commodity
gb/kəmˈɑdəti/ us/kəmˈɑdəti/
B2
Inglés
~ 8300
árupiaci termék, nyersanyag, tőzsdei áru, árucikk, termék, áru, érték, kincs, értékes erőforrás, differenciálatlan termék, kommoditizált termék, tucattermék
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
1
Patrón de uso:
[commodity] such as [oil/wheat/gold]
Falling commodity prices have hurt many resource-dependent economies.
A csökkenő nyersanyagárak sok nyersanyagfüggő gazdaságot sújtottak.
Oil is the country’s most important export commodity.
Az olaj az ország legfontosabb exportcikke.
Investors are moving their money from stocks into commodities like gold and silver.
The region relies heavily on a few key agricultural commodities, including coffee and cocoa.
Global demand for metal commodities has increased with rapid industrialization.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Oil and gold are important global commodities.
Az olaj és az arany fontos árupiaci termékek a világpiacon.
The price of many commodities went down this year.
Idén sok nyersanyag ára csökkent.
Some investors buy commodities instead of company shares.
Coffee is a major commodity for this country.
Farmers hope to sell their crops as export commodities.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "commodity" for any product in daily shopping (e.g. calling a single T‑shirt a commodity). In this sense, it usually refers to large categories of basic goods traded on global or specialized markets (oil, wheat, metals), not individual retail items.
Significado
basic raw material traded
Colocaciones
commodity prices
|commodity markets
|commodity traders
|commodity futures
|commodity exporter
|commodity boom
Sinónimos
raw material (Focuses on the unprocessed natural substance; not all raw materials are actively traded as global commodities.)
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primary product (Economics term for goods like minerals and farm products; very close in meaning but less common in everyday business news.)
Antónimos
manufactured good (Refers to processed or finished products rather than basic raw materials.)
|
service (Highlights that a commodity in this sense is a physical good, not an intangible service.)
Temas
business
|economics
|trade
|finance
Definición
A basic product like oil, gold, or wheat that is sold and bought in large amounts on special markets.
A basic raw material or primary agricultural product, such as oil, wheat, or copper, that is bought and sold in large quantities on specialized markets.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
[commodity] that [people buy/sell/use]
The government controls the price of essential commodities such as rice and cooking oil.
A kormány szabályozza az olyan alapvető árucikkek árát, mint a rizs és az étolaj.
The company sells a wide range of consumer commodities across Asia.
A vállalat fogyasztási árucikkek széles választékát értékesíti Ázsia-szerte.
Water is treated as a public right here, not as a private commodity.
Many of the country’s export commodities are low-value manufactured goods.
Online platforms have made it easier to trade small-scale commodities directly to customers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Food and clothes are basic commodities for everyday life.
Az élelmiszer és a ruházat a mindennapi élet alapvető árucikkei.
The store sells many different commodities for the home.
Az üzlet sokféle háztartási cikket árul.
Some countries import most of their food commodities.
Many companies buy cheap commodities and sell them for a higher price.
The main commodities of this island are fish and fruit.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse "commodity" with "convenience" or "amenity" (e.g. saying *"basic commodities of life are a shower and Wi‑Fi"*). "Commodity" refers to products for sale, not to facilities or comforts provided in a place.
Significado
product that is bought and sold
Colocaciones
basic commodities
|consumer commodities
|household commodities
|export commodities
|essential commodities
Sinónimos
goods (Very general term for things that are produced and sold; slightly broader and more common in everyday use.)
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merchandise (Formal or business-like term for products for sale, often in shops or trade contexts.)
Antónimos
service (Contrasts physical products that can be bought and sold with non-physical actions or help that people pay for.)
Temas
business
|trade
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something that people make and sell, especially in large numbers, like food, tools, or other products.
A product or item that can be bought and sold, especially one that is produced and traded in large quantities.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
[time/honesty/skill] is a [adjective] commodity
In this industry, creativity is a highly prized commodity.
Ebben az iparágban a kreativitás rendkívül nagyra becsült érték.
Honesty is a rare commodity in politics these days.
Manapság az őszinteség ritka kincs a politikában.
With so many deadlines, free time has become a precious commodity.
Skilled nurses are a scarce commodity in rural areas.
