B2 noun Neutral

storage

/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

Storage refers to the act of keeping something for future use or the specific space allocated for this purpose. It is commonly used in physical contexts, such as warehousing goods, and in digital contexts regarding computer memory and data preservation.

Ejemplos

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1

We put our old furniture into storage when we moved to the smaller apartment.

We placed our previous belongings in a holding area during our move.

2

The chemical facility must adhere to strict regulations regarding the storage of hazardous materials.

The factory must follow laws about how dangerous substances are kept.

3

I've run out of storage on my phone because of all these photos.

My phone has no more room for digital files due to many pictures.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
storage
Verb
store
Adjetivo
storable
Relacionado
storehouse
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Store' + 'Age'. You put things in storage to keep them safe as they 'age' or until a later time.

Quiz rápido

If you don't have enough room in your new house, you might need to put your extra furniture in ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: storage

Ejemplos

1

We put our old furniture into storage when we moved to the smaller apartment.

everyday

We placed our previous belongings in a holding area during our move.

2

The chemical facility must adhere to strict regulations regarding the storage of hazardous materials.

formal

The factory must follow laws about how dangerous substances are kept.

3

I've run out of storage on my phone because of all these photos.

informal

My phone has no more room for digital files due to many pictures.

4

Recent studies have focused on the long-term storage of carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.

academic

Scientific research looks at keeping CO2 underground for long periods.

5

The company is investing in cloud storage solutions to improve data accessibility for remote workers.

business

The firm is buying internet-based data saving tools for employees.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
storage
Verb
store
Adjetivo
storable
Relacionado
storehouse

Colocaciones comunes

cold storage refrigerated keeping area
data storage digital information saving
storage capacity the maximum amount that can be held
storage space available room for keeping items
underground storage keeping things below the earth's surface

Frases Comunes

in storage

being kept in a safe place for future use

put into storage

to move items into a dedicated keeping area

cloud storage

storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet

Se confunde a menudo con

storage vs stock

Stock refers to the actual items or goods kept, while storage refers to the act or place of keeping them.

storage vs stash

Stash implies a secret or hidden collection of things, whereas storage is a neutral or professional term.

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Notas de uso

The word is frequently used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or the capacity of a device. In business, it often appears in the context of logistics and supply chain management.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'storage' as a verb. For example, 'I need to storage these files' is incorrect; the verb form is 'store'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Store' + 'Age'. You put things in storage to keep them safe as they 'age' or until a later time.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Middle English 'storer', from the Old French 'estorer' meaning to build, furnish, or renovate.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun (e.g., 'There isn't enough storage.') Used as a compound noun (e.g., 'storage unit', 'storage room') Prepositional phrase: 'in storage'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, 'self-storage' units are a massive industry where individuals rent small rooms to keep possessions they don't have space for at home.

Quiz rápido

If you don't have enough room in your new house, you might need to put your extra furniture in ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: storage

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