Diccionario monolingüe
Inglés

Us

əs
Extremadamente Común
100 - 200
100 - 200
El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.

Us -

Used to refer to oneself and one or more other people

Ejemplo: Can you pass the salt to us, please?
Uso: informalContexto: everyday conversations
Nota: Commonly used in both spoken and written English

Used as the objective case of 'we'

Ejemplo: She invited us to her birthday party.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: social gatherings, invitations
Nota: Can be used in various contexts, from casual to formal settings

Used to emphasize the speaker and others as a group

Ejemplo: Us teachers need to work together to improve the school.
Uso: formalContexto: professional environments
Nota: Often used in professional or academic discussions

Los sinónimos de Us

We

The pronoun 'we' is used to refer to oneself and one or more other people.
Ejemplo: We are going to the park.
Nota: While 'us' is an objective form used as an object, 'we' is a subjective form used as a subject.

Our

The possessive pronoun 'our' is used to show ownership or belonging to a group of people including oneself.
Ejemplo: This is our house.
Nota: Unlike 'us' which refers to the object, 'our' indicates possession.

Ourselves

'Ourselves' is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same.
Ejemplo: We need to take care of ourselves.
Nota: While 'us' refers to the object, 'ourselves' emphasizes the reflexive action on the subject.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Us

Us against the world

This phrase signifies a close bond or partnership between a group of people who feel united in facing challenges or obstacles together.
Ejemplo: It feels like it's just us against the world sometimes.
Nota: The phrase 'us against the world' emphasizes solidarity and unity in overcoming difficulties, whereas 'us' simply refers to a group of people.

Between you and me

This phrase is used to indicate confidentiality or secrecy between the speaker and the listener.
Ejemplo: Just between you and me, I think she's planning a surprise party for him.
Nota: While 'us' refers to a group including the speaker and others, 'between you and me' specifically highlights a private conversation or secret shared between two individuals.

Give us a hand

This phrase is a polite way of asking for help or assistance from someone.
Ejemplo: Could you give us a hand with moving this heavy furniture?
Nota: In this context, 'us' is used to refer to oneself and possibly others who need assistance, whereas 'give us a hand' is a request for help.

A friend of ours

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is a friend of the speaker and others in their social circle.
Ejemplo: Tom is a friend of ours from college.
Nota: The possessive 'ours' in this phrase emphasizes the shared relationship between the speaker and others, distinguishing it from simply saying 'a friend of us.'

Just the two of us

This phrase denotes exclusivity or intimacy between two individuals, excluding others.
Ejemplo: Let's have a romantic dinner, just the two of us.
Nota: While 'us' refers to a group of people that may include others, 'just the two of us' specifically highlights a special moment shared by only two individuals.

Keep us posted

This phrase means to provide regular updates or information to the speaker and possibly others on a particular situation.
Ejemplo: Please keep us posted on the project's progress.
Nota: The inclusive 'us' in this phrase indicates that the updates are expected by the speaker and others involved, rather than just the speaker alone.

It's up to us

This phrase signifies that the responsibility or decision lies with the speaker and others in a particular situation.
Ejemplo: No one else will do it, so it's up to us to finish the project.
Nota: While 'us' generally refers to a group, 'it's up to us' specifically emphasizes the collective responsibility or agency shared by the group in making a decision or taking action.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Us

Usain Bolt

Used to refer to someone who is extremely fast, in reference to the Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt.
Ejemplo: I need to run as fast as Usain Bolt to catch the bus!
Nota: The slang term 'Usain Bolt' plays on the athlete's speed and agility, contrasting with the original word 'us' which refers to a group of people.

Bust us

Requesting for someone to share or give something to a group
Ejemplo: Hey, I heard you got some snacks. Bust us a few, will you?
Nota: The slang term 'bust us' is informal and directly addresses the action of giving something to 'us', unlike the more standard phrase 'Give us' or 'Give us a few'.

Trust us

Used to assert one's credibility or knowledge in a particular situation.
Ejemplo: Trust us, we know the best place to eat in town.
Nota: The slang term 'trust us' emphasizes the speaker's confidence or expertise in contrast to 'trust me', which lacks the inclusive 'us' reference.

Us - Ejemplos

I live in the US.
Can you show us the way?
They invited us to their party.
Let's go to the movies with us!

Gramática de Us

Us - Pronombre (Pronoun) / Pronombre personal (Personal pronoun)
Lema: we
Conjugaciones
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
Us contiene 1 sílabas: us
Transcripción fonética: ˈəs
us , ˈəs (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Us - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
Us: 100 - 200 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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