combo
gb/kˈɑmboʊ/ us/kˈɑmboʊ/
B1
Inglés
~ 6000
kombó, kombináció, összeállítás, menü, kód, nyitókód, együttes, zenekar
SUSTANTIVO
B1
INFORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
a combo of [things]
That cheese and chocolate is a strange combo, but it actually tastes good.
A sajt és a csoki furcsa kombó, de valójában finom.
I love this color combo on your jacket and shoes.
Nagyon tetszik ez a színkombináció a dzsekiden és a cipődön.
The app offers a nice combo of useful tools in one place.
Her job is a combo of marketing, design, and customer support.
It’s a weird combo of comedy and horror, but the movie works.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This pizza and fries combo is too heavy for me.
Ez a pizza-sültkrumpli kombó túl nehéz nekem.
Blue and yellow are a good color combo in this room.
A kék és a sárga jó színkombináció ebben a szobában.
The game is a fun combo of cards and video play.
His work is a combo of office work and travel.
Rice and beans are a simple but tasty combo.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'combo' can be used in very formal writing. In formal texts, 'combination' is usually better. Some learners also think 'combo' only refers to food, but it can describe any mix of things (e.g., a music and dance combo, a color combo).
Significado
mixture or set of things
Colocaciones
weird combo
|nice combo
|flavor combo
|color combo
|odd combo
|unusual combo
Sinónimos
combination (More general and slightly more formal; used in all contexts, not just informal speech.)
|
mix (More casual and often suggests the things are blended together, not just put together.)
Antónimos
single (Emphasizes one item alone instead of several things together.)
|
separate (Focuses on things being kept apart rather than treated as one set.)
Temas
daily life
|shopping
|games
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definición
A mix or set of different things that are thought of as one thing.
An informal word for a combination, especially a particular mix or set of different things considered together as one thing.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
order a combo with [item]
I’ll take the chicken combo with a Coke, please.
A csirkés menüt kérem kólával.
The burger combo comes with fries and a drink.
A burger menühöz sült krumpli és egy ital jár.
Their lunch combo is cheap and ready in five minutes.
You can upgrade your combo to a large drink for one dollar.
She ordered a vegetarian combo with salad and soup.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I want the number three combo, please.
A hármas menüt kérem.
This combo has a burger, fries, and a drink.
Ebben a menüben egy hamburger, sült krumpli és egy ital van.
The lunch combo is cheaper than buying food alone.
He buys the same combo every day.
Can I change the drink in this combo?
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say 'a combo menu' when they mean 'a combo meal'. 'Menu' is the full list of dishes; 'combo' is one meal choice on that menu.
Significado
set meal with sides and drink
Colocaciones
combo meal
|lunch combo
|burger combo
|value combo
|chicken combo
|family combo
Sinónimos
set meal (More common outside North America and in more formal menus; emphasizes a fixed group of dishes.)
|
meal deal (Very similar, but often used in supermarkets or cafés as a promotion.)
Antónimos
à la carte (Means ordering each dish separately instead of as part of a fixed set meal.)
Temas
food
|daily life
|shopping
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definición
A meal in a restaurant where you get a main food, a side, and often a drink together for one price.
A set meal in a restaurant, especially fast food, that includes a main item with one or more sides and often a drink for a single price.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
the combo to [a lock/safe]
I forgot the combo to my gym locker and had to get help.
Elfelejtettem az edzőtermi öltözőszekrényem kódját, és segítséget kellett kérnem.
Don’t write the safe combo where someone can find it.
Ne írd fel a széf kódját olyan helyre, ahol valaki megtalálhatja.
She whispered the bike lock combo to her brother.
You should change the lock combo every few months.
He lost the paper with the combo on it.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I can’t open the lock because I don’t know the combo.
Nem tudom kinyitni a zárat, mert nem tudom a kódot.
Please text me the combo for the front gate.
Kérlek, küldd el üzenetben a bejárati kapu kódját.
He told me the combo and I wrote it down.
If you forget the combo, you must call the office.
They changed the door combo last week.
Error frecuente:
Some learners think 'combo' always means food. In security contexts with locks, 'combo' means the number or letter code that opens the lock.
Significado
code for a combination lock
Colocaciones
lock combo
|bike lock combo
|safe combo
|forget the combo
|remember the combo
|reset the combo
Sinónimos
combination (The full form; can be used in both formal and informal situations.)
|
code (More general; can refer to any secret numbers or symbols, not only on locks.)
Antónimos
key (A physical object used to open a lock instead of a numeric or letter code.)
Temas
daily life
|security
|daily_life
Definición
The numbers or letters you must enter to open a lock that has no key.
An informal word for the series of numbers or characters used to open a combination lock.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
4
kombó
B2
kombináció
B2
Patrón de uso:
do a combo on [someone/something]
If you time it right, you can land a five-hit combo.
Ha jól időzíted, be tudsz vinni egy ötütéses kombót.
He practiced the same combo for hours to use in the tournament.
Órákig gyakorolta ugyanazt a kombót, hogy be tudja vetni a versenyen.
That combo does a huge amount of damage in this game.
She missed the last punch, so the combo didn’t connect.
The tutorial shows you how to start a basic combo.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You must press three buttons to do this combo.
Három gombot kell megnyomnod, hogy végrehajtsd ezt a kombót.
I can’t remember the combo, so I only use simple moves.
Nem emlékszem a kombóra, ezért csak egyszerű mozdulatokat használok.
He won the fight with one long combo.
The video explains how to make a combo in this game.
Her combo was fast, and the other player lost.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this gaming sense with the food sense. In sentences about fighting, sports, or video games, 'combo' usually means a series of moves, not a meal.
