collectible
gb/kəlˈɛktəbəl/ us/kəlˈɛktəbəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 9800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
item kept for collection value
An object that people like to buy, keep, and trade because it is special, rare, or may be worth more money in the future.
Patrón de uso:
a collectible [item/type]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "collectible" (the noun) with "collection". A "collectible" is one item, but a "collection" is the whole group of items. For example, "I have many collectibles in my coin collection." Also, note the spelling difference between "collectible" and the less common variant "collectable".
Sinónimos
collectors' item (Emphasizes desirability for serious collectors and can sound slightly more formal.)
Antónimos
throwaway (Describes something cheap and not intended to be kept or valued.)
Colocaciones
rare collectible
|sports collectible
|pop culture collectible
|high-value collectible
|movie memorabilia collectible
|comic book collectible
Temas
hobbies
|business
|arts
|shopping
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- That first-edition comic has become a highly sought-after collectible.
- The shop specializes in vintage toys and other pop culture collectibles.
- He keeps all his rare coins locked in a case with his most valuable collectibles.
- Signed movie posters are popular collectibles among film fans.
- Online auctions are a common way to buy and sell sports collectibles.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This old baseball card is a very popular collectible.
- She sells movie collectibles on the internet.
- Many people think limited-edition sneakers are good collectibles.
- He keeps his collectibles in a glass box so they stay safe.
- The store has many comic book collectibles on the wall.
adjective
B2
property
2
made or seen as worth collecting
Describes something that people like to buy and keep in a collection because it is special, rare, or limited.
Patrón de uso:
a collectible [item/object/figure]
Error frecuente:
Learners may say "This is a collection toy" instead of "This is a collectible toy." Use "collectible" before the noun to show it is meant to be collected. Also, do not confuse "collectible" with "collective"; "collective" refers to a group acting together, not to items in a collection.
Sinónimos
collectors' (Used as a modifier (as in "collectors' edition"), it highlights that something is specially made for collectors.)
Antónimos
disposable (Suggests something is meant to be used and thrown away, not kept or collected.)
Colocaciones
collectible toys
|collectible figures
|collectible cards
|limited-edition collectible
|highly collectible item
|collectible merchandise
Temas
hobbies
|shopping
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company released a line of collectible action figures based on the movie.
- These stamps are not for everyday mail; they are collectible items.
- The most collectible cards are printed in very small numbers.
- He keeps his collectible sneakers in their original boxes.
- Each box comes with a random collectible toy inside.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My brother buys many collectible toy cars.
- These are not normal cards; they are collectible cards.
- The game has small collectible figures inside the box.
- She pays a lot of money for collectible sneakers.
- This is a special collectible poster from the concert.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
able to be collected as payment
Describes money that someone must pay and that can really be collected by the person or group that should get it.
Patrón de uso:
a collectible [debt/tax/fee]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the hobby meaning and may think "collectible debt" is a debt someone wants as a hobby. In business and law, "collectible" here only means the money can be collected, not that it is interesting or desirable.
Sinónimos
recoverable (Common in financial and legal contexts to mean that money owed can be obtained or brought back.)
Antónimos
uncollectible (Standard technical opposite in finance and law for money that cannot be collected.)
Colocaciones
collectible debt
|collectible account
|legally collectible
|not collectible
|fully collectible
|doubtful but collectible
Temas
business
|law
|finance
Ejemplos
- The company wrote off the loan because it was no longer considered collectible.
- Only debts that are reasonably collectible should appear as assets on the balance sheet.
- The tax office ruled that the outstanding taxes were still collectible.
- Many of the accounts are past due but remain legally collectible.
- Insurers are concerned about whether these claims will be collectible.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The bank says this loan is not collectible.
- The company has many old bills that are still collectible.
- They must decide if the unpaid money is really collectible.
- Some debts are collectible, but some are not collectible at all.
- The tax is still collectible after five years.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
collectible
AFI
GB/kəlˈɛktəbəl/
US/kəlˈɛktəbəl/
Sílabas y acento
col - lect - ible (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: collectible
Noun
- Base: collectible
- Plural: collectibles
Familia de palabras
Forms
collectibles
noun
Core family
Related words
collectable
adjective
Advanced or less common
collectibility
noun
Expresiones
collectible card game
1/kəlˈɛktəbəl kˈɑɹd ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
game using collectible playing cards
A game where players collect, trade, and play with special cards that are sold in packs.
Ejemplos
- He spends weekends playing a popular collectible card game with his friends.
- The new collectible card game quickly built a large online community.
collectible trading card
1/kəlˈɛktəbəl tɹˈeɪdɪŋ kˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
card kept and traded as a collectible
A special card with a picture, usually sold in packs, that people like to collect and trade.
Ejemplos
- Each pack includes one rare collectible trading card.
- Collectible trading cards based on the show are now sold worldwide.