Describing places Flashcards
beautiful because it has not been changed/ built on
unspoiled
It’s a country of stunning landscapes and unspoiled beaches.
very pretty
picture-postcard
This picture-postcard village was selected as the most beautiful in the whole world.
visited by lots of people
touristy
France is so touristy because of its popular sights.
containing people with diff. cultures and backgrounds
cosmopolitan
The USA seems more cosmopolitan than other countries, because of so many people from all over the world.
modern/ up to date
contemporary
This furniture is very contemporary. Was it made this year?
beautiful/ amazing/ exciting/ surprising..
breathtaking
The view here is breathtaking, there isn’t a more beautiful one out there.
full of people moving around in a busy way
bustling
London is always bustling, there are people moving all over the place.
in poor condition because of often usage
shabby
She wore shabby old jeans and a T-shirt.
in very bad condition due to not being taken care of
run-down
My doctor said I was looking run-down and suggested that I take better care of myself.
izrezljano, izrezbarjeno
carved
The design was carved into the wood with precision.
starodavno, zgodovinsko
ancient
Ancient paintings are stored in museums because they are historically important.
driving too fast
speeding
The driver had been stopped twice for speeding on the same day. The fee for driving too fast was also quite high.
moving forward very slowly
crawling
Our baby is just starting to crawl. He will be walking in no time.
making a high, loud, unpleasant noise as it moves
screeching
The car tyres screeched as he tried to brake very fast.
drago
expensive/costly/pricey
This is so expensive, I don’t have enough money.
poznano
famous/ very well-known
She’s very famous even my grandmother knows her.
slaven
celebrated
She is a celebrated opera singer, most people think she is the best there is.
fantastično
fantastic/ wonderful/ awesome/ fascinating/ magnificent
She did a fantastic job, everything was perfect at the end.
ogromno
huge/ enormous/ gigantic
The tower is huge, there isn’t a bigger one out there.
živahno
lively/ vibrant
Las Vegas is so vibrant, there are always people around doing stuff.
popularen
popular
This is one of our most popular designs, we sell a thousand per year.
dolgočasen
boring/dull
She’s boring, she is always talking about the same things.
očarljivo
charming/delightful
The cottage is tiny, but it’s charming and adorable.
tiho/umerjeno
calm/ quiet/ tranquil
The neighborhood is very tranquil, there’s never any noise.
nenormalno/čudno
odd/unusual
There’s something odd about that man. He acts strangely.
