flyer
gb/flˈaɪɚ/ us/flˈaɪɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 9300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
small advertising leaflet
A small piece of paper with short information, usually used to advertise something.
Patrón de uso:
a flyer for [an event/product/service]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "flyer" with "poster". A flyer is usually a small sheet that someone gives you or you pick up, while a poster is larger and is put on a wall. Learners also sometimes spell it "flier"; both spellings are used, but "flyer" is more common for advertising papers in modern usage.
Sinónimos
leaflet (Very close in meaning; common in both British and American English for a small advertising sheet.)
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pamphlet (Usually suggests a small booklet with several pages, often about a serious topic, not just quick advertising.)
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handout (Any paper given to people; can be educational or informational, not only advertising.)
Antónimos
online ad (Contrasts a physical paper advertisement with a digital advertisement on the internet.)
Colocaciones
hand out flyers
|print flyers
|distribute flyers
|advertising flyer
|event flyer
Temas
media
|business
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- They hired a designer to create a colorful flyer for the concert.
- Volunteers stood outside the station handing out flyers about the charity run.
- I saw a flyer on the noticeboard advertising yoga classes.
- The restaurant printed discount flyers to attract more customers.
- Please take a flyer at the door for more information about the program.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She gave me a flyer about a new gym.
- There are many flyers on the wall at the bus stop.
- He is making flyers for his band.
- I read a flyer and found a cheap English course.
- The store puts sale flyers in the mail.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
person who flies aircraft
A person who flies an airplane and controls it.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a flyer in [an air force/airline]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use "flyer" when "pilot" is more natural. In modern English, "pilot" is the normal word. "Flyer" for a person who flies is mostly used in military, historical, or literary contexts.
Sinónimos
pilot (The normal, standard word in modern English; used in all situations, while "flyer" is more informal or historical-sounding.)
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aviator (More formal or old-fashioned, sometimes used for romantic or historical effect.)
Antónimos
passenger (A passenger is in the aircraft but does not fly or control it, the opposite role of a flyer or pilot.)
Colocaciones
air force flyer
|test flyer
|fighter flyer
|Navy flyer
|combat flyer
Temas
travel
|military
|jobs
|transportation
|work
Ejemplos
- Her grandfather was a decorated air force flyer in World War II.
- The movie tells the story of a young flyer who dreams of breaking speed records.
- Only a very experienced flyer could land a plane in those weather conditions.
- The test flyer reported a problem with the new engine design.
- Many military flyers later become commercial airline pilots.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- His father is a flyer in the air force.
- The flyer landed the plane in bad weather.
- The young flyer wants to fly many different planes.
- A team of flyers tested the new jet.
- She trained for years to become a flyer.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
3
person who flies frequently
A person who often goes on trips by airplane.
Patrón de uso:
a frequent flyer on [an airline]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "flyer" here means only a pilot. In phrases like "frequent flyer", it means a person who travels on planes, not the person who flies the plane.
Sinónimos
air traveler (Neutral and descriptive; does not carry the specific idea of being a regular or loyal customer of one airline.)
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frequent flyer (Fixed phrase for someone who flies very often, especially as part of an airline loyalty program.)
Antónimos
homebody (Someone who prefers to stay at home and does not travel much, the opposite of someone who flies often.)
Colocaciones
frequent flyer
|business flyer
|regular flyer
|nervous flyer
|experienced flyer
Temas
travel
|business
|lifestyle
|transportation
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- As a regular flyer, she knows exactly which seats to choose.
- The airline surveyed flyers to learn how to improve in‑flight meals.
- Nervous flyers should avoid too much caffeine before boarding.
- The policy changes will mainly affect business flyers who travel every week.
- He’s not a confident flyer and prefers short flights only.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is a frequent flyer for work.
- I am not a good flyer; I feel afraid on planes.
- The airline gives free snacks to regular flyers.
- Many flyers use the same airline every time.
- He is a nervous flyer and holds the seat very hard.
Sustantivo
informal
B2
entity
4
very fast person or animal
A person, animal, or thing that moves very fast, especially in sport.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is a real flyer
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "flyer" here means someone who travels by plane. In sports comments, a "flyer" is a very fast runner or player, not a person in an aircraft.
Sinónimos
speedster (Informal word for someone or something very fast, especially in sports or racing.)
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sprinter (More specific; a runner who races short distances at very high speed.)
Antónimos
slowpoke (Informal word for someone who moves slowly, the opposite of a fast-moving flyer.)
Colocaciones
a real flyer
|a young flyer
|a flyer down the wing
|the team’s new flyer
Temas
sports
|description
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- On the right wing they’ve got a real flyer who can outrun any defender.
- The new colt is a flyer and could win big races next season.
- Their latest signing is a young flyer with incredible pace.
- In open space he’s a flyer, but he still needs to work on his passing.
