crisp
gb/kɹˈɪsp/ us/kɹˈɪsp/
A2
Inglés
~ 9200
ropogós, friss, csípős, éles, tiszta, chips, burgonyachips, gyümölcsös morzsasüti, tömör, lényegre törő, frissen vasalt, ropogósra süt, ropogósra pirít, ropogósra sül
A2
1
ropogós
A2
Patrón de uso:
crisp [food]
The fries were hot and perfectly crisp on the outside.
A sült krumpli forró volt, és kívül tökéletesen ropogós.
She bit into a crisp apple that snapped loudly in her mouth.
Beleharapott egy ropogós almába, amely hangosan roppant a szájában.
Grill the bacon until it turns brown and crisp.
Keep the lettuce in cold water so it stays fresh and crisp.
The pastry should be light and crisp, not heavy or greasy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like my toast very crisp.
A pirítóst nagyon ropogósan szeretem.
These chips are not crisp anymore; they are soft.
Ezek a chipsek már nem ropogósak; megpuhultak.
The cookie was still warm and crisp.
He ate a crisp carrot with his lunch.
Bake the chicken until the skin is crisp.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse “crisp” and “crispy.” In most cases for food, both are acceptable, but “crisp” is slightly more common in writing and menus. Do not use “crispy” for non-food textures like “crisp weather” or “crisp image.”
Significado
pleasantly firm and crunchy (food)
Colocaciones
crisp apple
|crisp bacon
|crisp lettuce
|perfectly crisp
|golden and crisp
|light and crisp
Sinónimos
crunchy (Very similar; often used for foods with a louder or stronger crunch.)
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brittle (Suggests something hard and easily broken, but not always pleasant to eat.)
Antónimos
soggy (Describes food that is wet and soft in an unpleasant way.)
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soft (General opposite texture; does not break or crunch when bitten.)
Temas
food
|daily life
|cooking
|food_drink
Definición
Describes food that is hard in a nice way and makes a sound when you bite it.
Describing food that is firm, dry on the outside, and breaks or crunches pleasantly when bitten.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
crisp [time/air]
We went for a walk in the crisp morning air.
Sétáltunk egyet a friss reggeli levegőn.
It was a bright, crisp autumn day with clear blue skies.
Ragyogó, csípősen friss őszi nap volt, tiszta kék égbolttal.
The air felt crisp and clean after the storm passed.
On cold, crisp nights you can see the stars very clearly.
I love the crisp feel of the first winter days.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It was a cold, crisp morning today.
Ma hideg, csípős reggel volt.
We enjoyed the crisp air in the mountains.
Élveztük a friss levegőt a hegyekben.
The weather is crisp and sunny this weekend.
I like to run early when the air is crisp.
We had a walk on a crisp winter day.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use “crisp” for very cold or unpleasant weather. “Crisp” usually suggests that the cool air feels fresh and nice, not extremely cold or harsh.
Significado
cool, fresh, and pleasant (air)
Colocaciones
crisp morning
|crisp autumn air
|crisp winter day
|cool and crisp
|crisp breeze
|crisp October evening
Sinónimos
brisk (Emphasizes the cool, refreshing, and energizing feeling of the air.)
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fresh (General word; does not always imply coolness as strongly as “crisp.”)
Antónimos
muggy (Describes weather that is unpleasantly warm, wet, and heavy.)
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stifling (Suggests air that feels too hot or heavy to breathe comfortably.)
Temas
weather
|nature
|daily life
Definición
Describes air or weather that is cool and fresh in a nice way.
Describing weather or air that is cool, dry, and feels fresh and energizing.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
crisp [image/sound/lines]
This camera takes amazingly crisp images even in low light.
Ez a fényképezőgép még gyenge fényben is elképesztően éles képeket készít.
The new headphones produce a crisp, detailed sound.
Az új fejhallgató tiszta, részletgazdag hangzást ad.
The logo design uses simple, crisp lines and shapes.
Please upload a more crisp version of the photo for the website.
The video wasn’t very crisp, so it was hard to see the small text.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The TV screen is very crisp and bright.
A tévéképernyő nagyon éles és fényes.
I like earphones that give crisp sound.
Szeretem az olyan fülhallgatókat, amelyek tiszta hangot adnak.
Zoom in to get a more crisp picture.
The artist drew crisp black lines on the paper.
The photo is not crisp; it looks a little blurry.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use “crisp” for abstract ideas like “crisp concept” or “crisp problem.” In this sense, it is more natural with physical images, lines, graphics, and recorded sound.
Significado
sharp and clearly defined (image/sound)
Colocaciones
crisp image
|crisp sound
|crisp lines
|crisp graphics
|crisp resolution
|crisp recording
Sinónimos
sharp (Very close in meaning; often used for images and sounds that are clearly defined.)
|
clear (More general; may describe understanding as well as images or sounds.)
Antónimos
blurry (Describes an image that is not in focus and lacks clear detail.)
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muddy (Often used for sound that is unclear or lacks definition.)
