distortion
gb/dɪstˈɔɹʃən/ us/dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 6600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
false or unfair representation
A change in what is said or shown so that it is no longer true or fair.
Patrón de uso:
distortion of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "distortion" with "exaggeration". "Exaggeration" means making something seem larger or more important, while "distortion" means changing it so it is no longer true or fair. Another common mistake is leaving out the preposition and saying *"distortion the truth"* instead of the correct *"distortion of the truth"*.
Sinónimos
misrepresentation (Focuses on presenting something in a way that is not true or accurate, often in a formal or legal context.)
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falsification (Stronger; implies intentionally making something false, often by changing details or documents.)
Antónimos
accuracy (Emphasizes being correct and exact, with no change away from the truth.)
Colocaciones
distortion of the truth
|distortion of facts
|distortion of reality
|media distortion
|political distortion
|deliberate distortion
Temas
communication
|media
|politics
|ethics
|law
Ejemplos
- The article was criticized for its blatant distortion of the truth.
- Any distortion of the data could lead to a wrong conclusion.
- He accused his opponent of distortion and oversimplification of his views.
- This summary is such a distortion of what actually happened that it is almost unrecognizable.
- The documentary tries to correct years of distortion in the public narrative.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The movie shows a clear distortion of history.
- There was a serious distortion of the facts in that report.
- She was angry about the distortion of her words in the newspaper.
- This story is a distortion of what I really said.
- We must avoid any distortion of the truth.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
unwanted change in form or sound
A change in how something looks or sounds that makes it not clear or not correct.
Patrón de uso:
[adjective] distortion of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse "distortion" with "noise" in sound or images. "Noise" is random unwanted signals, while "distortion" is a change of the original signal so it is no longer correct. Another error is saying *"distortion on the sound"* when *"distortion in the sound"* or *"sound distortion"* is more natural.
Sinónimos
warping (Usually refers more specifically to bending or twisting the shape of something solid.)
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deformation (Technical; often used in engineering or science for a change in shape under force.)
Antónimos
fidelity (Technical; stresses an exact and accurate reproduction of a sound, image, or signal.)
Colocaciones
image distortion
|sound distortion
|lens distortion
|visual distortion
|signal distortion
|reduce distortion
Temas
technology
|science
|media
|everyday_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The cheap speakers cause noticeable distortion at high volume.
- There is some distortion at the edges of the photo because of the wide-angle lens.
- Heat can lead to distortion of plastic parts during production.
- The video call had so much distortion that we could barely see his face.
- Engineers redesigned the antenna to minimize signal distortion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a lot of distortion in this old recording.
- The mirror made a funny distortion of my face.
- We need a better lens to avoid image distortion.
- Turn the volume down to reduce the distortion.
- The photo has distortion in the corners.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
unnatural change in a system
A change in how a market or system works so that it does not work in the normal or best way.
Patrón de uso:
[modifier] distortion of [system/market]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "distortion" here means simple "change". In economics, it usually means a change that makes the system less fair or less efficient, not just any difference.
Sinónimos
disruption (Suggests a break in normal activity; not always about long-term inefficiency like "distortion".)
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imbalance (Focuses on uneven conditions, not necessarily on outside forces changing the system.)
Antónimos
equilibrium (Economic term for a balanced, undistorted state of a market or system.)
Colocaciones
market distortion
|price distortion
|trade distortion
|policy distortion
|distortion of competition
|economic distortion
Temas
economics
|politics
|business
|finance
Ejemplos
- Subsidies can create serious market distortion and harm competition.
- The report warns of price distortions caused by the new tax rules.
- Trade barriers often lead to long-term distortions in global markets.
- Regulation is needed to correct the distortion of competition in this sector.
- Analysts argue that the policy has produced dangerous financial distortions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The government wants to reduce market distortion.
- High taxes can cause distortion of prices.
- Trade rules may create distortion in the global market.
- They say this law will remove some economic distortion.
- The bank crisis showed many distortions in the system.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
4
rough, overdriven audio effect
A sound effect that makes music, especially electric guitar, sound rough and noisy on purpose.