Bilingual teachers are a hot commodity in the local school district.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Free time is a precious commodity for busy parents.
Az elfoglalt szülők számára a szabadidő igazi kincs.
Good friends are a rare commodity in this city.
A jó barát ritka kincs ebben a városban.
In this company, clear communication is a valuable commodity.
Kindness can be a scarce commodity in big cities.
Experienced engineers are a hot commodity in the tech world.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use "commodity" for any abstract noun (e.g. *"happiness is a commodity"*) without the idea of it being limited or traded. In this sense, it is normally used when the thing or quality is treated like something people compete for because it is rare or extra valuable.
Significado
useful or valuable thing/quality
Colocaciones
scarce commodity
|rare commodity
|precious commodity
|valuable commodity
|a hot commodity
Sinónimos
asset (Emphasizes something that gives an advantage; more formal and common in business and personal descriptions.)
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resource (Suggests something that can be used to help achieve a goal; slightly broader and more neutral.)
Antónimos
commonplace (Highlights that the thing or quality is ordinary and easy to find, not rare or especially valuable.)
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liability (Stresses that something causes problems or harm instead of being a valuable advantage.)
Temas
values
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
|business
Definición
Something very useful or valuable that many people want, especially when it is not easy to find.
Something useful or valuable, especially a quality that is in limited supply and therefore highly desired.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
[product/service] becomes a commodity
As more competitors enter the market, cloud storage is quickly becoming a commodity.
Ahogy egyre több versenytárs lép a piacra, a felhőalapú tárhely gyorsan tucattermékké válik.
When a technology becomes a commodity, profit margins usually shrink.
Amikor egy technológia tucattermékké válik, a haszonkulcsok általában csökkennek.
Many fear that higher education is being treated as a commodity rather than a public good.
In some regions, electricity is no longer a luxury but a commodity with multiple suppliers.
Once smartphones turned into a commodity, brands had to compete on design and services.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Some people say that music has become a commodity on streaming sites.
Egyesek szerint a zene tucattermékké vált a streamingplatformokon.
If your product is a commodity, it is hard to charge a high price.
Ha a terméked tucattermék, nehéz magas árat kérni érte.
When many companies sell the same thing, it can become a commodity.
Basic internet access is now a commodity in many countries.
Air travel on budget airlines feels like a simple commodity.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general idea of any product. Here, "commodity" specifically means there is little or no difference between versions from different companies, so competition is mainly about price.
Significado
undifferentiated product competing on price
Colocaciones
become a commodity
|turn into a commodity
|treated as a commodity
|viewed as a commodity
|software is a commodity
Sinónimos
undifferentiated product (More technical phrase used in economics and marketing; directly describes a product with little or no difference between suppliers.)
Antónimos
premium product (A product presented as special or high-quality, where brand and unique features matter more than price.)
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niche product (A product aimed at a small, specific market and clearly different from standard mass-produced items.)
Temas
business
|economics
|marketing
|finance
Definición
A product that is almost the same from every company, so people mostly look at the price, not the name or special features.
A product that is seen as essentially the same regardless of who produces it, so buyers mainly choose based on price rather than brand or features.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
commodity
AFI
GB/kəmˈɑdəti/
US/kəmˈɑdəti/
Sílabas y acento
com - mod - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mod)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: commodity
- Plural: commodities
Familia de palabras
Forms
commodities
noun
Related words
commodify
verb C1
commodification
noun C1
Advanced or less common
commoditize
verb
commoditization
noun
Expresiones
a hot commodity
1/ə hˈɑt kəmˈɑdəti/
fixed phrase
informal
someone or something in high demand
Someone or something that many people want very much at a certain time.
Ejemplos
- Skilled data scientists are a hot commodity in the job market right now.
- After the award, her books became a hot commodity online.
- Tickets for the concert are a hot commodity and sold out in minutes.
a rare commodity
1/ə ɹˈɛɹ kəmˈɑdəti/
fixed phrase
something wanted but hard to find
Something that many people want but that is not easy to find.
Ejemplos
- In this busy city, peace and quiet are a rare commodity.
- Honest feedback can be a rare commodity in large organizations.
- Affordable housing has become a rare commodity in the area.