arent

S1 W1

BrE /ˈɑːrənt/ AmE /ˈærənt/

contraction en → es

1 NEGATION [contraction] A1

used to form the negative of a verb in the present tense, especially with 'to be' for people or things

no son, no son (los)

  • aren't + adj

Collocations aren't interested · aren't happy

  • They aren't here.

    No están aquí.

2 FORMAL WRITING [contraction] B1

used in formal writing to express a negative statement, often with 'to be' for people or things

no son, no son (los)

  • aren't + adj

Collocations aren't aware of · aren't capable of

  • The committee aren't aware of the problem.

    El comité no está al tanto del problema.