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british

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BrE /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/ AmE /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

adjective en → es

1 NATIONALITY [attributive] [T + adj] A2

relating to the United Kingdom or its people

británico, inglés (en sentido amplio)

  • British people
  • British culture

Collocations British food · British accent

  • He has a British passport.

    Tiene un pasaporte británico.

2 CULTURE [attributive] [T + adj] B1

typical of or characteristic of the United Kingdom, especially in terms of culture and customs

típico de Gran Bretaña, británico (en sentido cultural)

  • British sense of humor
  • British traditions

Collocations British tea time · British manners

  • The British are known for their politeness.

    Los británicos son conocidos por su cortesía.

3 HISTORICAL [attributive] [T + adj] B2

relating to the history or historical period of Britain, especially before the union with Scotland in 1707

histórico de Inglaterra (antes del 1707)

  • British history
  • British monarch

Collocations British Empire · British colonization

  • The British Empire was once the largest in the world.

    El Imperio Británico fue una vez el más grande del mundo.

4 SPORT [attributive] [T + adj] B2

relating to sports teams or athletes from the United Kingdom, especially in international competitions

deportivo británico (en competencias internacionales)

  • British team
  • British athlete

Collocations British Olympic team · British football league

  • The British team won the gold medal.

    La selección británica ganó la medalla de oro.

5 PRODUCT [attributive] [T + adj] B2

made or produced in Britain, especially when referring to goods or products

hecho o producido en Gran Bretaña

  • British product
  • British brand

Collocations British beer · British cheese

  • They sell British-made cars.

    Venden coches hechos en Gran Bretaña.

6 EDUCATION [attributive] [T + adj] C1

relating to educational institutions or systems in the United Kingdom, especially private schools and universities

educativo británico (en instituciones privadas)

  • British education system
  • British university

Collocations British boarding school · British scholarship

  • She received a British scholarship to study abroad.

    Ella recibió una beca británica para estudiar en el extranjero.

7 LITERATURE [attributive] [T + adj] C1

relating to literature or literary works from the United Kingdom, especially classic or contemporary British authors

literario británico (en autores clásicos o contemporáneos)

  • British literature
  • British author

Collocations British novel · British poetry

  • He wrote a book about British poets.

    Escribió un libro sobre poetas británicos.

8 POLITICS [attributive] [T + adj] C1

relating to political systems or parties in the United Kingdom, especially the Conservative Party and its policies

político británico (en partidos conservadores)

  • British politics
  • British government

Collocations British Parliament · British Prime Minister

  • The British government has announced new policies.

    El gobierno británico ha anunciado nuevas políticas.