#1  
Old July 18, 2019, 03:25 PM
AngelicaDeAlquezar's Avatar
AngelicaDeAlquezar AngelicaDeAlquezar is offline
Obsidiana
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 9,038
Native Language: Mexican Spanish
AngelicaDeAlquezar is on a distinguished road
Ever so

As I understand it, the expression "ever so" is a vehement emphasis of "so". My problem is that "ever", for me, introduces an idea of a continuing or increasing emotion but that's most probably not the case, so I'm always insecure about using it. Any comments?

And would it be correct to use it in these examples?

- I have two students who won't learn much. It's ever so frustrating! (As in I'm getting more and more frustrated at the end of each class)

- She's normally late from work. When she gets home she's ever so hungry! (As in she's always so hungry she could have big amounts of anything for dinner)
__________________
Ain't it wonderful to be alive when the Rock'n'Roll plays...
Reply With Quote
   
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
  #2  
Old July 18, 2019, 05:09 PM
Rusty's Avatar
Rusty Rusty is offline
Señor Speedy
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 11,299
Native Language: American English
Rusty has a spectacular aura aboutRusty has a spectacular aura about
In every case I can think of, the two-word phrase is a synonym of very (substitute extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, tremendously, immensely, really, truly, to a great extent/degree, etc.).

It's ever so frustrating! = It's very frustrating! or It's truly frustrating!
She's ever so hungry! = She's extremely hungry! or She's really hungry!

The phrase isn't used to indicate continuing or increasing emotion.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old July 19, 2019, 05:25 AM
AngelicaDeAlquezar's Avatar
AngelicaDeAlquezar AngelicaDeAlquezar is offline
Obsidiana
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 9,038
Native Language: Mexican Spanish
AngelicaDeAlquezar is on a distinguished road
Thank you very much, for the reply, Rusty. I will have to internalize the actual meaning and not the one my head keeps giving it.
__________________
Ain't it wonderful to be alive when the Rock'n'Roll plays...
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old July 30, 2019, 04:37 PM
Tomisimo's Avatar
Tomisimo Tomisimo is offline
Davidísimo
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: North America
Posts: 5,664
Native Language: American English
Tomisimo will become famous soon enoughTomisimo will become famous soon enough
For the record, I agree with Rusty's analysis.
__________________
If you find something wrong with my Spanish, please correct it!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old July 30, 2019, 08:21 PM
AngelicaDeAlquezar's Avatar
AngelicaDeAlquezar AngelicaDeAlquezar is offline
Obsidiana
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 9,038
Native Language: Mexican Spanish
AngelicaDeAlquezar is on a distinguished road
Thank you, David!

Ya está entrando en mi cabecita dura.
__________________
Ain't it wonderful to be alive when the Rock'n'Roll plays...
Reply With Quote
Reply

 

Link to this thread
URL: 
HTML Link: 
BB Code: 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Site Rules


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:01 AM.

Forum powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X