jolly

BrE /ˈdʒɒli/ AmE /ˈdʒɑːli/

adjective en → es

1 HAPPY [predicative adjective] B1

very happy and cheerful, especially in a way that is slightly silly or loud

alegre, contento, divertido

  • be jolly

Collocations jolly good time · jolly nice person

  • She was in a very jolly mood.

    Ella estaba de muy buen humor.

2 DRINK [predicative adjective] C1

used to describe alcoholic drinks, especially beer or ale, that are strong and full of flavor

fuerte, sabroso (de bebida alcohólica)

  • be jolly

Collocations jolly good beer · a jolly ale

  • This is a very jolly ale.

    Esta es una cerveza muy fuerte y sabrosa.

3 HOLIDAY [predicative adjective] C1

used to describe holidays that are enjoyable and relaxing, especially when they involve drinking alcohol

divertido, relajante (de vacaciones)

  • be jolly

Collocations jolly holiday · a jolly weekend

  • They had a very jolly time on their holiday.

    Tuvieron un muy buen tiempo en sus vacaciones.

4 PUNCTUATION [non-predicative adjective] C2

used in writing to show that a word or phrase is being used humorously or ironically, similar to quotation marks

entre comillas (para indicar ironía o humor)

  • jolly 'word'
  • He's a jolly good fellow.

    Es un tipo bastante bueno.