vehicle
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
3 de 5I 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.
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.
Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!
Is that your new car? It looks very quick!
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
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
I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.
everydayI need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.
The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.
formalThe car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.
Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!
informalIs that your new car? It looks very quick!
Art often serves as a vehicle for social commentary and political protest.
academicArt is frequently used as a medium to express opinions about society and politics.
We are evaluating a new investment vehicle to diversify our corporate portfolio.
businessWe are looking at a new type of financial instrument to broaden our company investments.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
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.
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.
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.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin 'vehiculum', which comes from 'vehere', meaning 'to carry'.
Patrones gramaticales
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
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A2Relating 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.
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medical
A2Relating 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
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private
A2Describes 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
A2Something 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
A2Describes 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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