promenade
gb/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/ us/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
C1
action
1
a leisurely public walk
A slow walk for pleasure, often in public.
Vzorec užití:
a promenade (along/down) [place]
Častá chyba:
Don’t confuse with the verb form: as a noun it means the walk itself; as a verb it means to take the walk.
Synonyma
stroll (More common and less formal.)
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walk (More general; not necessarily slow or for pleasure.)
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saunter (Suggests an even slower, relaxed pace.)
Antonyma
rush (Moving quickly rather than leisurely.)
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hurry (Walking fast because of time pressure.)
Kolokace
take a promenade
|go for a promenade
|an evening promenade
|a leisurely promenade
|a romantic promenade
|a sunset promenade
|a promenade along the river
|a promenade on the beach
Témata
daily_life
|leisure
|travel
Příklady
- After dinner, they went for a promenade along the waterfront.
- The park is perfect for a quiet morning promenade.
- He enjoyed a slow promenade through the city center, watching the crowds.
Učební příklady
- We took a promenade by the sea.
- She went for a promenade after lunch.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
a walkway for strolling
A wide path for walking, often by the sea.
Vzorec užití:
the promenade (at/by/along) [place]
Častá chyba:
In many contexts it refers to a specific seafront walkway (often 'the promenade'), not the act of walking.
Synonyma
esplanade (Often a formal term for a seafront walkway.)
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boardwalk (Often wooden and strongly associated with beaches (especially in North America).)
Kolokace
seafront promenade
|beachfront promenade
|waterfront promenade
|a long promenade
|a tree-lined promenade
|walk along the promenade
|shops along the promenade
|cafes on the promenade
|the main promenade
Témata
places
|travel
|city_life
Příklady
- We rented bikes and rode along the promenade by the beach.
- Street performers gathered on the promenade near the pier.
- The hotel is just across the road from the promenade.
Učební příklady
- There are many cafes on the promenade.
- We walked along the promenade.
Sloveso
C1
action
3
walk leisurely to be seen
To walk slowly for pleasure, often in public.
Vzorec užití:
promenade (along/down/through) [place]
Častá chyba:
This verb is less common than 'stroll' in everyday English; it can sound slightly formal or old-fashioned in casual speech.
Synonyma
stroll (More common and natural in everyday conversation.)
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saunter (Suggests an unhurried, relaxed way of walking.)
Antonyma
hurry (Moving quickly rather than leisurely.)
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dash (Running or moving suddenly and fast.)
Kolokace
promenade along the shore
|promenade through the gardens
|promenade down the street
|promenade in the park
|promenade together
Témata
daily_life
|leisure
|social_life
Příklady
- They promenaded along the river after the show.
- Tourists were promenading through the old town, taking photos.
- She promenaded past the outdoor tables as if she owned the place.
Učební příklady
- We promenaded along the beach.
- He promenaded through the park.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C2
action
4
dance movement in promenade position
A dance position where partners move forward together.
Vzorec užití:
in promenade; into promenade
Častá chyba:
This is a dance-specific meaning; outside dance contexts, 'promenade' usually relates to walking.
Antonyma
closed position (A more face-to-face ballroom hold, as opposed to traveling side-by-side.)
Kolokace
promenade position
|a promenade step
|into promenade
|from promenade
|hold promenade
|promenade run
Témata
dance
|sports
Příklady
- From closed position, they moved smoothly into promenade.
- The instructor corrected their posture in promenade position.
- The routine includes a quick promenade before the turn.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
promenade
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/
US/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
prom - en - ade (3 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ade)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: promenade
- Plural: promenades
Verb
- Base: promenade
- 3rd Person Singular: promenades
- Present Participle: promenading
- Past: promenaded
Příbuzná slova
Forms
promenades
noun
promenading
verb
promenaded
verb
Related words
prom
noun B1
Výrazy
promenade concert
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd kˈɑnsɚt/
fixed phrase
concert with standing area
A concert where some people stand instead of sitting.
Příklady
- They bought cheap standing tickets for a promenade concert.
- The Royal Albert Hall is famous for its summer promenade concerts.
promenade deck
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd dˈɛk/
fixed phrase
open deck for walking
A ship’s deck where people walk and relax.
Příklady
- We spent the afternoon reading on the promenade deck.
- After dinner, passengers wandered the promenade deck to enjoy the sea air.
promenade position
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
partner-dance traveling position
A dance position where partners move forward together.
Příklady
- Keep your frame steady in promenade position.
- They transition into promenade position before the next figure.
promenade your partner
1/pɹˌɑmənˈeɪd jˈʊɹ pˈɑɹtnɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
walk dance partner around
In square dancing, walk around with your partner.
Příklady
- At the caller’s signal, they promenaded their partners around the ring.
- The next call was: 'Promenade your partner home.'