spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Inglês
~ 4000
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Padrão de uso:
a [adjective] spectacle
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Sinônimos
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antônimos
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Colocações
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Temas
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Substantivo
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Padrão de uso:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Erro comum:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Sinônimos
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antônimos
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Colocações
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Temas
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Sinônimos
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antônimos
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Colocações
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Temas
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
spectacle
AFI
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
spec - tacle (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.