On Second Thought
Significado: After reconsidering; changing my mind
Introduces a change of mind or revised opinion after initial consideration. Signals that you're revising your previous statement.
Ejemplos
- I'll have the salad. On second thought, make that the burger. 我要沙拉。转念一想，还是要汉堡吧。Tomaré la ensalada. Pensándolo bien, mejor la hamburguesa.サラダにします。いや、やっぱりバーガーで。샐러드로 할게요. 아, 역시 버거로 주세요.
- On second thought, maybe we should wait. 转念一想，也许我们应该等等。Pensándolo bien, quizás deberíamos esperar.やっぱり、待った方がいいかも。다시 생각해 보니, 기다리는 게 나을 것 같아.
- Yes, I'll come. Actually, on second thought, I can't. 好，我去。不对，转念一想，我去不了。Sí, voy. Bueno, pensándolo bien, no puedo.うん、行くよ。いや、やっぱり行けない。응, 갈게. 아니, 역시 못 가겠어.
- On second thought, that's not such a good idea.转念一想，那个主意不太好。Pensándolo bien, no es tan buena idea.やっぱり、それはいい考えじゃないかも。다시 생각해 보니, 그건 좋은 생각이 아닌 것 같아.
Pronunciación
/ɒn sekənd θɔːt/
Guía de uso
Contexto: changing mind, reconsideration, decisions
Tono: reconsidering
✓ Correcto
- On second thought...转念一想…Pensándolo bien...やっぱり…다시 생각해 보니…
- On second thought, no.转念一想，算了。Pensándolo bien, no.やっぱり、やめとく。다시 생각해 보니, 됐어.
- Actually, on second thought...其实，转念一想…Bueno, pensándolo bien...いや、やっぱり…사실, 다시 생각해 보니…
✗ Incorrecto
- Generally acceptable everywhere一般在任何场合都可接受Generalmente aceptable en todas partes一般的にどこでも使える어디서나 일반적으로 통용되는 표현
- Common and well understood常用且易于理解Común y bien entendido一般的でよく理解される흔하고 잘 이해되는 표현
Errores comunes
- British: 'on second thoughts' (plural)
- American: 'on second thought' (singular)
Origen e historia
Natural expression where the 'second thought' is the reconsidered opinion after the initial (first) thought.
Etimología: The second thought (reconsideration) after the first
Primera vez registrado: Common English expression
Contexto cultural
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common everyday phrase; Used in writing and speech
Regional notes: British: 'thoughts' (plural); American: 'thought' (singular). Same meaning.
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