A1 noun Neutral #2,661 más común

skull

/skʌl/

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

Ejemplos

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The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

2

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

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You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
skull
Verb
skull
Adjetivo
cranial
Relacionado
cranium
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).

Quiz rápido

The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: skull

Ejemplos

1

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

everyday

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

2

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

formal

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

3

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

informal

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

4

The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.

academic

The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.

5

The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.

business

The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
skull
Verb
skull
Adjetivo
cranial
Relacionado
cranium

Colocaciones comunes

skull fracture a break in the bone of the head
human skull the head bone of a person
skull and crossbones a symbol of a skull over two crossed bones
thick skull a way to describe someone who is slow to understand
animal skull the head bone of a non-human creature

Frases Comunes

skull and crossbones

a symbol used to represent danger, poison, or pirates

get it through your skull

to finally understand or accept something

thick-skulled

stubborn or slow to learn

Se confunde a menudo con

skull vs scalp

The scalp is the skin covering the head, while the skull is the bone underneath.

skull vs shell

A shell is the hard outer layer of an egg or sea creature, not a part of a skeleton.

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Notas de uso

Use 'skull' when referring specifically to the bone structure of the head. In casual conversation, it is often used metaphorically to refer to someone's intelligence or ability to listen.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the word 'head' when they specifically mean the bone structure. Use 'skull' for medical or skeletal contexts.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from Middle English 'sculle', likely from Old Norse 'skalli' meaning a bald head or a shell.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one skull, two skulls Often used as a noun adjunct: skull injury, skull surgery
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of death; however, in the Mexican 'Day of the Dead', decorated sugar skulls represent a celebration of life.

Quiz rápido

The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: skull

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B2

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