A1 noun Neutro #2,757 mais comum

ranch

/ræntʃ/

A ranch is a very large farm, typically in the Western United States or Canada, where animals like cattle, sheep, or horses are raised. It usually consists of a large area of open land and a house for the owners or workers.

Exemplos

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1

He spent his summer working on a cattle ranch in Montana.

He spent his summer working on a large cow farm in Montana.

2

The estate was officially designated as a historic ranch by the government.

The property was formally named a historical ranch by the state.

3

Let's head out to the ranch for the weekend to see the horses.

Let's go to the big farm this weekend to look at the horses.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ranch
Verb
ranch
Adjetivo
ranch-style
Relacionado
rancher
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Range' where 'CHamping' (eating) cows live: Ran + ch.

Quiz rápido

The ______ in Texas has over five hundred head of cattle.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ranch

Exemplos

1

He spent his summer working on a cattle ranch in Montana.

everyday

He spent his summer working on a large cow farm in Montana.

2

The estate was officially designated as a historic ranch by the government.

formal

The property was formally named a historical ranch by the state.

3

Let's head out to the ranch for the weekend to see the horses.

informal

Let's go to the big farm this weekend to look at the horses.

4

The environmental impact of extensive ranching operations remains a subject of study.

academic

The effect of large ranching businesses on nature is being studied.

5

The company decided to invest in a commercial ranch to diversify its assets.

business

The firm chose to buy a business ranch to broaden its investments.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ranch
Verb
ranch
Adjetivo
ranch-style
Relacionado
rancher

Colocações comuns

cattle ranch A large farm specifically for raising cows.
work on a ranch To perform labor or a job on a ranch.
family ranch A ranch owned and operated by a single family.
guest ranch A ranch that welcomes tourists for vacations.
ranch hand A person who works on a ranch.

Frases Comuns

ranch dressing

A popular American salad dressing made of buttermilk and herbs.

dude ranch

A holiday resort designed to look like a traditional cattle ranch.

ranch house

A style of house that is long and has only one floor.

Frequentemente confundido com

ranch vs farm

A farm is a general term for land used for crops or animals, while a ranch specifically focuses on raising livestock on large tracts of land.

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Notas de uso

When talking about being at a ranch, English speakers almost always use the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on a ranch') rather than 'in'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'farm' and 'ranch' interchangeably, but remember that you 'grow crops' on a farm and 'raise cattle' on a ranch.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Range' where 'CHamping' (eating) cows live: Ran + ch.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Spanish word 'rancho,' which originally referred to a small group of people eating together or a small farm.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one ranch, two ranches. Often used with the preposition 'on'. Can be used as a verb meaning to manage or work on a ranch.
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Contexto cultural

The ranch is a central icon of the American West, symbolizing the rugged lifestyle of cowboys and the history of frontier expansion.

Quiz rápido

The ______ in Texas has over five hundred head of cattle.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ranch

Gramática relacionada

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used 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.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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