B2 verb Neutral

stratosphere

/ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər/

The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. Metaphorically, it refers to an extremely high level or state, such as in prices, success, or social status.

Ejemplos

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1

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

2

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

3

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stratosphere
Adverbio
stratospherically
Adjetivo
stratospheric
Relacionado
stratopause
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'strata' meaning layers. It is the 'layer' of the 'sphere' (Earth) that is high enough for stars to feel closer.

Quiz rápido

After the tech giant's breakthrough in AI, their stock prices shot straight into the ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stratosphere

Ejemplos

1

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

everyday

The price of real estate in the city center has reached the stratosphere.

2

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

formal

The ozone layer is located within the stratosphere and protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

3

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

informal

His ego is in the stratosphere since he got that promotion.

4

Meteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.

academic

Meteorological data suggests that temperatures in the lower stratosphere have stabilized over the last decade.

5

Our quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.

business

Our quarterly earnings have moved into the stratosphere compared to last year's performance.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stratosphere
Adverbio
stratospherically
Adjetivo
stratospheric
Relacionado
stratopause

Colocaciones comunes

reach the stratosphere reach the stratosphere
upper stratosphere upper stratosphere
into the stratosphere into the stratosphere
lower stratosphere lower stratosphere
stratospheric rise stratospheric rise

Frases Comunes

into the stratosphere

into the stratosphere (to an incredibly high level)

reach the stratosphere

reach the stratosphere (to achieve extreme success or cost)

stratospheric heights

stratospheric heights (extremely high levels)

Se confunde a menudo con

stratosphere vs troposphere

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is the layer above it.

stratosphere vs atmosphere

The atmosphere is the entire envelope of gases, whereas the stratosphere is just one specific layer within it.

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Notas de uso

Use this word literally when discussing Earth science or aviation. Use it metaphorically to emphasize that something, like a price or a person's level of success, is exceptionally high.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' when referring to the literal atmospheric layer. They also sometimes confuse it with the 'troposphere' where clouds and rain are found.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'strata' meaning layers. It is the 'layer' of the 'sphere' (Earth) that is high enough for stars to feel closer.

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Origen de la palabra

From Latin 'stratus' (spread out or layered) and Greek 'sphaira' (ball or globe).

Patrones gramaticales

Usually used with the definite article 'the'. Functions as a singular countable noun. Often followed by prepositional phrases like 'of success' or 'of the atmosphere'.
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking business culture, reaching the 'stratosphere' is a common idiom for a company or stock price that has become incredibly successful very quickly.

Quiz rápido

After the tech giant's breakthrough in AI, their stock prices shot straight into the ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stratosphere

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