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lief(
lif
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (archaic) (gladly)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. de buen grado
I'd as lief be in a blazing inferno as be in this glorious city if it should mean I cannot have thee.De buen grado estaría en un infierno ardiente antes de en esta gloriosa ciudad si eso significara que no te puedo tener.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (archaic) (beloved)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. bienquisto (archaic)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
My lief wife, I shall return to thee as soon as God allows.Mi esposa bienquista, volveré a ti tan pronto como Dios lo permita.
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