A1 noun Neutro #272 mais comum

large

/lɑːrdʒ/

A specific size category for items such as clothing, coffee, or containers that is bigger than medium. It is commonly used when selecting from a range of standard sizes in shops and restaurants.

Exemplos

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1

I usually wear a large in this brand.

I usually wear a large size in this brand.

2

The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.

The store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.

3

Get me a large, I am really thirsty.

Get me a large drink, I am really thirsty.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
largeness
Verb
enlarge
Advérbio
largely
Adjetivo
large
Relacionado
enlargement
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.

Quiz rápido

I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: large

Exemplos

1

I usually wear a large in this brand.

everyday

I usually wear a large size in this brand.

2

The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.

formal

The store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.

3

Get me a large, I am really thirsty.

informal

Get me a large drink, I am really thirsty.

4

Data was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large.

academic

Data was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large size.

5

Our inventory shows we are currently out of the large.

business

Our inventory shows we are currently out of the large size.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
largeness
Verb
enlarge
Advérbio
largely
Adjetivo
large
Relacionado
enlargement

Colocações comuns

order a large to request a large size
size large the specific category of large
wear a large to fit into a large size
extra large a size bigger than large
a large of coffee a big cup of coffee

Frases Comuns

at large

as a whole or free from capture

by and large

on the whole or generally

living large

living a wealthy or successful lifestyle

Frequentemente confundido com

large vs big

'Big' is usually an adjective describing size, while 'large' can be used as a noun for a specific size category.

large vs great

'Great' usually refers to quality or importance, whereas 'large' refers to physical dimensions or size categories.

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Notas de uso

Use 'large' as a noun when you are choosing from fixed sizes like Small, Medium, and Large. It is very common in clothing stores and fast-food restaurants.

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Erros comuns

Avoid saying 'I want a big' when ordering a drink; 'a large' is the correct way to refer to the size category.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'largus', meaning abundant or giving freely.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one large, two larges Often follows the article 'a' or 'the'
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Contexto cultural

In the United States, a 'large' drink or meal is often much bigger than a 'large' in Europe or Asia.

Quiz rápido

I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: large

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