B2 adjective Neutral

vehicle

/ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/

A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used for transporting people or goods from one place to another. Metaphorically, it refers to a medium or instrument used to express, communicate, or achieve a specific purpose.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.

I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.

2

The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.

The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.

3

Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!

Is that your new car? It looks very quick!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vehicle
Adverbio
vehicularly
Adjetivo
vehicular
Relacionado
conveyance
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.

Quiz rápido

The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vehicle

Ejemplos

1

I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.

everyday

I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.

2

The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.

formal

The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.

3

Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!

informal

Is that your new car? It looks very quick!

4

Art often serves as a vehicle for social commentary and political protest.

academic

Art is frequently used as a medium to express opinions about society and politics.

5

We are evaluating a new investment vehicle to diversify our corporate portfolio.

business

We are looking at a new type of financial instrument to broaden our company investments.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vehicle
Adverbio
vehicularly
Adjetivo
vehicular
Relacionado
conveyance

Colocaciones comunes

motor vehicle a road vehicle powered by an engine
investment vehicle a method or product used to invest money
delivery vehicle a truck or van used to transport goods to customers
launch vehicle a rocket used to carry a payload into space
emergency vehicle a vehicle like an ambulance or fire truck used in crises

Frases Comunes

vehicle for change

a way of making things different or better

recreational vehicle

a motor vehicle or trailer which includes living quarters

armored vehicle

a vehicle protected by strong metal plates

Se confunde a menudo con

vehicle vs vessel

A vessel is typically a large ship or a container for liquids, whereas a vehicle usually refers to land transport or a medium for ideas.

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Notas de uso

Use 'vehicle' instead of 'car' in formal, technical, or legal contexts to encompass all types of transport. In academic writing, use it to describe how an abstract concept is delivered to an audience.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell it as 'vehical'. Additionally, avoid using it to describe a person who carries something; it is almost always an object or a medium.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'vehiculum', which comes from 'vehere', meaning 'to carry'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Takes the plural suffix -s (vehicles) Can be used as an attributive noun (vehicle safety)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, especially in the United States, a personal vehicle is a major symbol of individual freedom and a standard rite of passage for young adults.

Quiz rápido

The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vehicle

Palabras relacionadas

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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