Like that Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
LIKE that, LIKE that, LIKE thuht
lˈaɪk/ /ðˈæt
LIKE that
Definición
A phrase used to show similarity or refer to something in a specific way, usually meaning 'in that way' or 'like this/that' when talking about how something happens, is done, or appears.
Uso & Matices
Informal and very common in spoken English. Often used after explanations (“Don’t do it like that!”), or to compare ways of doing things. Not used for exact measurements or formal writing. Can express disapproval (“Don’t talk to me like that!”).
Spanish: así - de esa maneraPortuguese (BR): assim - desse jeitoPortuguese (PT): assim - dessa formaChinese (Simplified): 那样 - 像那样Chinese (Traditional): 那樣 - 像那樣Hindi: ऐसे - उस तरहArabic: هكذا - مثل ذلكBengali: এভাবে - ওইভাবেRussian: так - вот такJapanese: そんなふうに - そうやってVietnamese: như vậy - kiểu đóKorean: 그렇게 - 저렇게Turkish: böyle - o şekildeUrdu: ایسے - اس طرحIndonesian: seperti itu - begini
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please don't do it like that.
basic
Why are you looking at me like that?
basic
I've never seen anything like that before.
basic
You can't just talk to people like that.
natural
Wow, I wish I could dance like that!
natural
Not everyone can handle stress like that.
natural