freshness
gb/fɹˈɛʃnəs/ us/fɹˈɛʃnəs/
A2
Inglés
~ 7100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
property
1
recent, not stale quality of food
The state of food or products being new and not old, bad, or stale.
Patrón de uso:
the freshness of [food / product]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"the bread is a good freshness"* instead of *"the bread has good freshness" or, more naturally, *"the bread is very fresh"*. Also, *freshness* is normally uncountable, so avoid *"a freshness"* in this food sense.
Sinónimos
newness (More general; can describe ideas and experiences as well as food, and does not always imply being not spoiled.)
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wholesomeness (Emphasizes healthiness and purity more than being recently produced.)
Antónimos
staleness (Specifically refers to food or air that has become old, dry, or no longer good.)
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spoilage (Focuses on food becoming unsafe or unpleasant to eat.)
Colocaciones
retain freshness
|maintain freshness
|preserve freshness
|peak freshness
|freshness date
|sealed for freshness
Temas
food
|daily life
|health
|food_drink
Ejemplos
- Proper packaging helps the bread keep its freshness for longer.
- The chef insists on the freshness of the vegetables used in every dish.
- Check the freshness of the fish before you buy it.
- Freezing can lock in the freshness of seasonal fruit.
- The label guarantees the freshness of the product until the stated date.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The freshness of this bread is amazing.
- We must protect the freshness of the fruit.
- I always check the freshness of milk before I drink it.
- Good packaging keeps the freshness of the cookies.
- Heat can quickly reduce the freshness of vegetables.
Sustantivo
B1
property
2
clean, cool quality of air or water
The feeling that air, water, or a place is very clean and cool in a pleasant way.
Patrón de uso:
the freshness of [the air / the water / the morning]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use *"fresh"* as a noun and say *"I like the fresh of the air"* instead of *"I like the freshness of the air"* or simply *"I like the fresh air"*. Also, avoid saying *"a freshness"* unless you mean one specific type of freshness in a more abstract, literary way.
Sinónimos
refreshing quality (Focuses more on the effect on the person (making you feel better) rather than the physical condition of the air or water.)
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crispness (Often used for cool air or weather; slightly more descriptive of temperature and sharpness than cleanliness.)
Antónimos
staleness (Describes air that is not fresh, often because it has been inside too long or is not moving.)
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mugginess (Refers to hot, wet, and uncomfortable air, the opposite of cool and fresh air.)
Colocaciones
the freshness of the air
|morning freshness
|sense of freshness
|feeling of freshness
|restore freshness
Temas
environment
|daily life
|health
|nature
Ejemplos
- We opened the windows to let in the morning freshness.
- The mountain air had a sharp freshness that woke us up.
- After the storm, there was a wonderful freshness in the air.
- The shower gave her a feeling of cool freshness.
- You can taste the freshness of the spring water.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We enjoyed the freshness of the sea air.
- I love the freshness of early morning.
- Rain often brings a new freshness to the city.
- He opened the door and felt the freshness outside.
- Cold water gave her a feeling of freshness.
unknown
B2
property
3
newness or originality of ideas
The quality of something, like an idea or style, being new and not like the things people already know.
Patrón de uso:
the freshness of [an idea / an approach / a style]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse *"new"* and not realize that *"freshness"* and *"fresh"* often sound more natural for ideas or styles (e.g., *"fresh ideas"*, *"a freshness of style"*). Also avoid *"a freshness of new ideas"*; say *"a freshness in their ideas"* or *"the freshness of their ideas"*.
Sinónimos
originality (Very close in meaning; more directly states that something has not been copied from others.)
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novelty (Stresses being new, but can also imply something is new mainly because it is unusual or temporary.)
Antónimos
staleness (Describes ideas or styles that feel old, overused, or unexciting.)
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predictability (Emphasizes that something can be easily guessed and does not feel fresh or surprising.)
Colocaciones
freshness and originality
|freshness of approach
|freshness of perspective
|artistic freshness
|retain its freshness
Temas
art
|creativity
|business
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- Her writing has a freshness that makes the characters feel real.
- The director brought a new freshness to the classic play.
- We need the freshness of younger voices in the discussion.
- Despite its age, the novel still has remarkable freshness.
- The campaign lacks the freshness needed to catch people’s attention.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The movie has a freshness that I enjoy.
- We like the freshness of his ideas.
- This design has a freshness that looks modern.
- The teacher welcomes the freshness of student suggestions.
- The band’s music still has freshness after many years.
Sustantivo
B2
state
4
feeling of being rested and energetic
The good feeling in your body and mind when you are not tired and have new energy.
