Bummed
Significado: Disappointed or dejected
Being bummed means feeling let down or disappointed—not devastated, but definitely not happy. It's a casual American expression for that sinking feeling when something doesn't work out.
Ejemplos
- I'm bummed that the concert was cancelled. 演唱会取消了,我很失望。Estoy decepcionado de que cancelaran el concierto.コンサートがキャンセルになってがっかり。콘서트가 취소돼서 실망했다.
- She was really bummed about not getting the part. 她没拿到那个角色,真的很沮丧。Estaba muy decepcionada por no conseguir el papel.役を取れなくて本当に落ち込んでた。역할을 못 따서 정말 풀이 죽어 있었다.
- Don't be bummed—there'll be other chances. 别沮丧——还有其他机会。No estés decepcionado—habrá otras oportunidades.がっかりしないで——他のチャンスがあるよ。실망하지 마——다른 기회가 있을 거야.
- We were bummed when it rained on our picnic.野餐时下雨了,我们很扫兴。Estábamos decepcionados cuando llovió en nuestro picnic.ピクニックで雨が降ってがっかりした。소풍 때 비가 와서 실망했다.
Pronunciación
/bʌmd/
Guía de uso
Contexto: friends, family
Tono: disappointed, casual
✓ Correcto
- I'm so bummed.我太失望了。Estoy muy decepcionado.すごくがっかり。나 너무 실망했어.
- That's a bummer.真扫兴。Qué decepción.残念だなあ。그거 실망이다.
- We were bummed out.我们很沮丧。Estábamos desanimados.がっかりした。우리 풀이 죽었어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Very casual—use 'disappointed' formally非常随意——正式场合用'disappointed'Muy casual—usar 'decepcionado' formalmenteとてもカジュアル——フォーマルには「disappointed」を使う매우 캐주얼한 표현——격식 있는 상황에서는 'disappointed'를 사용할 것
- British speakers may prefer other terms英国人可能更喜欢其他说法Los británicos pueden preferir otros términosイギリス人は他の言い方を好むかも영국 사람들은 다른 표현을 선호할 수 있음
Errores comunes
- In British English, 'bum' has different connotations (bottom)
- Americans use this more naturally
Origen e historia
American slang from the mid-20th century. 'Bum' as a verb meant to depress or sadden, possibly related to the noun 'bum' (vagrant, down-and-out person). Being bummed suggests being brought low.
Etimología: From American 'bum' (depress, make sad) possibly from vagrant association
Primera vez registrado: American slang from the 1960s
Contexto cultural
Era: 1960s onwards
Generation: All ages in America
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common in American teen and surfer culture; 'Bummer' became widespread
Regional notes: American primarily. British speakers might avoid due to 'bum' meaning bottom.
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