B2 noun Neutral

tape

/teɪp/

A narrow strip of material such as paper, plastic, or cloth, which is typically coated with an adhesive substance and used for binding, sealing, or attaching items together. It can also refer to a long strip of magnetic material used for recording and storing sound or video signals.

Ejemplos

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1

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

2

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

3

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tape
Verb
tape
Adjetivo
taped
Relacionado
taping
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'e' at the end of 'tape' as a long strip sticking out to help you remember the word's shape and long vowel sound.

Quiz rápido

The police had the whole crime scene blocked off with yellow caution ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: tape

Ejemplos

1

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

everyday

I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.

2

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

formal

The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.

3

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

informal

Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.

4

The experiment required the precise application of conductive tape to the electrode surface.

academic

The experiment required the precise application of conductive tape to the electrode surface.

5

Our logistics team uses reinforced packing tape to ensure all international shipments remain sealed.

business

Our logistics team uses reinforced packing tape to ensure all international shipments remain sealed.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tape
Verb
tape
Adjetivo
taped
Relacionado
taping

Colocaciones comunes

adhesive tape sticky tape used for joining things
measuring tape a flexible ruler used to measure length
masking tape easy-to-peel paper tape used in painting
duct tape strong, cloth-backed waterproof adhesive tape
red tape excessive bureaucracy or official rules

Frases Comunes

cut through the red tape

to eliminate or bypass bureaucratic obstacles

on tape

recorded on a medium for playback

tape measure

a tool used for measuring distance or length

Se confunde a menudo con

tape vs tap

A tap is a device for controlling the flow of liquid (faucet) or a light hit, while tape is a long strip of material.

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Notas de uso

While 'tape' often refers to sticky material, in media contexts, it is increasingly used figuratively for digital recordings even if no physical magnetic tape is involved.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling of 'tape' (/teɪp/) with 'tap' (/tæp/).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'e' at the end of 'tape' as a long strip sticking out to help you remember the word's shape and long vowel sound.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English 'tæppe', meaning a narrow strip of cloth or ribbon.

Patrones gramaticales

countable when referring to a roll (a tape) uncountable when referring to the material (some tape) regular plural form: tapes
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking bureaucracies, 'red tape' is a very common cultural metaphor for frustrating administrative delays.

Quiz rápido

The police had the whole crime scene blocked off with yellow caution ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: tape

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C1

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C1

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revaltion

C1

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C1

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C1

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