A1 noun Neutro #795 mais comum

desert

/ˈdezərt/

A desert is a large, very dry area of land that receives very little rain each year. Because of the lack of water, deserts often have few plants and can be covered in sand, rocks, or gravel.

Exemplos

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1

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

2

The researchers are documenting the unique species found within the desert ecosystem.

The researchers are documenting the unique species found within the desert ecosystem.

3

I'm so thirsty; this walk feels like crossing a desert.

I'm so thirsty; this walk feels like crossing a desert.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
desert
Verb
desert
Adjetivo
deserted
Relacionado
desertification
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'dessert' has two 's's because you want two servings of sweets, but 'desert' has only one because it is sandy and lonely.

Quiz rápido

It is very hot and dry in the ___ because it rarely rains.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: desert

Exemplos

1

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

everyday

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

2

The researchers are documenting the unique species found within the desert ecosystem.

formal

The researchers are documenting the unique species found within the desert ecosystem.

3

I'm so thirsty; this walk feels like crossing a desert.

informal

I'm so thirsty; this walk feels like crossing a desert.

4

Global warming is contributing to the expansion of desert regions across the continent.

academic

Global warming is contributing to the expansion of desert regions across the continent.

5

The logistics team must plan for the extreme temperatures when transporting goods through the desert.

business

The logistics team must plan for the extreme temperatures when transporting goods through the desert.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
desert
Verb
desert
Adjetivo
deserted
Relacionado
desertification

Colocações comuns

hot desert a desert with high temperatures
sandy desert a desert covered in sand
desert island a remote, uninhabited island
desert climate the weather patterns of a desert
cross a desert to travel from one side of a desert to the other

Frases Comuns

desert island

a tropical island where no one lives

just deserts

getting the punishment or reward that one deserves

voice in the desert

a warning or opinion that is ignored by everyone

Frequentemente confundido com

desert vs dessert

Dessert (two 's's) is a sweet food eaten after a meal, while desert (one 's') is a dry land.

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Notas de uso

When used as a noun meaning dry land, the stress is on the first syllable (DE-sert). It can also be used as a verb meaning to leave someone, but then the stress moves to the second syllable (de-SERT).

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Erros comuns

The most common mistake is spelling 'desert' with two 's's, which changes the meaning to 'dessert' (a sweet treat).

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'dessert' has two 's's because you want two servings of sweets, but 'desert' has only one because it is sandy and lonely.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'desertum', which means 'a thing abandoned' or 'left waste'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: 'a desert', 'many deserts'. Often used with 'the' when referring to specific locations (e.g., The Gobi Desert).
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Contexto cultural

Deserts are often used in literature and film to represent a place of isolation, spiritual testing, or adventure.

Quiz rápido

It is very hot and dry in the ___ because it rarely rains.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: desert

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weather

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snowy

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clear

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warm

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Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

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mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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