window
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
3 de 5I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
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.
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
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
I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
everydayI opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
The building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.
formalThe building features floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a panoramic view of the city.
Could you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.
informalCould you close the window? It's getting a bit chilly.
Researchers observed the bird's behavior through a one-way window.
academicResearchers observed the bird's behavior through a one-way window.
We have a two-hour window to complete the system update before the office opens.
businessWe have a two-hour window to complete the system update before the office opens.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
A window allows you to see through it to the other side, while a mirror reflects your own image.
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.
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).
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.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old Norse 'vindauga,' which literally means 'wind-eye' (vindr 'wind' + auga 'eye').
Patrones gramaticales
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
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to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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