recognisable
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/
B2
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adjective
B2
property
1
able to be identified
Easy to know what it is or who it is.
Patrón de uso:
[something/someone] is recognisable (to [someone]) (by/from [feature])
Error frecuente:
In American English the usual spelling is recognizable.
Sinónimos
identifiable (More formal; focuses on being able to determine identity.)
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distinctive (Emphasises having features that make it stand out.)
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recognizable (American spelling of the same word.)
Antónimos
unrecognisable (So changed or unclear that it cannot be recognised.)
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indistinguishable (Impossible to tell apart from something else.)
Colocaciones
easily recognisable
|instantly recognisable
|immediately recognisable
|readily recognisable
|clearly recognisable
|recognisable face
|recognisable voice
|recognisable logo
|recognisable by
|recognisable from
Temas
communication
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- Even in the old photo, her smile is still recognisable.
- The song is recognisable from the first few notes.
- The suspect had a recognisable tattoo on his left hand.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- His voice is recognisable.
- The logo is easily recognisable.
adjective
B2
property
2
clearly typical or familiar
Easy to notice as being a particular kind or style.
Patrón de uso:
a recognisable [style/pattern/theme]
Sinónimos
characteristic (Highlights typical qualities; less about being noticed quickly.)
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familiar (Emphasises that people have seen it before.)
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distinctive (Emphasises uniqueness or strong features.)
Antónimos
unfamiliar (Not known or not typical to the viewer/reader.)
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atypical (Not showing the usual features of the type.)
Colocaciones
recognisable style
|recognisable pattern
|recognisable theme
|recognisable format
|recognisable traits
|recognisable sense of humour
|recognisable sound
|recognisable brand
|recognisable features
|recognisable version
Temas
art_media
|communication
Ejemplos
- Her writing has a recognisable style—short sentences and sharp humour.
- The new model keeps the recognisable shape of the original.
- It follows a recognisable pattern: problem, setback, and then a final success.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It has a recognisable style.
- The story has a recognisable pattern.
adjective
B2
property
3
well-known and easy to spot
Famous enough that many people know your face or name.
Patrón de uso:
a recognisable [person/name/face]
Error frecuente:
Recognisable often suggests people can pick you out by sight; famous can be more general.
Sinónimos
well-known (More general; not necessarily about recognising someone by sight.)
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famous (Stronger; focuses on public attention rather than ease of visual recognition.)
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prominent (Suggests importance/status more than recognisability.)
Antónimos
unknown (Not known by most people.)
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anonymous (Not identifiable by name or appearance.)
Colocaciones
highly recognisable
|widely recognisable
|a recognisable face
|a recognisable name
|recognisable figure
|recognisable celebrity
|recognisable actor
|instantly recognisable face
|a recognisable public figure
|one of the most recognisable
Temas
people
|culture
Ejemplos
- He’s a recognisable actor, even without makeup.
- Her voice is one of the most recognisable in pop music.
- The brand’s founder is a recognisable figure in the industry.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is a recognisable singer.
- He has a recognisable face.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
recognisable
AFI
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/
Sílabas y acento
re - cog - nis - able (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: recognisable
Expresiones
barely recognisable
1/bˈɛɹli ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/
fixed phrase
very hard to recognise
It is almost impossible to know what it is.
Ejemplos
- After the fire, the room was barely recognisable.
- With the new haircut, he was barely recognisable.
- The document was barely recognisable after getting wet.
easily recognisable
1/ˈizəli ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/
fixed phrase
not difficult to recognise
It is easy to know what it is.
Ejemplos
- The warning signs are easily recognisable by their bright colours.
- His handwriting is easily recognisable.
- The tune is easily recognisable, even when played slowly.
instantly recognisable
1/ˈɪnstəntli ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl/
fixed phrase
recognised immediately
You know what it is right away.
Ejemplos
- The company’s swoosh is instantly recognisable.
- Her laugh is instantly recognisable to her friends.
- The building is instantly recognisable on the skyline.
recognisable as [something]
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl ˈæz sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clearly seen as a type
People can see it is that kind of thing.
Ejemplos
- The new logo is still recognisable as the original design.
- The song is recognisable as a jazz standard.
- Her latest film is recognisable as a typical rom-com.
recognisable by [something]
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnɪsəbəl bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
identified because of a feature
You can know it because of a clear detail.
Ejemplos
- The species is recognisable by its long tail and striped fur.
- The house is recognisable by the red front door.
- He was recognisable by the scar on his chin.