outdoors
gb/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/ us/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
A2
Inglés
~ 2900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
A2
relation
1
Outside a building
Not inside a building; in the open air.
Patrón de uso:
to be/go outdoors
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outdoors' with 'outside'. 'Outdoors' is more about being in the open air, often for leisure or work, while 'outside' can mean simply not inside.
Sinónimos
outside (Most common equivalent; slightly broader, can refer to being outside any enclosed space.)
Antónimos
indoors (Opposite in meaning; refers to being inside a building.)
Colocaciones
go outdoors
|spend time outdoors
|work outdoors
|enjoy the outdoors
Temas
daily life
|nature
|weather
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She loves spending her weekends outdoors.
- The kids are playing outdoors despite the cold.
- We decided to eat our lunch outdoors to enjoy the sunshine.
- You need a jacket if you're going outdoors today.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We eat outdoors in summer.
- He works outdoors every day.
- The children play outdoors after school.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
The open air outside buildings
Places outside where there is fresh air, like parks, fields, or forests.
Patrón de uso:
the outdoors
Error frecuente:
Some learners mistakenly use 'outdoors' without 'the' when referring to nature as a place, but 'the outdoors' is standard for this noun sense.
Sinónimos
open air (Neutral phrase meaning the outside environment, often used in similar contexts.)
Antónimos
indoors (Refers to enclosed spaces inside buildings, opposite of outdoor environments.)
Colocaciones
love the outdoors
|explore the outdoors
|protect the outdoors
Temas
nature
|recreation
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He enjoys photographing wildlife in the outdoors.
- The outdoors offers many opportunities for adventure.
- Spending time in the outdoors can improve your mood.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I like to walk in the outdoors.
- The outdoors is beautiful in spring.
- We go to the outdoors on weekends.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
outdoors
AFI
GB/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
US/ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
Sílabas y acento
out - doors (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: outdoors
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
great outdoors
1/ɡɹˈeɪt ˈaʊtdˈɔɹz/
fixed phrase
Natural areas outside cities
The countryside, forests, mountains, and other natural places away from towns and cities.
Ejemplos
- They went camping to enjoy the great outdoors.
- The great outdoors offers peace and fresh air.
outdoorsy type
1/ˈaʊtdˈuɹsi tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
informal
Person who likes outdoor activities
Someone who likes doing things outside, like hiking or camping.
Ejemplos
- He's an outdoorsy type who spends weekends hiking.
- If you're an outdoorsy type, you'll love this area.