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Floor

flɔr
Extremadamente Común
800 - 900
800-900, Extremadamente Común
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piso, piso (nivel de un edificio), suelo

La palabra "floor" en inglés se utiliza principalmente para referirse a la superficie de un espacio cerrado sobre la cual se camina. Este término es común en contextos relacionados con la construcción, la decoración del hogar, y en situaciones cotidianas.

Ejemplos de uso:

  1. "The floor is made of wood." (El suelo es de madera.)
  2. "Please clean the floor." (Por favor, limpia el suelo.)
  3. "He fell on the floor." (Se cayó al suelo.)
  4. "The office is on the second floor." (La oficina está en el segundo piso.)

El término también se utiliza en expresiones y frases comunes:

  • "On the floor" se refiere a estar en el suelo o en una superficie horizontal.
  • "Floor plan" se refiere a un plano de distribución de un espacio.
  • "Dance floor" se refiere a un área designada para bailar.

El uso de "floor" puede ser tanto formal como informal, dependiendo del contexto. En un entorno de negocios, se puede hablar del "floor" de una oficina o de un edificio, mientras que en un contexto más informal, se puede mencionar el "floor" de una casa.

Errores comunes incluyen confundir "floor" con "ground". "Floor" se refiere a la superficie interna de un edificio, mientras que "ground" se refiere al terreno o superficie exterior.

Palabras relacionadas:

  • Sinónimos: "ground" (suelo, en un contexto exterior), "level" (nivel, en un contexto de pisos).
  • Antónimos: "ceiling" (techo).

Pronunciación: "Floor" se pronuncia /flɔːr/ en inglés americano, donde la "o" suena como una "o" larga. Es importante no confundir la pronunciación con palabras similares en español.

La etimología de "floor" proviene del inglés antiguo "flōr", que significa "suelo" o "superficie". En términos gramaticales, "floor" es un sustantivo contable, lo que significa que puede ser pluralizado como "floors" (pisos).

Significados de Floor en español

piso

Ejemplo:
The floor is made of wood.
El piso es de madera.
She swept the floor.
Ella barrió el piso.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: General usage, referring to the surface of a room or building
Nota: In Spain, 'suelo' is also commonly used in this context.

piso (nivel de un edificio)

Ejemplo:
I live on the third floor.
Vivo en el tercer piso.
The office is on the fourth floor.
La oficina está en el cuarto piso.
Uso: formalContexto: Referring to the level of a building
Nota: In some Latin American countries, 'piso' can also refer to an apartment or flat.

suelo

Ejemplo:
The floor is cold.
El suelo está frío.
She sat on the floor.
Ella se sentó en el suelo.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Referring to the ground or surface outside a building
Nota: In Latin America, 'suelo' is commonly used to refer to the floor inside a building as well.

Los sinónimos de Floor

level

Level refers to a particular height or story in a building.
Ejemplo: The living room is on the second level of the house.
Nota: Level is more specific to the height or story within a building, whereas floor can refer to the ground level or any level in a building.

storey

Storey is a British English term that refers to a level of a building.
Ejemplo: The apartment is located on the top storey of the building.
Nota: Storey is the British English spelling of story, which is commonly used in American English to refer to a level of a building.

story

Story is the American English term for a level of a building.
Ejemplo: The office is on the 10th story of the skyscraper.
Nota: Story is the American English spelling of storey, which is commonly used in British English to refer to a level of a building.

deck

Deck can refer to a flat surface that is part of a ship or a structure.
Ejemplo: The ship's deck offers a panoramic view of the ocean.
Nota: Deck is more commonly associated with ships or outdoor structures, whereas floor is typically used in indoor contexts.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Floor

hit the floor

To start dancing or moving energetically, typically in response to music or a particular beat.
Ejemplo: When the music drops, everyone hits the floor.
Nota: The phrase 'hit the floor' does not directly refer to the physical surface but rather to a sudden action or movement.

from the ground up

To start something or build something completely new, often from the very beginning.
Ejemplo: They built the company from the ground up.
Nota: This phrase emphasizes the process of starting or creating something, rather than just a specific level of a building.

on the floor

Located at a lower level of a building or structure.
Ejemplo: The party is on the floor below us.
Nota: This phrase specifies a particular location within a building rather than just the general concept of a floor.

sweep something under the rug

To try to hide or conceal a problem or mistake rather than dealing with it directly.
Ejemplo: They tried to sweep the issue under the rug, but it resurfaced later.
Nota: This phrase uses 'under the rug' metaphorically to imply hiding something, not about cleaning a physical floor.

floor it

To press the accelerator pedal of a vehicle all the way down, accelerating rapidly.
Ejemplo: When the light turned green, she floored it and sped off.
Nota: This phrase refers to pressing the gas pedal of a vehicle to the floor, indicating maximum speed, rather than just referring to a level of a building.

dance floor

An area or space, often in a club or party, designated for dancing.
Ejemplo: The DJ is playing great music on the dance floor.
Nota: The phrase 'dance floor' specifically refers to the area where people dance, not just any general floor surface.

take the floor

To have the opportunity to speak or perform in front of an audience.
Ejemplo: She was invited to take the floor and share her views on the topic.
Nota: This phrase refers to being given a platform or stage to speak or perform, not just walking on a physical floor.

fall through the cracks

To be overlooked or neglected, especially in a system or process.
Ejemplo: Sometimes, important details can fall through the cracks if we're not careful.
Nota: This phrase uses 'cracks' metaphorically to indicate something being missed or ignored, not about falling through a physical floor.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Floor

ground

In informal speech, 'ground' can be used to refer to the floor at ground level, typically used in commercial or public buildings.
Ejemplo: Let's catch up on the ground floor cafe before the meeting.
Nota: The term 'ground' is less formal than 'ground floor' or 'first floor', often used conversationally or in casual settings.

bottom

'Bottom' is slang for the lowest floor of a building, often used informally in spoken language.
Ejemplo: The meeting is on the bottom floor of the building.
Nota: The term 'bottom' is less technical than 'ground floor' or 'lowest floor', conveying informality and ease of communication.

pad

Informally, 'pad' can refer to a floor or level of a building, especially in a relaxed or familiar setting.
Ejemplo: Meet me at my pad on the second level for drinks later.
Nota: Using 'pad' instead of 'floor' can add a cool or laid-back vibe to the conversation, often associated with casual environments.

Floor - Ejemplos

The floor is made of wood.
El suelo está hecho de madera.
The party is on the second floor.
La fiesta es en el segundo piso.
The cat is lying on the ground floor.
El gato está acostado en la planta baja.

Gramática de Floor

Floor - Sustantivo (Noun) / Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lema: floor
Conjugaciones
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): floors
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): floor
Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): floored
Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): flooring
Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): floors
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): floor
Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): floor
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
floor contiene 1 sílabas: floor
Transcripción fonética: ˈflȯr
floor , ˈflȯr (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Floor - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
floor: 800 - 900 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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