common

• Describe algo habitual, frecuente o que se encuentra con facilidad, así como lo compartido por varias personas o cosas.

Describes something that is usual, ordinary, or frequently occurring.

1. Frequent or usualA2formal

   Occurring often or existing in large numbers; widespread.

   Común, frecuente

   • It is a common mistake among beginners.
   • Colds are common during winter.
   • This bird is common in the region.

   Sinónimoseverydayfrequentnormalordinaryprevailingprevalentrampantregularriferoutinestandardtypicalubiquitoususualwidespread

   Antónimosinfrequentrarescarceuncommonunusual

2. Shared by allB1formal

   Belonging to or used by everyone in a group.

   común, compartido

   • They share a common interest in music.
   • The garden is common property of the residents.
   • We have a common goal to achieve.

   Sinónimoscollectivecommunaljointmutualpublicshareduniversal

   Antónimosexclusiveindividualpersonalprivateseparateunique

3. Ordinary or not specialB1informal

   Not unusual or special; average.

   común, ordinario

   • He is just a common man with simple dreams.
   • The design is very common and lacks originality.
   • It was a common day at work.

   Sinónimosaveragecommonplaceeverydayordinaryplainregularrun-of-the-millunremarkableusual

   Antónimosdistinctiveexceptionalextraordinaryrareremarkablespecialsuperioruncommonuniqueunusual

• Sustantivo que designa un terreno de propiedad común o de uso público, a menudo empleado para el pastoreo o el esparcimiento de la comunidad.

A noun referring to a piece of land that is owned or used by the public, often for recreation or grazing.

1. Shared landB2formalbritish

   An area of land that is open for public use, especially in a village or town.

   terreno comunal

   • The villagers grazed their sheep on the common.
   • They held a fair on the town common.
   • The common is a popular spot for picnics.

   Sinónimoscommon landgreenvillage green

2. Shared resourceC1formal

   Something that is shared by a group of people or the public.

   recurso compartido

   • The tragedy of the commons explains how shared resources can be overused.
   • Water is a common that must be protected.
   • The internet has become a global common.