Bold - translation, pronunciation and examples
bold
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Покрасить дверь ярко-красным было смелым решением.
Он принял смелое решение продать коллекцию и начать с нуля.
bold usage examples
Покрасить дверь ярко-красным было смелым решением.
Painting the door bright red was a bold decision.
Он принял смелое решение продать коллекцию и начать с нуля.
He made a bold choice to sell his collection and start fresh.
Similar words
primary sense 'willing to take risks; also 'visually strong/clear'
denotes courage, especially when facing danger or hardship
more formal than 'brave', used for noble or admirable courage
bold in a way that can seem disrespectful or startling
willing to take risks for new experiences
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bold synonyms
What's the difference between bold / brave / courageous / audacious / adventurous / confident
primary sense 'willing to take risks; also 'visually strong/clear'
She made a bold decision to quit her job.
Она приняла смелое решение уволиться с работы.
The firefighter was brave entering the burning building.
Пожарный был храбрым, войдя в горящее здание.
Her courageous stance inspired the whole community.
Её мужественная позиция вдохновила всё сообщество.
bold in a way that can seem disrespectful or startling
It was an audacious business move that shocked rivals.
Это был дерзкий деловой ход, который шокировал конкурентов.
They're an adventurous couple who travel widely.
Они — любящая приключения пара, много путешествующая.
She spoke in a confident tone during the interview.
Она говорила уверенным тоном на собеседовании.
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How to pronounce bold and what this word means
bold translation: смелый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bold
/ˈbəʊld/
bold translation
смелый
bold examples
Painting the door bright red was a bold decision.
bold transcription
/ˈbəʊld/, /ˈboʊld/
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bold meaning: what does it mean?
strong statement
bold pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bold is pronounced as /ˈbəʊld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bold definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Painting the door bright red was a bold decision. Translation: Покрасить дверь ярко-красным было смелым решением.
Is bold part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, bold (смелый) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is bold part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, bold (смелый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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