ace

• Se usa en inglés australiano para describir algo excelente, agradable o de muy buena calidad.

Used in Australian English to describe something as excellent or enjoyable.

1. Excellent or of the highest qualityB1informal

   Describes something that is outstanding, top-notch, or first-rate.

   excelente, de primera

   • That was an ace performance at the concert.
   • He's an ace mechanic who can fix any car.
   • She gave an ace presentation that impressed everyone.

   Sinónimosbrilliantexcellentfirst-classfirst-rategreatoutstandingprimestellarsuperbsuperlativeterrifictop-notch

   Antónimosawfulbadinferiormediocrepoorterrible

• Sustantivo que puede designar el número uno, una carta de la baraja con un solo punto, a una persona muy experta o sobresaliente en algo, o un saque en tenis que el rival no puede devolver.

A noun that can refer to the number one, a playing card with a single pip, a highly skilled person, or a serve in tennis that the opponent cannot reach.

1. The number oneA1formal

   The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number.

   el número uno

   • He rolled an ace in the dice game.
   • The card had a single pip, making it an ace.
   • In some games, an ace counts as one.

   Sinónimosonesingleunitunity

2. A2formal

   One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face.

   As (naipe)

   • She drew an ace from the deck.
   • An ace is often the highest card in many games.
   • He won the hand with a pair of aces.

3. Highly skilled personB1informal

   Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.

   Persona experta o sobresaliente

   • She is an ace at solving complex puzzles.
   • He is a tennis ace, winning many tournaments.
   • The team hired an ace programmer for the project.

   Sinónimosadeptcrackerjackexperthotshotmastermavenvirtuosowhizwizard

   Antónimosamateurbeginnerneophytenovice

4. Unreturned serveB1formal

   A serve that the receiver is unable to reach, scoring a point.

   Ace (saque ganador)

   • He served an ace to win the match.
   • The player hit an ace down the line.
   • Her powerful serve resulted in several aces.

• Verbo que significa completar un examen, prueba o tarea extremadamente bien, a menudo logrando un resultado perfecto.

A verb meaning to perform exceptionally well on a test, exam, or task, often achieving a perfect score.

1. Score an ace in tennisB2formalsport

   To serve a ball that the opponent cannot return, winning the point.

   Hacer un saque directo

   • She aced her opponent with a powerful serve.
   • He aced the match point to win the tournament.
   • The player aced the serve down the center line.

2. Play a hole in one strokeB2formalsport

   In golf, to hit the ball from the tee into the hole in a single stroke.

   Hacer hoyo en uno

   • He aced the 12th hole during the championship.
   • She aced the par-3 hole with a perfect swing.
   • The golfer aced the hole, much to the crowd's delight.

3. Succeed at easilyB1informalamerican

   To perform exceptionally well or achieve success with little effort.

   Sobresalir fácilmente

   • She aced the exam without studying much.
   • He aced his job interview and got the position.
   • They aced the project presentation and impressed the clients.

   Sinónimosconquerexcel atmasternailpass with flying colorssmash

   Antónimosbombfailflunk