A1 noun Neutral #243 más común

window

/ˈwɪndəʊ/

A window is an opening in a wall, door, or vehicle that is usually filled with glass to let in light and air. It allows people to see outside while remaining inside a structure.

Ejemplos

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1

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

2

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

3

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
window
Verb
window
Adjetivo
windowless
Relacionado
windowsill
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word's origin: 'wind-eye.' It is the 'eye' of the house that lets the 'wind' (air) and light in.

Quiz rápido

It is very hot in here. Can you ___ the window?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: open

Ejemplos

1

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

everyday

I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.

2

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

formal

The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.

3

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

informal

Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.

4

Researchers observed the bird's behavior through a one-way window.

academic

Researchers observed the bird's behavior through a one-way window.

5

We have a two-hour window to complete the system update before the office opens.

business

We have a two-hour window to complete the system update before the office opens.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
window
Verb
window
Adjetivo
windowless
Relacionado
windowsill

Colocaciones comunes

open the window to move the window so air can enter
look out the window to watch something outside through the glass
shop window the glass front of a store where products are displayed
window seat a seat next to a window in a plane or train
broken window a window with cracked or shattered glass

Frases Comunes

window shopping

looking at goods in shop windows without intending to buy anything

window of opportunity

a short period of time during which an action can be taken

go out the window

to disappear or stop being effective

Se confunde a menudo con

window vs mirror

A window allows you to see through it to the other side, while a mirror reflects your own image.

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Notas de uso

The word 'window' is used for physical openings in buildings, but it is also very common in computing to describe a rectangular area on a computer screen.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the preposition 'at' instead of 'out' (e.g., 'look at the window' instead of 'look out the window' when they want to see the garden).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word's origin: 'wind-eye.' It is the 'eye' of the house that lets the 'wind' (air) and light in.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old Norse 'vindauga,' which literally means 'wind-eye' (vindr 'wind' + auga 'eye').

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: windows) Often used with the preposition 'through' (look through the window)
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, 'window shopping' is a common social pastime for friends walking through city centers or malls.

Quiz rápido

It is very hot in here. Can you ___ the window?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: open

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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