inner

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BrE /ˈɪnə/ AmE /ˈɪnər/

adjective en → es

1 LOCATION [attributive] A2

relating to the inside of something, especially a building or area

interior, del interior de algo

  • inner part/area

Collocations inner city · inner courtyard

  • The inner courtyard of the palace is beautiful.

    El patio interior del palacio es hermoso.

2 PERSONALITY [attributive] B1

relating to a person's thoughts, feelings, and character rather than their actions or behaviour

interior, personal, íntimo

  • inner strength/confidence

Collocations inner peace · inner strength

  • She found inner peace after years of meditation.

    Ella encontró paz interior después de años de meditación.

3 ORGANIZATION [attributive] B2

relating to the central or main part of an organization, rather than its branches or departments

central, interno, del núcleo de una organización

  • inner circle

Collocations inner workings · inner circle

  • The inner workings of the company are a mystery to outsiders.

    Los mecanismos internos de la empresa son un misterio para los extranjeros.

4 SPORT [attributive] B2

relating to the inside of a sports field, court, or arena

interior, del interior de una cancha o recinto deportivo

  • inner circle

Collocations inner court · inner ring

  • The inner ring of the track is reserved for elite runners.

    El anillo interior de la pista está reservado para corredores de élite.

5 MATHEMATICS [attributive] C1

relating to the inside of a shape or figure in mathematics

interior, del interior de una figura matemática

  • inner circle

Collocations inner radius · inner circumference

  • The inner radius of the ring is 5 cm.

    El radio interior del anillo es de 5 cm.

6 PHYSICS [attributive] C1

relating to the inside or internal part of a physical object, system, or phenomenon

interior, del interior de un objeto o sistema físico

  • inner workings

Collocations inner structure · inner layer

  • The inner layers of the Earth are extremely hot.

    Las capas internas de la Tierra son extremadamente calientes.

7 PSYCHOLOGY [attributive] C1

relating to the internal or subjective aspects of a person's mind, such as thoughts and feelings

interior, del interior de la mente de una persona

  • inner conflict

Collocations inner conflict · inner voice

  • She felt an inner conflict between her desire to travel and her responsibilities at home.

    Ella sintió un conflicto interior entre su deseo de viajar y sus responsabilidades en casa.

8 LITERATURE [attributive] C1

relating to the internal or subjective aspects of a literary work, such as themes and symbolism

interior, del interior de una obra literaria

  • inner meaning

Collocations inner meaning · inner significance

  • The inner meaning of the poem is deeply symbolic.

    El significado interior del poema es profundamente simbólico.