fair
gb/fˈɛɹ/ us/fˈɛɹ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1400
igazságos, pártatlan, világos bőrű, szőke, elfogadható, tűrhető, vásár, búcsú, derült, napos
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is fair to [someone/something]
The teacher is fair to all her students.
A tanárnő minden diákjával igazságos.
We expect a fair trial for the accused.
A vádlottnak igazságos tárgyalást várunk.
He made a fair decision based on the facts.
It's only fair that everyone gets a turn.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My boss is fair to all workers.
A főnököm minden dolgozóval igazságos.
The game was fair for both teams.
A játék mindkét csapat számára igazságos volt.
She gave a fair answer to the question.
It is fair to share the food.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fair' with 'equal', but 'fair' means just and unbiased, which may not always mean exactly the same treatment for everyone.
Significado
Treating everyone equally
Colocaciones
fair treatment
|fair decision
|fair trial
|fair share
Sinónimos
just (Often used in formal or moral contexts, especially in legal or ethical discussions.)
Antónimos
unfair (Direct opposite, meaning not treating people equally or without bias.)
Temas
ethics
|daily life
|law
|relationships
Definición
Treating all people the same and not favoring one person over another.
Marked by impartiality and honesty; free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism.
A2
2
világos bőrű
B1
szőke
A2
She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
Világos bőre van, ami könnyen leég a napon.
He is tall with fair hair and blue eyes.
Magas, szőke hajú és kék szemű.
Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen regularly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She has fair hair.
Szőke haja van.
I have fair skin.
Világos bőrű vagyok.
He is tall with fair eyes.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'fair' meaning 'light-colored' with 'fair' meaning 'just'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Significado
Light in skin, hair, or eyes
Colocaciones
fair skin
|fair hair
|fair complexion
Sinónimos
blond (Specifically refers to light-colored hair rather than overall light features.)
Antónimos
dark (Refers to darker skin, hair, or eye color.)
Temas
appearance
|body
Definición
Having skin, hair, or eyes that are light in color.
Having a light complexion, light-colored hair, or light-colored eyes.
B1
3
elfogadható
B1
tűrhető
B2
The weather today is fair, not too hot or cold.
Ma elfogadható az idő, se nem túl meleg, se nem túl hideg.
He has a fair chance of winning the race.
Elég jó esélye van megnyerni a versenyt.
The hotel was in fair condition, but needed some repairs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The food was fair.
Az étel elfogadható volt.
Today the weather is fair.
Ma elfogadható az idő.
He has a fair chance to win.
Error frecuente:
Learners might think 'fair' here means 'beautiful' or 'just', but it refers to quality or condition.
Significado
Moderately good quality
Colocaciones
fair chance
|fair condition
|fair amount
Sinónimos
reasonable (Implies satisfactory or acceptable given the situation.)
Antónimos
poor (Indicates low or unsatisfactory quality.)
Temas
evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not very good but okay; acceptable.
Of average or acceptable quality; not very good but not bad.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
4
We went to the county fair last weekend.
Múlt hétvégén elmentünk a megyei vásárba.
The school is holding a summer fair to raise money.
Az iskola nyári vásárt rendez, hogy pénzt gyűjtsön.
They enjoyed the rides at the local fair.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We went to the fair.
Elmentünk a vásárba.
The school will have a fair.
Az iskola vásárt fog tartani.
The fair has many games.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this with 'market', but a 'fair' usually includes entertainment as well as selling goods.
Significado
Public event with games and stalls
Colocaciones
county fair
|school fair
|trade fair
Sinónimos
carnival (Often used for a traveling show with rides and games, but can also mean a festival.)
Temas
entertainment
|events
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definición
An outdoor event with games, rides, and food for people to enjoy.
A public gathering with rides, games, food stalls, and entertainment, often held outdoors.
A2
5
The forecast says we can expect fair weather tomorrow.
Az előrejelzés szerint holnap derült idő várható.
It was a fair day for a picnic.
Derült nap volt a piknikezéshez.
They set sail under fair skies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The weather is fair today.
Ma derült az idő.
We have fair weather now.
Most derült időnk van.
It is a fair day for walking.
Significado
Clear and sunny weather
Colocaciones
fair weather
Sinónimos
clear (Emphasizes absence of clouds or precipitation.)
Antónimos
stormy (Describes weather with storms and bad conditions.)
Temas
weather
Definición
Sunny and without rain or clouds.
(Of weather) bright and clear, without rain or clouds.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
fair
AFI
GB/fˈɛɹ/
US/fˈɛɹ/
Sílabas y acento
fair (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fair)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: fair
- Comparative: fairer
- Superlative: fairest
Noun
- Base: fair
- Plural: fairs
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a fair shake
1/ə fˈɛɹ ʃˈeɪk/
idiom
informal
Equal opportunity to succeed
A chance to do something that is the same as what others get.
Ejemplos
- Everyone deserves a fair shake in life.
- He didn’t get a fair shake in the competition.
by fair means or foul
1/bˈaɪ fˈɛɹ mˈinz ˈɔɹ fˈaʊl/
idiom
Using any method to succeed
Doing something by using either honest ways or dishonest ways.
Ejemplos
- They were determined to win, by fair means or foul.
- He got the promotion by fair means or foul.
fair and square
1/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Done honestly without cheating or lying
Done in an honest way, following all rules.
Ejemplos
- He won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square—no excuses.
fair and square
2/fˈɛɹ ˈænd skwˈɛɹ/
idiom
Achieved honestly without cheating
Winning or succeeding in an honest way without cheating.
Ejemplos
- She won the game fair and square.
- They beat us fair and square.
fair enough
1/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
That’s reasonable or acceptable
Used to say that you accept or understand what someone says.
Ejemplos
- "I can’t come tonight." "Fair enough, maybe another time."
- "We’ll need to start early." "Fair enough."
fair enough
2/fˈɛɹ ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Accepting something as reasonable
Used to say you accept what someone says, even if you do not completely agree.
Ejemplos
- "I can only pay you tomorrow." "Fair enough."
- "We’ll have to cancel the trip." "Fair enough, the weather is bad."