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/ˈprɪti/

Definición y Significado de "pretty"

pretty
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bonito

visually pleasing in a charming way
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She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit.
Ella se veía bonita en su atuendo simple y elegante.
The girl 's pretty eyes reflect her kindness and warmth.
Los bonitos ojos de la niña reflejan su amabilidad y calidez.
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bonito, lindo

unfortunate, troublesome, or undesirable in situation or condition, used ironically
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You 've gotten yourself into a pretty mess this time.
Te has metido en un bonito lío esta vez.
That is a pretty fix we've gotten ourselves into.
Ese es un bonito lío en el que nos hemos metido.
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bonito, hermoso

considerably large or significant in size, degree, or amount
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That was a pretty penny to spend on a handbag.
Eso fue un bonito centavo para gastar en un bolso.
She paid a pretty sum for the antique clock.
Ella pagó una bonita suma por el reloj antiguo.
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hábil, diestro

clever, skilled, or artfully executed
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That was a pretty move she used to win the match.
Ese fue un bonito movimiento que usó para ganar el partido.
He executed a pretty trick with the cards that amazed the crowd.
Él ejecutó un bonito truco con las cartas que asombró a la multitud.
pretty
01

más bien, bastante

to a degree that is high but not very high
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The movie was pretty good, though the ending felt rushed.
La película fue bastante buena, aunque el final se sintió apresurado.
She 's pretty sure she left her keys on the kitchen counter.
Ella está bastante segura de que dejó sus llaves en la encimera de la cocina.
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hermosamente, con gracia

in a delicate or attractive fashion
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She danced pretty, drawing everyone's admiration.
Bailó bonito, atrayendo la admiración de todos.
The violinist played pretty, with soft, lilting notes.
El violinista tocó bonitamente, con notas suaves y melodiosas.
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chuchería, adorno

a pleasing trinket or accessory often bought for show or delight, rather than function
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She arranged her collection of pretties on the vanity table.
Ella organizó su colección de bonitos adornos en el tocador.
He filled the gift box with little pretties from the craft store.
Llenó la caja de regalo con pequeños adornos de la tienda de manualidades.
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bonita, guapo

used dismissively to refer to someone admired more for their looks than for substance or ability
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The director cast a group of pretties instead of experienced actors.
El director eligió un grupo de bonitos en lugar de actores experimentados.
He dismissed her as just another pretty without giving her a chance to speak.
La descartó como otra bonita más sin darle la oportunidad de hablar.
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embellecer, hermosear

to make someone or something more attractive or appealing
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She pretties the garden every spring with colorful flowerbeds and hanging baskets.
Ella embellece el jardín cada primavera con parterres de colores y cestas colgantes.
The bride was prettied with flowers and makeup before the ceremony began.
La novia fue embellecida con flores y maquillaje antes de que comenzara la ceremonia.
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