static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is static
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Sinónimos
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Antónimos
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Colocaciones
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Sustantivo
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Patrón de uso:
hear static on [a device]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Sinónimos
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Antónimos
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Colocaciones
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Temas
technology
|communication
Ejemplos
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Patrón de uso:
static [electricity/charge]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Sinónimos
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Antónimos
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Colocaciones
static electricity
|static charge
Temas
science
|technology
Ejemplos
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Sustantivo
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Patrón de uso:
get static from [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Sinónimos
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Antónimos
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Colocaciones
get static
|take static
Temas
emotions
|communication
Ejemplos
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
static
AFI
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Sílabas y acento
stat - ic (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Familia de palabras
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Expresiones
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Ejemplos
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Ejemplos
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.