gay
gb/ɡˈeɪ/ us/ɡˈeɪ/
B1
Inglés
~ 3500
meleg, homoszexuális, gáz, buzis, vidám
B1
1
meleg
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is gay
Mark came out as gay when he was in college.
Mark akkor vállalta fel, hogy meleg, amikor egyetemre járt.
They are a gay couple who have been together for ten years.
Ők egy meleg pár, és már tíz éve együtt vannak.
The city has a vibrant gay community.
Gay rights activists gathered outside the courthouse.
She realized she was gay at a young age.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My friend is gay.
Az egyik barátom meleg.
He told his parents he is gay.
Elmondta a szüleinek, hogy meleg.
They are a gay couple.
She is happy to be gay.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gay' with 'happy' in modern usage, but in current everyday English, this meaning is far more common.
Significado
Attracted to same-sex people
Colocaciones
openly gay
|gay couple
|gay rights
|gay community
|gay marriage
Sinónimos
homosexual (More formal and clinical; less common in casual conversation.)
Antónimos
straight (Refers to being attracted to people of the opposite sex.)
Temas
identity
|relationships
|sexuality
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Liking or loving people of the same gender.
Sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own gender.
B2
2
meleg
B1
Patrón de uso:
gay [noun]
The festival celebrates gay pride and diversity.
A fesztivál a meleg büszkeséget és a sokszínűséget ünnepli.
He runs a popular gay bar in the city center.
Egy népszerű melegbárt vezet a belvárosban.
Gay literature has gained more recognition over the years.
She volunteers for a gay rights organization.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We went to a gay pride event.
Elmentünk egy Pride-rendezvényre.
A gay bar is a place for gay people.
A melegbár olyan hely, amely főleg meleg embereknek szól.
Gay literature is in the library.
Significado
Relating to homosexual identity or culture
Colocaciones
gay pride
|gay bar
|gay rights movement
|gay literature
Sinónimos
LGBTQ+ (Broader term that includes other sexual and gender identities beyond gay.)
Temas
identity
|culture
|sexuality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
About people who like the same gender or their way of life.
Connected with homosexual people, their relationships, or culture.
C1
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
[something] is gay
That movie was so gay, I wish we hadn't gone.
Az a film nagyon gáz volt; bárcsak el sem mentünk volna.
It's pretty gay that they canceled the concert at the last minute.
Elég gáz, hogy az utolsó pillanatban lemondták a koncertet.
His excuse for being late was totally gay.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
That game is gay.
Az a játék gáz.
It is gay that we lost.
Gáz, hogy vesztettünk.
This rule is gay.
Error frecuente:
Learners may mistakenly use this slang without realizing it is considered offensive and derogatory in modern English.
Significado
Slang for bad or uncool
Sinónimos
lame (Informal; means uninteresting or uncool without the sexual orientation connotation.)
Antónimos
cool (Informal; meaning good, stylish, or desirable.)
Temas
slang
|judgment
|communication
|daily_life
Definición
A slang word meaning bad or not good (can be offensive).
(Slang, often offensive) Of poor quality, uncool, or undesirable.
C1
LITERARY
4
vidám
A1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] looks gay / [a] gay [time]
They had a gay time at the party.
Vidáman mulattak a partin.
Her face was bright with a gay smile.
Az arca vidám mosollyal ragyogott.
The garden was filled with gay flowers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We had a gay time.
Vidáman éreztük magunkat.
She gave me a gay smile.
Vidám mosollyal nézett rám.
The room was full of gay music.
Error frecuente:
Learners might mistakenly think this meaning is common today; it is now mostly historical or literary.
Significado
Happy and carefree
Colocaciones
gay mood
|gay laughter
Sinónimos
cheerful (Neutral modern term for happy and positive mood.)
Antónimos
sad (Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.)
Temas
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Old-fashioned: happy and full of fun.
(Now rare) Showing happiness, cheerfulness, and lightheartedness.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gay
AFI
GB/ɡˈeɪ/
US/ɡˈeɪ/
Sílabas y acento
gay (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gay)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: gay
- Comparative: gayer
- Superlative: gayest
Familia de palabras
Forms
gayer
adjective
gayest
adjective
Core family
gayness
noun
Related words
homosexual
adjective B1
homosexuality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
straight
adjective A1
heterosexual
adjective B2
Expresiones
gay community
1/ɡˈeɪ kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
Group of people who identify as homosexuals
All the people who are gay and share ideas and culture.
Ejemplos
- The city has a strong and visible gay community.
- He is well-known in the local gay community.
gay marriage
1/ɡˈeɪ mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Marriage between two people of the same sex
When two men or two women get married by law.
Ejemplos
- Gay marriage is legal in many countries.
- They attended their friends' gay marriage ceremony last weekend.
gay pride
1/ɡˈeɪ pɹˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and rights
Events or feelings that show you are happy to be gay and want equal rights.
Ejemplos
- Gay pride events take place in many cities every year.
- He marched in the parade to support gay pride.
openly gay
1/ˈoʊpənli ɡˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Publicly identifying as homosexual
Not hiding that you are gay from other people.
Ejemplos
- She is openly gay and active in politics.
- He became one of the first openly gay athletes in his sport.