Significado en español

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UK//laɪk ən oʊld ˈwʊmən//US//laɪk æn oʊld ˈwɪmɪn//

Significado de Like an old woman

Behaving in a cautious or overly careful manner, reminiscent of an elderly woman.

In simple words: Similar to the behavior or characteristics of an elderly woman.

Like an old woman en una frase

  • He approached the new project like an old woman, double-checking every detail.
  • When she heard the thunder, she jumped like an old woman and hid under the blanket.
  • Don't walk like an old woman; it's okay to be a little adventurous!
  • Her reactions during the roller coaster ride were like an old woman—very hesitant.
  • He handles conflict like an old woman, preferring to avoid confrontation.

Cómo usar Like an old woman

Used informally to express disapproval or surprise at someone's behavior, typically emphasizing being overly cautious or slow.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Picture a slow, cautious grandmother carrying a large purse, moving carefully across the street.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Like an old woman

  • move like an old woman
  • talk like an old woman
  • act like an old woman

Synonyms for Like an old woman

  • cautiously
  • tentatively
  • timidly
  • slowly

Common mistakes with Like an old woman

  • Used in formal contexts where more respectful language is preferred.
  • Confused with 'like an old man', which may carry different connotations.

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¿Qué significa Like an old woman?

Similar to the behavior or characteristics of an elderly woman.

¿Qué significa Like an old woman en español?

Similar to the behavior or characteristics of an elderly woman.

¿Cuál es la definición de Like an old woman?

Behaving in a cautious or overly careful manner, reminiscent of an elderly woman.

¿Cómo se usa Like an old woman en una frase?

He approached the new project like an old woman, double-checking every detail.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Like an old woman?

When she heard the thunder, she jumped like an old woman and hid under the blanket.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Like an old woman?

Algunas alternativas comunes son cautiously, tentatively, timidly, slowly.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Like an old woman?

Suele combinarse con move like an old woman, talk like an old woman, act like an old woman.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Like an old woman?

Used in formal contexts where more respectful language is preferred. Confused with 'like an old man', which may carry different connotations.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Like an old woman?

US: //laɪk æn oʊld ˈwɪmɪn//, UK: //laɪk ən oʊld ˈwʊmən//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Like an old woman es formal o informal?

"Like an old woman" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar Like an old woman?

Used informally to express disapproval or surprise at someone's behavior, typically emphasizing being overly cautious or slow.