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Century

ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ri
Extremamente Comum
400 - 500
400 - 500
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

århundre, hundreår, hundreårsperiode

Significados de Century em norueguês (bokmål)

århundre

Exemplo:
The 20th century was marked by significant technological advancements.
Det 20. århundre var preget av betydelige teknologiske fremskritt.
We are currently living in the 21st century.
Vi lever for tiden i det 21. århundre.
Uso: formalContexto: Used in historical and academic discussions, as well as in everyday conversations about time periods.
Observação: The word 'århundre' literally translates to 'year hundred,' meaning a period of 100 years. It is often used with ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, etc.) in Norwegian.

hundreår

Exemplo:
The museum showcases artifacts from the last few centuries.
Museet viser frem gjenstander fra de siste hundreårene.
This building has stood for over a century.
Denne bygningen har stått i over et hundreår.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used in both casual and formal contexts to refer to a span of one hundred years, often in a more general sense.
Observação: While 'hundreår' can also refer to a century, it is less commonly used than 'århundre' and may sound more poetic or literary.

hundreårsperiode

Exemplo:
The hundred-year period saw many changes in society.
Hundreårsperioden så mange endringer i samfunnet.
They studied the hundred-year period of the industrial revolution.
De studerte hundreårsperioden av den industrielle revolusjonen.
Uso: formalContexto: Usually used in academic or historical contexts to specify a particular span of one hundred years.
Observação: This term is more descriptive and might be used in detailed discussions about specific events or changes over a century.

Sinônimos de Century

centennial

Centennial refers to an event that occurs every 100 years or a period of 100 years.
Exemplo: The country celebrated its centennial with grand festivities.
Observação: Centennial specifically refers to events or periods that mark 100 years, while century can refer to any period of 100 years.

100 years

This synonym simply refers to a period of 100 years.
Exemplo: The ancient civilization thrived for over 100 years before its decline.
Observação: This synonym is a more literal and straightforward way to refer to a century, without any additional connotations or variations.

hundred years

Similar to '100 years,' this synonym denotes a period of 100 years.
Exemplo: The novel is set in a small village over the span of a hundred years.
Observação: This synonym is a more colloquial or informal way to refer to a century, often used in everyday language.

Expressões e frases comuns de Century

Turn of the century

Refers to the period of time when one century ends and another begins, typically the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Exemplo: The fashion at the turn of the century was quite different from what we see today.
Observação: The phrase 'turn of the century' specifically refers to a specific time period rather than just a hundred-year span.

A century ago

Refers to something that happened a hundred years in the past.
Exemplo: A century ago, life was very different without the technological advancements we have today.
Observação: It indicates a specific point in time in the past rather than a general span of time.

In a century

Implies a duration of a hundred years.
Exemplo: In a century, many changes can occur in society and technology.
Observação: It denotes a period of time rather than a fixed moment or event.

The turn of the 21st century

Refers to the transition from the 20th to the 21st century, typically around the year 2000.
Exemplo: The turn of the 21st century marked significant advancements in digital technology.
Observação: It specifies a particular shift from one century to another, particularly from the 20th to the 21st century.

A century of

Denotes a period of one hundred years focused on a particular theme or aspect.
Exemplo: A century of progress has transformed the way we live today.
Observação: It emphasizes the continuous progress or development over a specific duration.

Live to see a century

Means to live for a hundred years.
Exemplo: Not many people live to see a century and celebrate their 100th birthday.
Observação: It specifically refers to the lifespan of an individual reaching a hundred years.

A century's worth of

Represents the value or quantity equivalent to a hundred years of something.
Exemplo: Her knowledge and experience in the field are equivalent to a century's worth of research.
Observação: It emphasizes the accumulation or volume equivalent to a century rather than the time duration itself.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Century

C-note

A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to the Roman numeral 'C' for 100.
Exemplo: Can you break this C-note for me?
Observação: Refers specifically to a $100 bill instead of a specific period of time.

Buck

Slang for a dollar, believed to be derived from early American fur trading where one buckskin was considered equivalent to one dollar.
Exemplo: I'll pay you back the five bucks I owe you.
Observação: Refers to a single dollar as opposed to a century.

Grand

Informal term for a thousand dollars, commonly used to refer to large sums of money.
Exemplo: That luxury watch costs three grand!
Observação: Specifies an amount of money, not a hundred years.

Century plant

Common name for the Agave Americana, a desert plant that typically lives for many years before blooming once and dying.
Exemplo: I planted a century plant in my garden.
Observação: Refers to a specific type of plant, not the duration of a century.

Benjamin

A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to Benjamin Franklin's portrait on the bill.
Exemplo: It's got five Benjamins in it, should be enough for the trip.
Observação: Specifically refers to a $100 bill, not a hundred-year period.

Century ride

A cycling term that refers to a 100-mile bike ride, often used as a milestone for cyclists.
Exemplo: I completed my first century ride last weekend.
Observação: Refers to a specific distance covered in one ride, not a century's length of time.

Cent

Slang for a one-cent coin, which is often used to represent a small amount of money.
Exemplo: I used up all my cents on that vending machine.
Observação: Refers to a single cent rather than a hundred years.

Century - Exemplos

The 21st century is characterized by rapid technological advancements.
Det 21. århundre er preget av raske teknologiske fremskritt.
The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
Det romerske imperiet varte i flere århundrer.
The captain of the ship was a seasoned sailor with over a century of experience.
Kapteinen på skipet var en erfaren sjømann med over et århundre med erfaring.

Gramática de Century

Century - Substantivo (Noun) / Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lema: century
Conjugações
Substantivo, plural (Noun, plural): centuries
Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass): century
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
century contém 3 sílabas: cen • tu • ry
Transcrição fonética: ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rē
cen tu ry , ˈsen(t) sh(ə )rē (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Century - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
century: 400 - 500 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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