Polyglot Dictionary

quirky

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/ˈkwɜːrki/

adjective B2
Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. peculiar, con una rareza encantadora

Similar words

whimsical

whimsical leans toward dreamy, fanciful, and playful, like something out of a storybook; quirky leans toward odd, idiosyncratic personal habits, like someone's own little eccentricities.

Usage notes

English turns "an odd little habit" into an affectionate adjective — Spanish's closest words ("peculiar," "raro") don't carry quite the same warmth.

Práctica

1 ¿Qué significa quirky?

2 Completa el espacio en blanco: She has a ___ sense of humor that I love.

3 ¿Qué gráfico de características corresponde a quirky?

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