Patrón de uso:
[amount/type] of distortion on [instrument]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this musical sense with unwanted sound problems. In rock music, "distortion" is usually an effect used on purpose, not a technical problem.
Sinónimos
overdrive (A specific type of distortion effect; often milder and more associated with blues or rock tones.)
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fuzz (A distinct style of distortion with a very thick, buzzy sound, often from a specific type of pedal.)
Antónimos
clean tone (Describes a guitar or audio sound with no distortion or similar effects.)
Colocaciones
guitar distortion
|heavy distortion
|distortion pedal
|add distortion
|crank up the distortion
|distortion effect
Temas
music
|technology
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The guitarist switched on heavy distortion for the solo.
- I love the warm distortion on that track's rhythm guitar.
- You can control the amount of distortion with this pedal.
- The producer added a bit of distortion to make the vocal sound more aggressive.
- He prefers a classic rock sound with moderate distortion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He uses a lot of distortion on his guitar.
- Turn down the distortion; it is too strong.
- This pedal adds distortion to the sound.
- The song starts clean and then the distortion comes in.
- I like metal music with heavy distortion.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
distortion
AFI
GB/dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
US/dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
Sílabas y acento
dis - tor - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tor)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: distortion
- Plural: distortion, distortions
Familia de palabras
Forms
distortions
noun
Core family
distort
verb B2
distorted
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
undistorted
adjective
Advanced or less common
distortionary
adjective
Expresiones
distortion of reality
1/dɪstˈɔɹʃən əv ɹiˈæləti/
fixed phrase
misleading picture of reality
A way of showing or talking about the real world that changes it and makes it not true.
Ejemplos
- The show is entertaining, but it is also a distortion of reality.
- Social media can create a distortion of reality by showing only perfect moments.
- He accused the ad campaign of a dangerous distortion of reality.
distortion of the truth
1/dɪstˈɔɹʃən əv ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
changing the truth so it is false
Saying or showing something in a way that changes the truth and makes it not true anymore.
Ejemplos
- He called the article a serious distortion of the truth.
- Any distortion of the truth in this report will damage our reputation.
- The film was criticized for its distortion of the truth about the event.
image distortion
1/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
unwanted change in a picture
A problem when a picture or video looks wrong because the shapes or lines have changed.
Ejemplos
- The low-quality monitor causes noticeable image distortion.
- Compression can lead to image distortion in online videos.
- Adjust the settings to minimize image distortion on the screen.
lens distortion
1/lˈɛnz dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
image changes caused by a lens
A problem in photos where the camera lens changes the image so lines or shapes do not look correct.
Ejemplos
- Wide-angle lenses often create strong lens distortion at the edges of the photo.
- The software can correct lens distortion automatically.
- Architectural photographers try to avoid lens distortion in their images.
market distortion
1/mˈɑɹkɪt dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
unnatural change in market behavior
A change in how a market works, caused by rules or money from the government, so that it does not work in the normal or best way.
Ejemplos
- Import tariffs can create significant market distortion.
- The report warns that the subsidy will lead to market distortion over time.
- Economists argue that such controls cause more market distortion than they solve.
media distortion
1/mˈidiə dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
biased or misleading media coverage
When TV, newspapers, or online news show events in a way that is not true or fair.
Ejemplos
- Many people are worried about media distortion during elections.
- The report examines media distortion of environmental issues.
- She blamed media distortion for the public’s wrong idea about the case.
signal distortion
1/sˈɪɡnəl dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
change in an electrical signal
A problem when an electrical or radio signal changes shape and does not match the original signal.
Ejemplos
- The cable length can cause signal distortion over long distances.
- Engineers are working to reduce signal distortion in the new device.
- Interference from other devices led to serious signal distortion.
sound distortion
1/sˈaʊnd dɪstˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
unwanted change in sound
A problem when sound is not clear and has a rough or broken quality, usually because of bad equipment.
Ejemplos
- Cheap headphones often produce sound distortion at high volume.
- There is some sound distortion on the recording that we need to fix.
- The engineer adjusted the levels to remove sound distortion.