universal

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BrE /ˈjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/ AmE /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

adjective en → es

1 WORLDWIDE [attributive] [predicative] B1

existing or used everywhere in the world; affecting everyone

universal, mundial

  • a universal problem
  • be a universal truth

Collocations universal agreement · universal acceptance

  • The need for clean water is a universal concern.

    La necesidad de agua limpia es una preocupación universal.

2 APPLICABLE [attributive] [predicative] B2

applicable to all cases or people; not limited by conditions, exceptions, etc.

universal, general

  • a universal rule
  • be universally accepted

Collocations universal application · universal agreement

  • The new law has a universal application.

    La nueva ley tiene una aplicación universal.

3 FOR EVERYONE [attributive] [predicative] B1

intended for everyone to use or enjoy; not restricted to any particular group of people

universal, para todos

  • a universal service
  • be available for everyone

Collocations universal access · universal availability

  • The library offers a universal service to all its members.

    La biblioteca ofrece un servicio universal a todos sus miembros.

4 STANDARD [attributive] [predicative] C1

used as the standard or model for other similar things; accepted by everyone as the best example of its type

universal, estándar

  • a universal standard
  • be a model for others

Collocations universal standard · universal model

  • This design has become the universal standard.

    Este diseño se ha convertido en el estándar universal.