Confusing Words - Terrific
Don't think terrific means terrorífico!
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We had a terrific time. = We had a great time.
We had terrific weather this summer. = We had fantastic weather this summer.
Wow! That's a terrific idea. = That's an excellent idea.
You look terrific.
You are a terrific friend.
Terrific usually has a positive sense. It is an informal adjective. It is an example of an extreme adjective, so we can use it with "absolutely"
Did you enjoy the match? It was absolutely terrific.
Terrorífico which has the idea of fear can be translated as (absolutely) terrifying or (very) frightening.
In another sense (un terrorífico error, una terrorífica decisión), it can be translated as horrific or dreadful.
Can you think of an actor or actress who gave a terrific performance in a film? Why were they so good in the role?
When did you last have a terrific holiday? Why was it so good? What are the ingredients for a terrific holiday?
Can you think of an actor or actress who gave a terrific performance in a film? Why were they so good in the role?
When did you last have a terrific holiday? Why was it so good? What are the ingredients for a terrific holiday?
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The ingredients for it are:
-an uninhabited beach,
-sun and heat
-no "levante" (that means, the wind which blows from the east in the Gulf of Cádiz)
-an interesting book
-evenings in a pleasant "chiringuito", eating fried fish and drinking cold bier.
I've been to Cabo de Gata along the Alemria coast and I loved it.
It's unusual to find UNSPOILT COASTLINES AND CROWD-FREE BEACHES along the Mediterranean coast.
Montse
In the summer: "warm" suggests a pleasant temperature whereas "cool" suggests a poor temperature.
I'd love to go to Valle de Arán - I've heard about it before. Another one to add to my list.