erection
gb/ɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 9600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
state
1
sexual rigidity of the penis
A condition when the penis becomes hard, bigger, and stands up, usually because a person is sexually excited or for medical reasons.
Patrón de uso:
to have/get/maintain/lose [an erection]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse the neutral, medical word "erection" with more vulgar slang like "hard-on" and may not recognize that "erection" is acceptable in clinical or formal discussion but can sound very direct or too explicit in polite small talk. Some also mix up the noun "erection" with the adjective "erect" (for example, saying *"I have erect"* instead of *"I have an erection"*).
Sinónimos
hard-on (Informal and more vulgar; common in everyday speech but not used in polite or medical contexts.)
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penile erection (More technical or medical; explicitly refers to the penis and is used in clinical writing.)
Antónimos
flaccidity (Refers to the penis being soft and not erect; used mainly in medical or technical contexts.)
Colocaciones
have an erection
|get an erection
|maintain an erection
|lose an erection
|penile erection
|spontaneous erection
Temas
health
|body
|sexuality
Ejemplos
- The medication helped him maintain an erection during sexual activity.
- He woke up with a strong erection early in the morning.
- Some men feel embarrassed if they cannot get an erection when they want to.
- The doctor asked whether he experienced painful erections.
- Stress and anxiety can sometimes make it difficult to keep an erection.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He could not get an erection because he was very nervous.
- The doctor said the drug might cause a long erection.
- Many men worry when they lose an erection too soon.
- He had an erection, but it went away quickly.
Sustantivo
B2
action
2
act of building or putting up
The work of building or putting up a building, bridge, sign, or other large thing so that it stands upright.
Patrón de uso:
the erection of [a building/structure]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use "building" or "construction" and may not realize that "erection" is more common in technical, legal, or engineering contexts. Some learners also confuse this meaning with the sexual meaning and avoid the word completely; in professional construction contexts, however, this sense is standard and not sexual.
Sinónimos
construction (The most common general word for building; slightly broader in meaning, but often interchangeable in formal contexts.)
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installation (Focuses more on putting equipment or machinery in place, while "erection" is more often used for large structures or frameworks.)
Antónimos
demolition (Refers to the controlled destruction or taking down of a building or structure, the opposite of putting it up.)
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dismantling (Means carefully taking something apart, in contrast to assembling or erecting it.)
Colocaciones
the erection of a building
|the erection of a bridge
|scaffolding for erection
|erection work
|steel erection
Temas
construction
|engineering
|business
|work
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The erection of the new office tower will take about two years.
- Local residents protested against the erection of a cell phone mast near their homes.
- Strict safety rules must be followed during the erection of steel structures.
- Delays in the erection of the stadium increased the total cost.
- The contract covers the design, delivery, and erection of the wind turbines.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The erection of the bridge took three years.
- They planned the erection of a new school in the village.
- Many workers helped with the erection of the factory building.
- Bad weather slowed the erection of the tower.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
entity
3
a structure that has been erected
A building or other large structure that people have built and that now stands in a place.
Patrón de uso:
[an/this/that] erection
Error frecuente:
This sense is relatively formal and less common. Learners sometimes assume that every use of "erection" must be sexual and may misunderstand sentences in architecture or planning texts where it simply means a building or structure. In everyday speech, it is usually more natural to say "building" or "structure" instead of "erection" in this sense.
Sinónimos
structure (A very general, neutral word; does not carry the slightly formal or sometimes critical tone that "erection" can have in this sense.)
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building (Refers specifically to a built place with walls and a roof; "erection" can also include other kinds of structures, such as masts or towers.)
Antónimos
ruin (A building or structure that has been destroyed or has fallen apart, contrasting with a complete, standing erection.)
Colocaciones
modern glass erection
|temporary erection
|unsightly erection
|steel-framed erection
Temas
construction
|architecture
|housing
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Many locals think the new concrete erection spoils the historic city skyline.
- The architect refused to be associated with what he called an ugly glass erection.
- A temporary steel erection was put up to protect pedestrians during the repairs.
- From the hill, the tower looked like a lonely metal erection in the middle of the fields.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The tall blue building is a new glass erection in the city.
- People complained that the big concrete erection looked very bad next to the old houses.
- A simple wooden erection was built to cover the bus stop.
- The steel erection can be seen from many kilometers away.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
erection
AFI
GB/ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
erec - tion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: erection
- Plural: erection, erections
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
erection of a building
1/ɪɹˈɛkʃən əv ə bˈɪldɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
building the structure of a building
The work of building a building and making it stand on its site.
Ejemplos
- The erection of a building of this size requires careful planning.
- Permission was granted for the erection of a building on the empty lot.
erection of a monument
1/ɪɹˈɛkʃən əv ə mˈɑnjumənt/
fixed phrase
formal
putting up a monument
The act of building or putting up a monument so that it stands in a public place.
Ejemplos
- The council approved the erection of a monument to honor the war heroes.
- Funds were raised for the erection of a monument in the town square.
get an erection
1/ɡˈɛt ən ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
become erect sexually
For the penis to become hard, bigger, and stand up, usually because of sexual excitement.
Ejemplos
- He said he could not get an erection because he was too stressed.
- Some medicines can make it difficult to get an erection.
have an erection
1/hˈæv ən ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
be in a state of erection
To be in the condition where the penis is hard, bigger, and standing up.
Ejemplos
- Some men feel embarrassed if they have an erection at the wrong time.
- If you have an erection that lasts more than four hours, you should see a doctor immediately.
lose an erection
1/lˈuz ən ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
stop being erect sexually
For the penis to become soft again after it has been hard and upright.
Ejemplos
- He often loses his erection when he feels anxious.
- Some men are afraid they will lose an erection during sex.
maintain an erection
1/meɪntˈeɪn ən ɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
keep an erection
To keep the penis hard and upright for a period of time without it becoming soft.
Ejemplos
- The drug helps men maintain an erection long enough for sexual activity.
- He talked to his doctor about problems maintaining an erection.