spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 4000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Patrón de uso:
a [adjective] spectacle
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Sinónimos
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antónimos
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Colocaciones
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Temas
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The fireworks display was a stunning spectacle.
- The opening ceremony was a spectacle of light and sound.
- Tourists gathered to witness the spectacle of the parade.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Sustantivo
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Patrón de uso:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Sinónimos
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antónimos
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Colocaciones
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Temas
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He made quite a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting at the host.
- The politician caused a spectacle when she stormed out of the interview.
- Please don’t make a spectacle in front of the guests.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She made a spectacle at the party.
- He made a spectacle of himself when he fell.
- Don't make a spectacle in front of people.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Sinónimos
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antónimos
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Colocaciones
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Temas
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- He adjusted his spectacles before reading the letter.
- She bought new spectacles for reading small print.
- The old man peered over his spectacles at the children.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
spectacle
AFI
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Sílabas y acento
spec - tacle (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Familia de palabras
Forms
spectacles
noun
Core family
spectacular
adjective B1
spectator
noun B1
Related words
spectacularly
adverb
spectate
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unspectacular
adjective
Advanced or less common
spectacled
adjective
Expresiones
make a spectacle of oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə spˈɛktəkəl əv wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Behave embarrassingly in public
To act in a way that makes people look at you and feel uncomfortable.
Ejemplos
- He made a spectacle of himself by singing loudly on the train.
- She didn’t want to make a spectacle of herself at the wedding.