central
gb/sˈɛntɹəl/ us/sˈɛntɹəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
Located in the middle
In or near the middle of something.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is central to [a place]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'central' with 'middle'. 'Central' often refers to location within a larger area, not necessarily the exact middle point.
Sinónimos
middle (Emphasizes exact midpoint rather than a general central area.)
Antónimos
peripheral (Refers to being on or near the edge rather than the center.)
Colocaciones
central location
|central area
|central position
|central square
|central district
Temas
geography
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The hotel is in a central location, close to shops and restaurants.
- The central square is a popular meeting point.
- We placed the table in a central position in the room.
- The station is central to the city.
- The park is located in the central district.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school is in a central place.
- The central room is very big.
- We sat in a central seat.
- The library is in the central part of town.
- The bus stop is in a central area.
adjective
B1
property
2
Most important or main
Very important; the main part of something.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is central to [an idea/process]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'important' instead of 'central' when meaning 'key to understanding'. 'Central' often implies being at the core conceptually, not physically.
Sinónimos
key (Informal and common alternative meaning 'very important'.)
Antónimos
minor (Means less important or of lower priority.)
Colocaciones
central role
|central idea
|central issue
|central theme
|central figure
Temas
education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Trust is central to any healthy relationship.
- Education plays a central role in economic development.
- The central theme of the novel is love and loss.
- She was a central figure in the movement.
- Honesty is central to his character.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Food is central to our culture.
- Water is central to life.
- She is central to the team.
- The main idea is central to the story.
- Trust is central in friendship.
adjective
B2
property
3
Controlling from one main point
Having control from one main place or group.
Sinónimos
national (When referring to government, 'national' can imply centralized authority.)
Antónimos
local (Refers to authority at a small regional level rather than centralized.)
Colocaciones
central government
|central authority
|central command
Temas
politics
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The central government announced new policies.
- All decisions are made by the central office.
- The military operates under a central command.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The central government makes the law.
- The company has a central office.
- The army has a central command.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
central
AFI
GB/sˈɛntɹəl/
US/sˈɛntɹəl/
Sílabas y acento
cent - ral (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cent)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: central
Familia de palabras
Core family
center
noun A1
centrally
adverb
Related words
centralize
verb C1
centralization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
decentralize
verb C1
decentralization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
centrality
noun
Expresiones
Central America
1/sˈɛntɹəl əmˈɛɹɪkə/
fixed phrase
Region between North and South America
The group of countries between Mexico and South America.
Ejemplos
- Costa Rica is in Central America.
- Central America has many beautiful beaches.
Central Park
1/sˈɛntɹəl pˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
Large public park in New York City, USA
A very big park in New York City.
Ejemplos
- We had a picnic in Central Park.
- Central Park is beautiful in the fall.
central to
1/sˈɛntɹəl tə/
fixed phrase
Essential for something's success or existence
Very important for something to work or happen.
Ejemplos
- Teamwork is central to our success.
- Good communication is central to a happy marriage.