parenthood
gb/pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/ us/pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
B2
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Sustantivo
B2
state
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Being a parent
The experience and responsibility of being a mother or father.
Patrón de uso:
uncountable; [adjective] parenthood; the responsibilities/challenges/joys of parenthood
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse parenthood with parenting: parenthood is the state or experience of being a parent; parenting is the activity or style of raising children.
Sinónimos
parenting (Often refers more to the practical activity or style of raising children.)
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being a parent (Plain, conversational equivalent.)
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motherhood (Gender-specific; the state or experience of being a mother.)
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fatherhood (Gender-specific; the state or experience of being a father.)
Antónimos
childlessness (The state of not having children.)
Colocaciones
early parenthood
|new parenthood
|single parenthood
|teenage parenthood
|planned parenthood
|the challenges of parenthood
|the joys of parenthood
|the responsibilities of parenthood
|the transition to parenthood
|the journey into parenthood
Temas
family
|children
|life_stages
|relationships
Ejemplos
- Parenthood changed the way she thought about work, money, and free time.
- The book gives an honest account of the joys and challenges of parenthood.
- Many couples are surprised by how stressful the first year of parenthood can be.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Parenthood is a big responsibility.
- They are excited about parenthood.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
parenthood
AFI
GB/pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
US/pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
Sílabas y acento
par - ent - hood (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (par)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: parenthood
- Plural: parenthood
Expresiones
journey to parenthood
1/d͡ʒˈɚni tə pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
fixed phrase
Process of becoming parents
The experience of trying to become a parent.
Ejemplos
- They shared their long journey to parenthood after years of fertility treatment.
- Adoption became part of their journey to parenthood.
- Every family's journey to parenthood is different.
parenthood penalty
1/pˈɛɹənthˌʊd pˈɛnəlti/
fixed phrase
Career cost of parenting
A career or pay disadvantage that can happen after someone becomes a parent.
Ejemplos
- Flexible work policies can help reduce the parenthood penalty.
- Studies show that mothers often face a larger parenthood penalty than fathers.
- The company reviewed its promotion data to see whether a parenthood penalty existed.
planned parenthood
1/plˈænd pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
fixed phrase
Choosing when to have children
Planning if or when to have children.
Ejemplos
- Access to contraception is an important part of planned parenthood.
- The clinic provides education about planned parenthood and reproductive health.
- They see planned parenthood as a way to make family life more stable.
single parenthood
1/sˈɪŋɡəl pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
fixed phrase
Raising children alone
Being a parent who raises a child without a partner at home.
Ejemplos
- She wrote about the financial pressures of single parenthood.
- The charity offers support to families dealing with single parenthood.
- Single parenthood can be rewarding, but it often requires a strong support network.
transition to parenthood
1/tɹænzˈɪʃən tə pˈɛɹənthˌʊd/
fixed phrase
Becoming a parent
The period when someone becomes a parent and learns to live in that new role.
Ejemplos
- The transition to parenthood can put pressure on a relationship.
- New parents often need practical and emotional support during the transition to parenthood.
- The class helps couples prepare for the transition to parenthood.