lady
gb/lˈeɪdi/ us/lˈeɪdi/
A1
Inglês
~ 1100
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A1
entity
1
Adult woman (polite term)
A polite word for a grown-up woman.
Padrão de uso:
a lady [does something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'lady' for girls or children, but it is usually for adults.
Sinónimos
woman (Neutral and more common; 'lady' is more polite or formal.)
Antónimos
gentleman (Refers to an adult male in a polite context.)
Colocações
young lady
|old lady
|lovely lady
|lady friend
|lady driver
Temas
daily life
|people
|social
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|relationships
Exemplos
- The lady at the counter helped me choose a gift.
- A young lady asked for directions to the station.
- Please give your seat to the lady standing there.
- The lady in the red dress is my aunt.
- He introduced me to a lovely lady from Spain.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The lady is reading a book.
- I see a lady in the park.
- That lady is my teacher.
- The lady works in the shop.
Nome
formal
B1
entity
2
Woman with noble title
A woman who is part of the nobility, or married to a man who is.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with the general term for women; in this sense it refers specifically to nobility.
Sinónimos
noblewoman (More formal and technical term for a titled woman.)
Colocações
Lady Diana
|Lady Macbeth
|Lady of the Manor
Temas
society
|titles
|politics
|law
|relationships
Exemplos
- Lady Diana was loved by many people.
- We were greeted by Lady Margaret at the estate.
- Lady Macbeth is a famous character in Shakespeare's play.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Lady Diana was a princess.
- Lady Margaret lives in a big house.
- We met Lady Anne at the party.
Nome
informal
B1
relation
3
Girlfriend or female partner
A casual word for a man's girlfriend or the woman he is dating.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s lady
Erro comum:
Learners may use this for any female friend; it usually implies romance.
Sinónimos
girlfriend (More explicit about romantic relationship; 'lady' can sound more playful or old-fashioned.)
Colocações
his lady
|my lady
Temas
relationships
|daily_life
Exemplos
- He's taking his lady out for dinner tonight.
- I met John's lady at the party last weekend.
- His lady is traveling abroad this month.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is with his lady.
- That man and his lady are happy.
- My brother's lady is very nice.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
lady
IPA
GB/lˈeɪdi/
US/lˈeɪdi/
Sílabas e acento
lady (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lady)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: lady
- Plural: ladies
Família de palavras
Forms
ladies
noun
Related words
ladylike
adjective
gentleman
noun B1
Advanced or less common
ladyship
noun
Expressões
first lady
1/fˈɚst lˈeɪdi/
fixed phrase
Wife of national leader
The wife of the president or leader of a country.
Exemplos
- The First Lady visited the children's hospital today.
- She became First Lady after her husband was elected.
lady luck
1/lˈeɪdi lˈʌk/
idiom
informal
Luck imagined as a woman
A way of talking about luck as if it were a woman who helps you win or succeed.
Exemplos
- Lady Luck was on our side during the game.
- They hoped Lady Luck would smile on them.
lady of the house
1/lˈeɪdi əv ðə hˈaʊs/
fixed phrase
Woman in charge of household
The woman who manages or owns a home.
Exemplos
- Please speak to the lady of the house about the repairs.
- The salesman asked if the lady of the house was in.
my lady
1/mˈaɪ lˈeɪdi/
fixed phrase
formal
Formal address to a woman
A very polite way to talk to a woman, often used in history or formal situations.
Exemplos
- May I assist you, my lady?
- My lady, your carriage awaits.
ladies and gentlemen
1/lˈeɪdiz ˈænd d͡ʒˈɛntəlmɪn/
fixed phrase
Formal greeting to an audience
A polite way to speak to a group of men and women.
Exemplos
- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's performance.
- Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats.
- Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?