corona
gb/kɚˈoʊnə/ us/kɚˈoʊnə/
A2
English
korona, napkorona, fényudvar, fénykoszorú, fogkorona, mellékpárta, Corona
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
1
korona
B1
Usage pattern:
during corona; because of corona; after corona
We started working from home during corona.
A korona alatt kezdtünk otthonról dolgozni.
Because of corona, the concert was canceled at the last minute.
A korona miatt az utolsó pillanatban lemondták a koncertet.
Tourism slowly returned after corona restrictions were lifted.
Learner examples
Schools closed during corona.
Az iskolák bezártak a korona alatt.
I lost my job because of corona.
A korona miatt elvesztettem az állásomat.
Common mistake:
In careful writing, use COVID-19 (disease) or coronavirus (virus) instead of corona.
Meaning
COVID-19 or coronavirus (informal)
Collocations
during corona
|because of corona
|since corona
|after corona
|corona restrictions
|corona lockdown
|corona rules
|corona cases
|the corona pandemic
|living with corona
Synonyms
COVID-19 (More formal and precise name for the disease/pandemic.)
|
the pandemic (General term; depends on context.)
Themes
health
|daily_life
|news
Definition
an informal word for COVID-19
An informal name for the COVID-19 pandemic, or for the coronavirus connected with it.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
napkorona
B2
Usage pattern:
the corona; the Sun's corona
During the eclipse, a pale glow revealed the Sun’s corona.
A fogyatkozás alatt halvány fénylés rajzolta ki a Nap koronáját.
Scientists study the corona to understand solar storms.
A tudósok a napkoronát tanulmányozzák, hogy jobban megértsék a napviharokat.
The corona is much hotter than the Sun’s surface.
Learner examples
We saw the Sun’s corona during the eclipse.
Láttuk a Nap koronáját a fogyatkozás alatt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with coronavirus; context usually makes the meaning clear (space/science vs health).
Meaning
Sun’s outer atmosphere
Collocations
the Sun's corona
|solar corona
|coronal mass ejection
|corona heating
|coronal loop
|coronal hole
|visible corona
|outer corona
|inner corona
|coronal plasma
Synonyms
solar atmosphere (Broader term; includes more layers than just the corona.)
Themes
science
|space
|astronomy
Definition
the bright outer part of the Sun seen during an eclipse
The extremely hot outer layer of the Sun’s atmosphere, visible as a bright halo during a total solar eclipse.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
fényudvar
B2
fénykoszorú
C1
Usage pattern:
a corona around [something]
A thin corona formed around the Moon behind high cloud.
Vékony fényudvar alakult ki a Hold körül a magas felhőzet mögött.
Photographers captured a corona of light around the streetlamp in the fog.
A fotósok fényudvart örökítettek meg a ködben álló utcai lámpa körül.
The lamp’s corona grew larger as the mist thickened.
Learner examples
There was a corona around the Moon.
Fényudvar volt a Hold körül.
Meaning
Ring of light around something
Collocations
a corona around the Moon
|a corona around the Sun
|a faint corona
|a bright corona
|lunar corona
|solar corona
|a corona of light
|see a corona
|a halo and corona
|cloud corona
Synonyms
halo (More common general word; can be religious or optical.)
|
aureole (More literary/formal word for a halo.)
Themes
nature
|science
|weather
Definition
a ring of light around the Sun or Moon
A crown-like ring or aura, especially of light, surrounding the Sun, the Moon, or another bright object.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
fogkorona
B2
Usage pattern:
the corona of [a tooth]
The report described a crack running across the tooth’s corona.
A jelentés egy, a fogkoronán átfutó repedést írt le.
Decay had spread over much of the corona but had not reached the root.
A szuvasodás a fogkorona nagy részére átterjedt, de a gyökeret még nem érte el.
The dentist examined the corona for signs of wear.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, people usually say crown, not corona, for teeth.
Meaning
Crown of a tooth
Collocations
tooth corona
|the corona of the tooth
|dental corona
|visible corona
|crown and corona
|corona damage
|corona formation
|corona fracture
|corona morphology
|corona length
Synonyms
crown (The common everyday term for this part of a tooth.)
