Arse
Significado: British term for buttocks; also used in various expressions.
'Arse' is the British spelling/pronunciation of 'ass' (buttocks). 'Arse over tit' = falling over. 'Can't be arsed' = can't be bothered. 'Pain in the arse' = annoying. Moderate profanity in UK.
Ejemplos
- Get off your arse! 把屁股抬起来!¡Mueve el culo!尻を上げろ!엉덩이 좀 떼!
- I can't be arsed. 我懒得动。Me da pereza.やる気がない。귀찮아서 못 하겠다.
- He went arse over tit. 他摔了个四脚朝天。Se cayó de morros.彼はひっくり返った。그는 나자빠졌다.
Pronunciación
/ɑːs/
Guía de uso
Contexto: anatomy, laziness, clumsiness
Tono: crude, casual
✓ Correcto
- Arse屁股culo尻엉덩이
- Can't be arsed懒得做no tener ganasやる気がない귀찮아서 못 하겠다
- Arse over tit摔个底朝天caerse de brucesひっくり返る고꾸라지다
- Pain in the arse讨厌的东西un coñazoうっとうしいもの골칫거리
✗ Incorrecto
- Moderate profanity—avoid in formal settings中等程度脏话——正式场合避免使用Palabrota moderada — evitar en contextos formales中程度の罵り言葉——フォーマルな場面では避けること중간 수준의 비속어—격식 있는 자리에서는 사용 자제
Errores comunes
- British spelling—Americans say 'ass'
- More common than 'buttocks' in casual speech
Origen e historia
From Old English 'ærs' (buttocks). The British 'arse' predates the American 'ass' which came from different pronunciation. Generates many idiomatic expressions.
Etimología: Old English ærs (buttocks)
Primera vez registrado: Old English
Contexto cultural
Era: Old English onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British slang
Regional notes: British/Australian spelling.
Variaciones
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