setting

• Sustantivo que designa el lugar, tiempo o entorno en el que ocurre un evento, como el fondo de una historia o de un suceso.

A noun referring to the place, time, or environment in which something happens or is set, such as the background of a story or event.

1. Location or surroundingsB1formal

   The place and time where a story, event, or scene takes place.

   Escenario o entorno

   • The novel's setting is Victorian London.
   • The movie's setting was a futuristic city.
   • The story's setting influenced the characters' decisions.

   Sinónimosbackgroundcontextenvironmentframeworklocalelocationmilieuscenesite

2. Device adjustmentA2formal

   The position or level to which a device or control is adjusted.

   Ajuste de un dispositivo

   • Set the oven to a high temperature setting.
   • The camera's focus setting was incorrect.
   • Adjust the thermostat to a comfortable setting.

   Sinónimosadjustmentcalibrationconfigurationcontrollevelmodeposition

3. Background or environmentB2formal

   The surroundings or context in which something occurs.

   Entorno o contexto

   • The political setting affected the election results.
   • The restaurant's romantic setting was perfect for dinner.
   • The historical setting made the museum visit educational.

   Sinónimosatmospherebackdropbackgroundcontextenvironmentlocationmilieuscenesite

• 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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