scarf wear a scarf
silk scarf silk scarf
winter scarf winter scarf
tie a scarf tie a scarf
woolen scarf woolen scarf

Frases Comunes

scarf down

to eat food very quickly (informal verb use)

wrapped in a scarf

having a scarf around the neck

silk scarf

a scarf made of silk, often for fashion

Se confunde a menudo con

scarf vs shawl

A shawl is much larger and is designed to cover the shoulders and back, whereas a scarf is primarily for the neck.

scarf vs scoff

Scoff sounds like the informal verb 'scarf' (to eat quickly) but means to speak about something in a mocking way.

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Notas de uso

The noun 'scarf' is most commonly used for the clothing item. The plural form can be written as 'scarves' or 'scarfs', but 'scarves' is more frequent in modern English.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that nouns ending in '-f' usually change to '-ves' in the plural (scarves).

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Truco para recordar

Remember: A Scarf is a Soft Cloth Around Really Freezing necks.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old Northern French word 'escarpe', which originally referred to a pilgrim's pouch or a sling hung from the neck.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: scarves (more common) or scarfs Follows articles 'a' or 'the'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, scarves serve as religious head coverings, such as the hijab in Islam or headscarves in Eastern Orthodox traditions.

Quiz rápido

It is very cold outside, so I will wear my wool ______ around my neck.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: scarf

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