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Arm

ɑrm

Extremadamente Común

500 - 600

500 - 600
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brazo, arma

Significados de Arm en español

La palabra "arm" se utiliza en inglés cotidiano para referirse principalmente a la parte del cuerpo humano que se extiende desde el hombro hasta la muñeca. Se emplea en contextos médicos, deportivos, familiares y en descripciones físicas.

Ejemplos de uso:

"He broke his arm while playing football." (Él se rompió el brazo mientras jugaba al fútbol.)
"She raised her arm to ask a question." (Ella levantó su brazo para hacer una pregunta.)
"The baby reached out his arm to grab the toy." (El bebé extendió su brazo para agarrar el juguete.)

"Arm" también se utiliza en expresiones y frases comunes:

"To arm oneself" (armarse) significa prepararse para una situación, a menudo en un contexto de defensa o protección.
"To twist someone's arm" (torcerle el brazo a alguien) significa presionar a alguien para que haga algo que no quiere hacer.
"In arm's reach" (al alcance de la mano) se refiere a algo que está cerca y es fácil de alcanzar.

El uso de "arm" puede ser tanto formal como informal, dependiendo del contexto. En situaciones médicas o científicas, el término se utiliza de manera más técnica, mientras que en conversaciones cotidianas, se usa de forma más general.

Errores comunes incluyen confundir "arm" con "forearm" (antebrazo) o "upper arm" (brazo superior), lo que puede llevar a malentendidos sobre las partes específicas del brazo. Otro error es el uso incorrecto de "arms" en plural, que se refiere a ambas extremidades superiores, en lugar de una sola.

Palabras relacionadas incluyen:

Sinónimos: "limb" (extremidad), aunque es más general y puede referirse a brazos o piernas.
Antónimos: No hay un antónimo directo, pero "leg" (pierna) se refiere a la extremidad inferior.

En cuanto a la pronunciación, "arm" se pronuncia /ɑːrm/ en inglés americano, con una vocal larga. Es importante no confundirlo con palabras similares como "armour" (armadura), que tiene un sonido diferente y un significado distinto.

La etimología de "arm" proviene del inglés antiguo "earm," que se relaciona con el término en otras lenguas germánicas. En términos gramaticales, "arm" es un sustantivo contable y puede ser pluralizado como "arms" cuando se refiere a ambas extremidades o en un contexto de armas.

Significados de Arm en español

brazo

Ejemplo:

She injured her arm playing tennis.

Se lastimó el brazo jugando tenis.

He has a tattoo on his arm.

Tiene un tatuaje en el brazo.

Uso: formal/informalContexto: General usage referring to the limb from shoulder to hand.

Nota: The most common translation for 'arm' in the context of the human body.

arma

Ejemplo:

The soldier carried a rifle in his arm.

El soldado llevaba un rifle en el brazo.

She held the sword in her arm.

Ella sostenía la espada en el brazo.

Uso: formalContexto: Referring to a weapon or tool held in the hand and used as a means of defense or offense.

Nota: This meaning is less common in everyday usage but important to differentiate in certain contexts.

Los sinónimos de Arm

forearm

The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

Ejemplo: He rolled up his sleeves to reveal a tattoo on his forearm.

Nota: Forearm specifically refers to the lower part of the arm.

limb

A large branch or main division of a tree or shrub.

Ejemplo: The monkey used its limbs to swing from branch to branch.

Nota: Limb is a more general term that can refer to arms, legs, or branches of a tree.

appendage

A thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

Ejemplo: The robot had multiple appendages for various tasks.

Nota: Appendage can refer to any part that is attached to the main body, not just arms.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Arm

Cost an arm and a leg

This idiom means something is very expensive or costs a lot.

Ejemplo: Buying a new car these days can cost an arm and a leg.

Nota: The phrase uses 'arm and a leg' figuratively to emphasize high cost.

Twist someone's arm

To persuade or convince someone to do something they may not want to do.

Ejemplo: I didn't want to go, but my friends twisted my arm, so I went to the party.

Nota: The phrase 'twist someone's arm' is figurative and does not involve actual physical twisting.

