Sweet on Meaning in English
expression
ˈswit/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SWEET-awn
swˈiːt/ /ˈɒn
sweet-ON
Definición
To be attracted to or have romantic feelings for someone, usually in a light, slightly old-fashioned way.
Uso & Matices
Informal and slightly old-fashioned; often used in phrases like 'He's sweet on her.' Implies a crush, not deep love. Common in British and American English, but less so in modern speech. Do not use for strong or serious love.
Spanish: enamorado de - interesado en (románticamente)Portuguese (BR): a fim de - apaixonado porPortuguese (PT): interessado em - apaixonado porChinese (Simplified): 喜欢 (对某人有好感)Chinese (Traditional): 喜歡 (對某人有好感)Hindi: दीवाना होना - प्यार में होनाArabic: معجب بـ - مغرم بـBengali: পছন্দ করা (রোমান্টিক ভাবে) - ঝোঁক থাকা (কারো প্রতি, রোমান্টিক অর্থে)Russian: влюблён - без ума (от кого-то) - питать симпатиюJapanese: 気がある - 惚れているVietnamese: cảm nắng - thích thầmKorean: 호감을 갖다 - 좋아하다 (연애 감정)Turkish: gönlü kaymak - hoşlanmakUrdu: دل لگانہ - کسی پر دل آناIndonesian: naksir - suka (secara romantis)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He is sweet on his new neighbor.
basic
Are you sweet on anyone in your class?
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She guessed that Tom was sweet on her.
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I think Jake is totally sweet on you—did you notice how he smiles at you?
natural
Back in college, I was really sweet on my roommate’s friend.
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You can tell she’s sweet on Mark because she always finds a reason to talk to him.
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