A1 noun Neutral

volcano

/vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

A volcano is a mountain with a large opening at the top or side. It can erupt, which means it sends out hot liquid rock called lava, along with ash and gases from inside the Earth.

Ejemplos

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We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

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The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

3

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
volcano
Adverbio
volcanically
Adjetivo
volcanic
Relacionado
volcanology
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Truco para recordar

Think of the letter 'V'. A volcano looks like an upside-down 'V' with 'V'ery hot lava coming out the top.

Quiz rápido

The ______ erupted yesterday, and ash covered the nearby village.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: volcano

Ejemplos

1

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

everyday

We saw a large volcano during our vacation in Hawaii.

2

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

formal

The local government is monitoring the volcano for signs of activity.

3

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

informal

That volcano looks amazing in your photos!

4

Geological data indicates the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

academic

Geological data indicates the volcano has been dormant for centuries.

5

Due to the nearby volcano, the company has updated its emergency evacuation plan.

business

Due to the nearby volcano, the company has updated its emergency evacuation plan.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
volcano
Adverbio
volcanically
Adjetivo
volcanic
Relacionado
volcanology

Colocaciones comunes

active volcano a volcano that is currently erupting or likely to erupt
dormant volcano a volcano that is 'sleeping' and not currently active
extinct volcano a volcano that is no longer expected to erupt
volcanic eruption the event when a volcano sends out lava and ash
volcano crater the bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano

Frases Comunes

sitting on a volcano

to be in a place where a dangerous situation could explode at any moment

a volcano of emotions

a person who is feeling very strong, bursting feelings

human volcano

a person with a very fiery or explosive personality

Se confunde a menudo con

volcano vs mountain

A mountain is any high landform, but a volcano specifically has an opening for magma and gas.

volcano vs earthquake

An earthquake is the shaking of the ground, while a volcano is the landform that erupts lava.

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Notas de uso

When talking about volcanoes, use the adjectives 'active', 'dormant', or 'extinct' to describe their status. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is about to become violent or angry.

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Errores comunes

The plural can be spelled 'volcanoes' or 'volcanos', but 'volcanoes' is more common. Don't confuse the volcano (the mountain) with the lava (the liquid rock).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the letter 'V'. A volcano looks like an upside-down 'V' with 'V'ery hot lava coming out the top.

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Origen de la palabra

The word comes from 'Vulcan', the name of the Roman god of fire.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: volcanoes or volcanos Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific one
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, such as in Hawaii or Japan, volcanoes are considered sacred and are often associated with powerful deities.

Quiz rápido

The ______ erupted yesterday, and ash covered the nearby village.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: volcano

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