A1 noun Neutral #2 más común

laser

/ˈleɪzər/

A laser is a device that produces a very narrow and powerful beam of light. This light can be used for many things, such as cutting materials, performing medical operations, or reading barcodes.

Ejemplos

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He used a laser pointer during his presentation.

He used a laser pointer during his presentation.

2

The hospital uses a laser for precise eye surgery.

The hospital uses a laser for precise eye surgery.

3

Check out the cool lasers at the concert!

Check out the cool lasers at the concert!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
laser
Verb
lase
Adjetivo
lasing
Relacionado
laserist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'L' in Laser for 'Light'. It rhymes with 'razor' because both can cut with great precision.

Quiz rápido

The store clerk scanned the barcode with a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: laser

Ejemplos

1

He used a laser pointer during his presentation.

everyday

He used a laser pointer during his presentation.

2

The hospital uses a laser for precise eye surgery.

formal

The hospital uses a laser for precise eye surgery.

3

Check out the cool lasers at the concert!

informal

Check out the cool lasers at the concert!

4

The study measures the distance using a high-frequency laser.

academic

The study measures the distance using a high-frequency laser.

5

Our warehouse recently installed a new laser scanning system.

business

Our warehouse recently installed a new laser scanning system.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
laser
Verb
lase
Adjetivo
lasing
Relacionado
laserist

Colocaciones comunes

laser beam laser beam
laser surgery laser surgery
laser printer laser printer
laser pointer laser pointer
laser technology laser technology

Frases Comunes

laser focus

complete and total concentration

laser-sharp

extremely clear or precise

laser-guided

controlled or directed by a laser

Se confunde a menudo con

laser vs razor

A razor is a sharp tool for shaving hair, while a laser is a beam of light.

laser vs lazer

Lazer is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is laser.

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Notas de uso

Laser is an acronym, but it is written in lowercase like a regular noun. It can function as a noun or as an adjective modifying other nouns.

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Errores comunes

Many learners mistakenly spell the word with a 'z' because of the 'z' sound in the pronunciation.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'L' in Laser for 'Light'. It rhymes with 'razor' because both can cut with great precision.

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Origen de la palabra

Created in 1960 as an acronym for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one laser, two lasers Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., laser printer)
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Contexto cultural

Lasers are a staple of science fiction, often depicted as futuristic weapons or high-tech security grids.

Quiz rápido

The store clerk scanned the barcode with a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: laser

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