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facetious

/fəˈsiːʃəs/

Meanings
adjective

Jocoso, chistoso, bromista

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

Examples :

"During the serious discussion about job losses, his facetious comments about finding new hobbies were not appreciated. "
Durante la seria discusión sobre la pérdida de empleos, sus comentarios jocosos sobre encontrar nuevos pasatiempos no fueron apreciados.
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adjective

Jocoso, chistoso

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

Examples :

"Even though his boss was serious about the project, Mark made a facetious comment about "working overtime for free pizza," trying to lighten the mood. "
Aunque su jefe se tomaba en serio el proyecto, Mark hizo un comentario jocoso sobre "trabajar horas extras por pizza gratis", tratando de aligerar el ambiente.
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Related Words

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humorous adjective

/ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/

Humorístico, gracioso

"The comedian's jokes were humorous, making the audience laugh. "

Los chistes del comediante eran graciosos, haciendo reír al público.

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appreciated verb

/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/ /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪd/

Agradecer, apreciar

"I appreciate your efforts"

Agradezco tus esfuerzos.

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inappropriate adjective

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Inapropiado, inadecuado

"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

Es inapropiado eructar en una cena formal.

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overtime noun

/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/

Horas extras

"Workers are usually paid extra for working overtime."

A los trabajadores generalmente se les paga extra por trabajar horas extras.

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serious adjective

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs/

Serio, grave

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

Fue una sorpresa ver al capitán, que siempre había parecido tan serio, reírse tan alegremente.

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pleasantly adverb

/ˈplɛzəntli/

Agradablemente

"He smiled pleasantly at passersby."

Sonrió agradablemente a los transeúntes.

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flippant adjective

/ˈflɪ.pənt/

Descarado, frívolo

"When asked about the serious accident, the teenager gave a flippant answer, as if it were no big deal. "

Cuando se le preguntó sobre el grave accidente, el adolescente dio una respuesta descarada, como si no fuera gran cosa.

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treating verb

/ˈtɹiːtɪŋ/

Negociar, discutir los términos

"The union representatives are currently treating with the company about better wages and benefits for the workers. "

Los representantes sindicales están negociando actualmente con la empresa sobre mejores salarios y beneficios para los trabajadores.

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Discusión, debate

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Mi discusión con el profesor fue muy esclarecedora.

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finding verb

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

Encontrar, descubrir

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the sidewalk. "

Mientras caminaba a la escuela, Sarah encontró una cartera perdida en la acera.

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comments noun

/ˈkɒmɛnts/ /ˈkɑmɛnts/

Comentarios, observaciones

"I have no comment on that."

No tengo ningún comentario sobre eso.

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deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Deliberadamente, intencionadamente

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "

Para evitar una pelea, Sarah deliberadamente tomó una ruta diferente a la escuela hoy.