Awesome
Significado: Extremely good or impressive (American)
The quintessential American expression of enthusiasm. Originally meant inspiring awe; now means anything good.
Ejemplos
- That's awesome! 太棒了!¡Eso es genial!すごい!대박이다!
- Awesome job! 干得漂亮!¡Buen trabajo!素晴らしい仕事だ!정말 잘했어!
- So awesome. 太酷了。Increíble.本当にすごい。너무 대단해.
- You're awesome.你太厉害了。Eres genial.あなたは最高だ。너 최고야.
Pronunciación
/ˈɔːsəm/
Guía de uso
Contexto: enthusiasm, approval, American
Tono: enthusiastic
✓ Correcto
- Awesome!太棒了!¡genial!すごい!대박!
- That's awesome.那真棒。eso es genial.それはすごい。그거 대박이다.
- So awesome.太酷了。increíble.本当にすごい。진짜 대박.
✗ Incorrecto
- Very American非常美式的表达Muy americano非常にアメリカ的な表現매우 미국적인 표현
- Overused容易被过度使用Se usa en exceso使いすぎの傾向がある남용되는 경향
Errores comunes
- Very American—can sound over-enthusiastic to Brits
- Overused in American English
Origen e historia
Originally meant 'inspiring awe' (fear and wonder). In American English, evolved to mean anything good.
Etimología: From inspiring awe
Primera vez registrado: American slang, 1980s for current meaning
Contexto cultural
Era: 1980s onwards for current meaning
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: American culture; The Lego Movie ('Everything Is Awesome')
Regional notes: Quintessentially American. Now global but still very American.
Variaciones
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