B2 verb Neutral

stress

/strɛs/

To give special importance or emphasis to something in speech or writing. It also describes the state of experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension due to demanding circumstances.

Ejemplos

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1

I often stress about things that haven't happened yet.

I often worry or feel anxious about things that haven't happened yet.

2

The report stresses the need for immediate climate action.

The report emphasizes the need for immediate climate action.

3

Stop stressing! We still have plenty of time to get there.

Stop worrying! We still have plenty of time to get there.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stress
Verb
stress
Adverbio
stressfully
Adjetivo
stressful
Relacionado
stressor
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'stress ball': you press it hard to represent placing 'emphasis' on a point, and you use it to release 'tension.'

Quiz rápido

The manager wanted to ___ the importance of meeting the deadline.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stress

Ejemplos

1

I often stress about things that haven't happened yet.

everyday

I often worry or feel anxious about things that haven't happened yet.

2

The report stresses the need for immediate climate action.

formal

The report emphasizes the need for immediate climate action.

3

Stop stressing! We still have plenty of time to get there.

informal

Stop worrying! We still have plenty of time to get there.

4

Linguists stress the first syllable of the word 'record' when it is used as a noun.

academic

Linguists place emphasis on the first syllable of the word 'record' when it is used as a noun.

5

During the meeting, the CEO stressed the value of customer feedback.

business

During the meeting, the CEO emphasized the value of customer feedback.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stress
Verb
stress
Adverbio
stressfully
Adjetivo
stressful
Relacionado
stressor

Colocaciones comunes

stress the importance to emphasize how important something is
stress the fact to emphasize a specific truth
stress out to become very worried or anxious
heavily stress to place a lot of emphasis on something
stress the need to emphasize that something is necessary

Frases Comunes

stress out

to feel or cause to feel extreme transition or tiredness

stress the point

to make an argument very clearly and forcefully

stress over something

to worry excessively about a specific issue

Se confunde a menudo con

stress vs emphasize

Emphasize is purely about importance, while stress can also refer to emotional strain.

stress vs strain

Strain often refers to physical force or injury, while stress is more commonly used for mental pressure or linguistic emphasis.

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Notas de uso

In academic writing, 'stress' is almost always used as a synonym for 'emphasize.' In medical or psychological contexts, it refers to the body's reaction to challenges.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget the preposition 'about' when using stress to mean worry (e.g., saying 'I am stressing the exam' instead of 'I am stressing about the exam').

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'stress ball': you press it hard to represent placing 'emphasis' on a point, and you use it to release 'tension.'

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Middle English 'stresse,' a shortening of 'distresse' (distress), ultimately from Latin 'stringere' meaning 'to draw tight.'

Patrones gramaticales

stress + noun phrase (to emphasize) stress + that-clause (to emphasize a fact) stress + about + noun (to worry)

Quiz rápido

The manager wanted to ___ the importance of meeting the deadline.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stress

Frases relacionadas

Palabras relacionadas

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B2

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arbitrarily

C2

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arbitrariness

C1

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arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

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appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

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