global
gb/ɡlˈoʊbəl/ us/ɡlˈoʊbəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 2400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Relating to the whole world
About or affecting all parts of the world.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is global
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'global' with 'international'. 'Global' means the whole world, while 'international' means between or among countries, not necessarily all of them.
Sinónimos
worldwide (Very similar in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'worldwide' can sound slightly less formal.)
|
international (Involves multiple countries but not necessarily the whole world.)
Antónimos
local (Refers to a specific small area rather than the entire world.)
Colocaciones
global economy
|global warming
|global market
|global community
|global crisis
Temas
geography
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
|travel
|science
Ejemplos
- Climate change is a global issue that requires cooperation from all nations.
- The company has a global presence with offices on every continent.
- English has become a global language for business and science.
- The pandemic caused a global slowdown in travel.
- Global communication is faster than ever thanks to the internet.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We face a global problem with pollution.
- This company sells products on a global scale.
- English is a global language.
- The internet connects people in the global community.
- Global trade is important for many countries.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Affecting an entire system
Affecting the whole of something, not just parts.
Patrón de uso:
[something] has a global effect
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'global' here always means 'worldwide', but in technical contexts it often means 'affecting the whole system'.
Sinónimos
overall (Covers the whole situation; less technical-sounding.)
Antónimos
specific (Focused on a particular part rather than the whole.)
Colocaciones
global variable
|global setting
|global effect
Temas
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- In programming, a global variable can be accessed from any part of the code.
- The new policy will have a global impact on the company's operations.
- The study looked at the global effects of the medication on patients.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- A global setting changes everything in the program.
- The manager made a global decision for the team.
- This rule has a global effect on the school.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
global
AFI
GB/ɡlˈoʊbəl/
US/ɡlˈoʊbəl/
Sílabas y acento
glob - al (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (glob)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: global
Familia de palabras
Related words
globalize
verb
globalization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
local
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
globalism
noun
globalist
noun
deglobalization
noun
Expresiones
global economy
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
World system of trade and finance
The way money, goods, and services move between countries all over the world.
Ejemplos
- The global economy was hit hard by the financial crisis.
- Events in one country can affect the global economy quickly.
global warming
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl wˈɔɹmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Increase in Earth's temperature
The slow rise in Earth's temperature caused by gases from cars, factories, and other human activities.
Ejemplos
- Scientists agree that global warming is caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
- Global warming is leading to more extreme weather events around the world.
global village
1/ɡlˈoʊbəl vˈɪlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
World as connected community
The idea that technology makes people around the world feel like they live in one small community.
Ejemplos
- The internet has turned the planet into a global village.
- Thanks to social media, we live in a global village.
- We live in a global village where news spreads instantly.
- The internet has turned our planet into a true global village.