- Scouts are looking for flyers who can stretch the game with their speed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a real flyer on the soccer field.
- The new player is a flyer and very hard to catch.
- That horse is a flyer and wins many races.
- She is small but a flyer on the track.
- They want a flyer to help the team score.
Sustantivo
informal
C1
entity
5
risky or speculative attempt
A chance you take that is not safe and may easily fail, often with money.
Patrón de uso:
take a flyer on [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use "flyer" alone to mean "risk" in all situations. In this sense it almost always appears in the phrase "take a flyer (on something)" and is mainly used about money or business decisions.
Sinónimos
gamble (Focuses more generally on risking something of value; not limited to financial or business contexts.)
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long shot (Emphasises the low chance of success more than the act of taking the risk.)
Antónimos
sure thing (Something that is almost certain to succeed, the opposite of a risky flyer.)
Colocaciones
take a flyer
|take a flyer on [a stock]
|a wild flyer
|a speculative flyer
Temas
business
|finance
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Investors who took a flyer on the small tech firm were richly rewarded.
- I wasn’t sure about the company, but I decided to take a flyer and buy a few shares.
- He took a flyer on a new restaurant in a quiet neighborhood, and it paid off.
- Sometimes you have to take a flyer if you want above‑average returns.
- She usually avoids flyers and prefers safe, long‑term investments.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He took a flyer on a new company.
- I am not brave enough to take a flyer with my money.
- They took a flyer and started a small shop.
- She took a flyer on that house, and the price went up later.
- If you take a flyer, you can win or lose a lot.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
entity
6
rotating part of spinning machine
A special turning part of a spinning machine that helps twist and wind the thread onto a bobbin.
Patrón de uso:
the flyer of [a spinning wheel]
Sinónimos
flyer arm (A more specific technical term for the same part, often used by people who work with spinning wheels.)
Antónimos
bobbin (Not a true opposite, but the bobbin is the non-rotating part that receives the yarn, contrasted with the rotating flyer that delivers it.)
Colocaciones
spinning wheel flyer
|flyer and bobbin
|flyer assembly
|repair the flyer
Temas
technology
|textiles
|work
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The spinner adjusted the tension on the flyer to get a more even yarn.
- If the flyer is bent, the spinning wheel will not work smoothly.
- Dust had built up around the flyer and needed to be cleaned off.
- On this model, the flyer and bobbin are removed together for maintenance.
- A damaged flyer can cause the thread to break again and again.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The flyer on the spinning wheel turns very fast.
- She cleaned the flyer so the yarn would move well.
- If the flyer is broken, you cannot spin yarn.
- This spinning wheel has a metal flyer and a wooden bobbin.
- He learned the names of the parts, like the flyer and the bobbin.
Gramática
Expresiones
high flyer
1/hˈaɪ flˈaɪɚ/
idiom
very successful, ambitious person
Someone who is very successful and has a lot of ability and ambition, especially in work or school.
Ejemplos
- The company is known for hiring young high flyers from top universities.
- She was a high flyer in the finance world before starting her own business.
- Schools should support both high flyers and students who struggle.
low flyer
1/lˈoʊ flˈaɪɚ/
idiom
person not expected to do well
Someone who is not seen as very successful or strong in study or work, especially compared with others.
Ejemplos
- The education system often forgets about low flyers who need extra help.
- The course is designed for both high flyers and low flyers.
- Some low flyers in school later become very successful in life.
take a flyer on
1/tˈeɪk ə flˈaɪɚ ˈɔn/
idiom
informal
make a risky choice or investment
To risk money or make a decision when you do not know much, hoping for a big success but knowing it may fail.
Ejemplos
- She decided to take a flyer on a small startup and bought a few shares.
- We took a flyer on the new product line, and luckily it sold very well.
- If you take a flyer on this project, be ready to lose the whole investment.
frequent flyer
1/fɹˈikwənt flˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
person who flies very often
A person who travels by airplane many times, especially on the same airline.
Ejemplos
- As a frequent flyer, she gets free upgrades on long flights.
- As a frequent flyer, she gets free upgrades and lounge access.
- The airline offers special rewards for its frequent flyers.
- The airline sent special offers only to its frequent flyers.
- Frequent flyers often join loyalty programs to collect miles.
- Frequent flyers know exactly how to move quickly through security.
frequent flyer miles
1/fɹˈikwənt flˈaɪɚ mˈaɪlz/
fixed phrase
airline points for frequent flyers
Points you get from an airline when you fly with them, which you can later use for free or cheaper flights.
Ejemplos
- He used his frequent flyer miles to book a free trip to Paris.
- He used his frequent flyer miles to book a free trip to Tokyo.
- You can earn frequent flyer miles every time you take a flight with this airline.
- Frequent flyer miles can expire if you don’t travel for a long time.
- She saved up frequent flyer miles for years to visit her family abroad.
- She saves all her frequent flyer miles for family vacations.