Lovely
Slang Term
British
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Significado: Wonderful, nice (British)
太好了、真不错(英式表达)
Maravilloso, encantador (británico)
素敵、いいね(イギリス表現)
멋진, 좋은, 사랑스러운 (영국식 표현)
Perhaps the most British word of approval. Used for everything from tea to people to situations. Warm and positive.
可能是最具英国特色的赞美词。从茶到人到情境都可以用。温暖而积极。
Quizás la palabra de aprobación más británica. Se usa para todo, desde el té hasta las personas y las situaciones. Cálida y positiva.
おそらく最もイギリスらしい称賛の言葉。紅茶から人、状況まで何にでも使える。温かくポジティブな表現。
가장 영국적인 칭찬 표현. 차부터 사람, 상황까지 모든 것에 사용된다. 따뜻하고 긍정적인 느낌.
Ejemplos
- Lovely! 太好了!¡encantador!素敵!멋져!
- That's lovely. 那真不错qué bonitoそれは素敵ね정말 좋다.
- Lovely to see you. 见到你真高兴qué alegría verte会えて嬉しいわ만나서 반가워요.
- What a lovely day.多好的天气啊qué día tan bonitoなんていい天気なんでしょう정말 좋은 날이네.
Pronunciación
/ˈlʌvli/
Guía de uso
Contexto: approval, warmth, appreciation
Tono: warm, positive
✓ Correcto
- Lovely!太好了!¡Qué bonito!素敵!멋져!
- That's lovely.那真好Eso es preciosoそれは素敵だね정말 좋다.
- How lovely.多好啊Qué bonitoなんて素敵なの정말 좋네요.
✗ Incorrecto
- Very British非常英式Muy británicoとてもイギリスらしい매우 영국적인 표현
- Very versatile用途广泛Muy versátil汎用性が高い매우 다양하게 쓰임
Errores comunes
- Very British—Americans use it less often
- Used for almost everything positive
Origen e historia
From 'lovely' meaning worthy of love. The British use it far more broadly than other English speakers.
Etimología: From worthy of love
Primera vez registrado: Old English, current usage traditional
Contexto cultural
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British culture; British TV
Regional notes: Quintessentially British. Used constantly.
Variaciones
LovelyThat's lovelyHow lovely
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