highly

muy, sumamente

Indica un grado muy elevado de una cualidad o situación.

En inglés sencillo: Very or to a great degree.

• That seems highly unlikely.
• The new product was highly successful.
• This information is highly sensitive, so keep it private.

Sinónimos: very, extremely, greatly

Expresiones frecuentes: highly likely, highly successful, highly sensitive, highly visible

muy, altamente

Indica un grado elevado de habilidad, conocimientos o preparación.

En inglés sencillo: To a great degree, especially when describing someone's skill, knowledge, or training.

• We need highly skilled workers.
• The nurses were highly trained and experienced.
• Is she highly qualified for this kind of work?

Sinónimos: very, extremely

Expresiones frecuentes: highly qualified, highly skilled, highly trained

bien, favorablemente

Con mucho respeto o con una opinión muy favorable.

En inglés sencillo: With great respect or a very good opinion.

• I think highly of her.
• His colleagues spoke highly of his work.
• She is highly regarded by everyone in the department.

Cómo se usa: think/speak highly of someone/something (My parents think highly of your teacher.)

Sinónimos: favorably, well

Antónimos: poorly

Expresiones frecuentes: think highly of, speak highly of, regard someone highly

en un puesto elevado

En una posición con mucho poder o autoridad.

En inglés sencillo: At a position with a lot of power or authority.

• She has highly placed friends in government.
• A highly placed official confirmed the news.
• The company used its highly placed contacts to arrange the meeting.

Expresiones frecuentes: highly placed, highly positioned