testimonial
gb/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/ us/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/
B2
Inglés
~ 8200
ügyfélajánlás, ügyfélvélemény, ajánlólevél, jellemzés, referencialevél, ékes bizonyíték, bizonyíték, tanúbizonyság, búcsúmérkőzés, búcsúmeccs, jutalomjáték
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
a testimonial from [someone] about [a product/service]
The company posted customer testimonials on its website to build trust.
A cég ügyfélajánlásokat tett közzé a weboldalán, hogy erősítse a bizalmat.
She recorded a short video testimonial describing how the software helped her business grow.
Felvett egy rövid videós ügyfélajánlást, amelyben elmondta, hogyan segítette a szoftver a vállalkozása növekedését.
We ask every client to leave a testimonial after their project is completed.
His glowing testimonial was featured in the center of the advertising campaign.
The marketing team used real testimonials instead of actors in the commercial.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The website has many customer testimonials.
A weboldalon sok ügyfélvélemény található.
I wrote a short testimonial about the hotel.
Rövid pozitív véleményt írtam a szállodáról.
They use video testimonials to sell their course.
Her testimonial helped other people choose this service.
Please send us a testimonial if you liked our product.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "testimonial" with "testimony". "Testimonial" is usually used for positive statements in marketing or for recommending someone, while "testimony" is mainly used in legal or religious contexts.
Significado
statement praising a product or service
Colocaciones
customer testimonial
|video testimonial
|glowing testimonial
|write a testimonial
|testimonial page
|collect testimonials
Sinónimos
review (More general and can be positive or negative, while a testimonial is almost always positive and promotional.)
Antónimos
complaint (A statement expressing dissatisfaction instead of praise for a product or service.)
Temas
business
|media
|marketing
|communication
Definición
A short written or spoken text where a customer says good things about a product, service, or company.
A written or spoken statement in which a customer or client praises and recommends a product, service, or company, usually for marketing purposes.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
a testimonial from [someone] for [someone]
The candidate submitted testimonials from two former managers to support her application.
A jelölt a jelentkezése alátámasztására két korábbi vezetőjétől kapott ajánlólevelet nyújtott be.
You will need a written testimonial from your previous employer before we can make an offer.
Szüksége lesz egy írásos ajánlásra az előző munkáltatójától, mielőtt állásajánlatot tehetnénk.
His teacher wrote a strong testimonial highlighting his leadership and reliability.
The university requires at least one character testimonial from a community leader.
She asked her supervisor to provide a testimonial for a scholarship program.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My old boss wrote a testimonial for me.
A korábbi főnököm írt nekem egy ajánlólevelet.
The school asked for a character testimonial.
Az iskola személyes jellemzést kért.
He gave the company a good testimonial about my work.
I need a testimonial from my teacher to get this job.
She used the testimonial in her job application.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use "recommendation" or "reference" instead of "testimonial". These words overlap, but "testimonial" often suggests a more formal, sometimes printed, statement that can be reused, while "reference" may also mean a person who can be contacted.
Significado
formal written reference for a person
Colocaciones
character testimonial
|employment testimonial
|provide a testimonial
|request a testimonial
|a testimonial from a former employer
Sinónimos
reference (More common in everyday use for job applications; “testimonial” sounds more formal and often refers to a written document.)
Antónimos
denunciation (A formal statement condemning someone instead of supporting their character.)
Temas
work
|education
|law
|business
Definición
A formal letter or note where a person says good things about someone’s character or abilities, usually for work or study.
A formal written statement in which someone describes and supports another person's character, skills, or achievements, often for a job, scholarship, or official application.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
[something] is a testimonial to [something]
The success of the project is a powerful testimonial to the team’s dedication.
A projekt sikere ékes bizonyítéka a csapat elkötelezettségének.
This bridge is a lasting testimonial to nineteenth‑century engineering.
Ez a híd a tizenkilencedik századi mérnöki tudás maradandó tanúbizonysága.
Her calm response under pressure is a testimonial to her experience.
The thriving garden is a testimonial to months of patient care.
His recovery is a remarkable testimonial to modern medicine.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The clean city is a testimonial to good planning.
A tiszta város a jó tervezés ékes bizonyítéka.
Her high grades are a testimonial to her hard work.
Kiváló jegyei ékes bizonyítékai annak, milyen keményen dolgozott.
This old building is a testimonial to good design.
The happy staff is a testimonial to the new manager.
Their win is a testimonial to daily practice.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "testimonial" here when "testimony" is more natural in legal or religious contexts. In general writing, "a testimonial to" and "a testament to" are both common for the idea of clear evidence.
Significado
evidence showing a quality or fact
Colocaciones
a testimonial to his skill
|a testimonial to their hard work
|a remarkable testimonial to human courage
|stand as a testimonial to [something]
Sinónimos
testament (Very close in meaning; "testament" is slightly more common in this abstract, formal sense.)
Antónimos
refutation (Evidence or argument that proves a claim or quality is not true, the opposite of supporting evidence.)
Temas
abstract
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something that is clear proof that a quality or result is real.
Something that clearly shows or proves that a particular quality, achievement, or situation is real or exists.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
4
Patrón de uso:
hold a testimonial for [a player]
The club organized a testimonial for their captain after fifteen years of service.
A klub tizenöt év után búcsúmérkőzést szervezett a csapatkapitánya tiszteletére.
Several former stars returned to play in his testimonial match.
Több korábbi sztár is visszatért, hogy pályára lépjen a búcsúmérkőzésén.
All proceeds from the testimonial went to a children’s charity.
Fans packed the stadium for her testimonial game.
He scored twice in his farewell testimonial at the end of the season.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The team held a testimonial for the old player.
A csapat búcsúmérkőzést rendezett a veterán játékosnak.
Many famous players came to his testimonial match.
Sok híres játékos eljött a búcsúmeccsére.
Tickets for her testimonial sold out quickly.
He retired after his testimonial game.
Money from the testimonial went to charity.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "testimonial" here means a speech or letter. In sports news, a "testimonial" is a special match, not a written statement.
Significado
benefit sports match for a player
Colocaciones
testimonial match
|testimonial game
|his testimonial year
|grant a testimonial
|play in a testimonial
Sinónimos
benefit match (Near‑exact synonym in sports; "benefit match" may be more transparent to learners but is less fixed in some regions.)
Antónimos
league match (A regular competitive game, not a special event to honor a player.)
Temas
sports
|events
|finance
Definición
A special sports game to thank and give money to a player who has played for a club for many years.
In some sports, especially football, a special match held to honor a long‑serving player, with some or all of the money going to the player or to charity.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
testimonial
AFI
GB/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/
US/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl/
Sílabas y acento
testi - mo - ni - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ni)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: testimonial
- Plural: testimonials
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a testimonial to [something]
1/ə tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clearly showing a quality or fact
Used to say that something is clear proof that a quality or result is real.
Ejemplos
- The low crime rate is a testimonial to effective local policing.
- Her loyal customers are a testimonial to the quality of her work.
- The success of the event is a testimonial to careful planning.
testimonial match
1/tˌɛstɪmˈoʊniʌl mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
special benefit game for a player
A special sports game for one player, usually at the end of their career, to say thank you and often to raise money.
Ejemplos
- The club arranged a testimonial match for their longest‑serving defender.
- Thousands of fans attended his testimonial match to say goodbye.
- She scored the winning goal in her testimonial match.