B2 adjective Neutral

boldly

/ˈboʊldli/

To perform an action in a brave, confident, or daring manner, often showing a lack of fear or hesitation. It describes behavior that is noticeable, striking, and assertive, frequently involving a willingness to take risks or challenge conventions.

Ejemplos

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She boldly asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

She confidently asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

2

The committee boldly proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

The committee courageously proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

3

He boldly went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

He gutsily went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
boldness
Verb
embolden
Adverbio
boldly
Adjetivo
bold
Relacionado
boldface
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'B' (Bold) button in text editors; it makes text stand out and look strong, just as acting boldly makes a person stand out.

Quiz rápido

The young entrepreneur ____ approached the investors with his unconventional idea.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: boldly

Ejemplos

1

She boldly asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

everyday

She confidently asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.

2

The committee boldly proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

formal

The committee courageously proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.

3

He boldly went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

informal

He gutsily went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.

4

The researcher boldly challenges the established theories of quantum physics in her latest paper.

academic

The researcher fearlessly challenges the established theories of quantum physics in her latest paper.

5

Our company must move boldly into the international market to survive the upcoming fiscal year.

business

Our company must decisively enter the international market to survive the upcoming fiscal year.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
boldness
Verb
embolden
Adverbio
boldly
Adjetivo
bold
Relacionado
boldface

Colocaciones comunes

act boldly to take decisive and brave action
state boldly to say something with great confidence
move boldly to progress or advance in a daring way
speak boldly to talk in a direct and fearless manner
boldly claim to assert something strongly without hesitation

Frases Comunes

to go boldly where no one has gone before

to explore new and unknown territories (popularized by Star Trek)

boldly stated

expressed in a clear and strong way

boldly colored

having very bright or striking colors

Se confunde a menudo con

boldly vs baldly

Boldly means bravely/confidently, whereas baldly means plainly, bluntly, or without disguise/hair.

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Notas de uso

Boldly is primarily used to modify verbs that involve communication or action. It suggests that the person acting is aware of the potential risks but chooses to proceed with high confidence anyway.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the adjective 'bold' when an adverb is required (e.g., 'He spoke bold' instead of 'He spoke boldly'). Also, be careful not to confuse it with 'baldly' in written reports.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'B' (Bold) button in text editors; it makes text stand out and look strong, just as acting boldly makes a person stand out.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'beald', which means brave, confident, or strong.

Patrones gramaticales

Typically follows the verb it modifies (e.g., acted boldly). Can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis (e.g., Boldly, she stepped forward).
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Contexto cultural

In many Western business environments, acting boldly is viewed as a positive leadership trait associated with innovation and growth.

Quiz rápido

The young entrepreneur ____ approached the investors with his unconventional idea.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: boldly

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