amiss
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amiss(
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mihs
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (incorrect)
a. fuera de lugar (phrase)
Santiago expected the kids would leave the house a mess, but there was nothing amiss.Santiago creía que los chicos iban a dejar la casa toda revuelta, pero no había nada fuera de lugar. .
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My sister was joking, but I took it amiss.Mi hermana estaba bromeando, pero me ofendí.
Serena spoke amiss, and her friend quickly corrected her.Serena dijo algo inoportuno, y su amiga la corrigió prontamente.
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