builder
gb/bˈɪldɚ/ us/bˈɪldɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 4900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
Person who constructs buildings
A person who builds houses or other buildings as a job.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a builder
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'builder' with 'architect'; an architect designs buildings, while a builder constructs them.
Sinónimos
construction worker (General term for someone working on building sites, not always skilled in all areas.)
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contractor (Often refers to a person or company hired to manage and complete building projects.)
Antónimos
demolisher (Someone whose job is to tear down buildings, the opposite of building them.)
Colocaciones
professional builder
|home builder
|local builder
|builder's license
|builder's tools
Temas
construction
|jobs
|daily life
|work
|housing
Ejemplos
- The builder finished the new house ahead of schedule.
- We hired a local builder to renovate our kitchen.
- The builders worked long hours to complete the school.
- She trained as a builder after leaving college.
- The builder showed us the plans for the extension.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My uncle is a builder.
- The builder is fixing our roof.
- We need a builder for the new shop.
- A builder made this house.
- The builder works very hard.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
Company that constructs buildings
A company that builds houses or other buildings.
Patrón de uso:
[a builder] builds [something]
Sinónimos
construction firm (Neutral term for a company involved in building projects.)
Colocaciones
major builder
|national builder
|home builder company
Temas
construction
|business
|work
Ejemplos
- The builder announced plans for a new housing development.
- Several builders are competing for the contract.
- This builder specializes in eco-friendly homes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The builder is making new homes.
- We called a builder to make our shop.
- That builder makes big offices.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
Software tool for creating applications
A computer program that helps make apps, websites, or other software.
Sinónimos
editor (In computing, an editor can allow manual creation but may lack automated build features.)
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creator tool (General term for software that helps make something digital.)
Colocaciones
website builder
|app builder
|form builder
Temas
technology
|computing
|work
Ejemplos
- We used an online website builder to launch our store.
- The app builder lets you design your own mobile game.
- This form builder integrates with email marketing tools.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I use a website builder to make my blog.
- The app builder is easy to use.
- We made the page with a builder.
Gramática
Expresiones
builder's tea
1/bˈɪldɚz tˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
Strong tea with milk and sugar (UK)
Tea that is very strong and has milk and sugar, often drunk by workers in Britain.
Ejemplos
- He made himself a mug of builder's tea before starting work.
- I like my tea strong—proper builder's tea.
home builder
1/hˈoʊm bˈɪldɚ/
fixed phrase
Person or company building houses
A person or company that makes houses.
Ejemplos
- The home builder is offering discounts on new properties.
- We contacted a home builder to design our dream house.
website builder
1/wˈɛbsˌaɪt bˈɪldɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Software for making websites easily
A computer program that helps you make a website without writing code.
Ejemplos
- Wix is a popular website builder for small businesses.
- She used a free website builder to start her online portfolio.