phenomenon

fenómeno

Hecho o suceso que se puede observar o estudiar, especialmente si resulta difícil de explicar.

En inglés sencillo: An event or fact that can be noticed or studied, especially one that is difficult to explain.

• Snow is a natural phenomenon.
• Scientists are studying this unusual phenomenon.
• These phenomena occur when light passes through ice.

Sinónimos: occurrence, event

Expresiones frecuentes: natural phenomenon, strange phenomenon, explain a phenomenon, physical phenomenon

fenómeno, sensación

Persona o cosa que destaca por su éxito, popularidad o cualidades extraordinarias.

En inglés sencillo: A person or thing that is unusually impressive, successful, or popular.

• The young singer became a global phenomenon.
• Her first novel was a publishing phenomenon.
• This teenage runner is a phenomenon.

Sinónimos: sensation, wonder

Expresiones frecuentes: global phenomenon, cultural phenomenon, pop phenomenon

fenómeno

Tipo concreto de suceso o proceso que se puede observar o estudiar.

En inglés sencillo: A particular kind of event or process that can be noticed or studied.

• Migration is a worldwide phenomenon.
• Volcanic eruptions are a geological phenomenon.
• The study compares two different social phenomena.

Sinónimos: type of event

Expresiones frecuentes: social phenomenon, geological phenomenon, widespread phenomenon