A1 noun Neutral #377 más común

tea

/tiː/

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually drink a cup of tea in the morning to wake up.

I usually drink a cup of tea in the morning to wake up.

2

The hotel provides a complimentary selection of fine teas for all guests.

The hotel provides a complimentary selection of fine teas for all guests.

3

Do you want some tea while we watch the movie?

Do you want some tea while we watch the movie?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tea
Adjetivo
teatime
Relacionado
teapot
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Truco para recordar

Imagine a giant letter 'T' dipping into a hot cup of water.

Quiz rápido

Would you like a ______ of tea?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: cup

Ejemplos

1

I usually drink a cup of tea in the morning to wake up.

everyday

I usually drink a cup of tea in the morning to wake up.

2

The hotel provides a complimentary selection of fine teas for all guests.

formal

The hotel provides a complimentary selection of fine teas for all guests.

3

Do you want some tea while we watch the movie?

informal

Do you want some tea while we watch the movie?

4

The chemical properties of tea leaves vary depending on the oxidation process.

academic

The chemical properties of tea leaves vary depending on the oxidation process.

5

Let's discuss the project details over tea in the staff lounge.

business

Let's discuss the project details over tea in the staff lounge.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tea
Adjetivo
teatime
Relacionado
teapot

Colocaciones comunes

make tea to prepare the drink
green tea a type of tea made from unoxidized leaves
iced tea tea served cold with ice
strong tea tea with a very intense flavor
herbal tea a drink made from herbs rather than tea leaves

Frases Comunes

not my cup of tea

not something I like or am interested in

spill the tea

to share gossip or secrets

storm in a teacup

a lot of unnecessary anger or worry about something small

Se confunde a menudo con

tea vs tee

A 'tee' is a small stand used in golf or a T-shaped shirt, whereas 'tea' is a beverage.

tea vs dinner

In some parts of the UK, 'tea' refers to the main evening meal, not just the drink.

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Notas de uso

The word 'tea' is usually uncountable, but you can say 'a tea' when ordering a single cup in a cafe.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that 'tea' is uncountable and try to say 'I want many teas' instead of 'I want some tea' or 'many cups of tea'.

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Truco para recordar

Imagine a giant letter 'T' dipping into a hot cup of water.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Chinese Min Nan word 'tê', reflecting how the drink was traded by sea from Fujian.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun (e.g., some tea) Can be used countably in service contexts (e.g., two teas, please) No plural form when referring to the substance
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, especially British and East Asian, tea is a symbol of hospitality and social connection.

Quiz rápido

Would you like a ______ of tea?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: cup

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