Give your right arm for something

To express a strong desire or willingness to do something or have something.

Ejemplo: She would give her right arm for a chance to travel the world.

Nota: The phrase is hyperbolic, exaggerating the extent of one's desire or willingness.

Up in arms

To be very angry, agitated, or ready to fight about something.

Ejemplo: The employees were up in arms about the sudden pay cut.

Nota: The phrase 'up in arms' is figurative, indicating strong emotional reactions rather than physical fighting.

Keep someone at arm's length

To maintain a certain distance or reserve in a relationship with someone.

Ejemplo: She decided to keep him at arm's length until she could trust him.

Nota: The phrase implies maintaining emotional or physical distance rather than literal arm length.

Under someone's arm

To hold or carry something using one's arm as support.

Ejemplo: He won the competition with flying colors and the trophy under his arm.

Nota: The phrase describes physically carrying something under the arm.

Long arm of the law

Refers to the far-reaching power and authority of the legal system.

Ejemplo: The long arm of the law eventually caught up with the criminal.

Nota: The phrase uses 'long arm' metaphorically to represent the extensive reach of the law.

Right-hand man

A very important or trusted assistant or associate.

Ejemplo: She trusted him with every decision; he was her right-hand man.

Nota: The phrase 'right-hand man' emphasizes the close working relationship rather than literal hand position.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Arm

Gun show

Refers to someone showing off their muscular arms, especially when they are well-developed.

Ejemplo: Check out those biceps! He's been hitting the gym hard, look at those gun shows.

Nota: This term plays on the idea of someone flexing their arm muscles to show strength, like showing off guns in a gun show.

Sleeve

Refers to a large tattoo that covers a person's arm from shoulder to wrist.

Ejemplo: I'm thinking of getting a tattoo sleeve on my arm, what do you think?

Nota: While originally referring to the covering of a garment around the arm, in the context of tattoos, it denotes a full-arm tattoo.

Kicking someone's butt

An aggressive or confrontational way of saying you will physically harm someone, including using your arms and legs in a fight.

Ejemplo: If he keeps messing with me, I'm going to have to kick his butt.

Nota: While involving the use of the whole body in a fight, it often includes the action of physically kicking and using arms to subdue someone.

Guns

A slang term for muscular arms, particularly when someone has well-defined muscles in their arms.

Ejemplo: Check out those guns on him, he must lift a lot of weights.

Nota: Similar to 'Gun show,' it emphasizes the strength and bulkiness of a person's arm muscles, likening them to weapons.

Wingman

A close friend who helps and supports someone in their romantic pursuits, particularly by talking to, distracting, or attracting other potential romantic interests.

Ejemplo: Hey, can you be my wingman tonight at the bar? I need some help talking to that girl over there.

Nota: Originally referring to a pilot who flies alongside and supports another in a combat or tactical situation, in this context, it refers to someone who assists in social or romantic situations.

Bicep curl

A weightlifting exercise specifically targeting the bicep muscles in the upper arm.

Ejemplo: I've been hitting the gym, working on my bicep curls to get bigger arms.

Nota: While 'bicep' refers to the muscle in the arm, 'curl' indicates the action involved in the exercise of lifting the weight, often used to enhance arm muscles.

Flex

To show off one's muscles, especially the arms, by tightening or contracting them to make them appear bigger and stronger.

Ejemplo: Wow, did you see him flex in the mirror? He's all about showing off.

Nota: Derived from 'flexing a muscle,' it signifies the action of tightening muscles to display strength and size, often done as a display of power.

Arm - Ejemplos

My arm hurts.

Me duele el brazo.

He carried a gun in his arm.

Él llevaba una pistola en su brazo.

She has a scar on her arm.

Ella tiene una cicatriz en su brazo.

Gramática de Arm

Arm - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)

Lema: arm

Conjugaciones

Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): arms

Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): arm

Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): armed

Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): arming

Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): arms

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): arm

Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): arm

Sílabas, Separación y Acento

arm contiene 1 sílabas: arm

Transcripción fonética: ˈärm

arm , ˈärm (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Arm - 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.

arm: 500 - 600 (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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