Significado
series of moves in games
Colocaciones
pull off a combo
|do a combo
|hit a combo
|massive combo
|three-hit combo
|infinite combo
Sinónimos
sequence (More general and formal; does not itself suggest a powerful or special effect like 'combo' in gaming does.)
|
chain (Used in some gaming communities; similar idea of linked moves but slightly more technical.)
Antónimos
single move (A one-time action, not a linked series of actions.)
Temas
games
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Definición
In a game or sport, several moves done one after another that work well together.
In games or sports, a fast, planned series of moves or actions that are used together, often to create a stronger effect or more damage than a single move.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
5
Patrón de uso:
play in a [genre] combo
He plays saxophone in a local jazz combo.
Egy helyi jazzegyüttesben szaxofonozik.
The restaurant hired a small combo to play live music on Fridays.
Az étterem felbérelt egy kis zenekart, hogy péntekenként élő zenét játsszon.
Our school combo will perform three songs at the festival.
The piano trio started as a combo in college.
The club features different Latin combos every weekend.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She sings in a jazz combo with four other people.
Egy jazzegyüttesben énekel, amelynek rajta kívül négy tagja van.
The combo plays live music every Saturday night.
Az együttes minden szombat este élő zenét játszik.
My brother started a rock combo with his friends.
A small combo is playing in the corner of the bar.
The music teacher leads the school jazz combo.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'combo' in a music context means a mix of songs or styles. Here it means a small musical group, similar to a band.
Significado
small jazz or pop band
Colocaciones
jazz combo
|three-piece combo
|small combo
|horn combo
|rhythm combo
|school jazz combo
Sinónimos
band (More general; can be any size and any style, while 'combo' usually suggests a small group.)
|
ensemble (More formal and often used in classical music contexts.)
Antónimos
soloist (A single performer instead of a group.)
Temas
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definición
A small music band, often playing jazz or popular music.
A small musical group, especially one that plays jazz or popular music.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
combo
AFI
GB/kˈɑmboʊ/
US/kˈɑmboʊ/
Sílabas y acento
combo (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (combo)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: combo
- Plural: combos
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
color combo
1/kˈʌlɚ kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
set of colors together
A group of colors that are used together, for example in clothes, art, or design.
Ejemplos
- Blue and gold is a classic color combo for sports teams.
- I like the color combo of your jacket and shoes.
- That color combo is a bit too bright for the office.
combo deal
1/kˈɑmboʊ dˈil/
fixed phrase
discount bundle offer
A special offer where you buy several things together for less money than buying them one by one.
Ejemplos
- They’re running a combo deal on phone and internet service.
- The store has a combo deal: buy two shirts and get the third free.
- We got a combo deal that included tickets, a hotel room, and breakfast.
combo meal
1/kˈɑmboʊ mˈil/
fixed phrase
fast-food set meal
A meal in a fast-food place where a main item, a side, and often a drink are sold together for one price.
Ejemplos
- The combo meal is cheaper than buying the burger and fries separately.
- Many people order a combo meal for lunch because it is quick and simple.
- This restaurant offers a vegetarian combo meal with soup and salad.
combo pack
1/kˈɑmboʊ pˈæk/
fixed phrase
package with several items
A box or package that has several related items sold together.
Ejemplos
- I bought a combo pack of shampoo and conditioner.
- The game comes in a combo pack with two extra controllers.
- This snack combo pack includes three different kinds of chips.
deadly combo
1/dˈɛdli kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely dangerous mix
A mix of things that is very dangerous or very strong in effect.
Ejemplos
- Cold weather and high wind can be a deadly combo for hikers.
- Her speed and power are a deadly combo on the tennis court.
- Alcohol and certain medicines can be a deadly combo.
killer combo
1/kˈɪlɚ kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
very powerful combination
A very strong and effective mix of things that has a big effect.
Ejemplos
- Speed and accuracy make a killer combo in this game.
- That singer’s voice and stage presence are a killer combo.
- Spicy wings with that sauce are a killer combo.
lunch combo
1/lˈʌnt͡ʃ kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
fixed-price lunch set
A special meal offer at lunchtime where you get several food items together for one price.
Ejemplos
- The café has a lunch combo with soup, a sandwich, and a drink.
- I usually order the sushi lunch combo because it’s a good value.
- Their lunch combo is only available from 11 to 2.
odd combo
1/ˈɑd kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
unusual or unexpected combination
A mix of things that feels unusual or unexpected when put together.
Ejemplos
- It’s an odd combo of flavors, but it tastes good.
- The book is an odd combo of romance and science fiction.
- That’s an odd combo to wear to a job interview.
perfect combo
1/pˈɚfɛkt kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
ideal mix of things
A mix of things that fits together in a very good way.
Ejemplos
- A hot bath and a good book are the perfect combo after work.
- For me, coffee and dark chocolate are the perfect combo.
- Their voices are the perfect combo for this song.
power combo
1/pˈaʊɚ kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
strong or impressive combination
A mix of things that is very strong or impressive, often in games or ads.
Ejemplos
- Use this power combo to take down the boss quickly.
- The ad calls their phone and tablet a power combo for busy people.
- Her skills in design and coding are a real power combo.
weird combo
1/wˈɪɹd kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
strange or unusual combination
A mix of things that seems strange or not normal together.
Ejemplos
- Peanut butter and pickles is a weird combo, but some people love it.
- It’s a weird combo of comedy and horror, but the movie works.
- Those shoes and that dress are kind of a weird combo.
winning combo
1/wˈɪnɪŋ kˈɑmboʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
combination that leads to success
A mix of things that work very well together and help you succeed.
Ejemplos
- Hard work and good timing are a winning combo in business.
- The team’s strong defense and fast attack turned out to be a winning combo.
- Good coffee and quiet music are a winning combo for studying.