gusto
gb/ɡˈʌstoʊ/ us/ɡˈʌstoʊ/
B2
Inglés
lelkesedés, átélés, lendület, zamat, íz
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
lelkesedés
B1
Patrón de uso:
do [something] with gusto
She tackled the new project with gusto.
Nagy lelkesedéssel vetette bele magát az új projektbe.
The kids ate their pancakes with gusto after the hike.
A gyerekek a túra után jóízűen ették a palacsintájukat.
He threw himself into learning the language with real gusto.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He worked with gusto.
Lelkesen dolgozott.
They sang with gusto.
Lelkesen énekeltek.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use it for physical taste; in modern English it most often means enthusiasm.
Significado
strong enthusiastic enjoyment
Colocaciones
with gusto
|do it with gusto
|eat with gusto
|attack the task with gusto
|tackle the problem with gusto
|sing with gusto
|throw oneself into something with gusto
|renewed gusto
|real gusto
|work with gusto
Sinónimos
enthusiasm (More general; not as strongly linked to enjoyment.)
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zest (Emphasizes lively energy and enjoyment.)
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relish (Emphasizes pleasure and satisfaction.)
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eagerness (Focuses more on willingness than enjoyment.)
Antónimos
apathy (A lack of interest or emotion.)
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reluctance (Unwillingness rather than eager enjoyment.)
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indifference (Not caring one way or the other.)
Temas
emotions
|daily_life
Definición
strong enjoyment and energy when you do something
Eager enjoyment and energetic enthusiasm for doing something.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
perform [something] with gusto
The band played with gusto, even after the power flickered.
A zenekar az áram ingadozása ellenére is nagy lendülettel játszott.
She read the poem with gusto, making the audience laugh at the right moments.
Nagy átéléssel olvasta fel a verset, és a közönség a megfelelő pillanatokban nevetett.
The finale was performed with gusto and confidence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The actor spoke with gusto.
A színész nagy átéléssel beszélt.
Error frecuente:
Often appears in reviews and comments about performances; it does not mean 'accurate' or 'fast'.
Significado
spirited energy in performance
Colocaciones
play with gusto
|perform with gusto
|deliver with gusto
|sing with gusto
|gusto and flair
|considerable gusto
|sheer gusto
Sinónimos
verve (Suggests stylish energy and confidence.)
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spirit (Broader; can include attitude as well as energy.)
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vim (More informal; emphasizes energetic force.)
Antónimos
flatness (Lack of liveliness in delivery.)
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lifelessness (No energy or spirit.)
Temas
music
|arts
|performance
Definición
lively energy in a performance
A lively, spirited quality in the way music, speech, or another performance is delivered.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
LITERARY
3
Patrón de uso:
the gusto of [food/drink]
In old-fashioned writing, you may see gusto used to mean the flavor of a wine.
Régies írásokban a gusto szó a bor zamatát is jelentheti.
The critic described the stew’s deep gusto, though the word sounded old-fashioned.
A kritikus a ragu mély zamatáról írt, bár a szó régiesnek hatott.
Error frecuente:
This meaning is uncommon in modern English; most uses mean 'enthusiasm'.
Significado
taste or flavor
Colocaciones
the gusto of the wine
|the gusto of the dish
Sinónimos
flavor (The standard modern word.)
|
taste (More general; can include personal preference.)
Antónimos
blandness (Lack of strong taste.)
Temas
food_and_drink
Definición
the taste of something (rare)
Taste or flavor, especially as a general quality of food or drink.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gusto
AFI
GB/ɡˈʌstoʊ/
US/ɡˈʌstoʊ/
Sílabas y acento
gusto (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gusto)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: gusto
- Plural: gusto, gustoes
Familia de palabras
Forms
gustoes
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
gustatory
adjective
Expresiones
with gusto
1/wˈɪθ ɡˈʌstoʊ/
fixed phrase
with enthusiastic energy
with lots of energy and enjoyment
Ejemplos
- He agreed with gusto and started planning immediately.
- They cleaned the apartment with gusto before their guests arrived.
- She applauded with gusto at the end of the show.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I ate with gusto.