set

• Se refiere al decorado o fondo utilizado en una obra de teatro, película o producción televisiva.

Refers to the scenery or background used in a play, film, or television production.

1. Fixed or establishedB1formal

   Firmly decided or determined; not changing.

   fijo, establecido

   • Her mind is set on going to university.
   • He has his heart set on buying that car.
   • The date for the wedding is set.

   Sinónimosdecideddeterminedestablishedfirmfixedpredeterminedresolutesettledunwavering

   Antónimoschangeableflexiblefluidmutableuncertainundeterminedunfixedvariable

2. Ready or preparedA2informal

   In a position to start or be used; prepared.

   listo, preparado

   • Dinner is set on the table.
   • The table is set for six guests.
   • Are you all set to leave?

   Sinónimospreparedprimedready

   Antónimosunavailableunpreparedunready

3. Rigid or inflexibleB2formal

   Not able to be changed or bent; stiff.

   Rígido o inflexible

   • His face was set in a stern expression.
   • The concrete began to set after an hour.
   • Her jaw was set with determination.

   Sinónimosfirmfixedhardimmovableinflexiblerigidsolidifiedstiffunyielding

   Antónimosadaptablechangeableflexiblefluidmalleablepliablesoftvariableyielding

• Conjunto de cosas similares o personas que están relacionadas entre sí o se usan juntas, como una colección o grupo. También puede referirse a un grupo de objetos diseñados para usarse juntos.

A noun referring to a group of similar things or people that belong together or are used together, such as a collection or arrangement.

1. Collection of itemsA2formal

   A group of similar things that belong together or are used together.

   Conjunto de objetos

   • She bought a set of dishes for her new apartment.
   • He has a set of golf clubs.
   • The chess set includes all the pieces needed.

   Sinónimosarrayassortmentbatchcollectiongroupkitlotpackseriessuite

2. Mathematical setB2formalscientific

   A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.

   Conjunto matemático

   • The set of even numbers is infinite.
   • This set contains all prime numbers less than 100.
   • Union of two sets combines their elements.

   Sinónimosaggregatecollectionensemble

3. Stage sceneryB1formalart

   The scenery and props used in a film, play, or television production.

   Decorado (de un escenario o plató)

   • The film set was built in a studio.
   • Actors rehearsed on the elaborate set.
   • The set designer created a realistic 1920s street.

   Sinónimosbackdropdecorscenerysettingstage set

4. Sports gameB2formalsport

   A division of a tennis match, or a game in volleyball.

   Set deportivo

   • She won the first set 6-4.
   • The match went to three sets.
   • They played a best-of-five sets tournament.

• Verbo que denota colocar algo en una posición determinada o ajustar/configurar algo.

A verb used to indicate placing something in a particular position or arranging or adjusting something.

verbo irregular

1. A1formal

   To put something in a particular place or position.

   colocar

   • She set the book on the table.
   • He set his bag down by the door.
   • Please set the plates on the dining table.

   Sinónimosdepositlaylocateparkplaceplantpositionputsituatestation

   Antónimosdislodgedisplaceextractliftremovetakewithdraw

2. Establish or fixB1formal

   To establish something permanently or decide on a value, time, or rule.

   Establecer o fijar

   • They set a new world record.
   • The meeting is set for 3 PM.
   • She set the rules for the game.

   Sinónimosappointassigndecidedetermineestablishfixprescribesettlespecify

   Antónimosabolishaltercancelchangedestroydisplaceremove

3. Become firmB2formal

   To become solid or firm, especially concrete or jelly.

   endurecerse

   • The concrete will set in a few hours.
   • The jelly needs time to set in the fridge.
   • The plaster began to set quickly.

   Sinónimoscakeclotcoagulatecongealgelhardensolidifystiffenthicken

   Antónimosdissolveliquefymeltsoften

4. Prepare or arrangeB1informal

   To prepare something for use or action.

   preparar o disponer

   • Set the table for dinner.
   • He set the alarm clock for 6 AM.
   • Are you ready? Set, go!

   Sinónimosadjustarrangeconfigurefixlaymountplacepositionprepare

   Antónimosdisarrangedisorderdisruptunsettle

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