jolly
BrE /ˈdʒɒli/ AmE /ˈdʒɑːli/
adjective en → es
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
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She was in a very jolly mood.
Ella estaba de muy buen humor.
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
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This is a very jolly ale.
Esta es una cerveza muy fuerte y sabrosa.
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
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They had a very jolly time on their holiday.
Tuvieron un muy buen tiempo en sus vacaciones.
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'
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He's a jolly good fellow.
Es un tipo bastante bueno.