dear

• Se utiliza para expresar cariño o afecto hacia alguien; también indica que algo es costoso o tiene un alto valor.

Used to express affection or fondness for someone; also used to indicate something is expensive or costly.

1. Loved or cherishedA2formal

   Regarded with deep affection or fondness.

   Querido, amado

   • She is a dear friend of mine.
   • He wrote a letter to his dear mother.
   • My dear child, I am so proud of you.

   Sinónimosadoredbelovedcherisheddarlinglovedprecioustreasuredvalued

   Antónimosdespiseddetestedhatedunloved

2. ExpensiveB1formalbritish

   Costing a lot of money; high in price.

   caro (costoso)

   • This restaurant is too dear for my budget.
   • The antique vase was very dear.
   • Everything in this shop is dear.

   Sinónimoscostlyexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedpremiumpriceyvaluable

   Antónimosaffordablecheapinexpensivelow-cost

3. Used in polite addressA1formal

   Used as a polite way to address someone in a letter or conversation.

   En tratamiento cortés

   • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position.
   • Dear John, thank you for your kind invitation.
   • My dear lady, may I help you with your bags?

   Sinónimosesteemedhonoredrespected

• Adverbio usado principalmente en inglés británico, a menudo en la frase 'cost someone dear', que significa 'a un precio alto' o 'gravemente'. También se usa como intensificador en expresiones como 'I would dearly love to...' (aunque 'dearly' es más común en ese sentido). Como adverbio es menos frecuente que su forma adjetiva.

An adverb used primarily in British English, often in the phrase 'cost someone dear,' meaning 'at great cost' or 'severely.' It is also used as an intensifier in expressions like 'I would dearly love to...' (though 'dearly' is more common in that sense). As an adverb, it is less frequent than its adjective form.

1. At a high costB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is expensive or costs a lot.

   caro, a un alto costo

   • The mistake cost him dear.
   • Victory came dear in that battle.
   • She paid dear for her carelessness.

   Sinónimosdearlyexpensively

   Antónimoscheaplyinexpensively

• Sustantivo o término cariñoso usado para dirigirse a alguien querido o para referirse a un ser amado, frecuentemente en el trato directo (por ejemplo, 'mi querido').

A noun used as a term of endearment or to refer to a beloved person, often used in direct address (e.g., 'my dear').

1. Beloved personA2formal

   A person who is loved or cherished.

   Persona amada

   • She is a dear to everyone who knows her.
   • He is such a dear, always helping others.
   • My dear, you have my full support.

   Sinónimosbeloveddarlinghoneyloveprecioussweetheart

2. Term of addressA2informal

   Used as a polite or affectionate way to address someone.

   Tratamiento afectuoso o cortés

   • Don't worry, dear, everything will be fine.
   • Thank you, my dear, for your kindness.
   • Come here, dear, and sit with me.

   Sinónimosbeloveddarlingdeariehoneyloveprecioussweetheart