pattern

Describir a las Personas - Age

Domina los modismos en inglés relacionados con la edad, como 'pollo de primavera' y 'largo en el diente'.

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
English idioms used to Describe People
spring chicken
[Sustantivo]

a young individual with little or no experience

novato, principiante

novato, principiante

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's spring chicken in the world of music .
young blood
[Sustantivo]

a young energetic person that brings new ideas, enthusiasm, and vitality to a group, organization, or activity

sangre joven, nuevo talento

sangre joven, nuevo talento

Ex: The tech startup thrived on the creativity of its young blood, constantly pushing boundaries and staying ahead in the industry.

used when someone has learned or experienced something from a very young age

Ex: While growing up, he had been exposed to various musical genres at his mother's knee, developing a diverse appreciation for music.

(of a person) very young or very small

Ex: Back when we knee-high to a grasshopper, we used to play in the fields behind our house for hours .
salad days
[Sustantivo]

the time in a person's life marked by youthfulness, inexperience, and being carefree

días de juventud, días despreocupados

días de juventud, días despreocupados

Ex: The group of teenagers is savoring salad days, making memories and embracing the joy of youth before responsibilities take over .

used to refer to people who look older than the age they are at

Ex: Tom may be only forty-five, but with his gray hair and wrinkles, he appears to be on the other side of fifty.

an advanced stage of life characterized by a long lifespan and great wisdom

Ex: Sarah 's grandparents have reached ripe old age and continue to enjoy each other 's company after decades of marriage .

used to describe someone or something that is old and has existed for a long time

Ex: The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong, a testament to its age as old as the hills.

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house is long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm.

used to describe an old person who is still very active and healthy

Ex: The team 's star player returned to the fieldhale and hearty, after recovering from an injury , scoring a winning goal in the championship match .
silver surfer
[Sustantivo]

a senior citizen that spends a lot of time using the Internet

viejito internauta

viejito internauta

Ex: The retirement community organized a workshop to teach seniors how to silver surfers, empowering them to navigate the internet , shop online , and access information at their fingertips .

used to refer to a significant age difference between two people, especially those who are romantically involved with one another

Ex: Sarah's new partner was much older than her, appearing to be old enough to be her father, which led to some questioning looks and conversations among their friends.

beyond the peak of one's abilities or career, often implying a decline in performance

Ex: Despite over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination .
LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek