flat

• Describe una superficie que es uniforme y sin elevaciones ni irregularidades, así como algo que no tiene curvas ni ángulos pronunciados.

Describes a surface that is level and smooth, without raised areas or bumps.

1. Level and smoothA1formal

   Having a level and even surface without curves or bumps.

   Plano y liso

   • The table has a flat surface.
   • We need a flat piece of wood for the project.
   • The road is completely flat for miles.

   Sinónimosevenflushhorizontallevelplanarplanesmoothuniform

   Antónimosbumpyirregularlumpyroughuneven

2. Boring or dullB1informal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

   soso, insulso

   • The movie was flat and predictable.
   • His speech fell flat with the audience.
   • The party was a bit flat without music.

   Sinónimosboringdrearydullinsipidlacklustermonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   Antónimosanimatedcaptivatingcolorfuldynamicengagingentertainingeventfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingthrillingvivid

3. DeflatedA2informal

   Containing no air or gas; not inflated.

   Desinflado

   • The car tire is flat.
   • She had to pump up the flat ball.
   • The balloon went flat after a few hours.

   Sinónimosdeflatedpunctured

   Antónimosblownfilledinflatedpumped

4. Fixed or absoluteB2formal

   Used to describe a fixed price or a definite refusal.

   Fijo o categórico

   • They offered a flat rate for the service.
   • He gave a flat 'no' to the proposal.
   • The price is flat, with no hidden fees.

   Sinónimosabsolutecategoricaldefinitefirmfixedoutrightperemptoryunconditionalunequivocalunqualified

   Antónimosflexiblenegotiablevariable

• Adverbio que significa «totalmente», «exactamente» o «directamente». Se usa a menudo para enfatizar, como en «flat broke» (totalmente sin dinero) o «flat out» (a toda máquina). La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva terminación -ly.

An adverb meaning 'completely,' 'exactly,' or 'in a direct manner.' It is often used for emphasis, as in 'flat broke' or 'flat out.' The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a horizontal or level positionA2formal

   Lying or placed in a straight, level position, without any slope or curve.

   plano, horizontal

   • He lay flat on the floor after the long run.
   • The map was spread flat across the table.
   • She fell flat on her face in the snow.

   Sinónimoshorizontally

2. Completely or absolutelyB1informal

   Used to emphasize a negative statement or to mean 'completely' or 'absolutely'.

   completamente, absolutamente

   • He turned down the offer flat.
   • She told him flat out that she wasn't interested.
   • The proposal was rejected flat by the committee.

   Sinónimosabsolutelycategoricallycompletelyentirelyoutrightplainlypositivelysimplytotallyutterly

3. Exactly or preciselyB2informal

   Used to indicate an exact amount of time, often in a short period.

   exactamente, justo

   • He finished the race in ten seconds flat.
   • She arrived in five minutes flat.
   • The repair was done in two hours flat.

   Sinónimosdeadexactlyjustpreciselyright

• Sustantivo que designa un conjunto independiente de habitaciones para vivir, normalmente en un solo piso de un edificio.

A noun referring to a self-contained set of rooms for living in, typically on one floor of a building.

1. ApartmentA1formalbritish

   A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building.

   apartamento, piso, vivienda

   • She lives in a small flat in London.
   • They bought a new flat near the city center.
   • The flat has two bedrooms and a kitchen.

   Sinónimosapartmentcondominiumsuiteunit

2. Level surfaceB1formal

   A flat area of land, especially a low-lying area.

   llanura

   • The farmer planted crops on the river flat.
   • They camped on a grassy flat near the lake.
   • The house is built on a flat overlooking the valley.

   Sinónimosexpanselevellowlandplain

3. PunctureA2informal

   A flat tire on a vehicle.

   Pinchazo (neumático desinflado)

   • I got a flat on the way to work this morning.
   • He had to change the flat tire by the roadside.
   • The car pulled over because of a flat.

   Sinónimosblowoutflat tirepuncture

4. B2formal

   A musical note that is one semitone lower than the natural note.

   Bemol (nota musical)

   • The piece is written in the key of B flat.
   • She played a C flat on the piano.
   • The conductor asked for a flat note in the second movement.