Dicionário monolíngue
Inglês
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.
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.
Century -
A period of 100 years
Exemplo: The Declaration of Independence was signed in the 18th century.
Uso: formalContexto: historical discussions, academic writing
Observação: This is the most common meaning of 'century' and refers to a specific period of time spanning 100 years.
A long but unspecified period of time
Exemplo: It felt like a century waiting for the bus in the rain.
Uso: informalContexto: casual conversations, storytelling
Observação: In informal contexts, 'century' can be used figuratively to express a feeling of a very long time passing.
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.
The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
The captain of the ship was a seasoned sailor with over a century of experience.
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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