A1 adjective Neutro #2,511 mais comum

indoor

/ˈɪnˌdɔːr/

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

Exemplos

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1

We played indoor games because it was raining outside.

We played games inside because of the rain.

2

The hotel features an indoor swimming pool for all guests.

The hotel has a swimming pool located inside the building.

3

I'm not an indoor person; I love being in nature.

I don't like staying inside; I prefer being outside.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
indoors
Adjetivo
indoor
Relacionado
interior
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word parts: 'In' + 'Door'. If you are past the door and inside the house, you are in an indoor space.

Quiz rápido

The children stayed inside to play ______ games.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: indoor

Exemplos

1

We played indoor games because it was raining outside.

everyday

We played games inside because of the rain.

2

The hotel features an indoor swimming pool for all guests.

formal

The hotel has a swimming pool located inside the building.

3

I'm not an indoor person; I love being in nature.

informal

I don't like staying inside; I prefer being outside.

4

Research shows that indoor air quality is very important for health.

academic

Studies show that the quality of air inside buildings affects health.

5

Our next business conference will be held at an indoor venue.

business

Our next professional meeting will be at an inside location.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
indoors
Adjetivo
indoor
Relacionado
interior

Colocações comuns

indoor pool a swimming pool inside a building
indoor plants plants that grow inside a house
indoor sports sports played inside a gym or hall
indoor lighting lamps and lights used inside
indoor activity something to do inside a building

Frases Comuns

indoor plumbing

a system of water pipes inside a house

indoor track

a running path inside a building

indoor soccer

a version of football played inside

Frequentemente confundido com

indoor vs indoors

'Indoor' is an adjective used before a noun (indoor cat), while 'indoors' is an adverb used after a verb (we went indoors).

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Notas de uso

Always place 'indoor' directly before the noun it describes. Do not use it after a verb like 'to be' or 'to go'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I went indoor' when they should say 'I went indoors.' Remember: 'indoor' describes a thing, 'indoors' describes an action.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word parts: 'In' + 'Door'. If you are past the door and inside the house, you are in an indoor space.

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Origem da palavra

Originates from the late 16th century, created by combining the preposition 'in' and the noun 'door'.

Padrões gramaticais

Attributive adjective: Always comes before a noun. No comparative form: Something is either indoor or it isn't; we don't usually say 'more indoor'.
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Contexto cultural

In many modern cultures, 'indoor plumbing' is a basic expectation for housing, representing a shift from historical outhouses.

Quiz rápido

The children stayed inside to play ______ games.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: indoor

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