prominent
gb/pɹˈɑmənənt/ us/pɹˈɑmənənt/
B2
Inglés
~ 8600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
important and well-known
Very important and well-known in a group or in public life.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is prominent [in/for something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "prominent" with "dominant" or "famous". "Prominent" usually means both important and well-known in a field, while "dominant" focuses on having the most power or control, and "famous" can mean only widely known, even without real influence.
Sinónimos
important (More general; does not always suggest being well-known to the public.)
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leading (Stresses being at the top of a field; often slightly more formal than "prominent".)
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well-known (Emphasizes familiarity to many people, without necessarily implying influence or power.)
Antónimos
obscure (Describes someone or something that few people know about.)
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minor (Emphasizes low importance or influence, even if the person or thing is somewhat known.)
Colocaciones
prominent figure
|prominent politician
|prominent role
|prominent position
|prominent member
|prominent business leader
Temas
society
|work
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She is a prominent figure in the tech industry.
- Several prominent scientists signed the open letter.
- The report highlighted the prominent role of social media in the protests.
- His family has held a prominent position in local politics for decades.
- Climate change has become a prominent issue in the election campaign.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a prominent doctor in this city.
- Her father is a prominent member of the local council.
- The company plays a prominent role in the local economy.
- These two players are the most prominent stars on the team.
adjective
B2
property
2
easily seen; noticeable
Easy to see or notice because it stands out.
Patrón de uso:
[a prominent + feature/landmark/logo/etc.]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "prominent" when they mean "permanent" because the words look similar. "Prominent" means easy to see or important; "permanent" means lasting for a very long time or forever.
Sinónimos
noticeable (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and used in more everyday contexts.)
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conspicuous (Stronger and a bit more formal; often suggests drawing attention, sometimes in an unwelcome way.)
Antónimos
inconspicuous (Describes something that does not attract attention or is hard to see.)
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unobtrusive (Suggests something blends in and does not draw attention to itself.)
Colocaciones
prominent feature
|prominent landmark
|prominent place
|prominent logo
|prominent warning
|prominent headline
Temas
appearance
|space
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- The tower is the most prominent landmark in the city skyline.
- Safety warnings are printed in a prominent position on the label.
- Her name appeared in a prominent place on the guest list.
- The company’s logo is displayed in a prominent spot on the website.
- Dark circles under his eyes were a prominent feature of his tired face.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The hotel stands on a prominent hill above the town.
- The store puts the new products in a prominent place.
- The sign is very prominent, so you will not miss it.
- Her eyes are the most prominent feature of her face.
adjective
C1
property
3
sticking out from a surface
Sticking out from the rest of a surface.
Patrón de uso:
[a prominent + body part/object]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "big" instead of "prominent" for body parts that stick out (for example, "a big nose"). "Big" only describes size, while "prominent" suggests that the part sticks out and is easily noticed.
Sinónimos
projecting (More technical/physical; often used in descriptions of surfaces and structures.)
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protruding (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in medical or technical descriptions.)
Antónimos
flat (Describes a surface that does not have parts sticking out.)
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recessed (Describes something that is set back into a surface, the opposite of sticking out.)
Colocaciones
prominent nose
|prominent chin
|prominent cheekbones
|prominent veins
|prominent bump
|prominent ridge
Temas
appearance
|anatomy
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He has a prominent chin that runs in his family.
- The X-ray showed a prominent bone spur on her heel.
- A prominent ridge of rock jutted out from the cliff face.
- Her prominent cheekbones gave her face a sharp look.
- The artist exaggerated his subject’s prominent nose in the caricature.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The baby has very prominent cheeks.
- A prominent rock sticks out in the middle of the path.
- His ears are a little prominent, but he does not mind.
- The doctor felt a prominent lump on her neck.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
prominent
AFI
GB/pɹˈɑmənənt/
US/pɹˈɑmənənt/
Sílabas y acento
prom - in - ent (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (prom)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: prominent
Familia de palabras
Core family
prominence
noun C1
prominently
adverb B1
Expresiones
a prominent feature
1/ə pɹˈɑmənənt fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
clearly noticeable part of something
A part of something that you notice easily because it stands out.
Ejemplos
- The river is a prominent feature of the city landscape.
- Thick eyebrows are a prominent feature of his face.
play a prominent role
1/plˈeɪ ə pɹˈɑmənənt ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
have an important function
To be very important in making something happen or in how something works.
Ejemplos
- Social media played a prominent role in organizing the protests.
- Parents play a prominent role in a child’s early education.
prominent figure
1/pɹˈɑmənənt fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
important and well-known person
A person who is very important and well-known in a particular field or place.
Ejemplos
- She is a prominent figure in international finance.
- Several prominent figures from the art world attended the opening.
prominent position
1/pɹˈɑmənənt pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
important and highly visible status
A job or place in a group that is important and easily noticed by other people.
Ejemplos
- He holds a prominent position in the company.
- The charity has gained a prominent position in the national debate.