boo
In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The service at the restaurant was totally boo, so we didn't leave a tip.
The service at the restaurant was totally bad, so we didn't leave a tip.
The critic described the performance as 'boo,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
The critic described the performance as 'poor,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
It's so boo that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
It's so disappointing that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a ghost saying 'boo'—it's usually a bad or scary surprise, just like something described as 'boo' is bad.
Quiz rápido
The weather during our vacation was totally ___, so we stayed inside the whole time.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: boo
Ejemplos
The service at the restaurant was totally boo, so we didn't leave a tip.
everydayThe service at the restaurant was totally bad, so we didn't leave a tip.
The critic described the performance as 'boo,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
formalThe critic described the performance as 'poor,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
It's so boo that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
informalIt's so disappointing that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
Qualitative data indicated that participants found the initial interface to be 'boo' and unintuitive.
academicQualitative data indicated that participants found the initial interface to be 'subpar' and unintuitive.
If our marketing strategy remains this boo, we won't hit our targets.
businessIf our marketing strategy remains this weak, we won't hit our targets.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
my boo
my significant other
boo-hoo
the sound of crying (often used mockingly)
boo birds
fans who boo their own team
Se confunde a menudo con
A 'boor' is a noun referring to a rude or unrefined person, while 'boo' is an expression of disapproval or a slang descriptor.
A 'boom' is a loud, resonant sound or a period of rapid growth, whereas 'boo' is a sound of disapproval.
Notas de uso
Using 'boo' as an adjective meaning 'bad' is highly informal and primarily found in specific slang varieties. It should never be used in professional or standard academic writing without quotation marks.
Errores comunes
Learners often confuse the slang adjective 'boo' with the verb 'to boo' (to shout disapproval). Also, avoid using it in formal settings as it is considered non-standard English.
Truco para recordar
Think of a ghost saying 'boo'—it's usually a bad or scary surprise, just like something described as 'boo' is bad.
Origen de la palabra
Imitative of a deep, resonant sound; similar to the Latin 'boare' meaning to cry aloud or roar.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In American sports and theater, 'booing' is a common way for an audience to collectively express their dissatisfaction with a performance or a decision.
Quiz rápido
The weather during our vacation was totally ___, so we stayed inside the whole time.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: boo
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A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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