Patrón de uso:
the freshness of [youth / the morning / her mind]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use only *"energy"* or *"rest"* and may not realize that *"freshness"* can nicely describe a general, positive, not-tired feeling (e.g., *"mental freshness"*). Avoid saying *"I have a freshness"* in everyday speech; it is more natural to say *"I feel fresh"* or *"I feel a new freshness"* in more literary or formal contexts.
Sinónimos
vitality (A bit more formal; suggests strong energy and life force, not just being rested.)
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revitalization (Focuses on the process or result of becoming full of energy again.)
Antónimos
fatigue (Directly refers to tiredness and lack of energy.)
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weariness (Emphasizes a deep, often emotional kind of tiredness.)
Colocaciones
youthful freshness
|regain freshness
|renewed freshness
|lose freshness
|physical freshness
Temas
health
|emotions
|daily life
|body
Ejemplos
- A short walk gave her a feeling of freshness after the long meeting.
- He attacked the problem with the freshness of a beginner.
- Regular breaks can help you keep your mental freshness.
- She admired the youthful freshness of the new interns.
- A good night’s sleep restored his freshness for the next day’s work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- After a nap, I feel a new freshness.
- Exercise in the morning gives me freshness for the day.
- We need freshness of mind to solve this problem.
- The children still have freshness at the end of the game.
- A holiday can bring back your freshness.
Sustantivo
informal
C1
property
5
rude or cheeky behavior
Rude or too-bold behavior, when someone speaks or acts in a way that is not polite enough.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s freshness toward [someone]
Error frecuente:
Many learners do not know this meaning and may misunderstand it as something positive. In informal speech, *"fresh"* or *"freshness"* here can mean rude or too confident, not clean or new. It is safer for learners to use clearer words like *"rude"* or *"disrespectful"* unless they are very sure of the context.
Sinónimos
cheek (Very close informal synonym; slightly more common in modern use in British English.)
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impudence (More formal and slightly stronger, suggests clear disrespect.)
Antónimos
respect (Polite behavior that shows you value the other person, the opposite of cheekiness.)
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deference (Polite and humble behavior, especially toward someone in authority.)
Colocaciones
tolerate no freshness
|sick of your freshness
|a bit of freshness
|showed some freshness
Temas
social
|emotions
|relationships
Ejemplos
- I won’t tolerate that kind of freshness from you, young man.
- She got in trouble for her freshness toward the teacher.
- There was a certain freshness in his tone that annoyed his boss.
- Cut out the freshness and answer the question properly.
- His jokes sometimes crossed the line into plain freshness.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The teacher did not like his freshness in class.
- Her mother told her to stop the freshness.
- His freshness to the manager was not smart.
- The coach will not accept any freshness from the team.
- He answered with a freshness that surprised everyone.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
freshness
AFI
GB/fɹˈɛʃnəs/
US/fɹˈɛʃnəs/
Sílabas y acento
fresh - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fresh)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: freshness
- Plural: freshness, freshnesses
Familia de palabras
Forms
freshnesses
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
stale
adjective A2
staleness
noun
Expresiones
at peak freshness
1/ˈæt pˈik fɹˈɛʃnəs/
fixed phrase
in the very best fresh state
Used to say that food is in its best and freshest condition.
Ejemplos
- The strawberries are at peak freshness in early June.
- The fish is frozen at peak freshness to lock in flavor.
- Chefs prefer to cook with vegetables that are at peak freshness.
for maximum freshness
1/fɚ mˈæksəməm fɹˈɛʃnəs/
fixed phrase
to keep something as fresh as possible
Used before advice to say how to keep food or another product as fresh as possible.
Ejemplos
- For maximum freshness, store the coffee in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate after opening for maximum freshness.
- For maximum freshness, use within three days of opening.
freshness date
1/fɹˈɛʃnəs dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
date showing how long food stays fresh
The date on food packaging that tells you until when the food should stay fresh and good to eat.
Ejemplos
- Always check the freshness date before buying dairy products.
- The milk is past its freshness date, so we should throw it away.
- Some stores discount items that are close to their freshness date.
packed for freshness
1/pˈækt fɚ fɹˈɛʃnəs/
fixed phrase
packaged to help it stay fresh
Said about food that is put into bags, boxes, or other containers in a way that helps it stay fresh.
Ejemplos
- Our salads are packed for freshness every morning.
- The nuts are packed for freshness in resealable bags.
- This product is packed for freshness at the farm.
sealed for freshness
1/sˈild fɚ fɹˈɛʃnəs/
fixed phrase
packaged tightly to stay fresh
Used on packages to say that the box or bag is closed in a special way so the food inside stays fresh.
Ejemplos
- The coffee comes sealed for freshness in individual packets.
- This bag is sealed for freshness, so the chips should stay crisp until you open it.
- Look for products that are sealed for freshness if you want them to last longer.