broad
gb/bɹˈɔd/ us/bɹˈɔd/
A2
Inglés
~ 1500
széles, széles körű, átfogó, feltűnő, erős, bige, nőszemély
A2
1
széles
A2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is broad
The river was broad and calm.
She has broad shoulders from years of swimming.
A broad avenue leads to the central square.
His broad smile lit up the room.
We walked along the broad beach at sunset.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The road is broad.
He has broad shoulders.
This river is very broad.
We walked on a broad street.
The park has a broad field.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broad' with 'big'; 'broad' refers specifically to width, not overall size.
Significado
Wide from side to side
Colocaciones
broad shoulders
|broad street
|broad river
|broad smile
|broad range
Sinónimos
wide (Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but 'broad' can suggest expansiveness or generality.)
Antónimos
narrow (Describes something small in width, opposite of broad in this sense.)
Temas
measurement
|description
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definición
Wide; having a lot of space from side to side.
Having a large distance from one side to the other; wide.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a broad [range/selection/category] of [things]
The course offers a broad overview of modern history.
A kurzus átfogó áttekintést nyújt a modern történelemről.
She has a broad knowledge of literature.
Széles körű irodalmi ismeretekkel rendelkezik.
The policy covers a broad spectrum of issues.
We discussed the topic in broad terms.
The museum has a broad collection of art.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He has a broad knowledge of music.
Széles körű zenei ismeretei vannak.
The shop sells a broad range of clothes.
Az üzlet széles ruhaválasztékot kínál.
We had a broad discussion about work.
This book gives a broad view of history.
They have a broad choice of food.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'broad' with 'general'; while related, 'broad' often emphasizes extent more than vagueness.
Significado
Covering many things or areas
Colocaciones
broad range
|broad spectrum
|broad knowledge
|broad experience
Sinónimos
wide-ranging (Emphasizes diversity and extent rather than physical width.)
Antónimos
narrow (In this context, means limited in scope or range.)
Temas
education
|description
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Including many things; not limited or detailed.
Including or relating to many different things or a wide area of knowledge, activity, or interest.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
a broad [smile/accent/hint]
He gave her a broad wink across the table.
Az asztal túloldaláról feltűnően rákacsintott.
Her broad accent revealed where she was from.
Erős tájszólása elárulta, honnan való.
They dropped a broad hint about wanting an invitation.
His broad smile suggested he was very pleased.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has a broad smile.
Széles mosolya van.
He gave me a broad wink.
Feltűnően rám kacsintott.
I heard her broad accent.
He made a broad hint about dinner.
Error frecuente:
Learners may misunderstand 'broad accent' as meaning 'correct' or 'standard', when it actually means strong and noticeable regional pronunciation.
Significado
Clear and easy to notice
Colocaciones
broad accent
|broad smile
|broad hint
Sinónimos
obvious (More direct; 'broad' can be slightly softer or more descriptive.)
Antónimos
subtle (Opposite in being delicate or hard to notice.)
Temas
communication
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Easy to see or understand; not hidden.
Very clear and noticeable; obvious to most people.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
4
He's dating a tough old broad from the Bronx.
Egy kemény, öreg bronxi bigével jár.
The movie features a wisecracking broad who runs the diner.
A filmben egy éles nyelvű bige szerepel, aki az étkezdét vezeti.
Some people find the term 'broad' offensive when used for women.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is a smart broad.
Okos bige.
He met a nice broad at the party.
Egy kedves bigével találkozott a buliban.
That broad is very funny.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use this word in polite conversation without realizing it can sound rude or outdated.
Significado
Woman (informal, dated slang)
Colocaciones
tough broad
|classy broad
Sinónimos
woman (Neutral term; 'broad' is informal and can be disrespectful.)
Temas
people
|slang
|relationships
|communication
Definición
An informal word for a woman, sometimes rude.
A woman; informal and sometimes considered dated or offensive slang.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
broad
AFI
GB/bɹˈɔd/
US/bɹˈɔd/
Sílabas y acento
broad (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: broad
- Comparative: broader
- Superlative: broadest
Noun
- Base: broad
- Plural: broads
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a broad church
1/ə bɹˈɔd t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Group with varied beliefs or members
A group that has many different kinds of people or ideas in it.
Ejemplos
- The party is a broad church, welcoming members with different views.
- Our club is a broad church with all sorts of personalities.
broad strokes
1/bɹˈɔd stɹˈoʊks/
fixed phrase
General terms without details
Speaking in a general way without small details.
Ejemplos
- In broad strokes, the plan is to expand overseas next year.
- She explained the project in broad strokes before going into specifics.
in broad daylight
1/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
During the day, openly visible
When it is light outside and easy to see everything.
Ejemplos
- The robbery happened in broad daylight on a busy street.
- They kissed in broad daylight without caring who saw.
- She was attacked in broad daylight near her home.