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accent

/ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ækˈsɛnt/

Meanings
noun

Acento

A higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

Examples :

"In the word "careful", the accent is placed on the first syllable."
En la palabra "careful", el acento se coloca en la primera sílaba.
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noun

Acento, entonación, modulación de la voz

Modulation of the voice in speaking; the manner of speaking or pronouncing; a peculiar or characteristic modification of the voice, expressing emotion; tone.

Examples :

"Her French accent was quite distinct, easily recognizable even in casual conversation. "
Su acento francés era bastante distintivo, fácilmente reconocible incluso en una conversación informal.
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noun

Acento, signo diacrítico

A mark placed at the right hand of a letter, and a little above it, to distinguish magnitudes of a similar kind expressed by the same letter, but differing in value, as y', y''.

Examples :

"The physics textbook used accents to distinguish between the initial and final velocity of the ball. "
El libro de texto de física utilizó acentos para distinguir entre la velocidad inicial y final de la pelota.
math mark writing number
noun

Acento, énfasis

Emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition; an emphasized detail, in particular a detail in sharp contrast to its surroundings.

Examples :

"The painting's accent was the bright red scarf, standing out sharply against the muted blues and greens of the background. "
El acento de la pintura era la bufanda roja brillante, que destacaba nítidamente sobre los azules y verdes apagados del fondo.
art style appearance

Related Words

Illustration articulation

articulation noun

/ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Articulación, junta

"The articulation allowed the robot to move around corners."

La articulación permitió al robot moverse por las esquinas.

Illustration modification

modification noun

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Forma, configuración

"The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. "

La modificación de la rutina familiar, con las cenas trasladadas a las 7 pm, mejoró el horario de sueño de todos.

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pronouncing verb

/prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ /proʊˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

Declarar, proclamar

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

Por la presente, os declaro marido y mujer.

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

Importancia, significado

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

Como jurado, tu opinión es de gran importancia para el resultado del juicio.

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phonological adjective

/ˌfɒnəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌfoʊnəlˈɑdʒɪkəl/

Fonológico

"The student struggled with the phonological rules of English, often mixing up similar sounds like "b" and "p." "

El estudiante tuvo dificultades con las reglas fonológicas del inglés, a menudo confundiendo sonidos similares como "b" y "p".

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conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Conversación, plática

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Durante su hora de almuerzo, los compañeros de trabajo tuvieron una conversación sobre el nuevo proyecto.

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distinguish verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Distinguir, diferenciar

"My younger sister is very good at distinguishing different types of flowers. "

Mi hermana menor es muy buena para distinguir diferentes tipos de flores.

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

Rasgo distintivo, característica

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

Su risa distintiva, una risita aguda, se podía oír en todo el patio de recreo.

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

Característica, rasgo

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

El olor característico del pan recién horneado siempre me recuerda a la cocina de mi abuela.

Illustration recognizable

recognizable adjective

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/

Reconocible

"The teacher's red scarf was a recognizable feature; everyone in the class knew it was hers. "

La bufanda roja de la maestra era una característica reconocible; todos en la clase sabían que era suya.

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emphatically adverb

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ /ɛmˈfætɪkli/

Enérgicamente, con énfasis

"She emphatically denied stealing the cookie, shaking her head and raising her voice. "

Ella negó enérgicamente haber robado la galleta, sacudiendo la cabeza y levantando la voz.

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surroundings noun

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

Alrededores, entorno

"The school's peaceful surroundings made it a great place to study. "

El entorno tranquilo de la escuela lo convirtió en un gran lugar para estudiar.