Put down as Meaning in English

expression

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Definición

To think of or classify someone or something as having a particular quality or being a particular type.

Uso & Matices

Informal expression, often used when describing assumptions or first impressions. Common forms: 'put (someone) down as (something)'. Can't be literally translated word-for-word in some languages. Not interchangeable with 'write down as' (which means to record in writing).

• Spanish: considerar como - tomar por
• Portuguese (BR): achar que é - considerar como
• Portuguese (PT): considerar como - tomar por
• Chinese (Simplified): 认为是 - 当作是
• Chinese (Traditional): 認為是 - 當作是
• Hindi: समझना (के रूप में) - मानना
• Arabic: اعتبر (كـ) - حسب (كـ)
• Bengali: ভাবে বিবেচনা করা - ধরে নেওয়া
• Russian: считать - воспринимать как
• Japanese: 〜だと思う - ～と見なす
• Vietnamese: coi như - xem là
• Korean: ~라고 생각하다 - ~로 여기다
• Turkish: olarak görmek - olarak düşünmek
• Urdu: سمجھنا - تصور کرنا
• Indonesian: menganggap sebagai - menilai sebagai

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I put him down as a serious person.

basic

Did you put me down as someone who likes to travel?

basic

Most people put him down as quiet, but he's actually very funny once you know him.

natural

When I first met you, I put you down as a city person, not someone who loves the countryside.

natural

Don't put me down as lazy just because I like to sleep in on weekends.

natural

They put her down as a troublemaker at school.

basic