-ish
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-ish(
ihsh
)A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., philia, ism).
a. -ico
A famous British tennis player was spotted on the beach in Jamaica.Un famoso jugador de tenis británico fue visto en la playa en Jamaica.
b. -és
We enjoyed the authentic Danish pastries on our visit to Copenhagen.Disfrutamos de los auténticos pastelillos daneses en nuestra visita a Copenhague.
c. -ol
They serve paella at the Spanish restaurant on the weekends.Sirven paella en el restaurante español los fines de semana.
a. -il
I don't play with dolls anymore. That's too babyish for me.Ya no juego con muñecas. Eso es demasiado infantil para mí.
b. de (preposition)
Frank surprised everyone when he let out a girlish scream.Frank sorprendió a todos cuando soltó un grito de niña.
a. -esco
I'm surprised to learn you're dating a dancer. I thought you like bookish-looking women.Me sorprende que estés saliendo con una bailarina. Pensé que te gustaban las mujeres de aspecto libresco.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I have an oldish car, but it's well maintained.Tengo un coche que está algo viejo, pero está bien mantenido.
She was dressed in a longish dress and an outdated coat.Llevaba un vestido más bien largo y un abrigo pasado de moda.
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