sally

BrE /ˈsæli/ AmE /ˈsæli/

noun / verb en → es

1 NAME C2

a female given name, short for names such as Sarah or Alexandra.

nombre propio femenino

  • Sally is a common name in English-speaking countries.

    Sally es un nombre común en los países de habla inglesa.

2 STRATEGY B1

to make an attempt to deal with a problem or situation, often in a bold or risky way.

intentar, hacer un esfuerzo por

  • [intransitive] take a sally at something
  • She decided to take a sally at the job interview.

    Decidió hacer un esfuerzo por la entrevista de trabajo.

3 MILITARY C1

a sudden attack made by soldiers or troops from a fort or castle.

ataque sorpresa, salida militar

  • [intransitive] make a sally
  • The soldiers made a sally from the castle.

    Los soldados hicieron una salida militar desde el castillo.

4 HISTORICAL C1

a woman who fought in battles or wars, often as a volunteer.

mujer guerrera, luchadora

  • Sally was known for her bravery in battle.

    Sally era conocida por su valentía en la batalla.