Temas
technology
|media
|communication
|art
|arts_entertainment
Definición
Describes a picture, line, or sound that is very clear and easy to see or hear.
Describing an image, line, or sound that is sharp, clean, and clearly defined, not blurred or muddy.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
4
chips
A2
Patrón de uso:
a bag of crisps
She opened a packet of crisps to eat with her sandwich.
Felbontott egy zacskó chipset, hogy a szendvicse mellé egye.
What flavour crisps would you like, salt and vinegar or cheese and onion?
Milyen ízesítésű chipset kérsz: sós-eceteset vagy sajtos-hagymásat?
He spilled crisps all over the floor during the movie.
I’m trying not to eat too many crisps in the evenings.
They served drinks and bowls of crisps at the party.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I bought a bag of crisps at the shop.
Vettem egy zacskó chipset a boltban.
We ate crisps and watched a film.
Chipset ettünk és filmet néztünk.
She loves cheese and onion crisps.
There are some crisps and nuts on the table.
He gave the children a packet of crisps.
Error frecuente:
Learners often mix British and American terms. In the UK, people say “crisps” for this snack and “chips” for hot fried potato pieces. In the US, people say “chips” (or “potato chips”) for this snack and “fries” for hot fried potato pieces.
Significado
thin crunchy potato snack
Colocaciones
packet of crisps
|bag of crisps
|cheese and onion crisps
|salt and vinegar crisps
|crisps and dip
|share some crisps
Sinónimos
chip (In American English, this snack is called a “potato chip,” not a “crisp.”)
Temas
food
|daily life
|leisure
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definición
In British English, a very thin piece of potato that is cooked until it is hard and crunchy and eaten as a snack.
In British and some other varieties of English, a thin slice of potato fried or baked until crisp and eaten cold as a snack.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
5
Patrón de uso:
apple crisp
We had warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Desszertnek meleg almás morzsasütit ettünk vaníliafagyival.
She baked a blueberry crisp for the family reunion.
Áfonyás morzsasütit sütött a családi összejövetelre.
This peach crisp is sweet but not too heavy.
He prefers apple crisp to pie because it has more crunchy topping.
The restaurant’s berry crisp is their most popular dessert.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I made an apple crisp for my friends.
Almás morzsasütit készítettem a barátaimnak.
We ate warm apple crisp after dinner.
Vacsora után meleg almás morzsasütit ettünk.
She served the crisp with ice cream.
This fruit crisp is sweet and crunchy.
My favorite dessert is apple crisp.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse “crisp” (this dessert) with “crust” or “pie.” A crisp usually has no pastry crust on the bottom, only fruit with a crumbly topping.
Significado
baked fruit dessert with crumb topping
Colocaciones
apple crisp
|peach crisp
|serve with ice cream
|warm apple crisp
|bake a crisp
|fruit crisp
Sinónimos
crumble (In British English, a very similar dessert is often called a “crumble.”)
Temas
food
|cooking
|daily life
|food_drink
Definición
A dessert made with fruit on the bottom and a sweet, dry topping on top that becomes crisp when baked.
A baked dessert consisting of a layer of fruit covered with a sweet, crumbly topping that becomes crisp in the oven.
C1
6
tömör
B2
Patrón de uso:
crisp [reply/tone/instructions]
The manager gave crisp instructions and everyone knew exactly what to do.
A vezető tömör, egyértelmű utasításokat adott, így mindenki pontosan tudta, mit kell tennie.
Her writing style is crisp and to the point.
Az írásstílusa tömör és lényegre törő.
He answered in a crisp tone that ended the discussion.
The report is short, crisp, and full of useful data.
She welcomed us with a crisp nod and got straight to business.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please send me a short, crisp email.
Kérlek, küldj nekem egy rövid, lényegre törő e-mailt.
The teacher gave crisp rules for the test.
A tanár világos, tömör szabályokat adott a dolgozathoz.
His answer was crisp and very clear.
She likes slides with crisp, simple text.
The boss spoke in a crisp voice during the meeting.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use “crisp” only for food. Remember that it can also describe a speaking or writing style that is short and very clear, especially in work or formal situations.
Significado
brief, clear, and efficient (manner)
Colocaciones
crisp reply
|crisp tone
|crisp instructions
|crisp writing
|crisp manner
|crisp command
Sinónimos
brisk (Focuses on the quick, businesslike style, especially of actions or behavior.)
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concise (Focuses on using few words; often used for writing and explanations.)
Antónimos
rambling (Describes speech or writing that is long, slow, and not well organized.)
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vague (Describes speech or instructions that are not clear or specific.)
Temas
communication
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Describes the way someone speaks or acts when they are very clear and quick and do not waste time or words.
Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is quick, clear, and efficient, sometimes seeming slightly strict or abrupt.
B2
7
ropogós
A2
Patrón de uso:
crisp [clothing/sheets/paper]
He wore a crisp white shirt to the interview.
Frissen vasalt, makulátlan fehér inget vett fel az interjúra.
I love getting into a bed with clean, crisp sheets.
Imádok tiszta, frissen vasalt ágyneműbe bújni.
