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Stair

stɛr
Muito Comum
~ 2200
~ 2200
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.

Stair -

A series of steps or flights of steps for passing from one level to another, inside a building

Exemplo: She climbed the stairs to the second floor.
Uso: formalContexto: architecture, building interiors
Observação: Commonly used to refer to the physical structure of steps in a building

A single step in a staircase

Exemplo: Be careful not to trip on the broken stair.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: construction, safety
Observação: Can refer to an individual step in a staircase or flight of stairs

The action of ascending or descending a set of steps

Exemplo: She made her way up the stair with difficulty.
Uso: formalContexto: literary, poetic
Observação: Often used in a more poetic or literary context to describe movement up or down steps

Sinônimos de Stair

steps

Steps are a series of flat pieces of wood, concrete, or metal that you put your feet on to go up or down.
Exemplo: She climbed the steps to reach the top floor.
Observação: Steps are more commonly used to refer to a flight of stairs or a staircase.

staircase

A staircase is a set of stairs inside a building that go from one floor to another.
Exemplo: The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with intricate carvings.
Observação: Staircase specifically refers to the entire structure of stairs within a building, rather than individual steps.

flight of stairs

A flight of stairs is a set of stairs between one floor or landing and the next.
Exemplo: He tripped and fell down a flight of stairs.
Observação: Flight of stairs emphasizes the continuous set of stairs connecting different levels.

stairway

A stairway is a set of stairs and its surrounding structure.
Exemplo: The emergency exit led to a narrow stairway that spiraled downwards.
Observação: Stairway is a more general term that can refer to any set of stairs, whereas stairs usually refer to the individual steps.

Expressões e frases comuns de Stair

Staircase wit

Refers to thinking of a clever response too late, usually when leaving the situation.
Exemplo: After the argument, he thought of the perfect comeback, suffering from staircase wit.
Observação: The phrase uses 'staircase' metaphorically to signify delayed wit, not directly about physical stairs.

Take the stairs

Choosing to use the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator.
Exemplo: To stay fit, she decided to take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Observação: The phrase focuses on the action of using stairs for physical activity.

Stairway to heaven

Metaphor for a pathway to a higher spiritual existence or afterlife.
Exemplo: Many people believe in a stairway to heaven as a symbol of reaching paradise after death.
Observação: The phrase uses 'stairway' as a symbolic representation of a spiritual concept, not just physical stairs.

Up the stairs and down the stairs

Moving quickly and energetically in a back-and-forth manner.
Exemplo: She was running up the stairs and down the stairs trying to find her lost keys.
Observação: The phrase emphasizes the repeated action of going up and down, not just the physical structure of stairs.

Stair step

Refers to an individual level or part of a staircase.
Exemplo: Each stair step creaked as she walked up the old staircase.
Observação: The phrase describes a single step within a staircase, not the whole set of stairs.

Stair climber

A fitness machine that simulates climbing stairs for exercise.
Exemplo: He used a stair climber machine at the gym to improve his cardiovascular fitness.
Observação: The phrase refers to a specific type of exercise equipment that mimics stair climbing.

Stairwell

A vertical shaft containing stairs providing access to different levels of a building.
Exemplo: The emergency exit led to a dimly lit stairwell that spiraled downwards.
Observação: The phrase denotes the enclosed space where stairs are located within a building.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Stair

Stairs

A commonly used slang term for stair or staircase.
Exemplo: Let's take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Observação: Slang term used in spoken language, more casual than 'stair' or 'staircase'.

Risers

Refers to the vertical part of a step that supports the tread.
Exemplo: Watch out for the loose riser on the first step.
Observação: Technical term used colloquially to describe a part of stairs.

Treads

Refers to the flat part of a step that you put your foot on.
Exemplo: The wooden treads on the stairs were polished to a shine.
Observação: Technical term used colloquially to describe a part of stairs.

Banister

A railing supported by balusters, used for support on staircases.
Exemplo: Hold onto the banister while going down the stairs.
Observação: Commonly used colloquially instead of 'handrail' or 'railing' for stairs.

Ascend

Means to move upward or climb.
Exemplo: We need to ascend the staircase to reach the top floor.
Observação: Formal word often used in a poetic or descriptive context, less commonly in everyday speech.

Stair - Exemplos

The old man slowly climbed up the stairs.
The apartment building has a spiral staircase.
Be careful not to slip on the steps.

Gramática de Stair

Stair - Substantivo (Noun) / Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lema: stair
Conjugações
Substantivo, plural (Noun, plural): stairs
Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass): stair
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
stair contém 1 sílabas: stair
Transcrição fonética: ˈster
stair , ˈster (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Stair - 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.
stair: ~ 2200 (Muito 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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