honey

• Sustancia dulce y viscosa que producen las abejas a partir del néctar de las flores; también se usa como término cariñoso o de cariño hacia una persona.

A sweet, sticky substance produced by bees from flower nectar; also used as a term of endearment.

1. Sweet or pleasantB1informal

   Having a sweet, pleasant, or soothing quality, often used metaphorically.

   Dulce o agradable

   • She gave him a honey smile.
   • His voice had a honey tone that calmed everyone.
   • The honey scent of the flowers filled the room.

   Sinónimosagreeabledelightfuldulcetmellifluousmellowpleasantsoothingsweet

• Sustancia dulce y viscosa que producen las abejas a partir del néctar de las flores, utilizada comúnmente como edulcorante. También se usa como término de cariño o para referirse a algo muy dulce o agradable.

A sweet, viscous food substance produced by bees from plant nectar, commonly used as a sweetener.

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1. Sweet substanceA1formal

   A sweet, sticky substance produced by bees from flower nectar, used as food.

   Miel

   • She added a spoonful of honey to her tea.
   • Honey is often used as a natural sweetener.
   • The jar of honey came from a local beekeeper.

2. Term of endearmentA2informal

   A word used to address someone you love or care about.

   Término de cariño

   • Good morning, honey. Did you sleep well?
   • Don't worry, honey, everything will be fine.
   • Honey, can you pass me the salt?

   Sinónimosbabybeloveddarlingdeardearielovesugarsweetheartsweetie

• Sustancia dulce, viscosa y comestible que producen las abejas a partir del néctar de las flores; también se usa como término cariñoso para dirigirse a alguien querido.

A sweet, sticky substance produced by bees from flower nectar, used as food.

1. Sweeten with honeyB2formal

   To add honey to something, typically food or drink, to make it sweet.

   Endulzar con miel

   • She honeyed her tea instead of using sugar.
   • The recipe suggests honeying the sauce for a richer flavor.
   • He honeyed the bread before toasting it.

   Sinónimossweeten

2. Speak sweetly or flatterC1informal

   To speak to someone in a sweet, flattering, or affectionate manner, often to persuade them.

   halagar, adular

   • He honeyed his words to win her approval.
   • She honeyed the boss with compliments before asking for a raise.
   • They honeyed the audience with promises of a better future.

   Sinónimosbutter upcajoleflattersoft-soapsweet-talkwheedle