The waiter handed her the menu printed on crisp, heavy paper.
She paid with a crisp fifty-dollar bill.
The hotel room smelled fresh and the towels felt thick and crisp.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He ironed his shirt until it was crisp.
Ropogósra vasalta az ingét.
The hotel had clean, crisp white sheets.
A szállodában tiszta, ropogósan friss fehér lepedők voltak.
She wrote her name on crisp white paper.
I like new, crisp banknotes.
The napkins on the table were folded and crisp.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes overuse “hard” instead of “crisp.” For clothes or sheets, “hard” can sound uncomfortable, but “crisp” suggests they are clean, firm, and pleasant.
Significado
firm, smooth, and fresh (fabric/paper)
Colocaciones
crisp white shirt
|crisp sheets
|crisp bed linen
|crisp dollar bill
|crisp white paper
|clean and crisp
Sinónimos
starched (Suggests the cloth has been treated to be very stiff; more technical or specific.)
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fresh (General word; does not always include the idea of firmness or stiffness.)
Antónimos
wrinkled (Describes fabric that has many lines or folds and does not look smooth.)
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rumpled (Suggests clothes or sheets that are messy and not neat or pressed.)
Temas
daily life
|home
|money
|clothing
|daily_life
Definición
Describes clothes, sheets, or paper that feel clean, firm, and not soft or wrinkled.
Describing cloth or paper that is firm, smooth, and feels fresh or newly pressed, often making a slight crackling sound when moved.
VERBO
B2
8
Patrón de uso:
to crisp [food]
Crisp the bacon in a hot pan before adding the eggs.
Pirítsd ropogósra a bacont egy forró serpenyőben, mielőtt hozzáadod a tojást.
Bake the chicken until the skin crisps and turns golden.
Süsd a csirkét addig, amíg a bőre ropogósra nem sül és aranybarna nem lesz.
Leave the bread under the grill for a few minutes to crisp the edges.
Turn the fries halfway through cooking so they crisp evenly.
The leaves had crisped and turned brown in the summer heat.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Crisp the bacon in a pan before you eat it.
Pirítsd ropogósra a bacont egy serpenyőben, mielőtt megeszed.
Bake the pizza until the cheese melts and the crust crisps.
Süsd a pizzát addig, amíg a sajt megolvad, és a tésztája ropogósra nem sül.
Put the bread in the oven to crisp it.
Cook the potatoes longer so they crisp on the outside.
The leaves crisped in the hot sun.
Error frecuente:
Learners often only know the adjective “crisp” and use extra words like “make it more crispier.” Use the verb “crisp” or “crisp up” instead of adding “more” and “-er” together.
Significado
make or become crunchy when heated
Colocaciones
crisp the bacon
|crisp up
|crisp the skin
|crisps in the oven
|let it crisp
|crisp under the grill
Sinónimos
brown (Focuses on color change during cooking; may or may not mean it becomes crunchy.)
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toast (Often used for bread or nuts; suggests heating until dry and slightly brown.)
Antónimos
soften (Means to make something less hard, the opposite of making it crisp.)
Temas
cooking
|food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definición
To cook or heat something so that it becomes hard and crunchy, or for something to become hard and crunchy.
To make something, especially food, become firm, dry, and crunchy, or to become this way, usually by heating or drying.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
crisp
AFI
GB/kɹˈɪsp/
US/kɹˈɪsp/
Sílabas y acento
crisp (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (crisp)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: crisp
- Comparative: crisper
- Superlative: crispest
Noun
- Base: crisp
- Plural: crisp
Verb
- Base: crisp
- 3rd Person Singular: crisps
- Present Participle: crisping
- Past: crisped
Familia de palabras
Forms
crisps
verb
crisping
verb
crisped
verb
crisper
adjective
crispest
adjective
Core family
crispy
adjective
Related words
crisply
adverb
crispness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
soggy
adjective
Expresiones
crisp and clear
1/kɹˈɪsp ˈænd klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
sharp and easy to see or hear
Used to describe sound, images, or explanations that are very sharp and easy to hear, see, or understand.
Ejemplos
- The speaker’s voice was crisp and clear, even at the back of the hall.
- The photo is crisp and clear, so we can use it on the front page.
- Make sure your instructions are crisp and clear for new users.
crisp up
1/kɹˈɪsp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
make food crunchy by cooking
To cook food so that the outside becomes hard and crunchy, or to become hard and crunchy while cooking.
Ejemplos
- Bake the potatoes for another ten minutes to let the skins crisp up.
- The bacon will crisp up quickly, so watch it carefully.
- Fry the tortilla in a little oil until the edges start to crisp up.
short and crisp
1/ʃˈɔɹt ˈænd kɹˈɪsp/
fixed phrase
brief and very clear (message)
Used to describe speech or writing that uses few words but is very clear and easy to understand.
Ejemplos
- Keep your answer short and crisp; you only have one minute.
- The email was short and crisp, with just the key details.
- Her presentation was short and crisp, and everyone stayed focused.