Antonyms
root (The part of a tooth below the gum.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
the top part of a tooth above the gum
In dentistry and anatomy, the part of a tooth that is above the gum line; the tooth’s crown.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
mellékpárta
C2
Usage pattern:
the corona of [a flower/plant]
The daffodil’s corona is the trumpet-shaped center of the flower.
A nárcisz mellékpártája a virág trombita alakú közepe.
Researchers compared corona size across different varieties.
A kutatók összehasonlították a mellékpárta méretét a különböző fajtákban.
In some species, the corona helps attract pollinators.
Meaning
Flower’s trumpet-like center
Collocations
daffodil corona
|flower corona
|petals and corona
|corona shape
|corona cup
|corona lobes
|corona structure
|prominent corona
|inner corona
|outer corona
Synonyms
trumpet (Common descriptive word for the daffodil’s corona; not a scientific term.)
Themes
nature
|plants
|science
Definition
a crown-like part inside some flowers
In botany, a crown-like structure in some flowers, often a ring or cup-shaped part inside the petals (for example, the trumpet of a daffodil).
NOUN
A2
6
Corona
A2
Usage pattern:
a Corona; a bottle of Corona
He ordered a Corona and a plate of tacos.
Rendelt egy Coronát és egy tányér tacót.
They brought a bucket of ice-cold Coronas to the table.
Egy vödör jéghideg Coronát hoztak az asztalhoz.
She bought a six-pack of Corona for the barbecue.
Learner examples
I ordered a Corona.
Rendeltem egy Coronát.
Common mistake:
When you mean the beer, capitalize it (Corona). When you mean the virus/pandemic, it is usually lowercase (corona) in informal use.
Meaning
Mexican beer brand
Collocations
a Corona
|a bottle of Corona
|Corona beer
|Corona Extra
|Corona Light
|drink a Corona
|order a Corona
|ice-cold Corona
|Corona with lime
|six-pack of Corona
Themes
food_and_drink
|daily_life
Definition
a popular brand of beer
A brand of Mexican lager beer, often served with a wedge of lime; usually written with a capital letter.
Grammar
Dictionary form
corona
IPA
GB/kɚˈoʊnə/
US/kɚˈoʊnə/
Syllables & stress
corona (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (corona)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: corona
- Plural: coronae, coronas
Word family
Forms
coronae
noun
coronas
noun
Core family
coronavirus
noun
Advanced or less common
coronal
adjective
Expressions
corona borealis
1/kɚˈoʊnə bˌɔɹiˈæləs/
fixed phrase
technical
Northern Crown constellation
a constellation shaped like a crown
Examples
- On clear nights, you can spot Corona Borealis between Boötes and Hercules.
- The brightest star in Corona Borealis is Alphecca.
- They used Corona Borealis to help orient the telescope.
corona discharge
1/kɚˈoʊnə dˈɪst͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
electrical discharge in air
a small electrical discharge around high voltage
Examples
- Engineers monitored the lines for signs of corona discharge in damp weather.
- Corona discharge can create ozone near high-voltage equipment.
- The technician dimmed the lights to look for corona discharge along the insulators.
corona radiata
1/kɚˈoʊnə ɹˈeɪdiətə/
fixed phrase
technical
radiating brain white matter
a part of the brain made of nerve fibers
Examples
- The scan showed a small lesion in the corona radiata.
- Damage to the corona radiata can affect movement and sensation.
- The report noted abnormalities along the corona radiata pathways.
corona ring
1/kɚˈoʊnə ɹˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
ring preventing electrical discharge
a ring used to reduce electrical discharge
Examples
- They installed a corona ring to reduce arcing near the connector.
- A damaged corona ring can increase noise and power loss on transmission equipment.
- The specification lists the required diameter of the corona ring.
corona treatment
1/kɚˈoʊnə tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
surface treatment using discharge
a process that helps ink or glue stick to plastic
Examples
- The film needs corona treatment before printing.
- Without corona treatment, the label adhesive may peel off over time.
- They adjusted the settings to increase the level of corona treatment.
the corona
1/ðə kɚˈoʊnə/
fixed phrase
informal
COVID-19 pandemic (informal)
an informal name for the COVID-19 time
Examples
- A lot of small businesses closed during the corona.
- We didn’t travel much because of the corona.
- After the corona, they decided to keep some meetings online.
Learner examples
- During the corona, I worked at home.