fond

affezionato, appassionato

Che vuole molto bene a qualcuno o apprezza molto qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: If you are this way about someone or something, you like them very much.

• I am fond of dogs.
• She was very fond of her old teacher.
• Are you fond of swimming?

Come si usa: be fond of someone/something (She is fond of her grandfather.); be fond of doing something (He is fond of reading in bed.)

Sinonimi: keen, attached

Espressioni comuni: fond of someone, fond of something, very fond

affettuoso, amorevole

Che esprime amore, calore o tenerezza.

In inglese semplice: Showing love, warmth, or gentle care.

• She gave him a fond smile.
• I have fond memories of our summers together.
• They exchanged a fond farewell at the station.

Sinonimi: affectionate, loving, warm

Contrari: cold

Espressioni comuni: fond memories, fond smile, fond farewell

indulgente, premuroso

Che ama e cura tanto qualcuno da concedergli tutto ciò che desidera.

In inglese semplice: Giving someone so much love and attention that you let them have whatever they want.

• His fond mother forgave every mistake.
• Fond grandparents often let children stay up late.
• She was a fond parent who rarely said no.

Sinonimi: doting, indulgent

Contrari: strict

Espressioni comuni: fond parent, fond mother, fond grandparents

fondo di cottura

Residui bruniti di cibo rimasti sul fondo di una padella, spesso usati per preparare una salsa.

In inglese semplice: Brown bits of cooked food left on a pan, often used to make sauce.

• The fond gives the sauce flavor.
• Add wine to loosen the fond in the pan.
• She scraped up the fond after cooking the chicken.

Espressioni comuni: scrape the fond, deglaze the fond, fond in something