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complimenting

/ˈkɑmplɪˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ˈkɑmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

Elogiar, felicitar

To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).

Examples :

"My friend was complimenting my new shoes, saying they were very stylish. "
Mi amigo estaba elogiando mis zapatos nuevos, diciendo que eran muy elegantes.
communication language word attitude human value

Related Words

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favorable adjective

/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ /ˈfeɪvərəbl̩/

Favorable, propicio, alentador

"The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression."

El candidato que vestía el traje hizo una impresión favorable.

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saying verb

/ˈseɪɪŋ/

Decir, pronunciar

"Please say your name slowly and clearly."

Por favor, di tu nombre lenta y claramente.

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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

Amigo

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

John y yo hemos sido amigos desde que éramos compañeros de cuarto en la universidad. La confianza es importante entre amigos. Solía ser difícil para mí hacer amigos cuando era tímido.

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stylish adjective

/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/

Elegante, estiloso

"My sister always dresses in a stylish way, even for everyday school events. "

Mi hermana siempre se viste de manera elegante, incluso para los eventos escolares cotidianos.

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amigo noun

/əˈmiː.ɡəʊ/ /əˈmiɡoʊ/

Amigo

""My amigo from school helped me with my homework." "

Mi amigo de la escuela me ayudó con mi tarea.

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they pronoun

/ðeɪ/

Ellos, ellas

"Dogs may bark if they want to be fed."

Los perros pueden ladrar si quieren que les den de comer.

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very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

Verdadero, real, auténtico

"He tried his very best."

Él hizo su mejor esfuerzo.

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opinion noun

/əˈpɪnjən/

Opinión, parecer

"My opinion is that we should have more recess time at school. "

Mi opinión es que deberíamos tener más tiempo de recreo en la escuela.

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express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

Exprés, tren expreso

"I took the express into town."

Tomé el expreso a la ciudad.

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compliment noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

Cumplido, elogio

""She gave her friend a compliment on her beautiful painting." "

Ella le hizo un cumplido a su amiga por su hermosa pintura.

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shoes noun

/ʃuːz/

Zapatos

"I need new shoes for school because my old ones have holes. "

Necesito zapatos nuevos para la escuela porque los viejos tienen agujeros.

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were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

Hombre, esposo

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "

El esposo en mi familia es un hombre amable y comprensivo.