coming

• Describe algo que se acerca o que está por ocurrir.

Describes something that is approaching or about to happen.

1. Approaching or upcomingA2formal

   Referring to an event or time that is about to happen or is relatively near in the future.

   próximo (que viene)

   • We are preparing for the coming winter.
   • The coming election will be closely contested.
   • She is excited about the coming holidays.

   Sinónimosanticipatedexpectedforthcomingimminentimpendingnearprospectiveupcoming

   Antónimosgonepastpreviousprior

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de acercarse o llegar, frecuentemente usado para describir un evento esperado o el momento en que algo alcanza su culminación.

A noun referring to the act of approaching or arriving, often used to describe an awaited event or the moment of reaching a climax.

1. Approach or arrivalB1formal

   The act of drawing spatially closer to something.

   llegada, venida

   • The coming of the storm was announced by dark clouds.
   • We watched the coming of the train from a distance.
   • The coming of spring brings new life to the garden.

   Sinónimosadvanceadventapproacharrival

   Antónimosdepartureexitgoingleavewithdrawal

2. Long-awaited arrivalB2formal

   Arrival that has been awaited, especially of something momentous.

   llegada esperada

   • The coming of the new year is a time for celebration.
   • They prepared for the coming of the king.
   • The coming of the internet changed the world forever.

   Sinónimosadventappearanceapproacharrivalemergence

   Antónimosdepartureexitgoingleaving

3. Approaching timeB1formal

   The temporal property of becoming nearer in time.

   llegada (tiempo que se acerca)

   • The coming of the deadline made everyone nervous.
   • We can feel the coming of winter in the cold air.
   • The coming of age is a significant milestone.

   Sinónimosapproach

4. ClimaxC1informal

   The moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse.

   Clímax sexual

   • The couple reached the coming together in perfect harmony.
   • He described the coming as an overwhelming sensation.
   • The film subtly depicted the moment of coming.

   Sinónimosclimaxculminationejaculationorgasmpeakrelease

• Verbo que indica movimiento hacia el lugar donde está el hablante o el oyente, o hacia un punto de referencia; también puede significar llegar, aparecer, suceder o acercarse en el tiempo.

A verb used to indicate movement towards or reaching a place, or to arrive or appear.

verbo irregular

1. Move towards speakerA1formal

   To move or travel towards the speaker or the place where the speaker is.

   venir

   • Come here, please.
   • When are you coming to visit us?
   • She came to the party last night.

   Sinónimosadvanceapproacharrivedraw nearnear

   Antónimosdepartgoleave

2. Arrive or reachA1formal

   To arrive at a particular place or state.

   llegar

   • The bus comes every ten minutes.
   • Summer comes after spring.
   • He came first in the competition.

   Sinónimosappearapproacharriveattainentermaterializereachshow upturn up

   Antónimosdepartgoleave

3. Happen or occurA2formal

   To take place or happen.

   Suceder u ocurrir

   • The meeting comes before lunch.
   • How did you come to that conclusion?
   • The opportunity came at the right time.

   Sinónimosariseensuehappenoccurtake placetranspire

4. Reach a state or resultB1formal

   To reach a particular state, condition, or result.

   Llegar a un estado o resultado

   • The water came to a boil.
   • He came to his senses after the argument.
   • The total comes to $50.

   Sinónimosbecomeend upgetgrowproveturnwind up

Variantes phrasalcome acrosscome aftercome alongcome aroundcome awaycome beforecome bycome downcome income in forcome intocome nearcome offcome oncome outcome overcome throughcome tocome upcome up tocome uponcome with