loath
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "loth."
loath(
loth
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. reacio
I was loath to leave my old job but in the end they made me an offer that was too good to refuse.Era reacio a dejar mi antiguo trabajo pero al final la oferta que me hicieron era tan buena que no la pude rechazar.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm loath to believe that Rob would do such a thing.Me resisto a creer que Rob haría una cosa así.
Men are often loath to go to a doctor because they are embarrassed.A los hombres muchas veces les cuesta ir al médico porque les da vergüenza.
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