physical

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ AmE /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

adjective en → es

1 BODY [attributive, predicative] A2

relating to the body and not the mind or spirit

físico, corporal

  • physical health/condition
  • a physical examination

Collocations physical fitness · physical well-being

  • Physical exercise is important for your health.

    El ejercicio físico es importante para tu salud.

2 FORCE [attributive] B1

relating to the forces of nature or physics

físico, natural

  • physical laws/forces

Collocations laws of physics · natural forces

  • The physical world is governed by natural laws.

    El mundo físico está gobernado por leyes naturales.

3 CONTACT [attributive] B1

relating to contact or touch between people

físico, de contacto

  • physical contact

Collocations physical intimacy · physical affection

  • There was no physical contact between them.

    No hubo contacto físico entre ellos.

4 SPORTS [attributive] B1

relating to sports that involve physical activity and strength

deportivo, atlético

  • physical training

Collocations physical fitness test · physical education

  • He is a physical trainer at the gym.

    Es un entrenador físico en el gimnasio.

5 REAL [attributive] B2

relating to something that exists in reality and not just as an idea or theory

real, tangible

  • physical evidence

Collocations physical proof · material evidence

  • There is no physical evidence to support the claim.

    No hay evidencia física que respalde la afirmación.

6 PAIN [attributive] B2

relating to pain or illness that affects the body

físico, de dolor

  • physical pain

Collocations chronic physical pain · acute physical discomfort

  • She suffers from chronic physical pain.

    Ella sufre de dolor físico crónico.

7 WORK [attributive] C1

relating to work that involves manual labor or physical effort

manual, laborioso

  • physical work

Collocations hard physical labor · manual work

  • He does hard physical work on the construction site.

    Él hace un trabajo físico duro en el sitio de construcción.

8 EDUCATION [attributive] C1

relating to education that includes practical, hands-on activities

práctico, laboral

  • physical education

Collocations practical training · hands-on learning

  • The school offers a comprehensive physical education program.

    La escuela ofrece un programa integral de educación física.