Eligible vs Illegible: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
Eligible significa apto o que ha ganado el derecho; illegible significa que no se puede leer.
Truco Mnemotécnico: eligible = fit to join, illegible = can't read
eligible starts with /ɪˈlɪdʒ/, illegible starts with /ɪˈlɛdʒ/
eligible
adjectivecalificado, apto, elegible, adecuado
Ejemplo:
Candidates who have completed a master's degree in economics are eligible to apply for the research fellowship, provided that they submit their applications before the deadline.
Los candidatos que hayan completado un máster en economía son elegibles para solicitar la beca de investigación, siempre que presenten sus solicitudes antes de la fecha límite.
Combinaciones comunes:
eligible candidates
eligible for funding
eligible to vote
illegible /ɪˈlɛdʒəbl/
adjectiveilegible, ininteligible, indescifrable
Ejemplo:
Despite the importance of the research findings, the report was rendered almost useless because the data tables were illegible due to poor printing quality.
A pesar de la importancia de los hallazgos de la investigación, el informe resultó casi inútil porque las tablas de datos eran ilegibles debido a la mala calidad de impresión.
Combinaciones comunes:
illegible handwriting
illegible signature
illegible text
Errores Comunes
His handwriting was so eligible that no one could read it.
His handwriting was so illegible that no one could read it.
La frase trata sobre una escritura a mano que no se puede leer, lo que requiere 'illegible'.
She is illegible to participate in the competition because of her age.
She is eligible to participate in the competition because of her age.
La oración se refiere a estar calificado para participar, lo cual requiere 'eligible'.
Práctica Rápida
0/2 correctas1. Candidates who have completed a master's degree in economics are ____ to apply for the research fellowship, provided that they submit their applications before the deadline.
2. Despite the importance of the research findings, the report was rendered almost useless because the data tables were ____ due to poor printing quality.
Otras Palabras Confusas
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