fine

A2 · Elementary

adj. of very high quality or very impressive.

adj. denoting superior quality, skill, or excellence.

Español:fino

“The hotel serves fine wines and local cheeses in the evening.”

“The museum houses a collection of fine art that spans several centuries of European history.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. made of very small pieces or having a very thin shape.

adj. consisting of small particles or having a very thin, delicate diameter or texture.

Español:fino

“You need a very fine needle to sew this silk fabric.”

“The beach was famous for its incredibly fine white sand, which felt like powder beneath our feet.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Law

n. money that you have to pay as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.

n. a financial penalty imposed by a court or other authority for an offence or breach of regulation.

“He had to pay a fifty-dollar fine for parking his car in the wrong place.”

“The company faced a substantial fine after an investigation revealed they had violated environmental safety protocols.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Technical

n. the place where a piece of music ends.

n. the word or symbol marking the conclusion of a musical movement or piece.

“The choir stopped singing when they reached the fine marked on the page.”

“The conductor reminded the orchestra to observe the 'da capo al fine' instruction, ensuring they returned to the beginning before finishing at the designated mark.”

B1 · Intermediate Law

v. to make someone pay money because they broke a rule.

v. to impose a financial penalty on someone as a consequence of an illegal or prohibited act.

“The police fined her for driving too fast on the motorway.”

“The regulatory body has the power to fine any firm that fails to protect its customers' private data.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

adv. in a way that is good or satisfactory.

adv. in a satisfactory or successful manner.

“Everything is going fine with the new project so far.”

“The engine seems to be running fine now that the mechanic has replaced the spark plugs.”

A2 · Elementary Informal

interj. a word you use to say 'yes' even if you are not very happy about it.

interj. used to express agreement or acceptance, often with a tone of resignation or mild annoyance.

“Fine, I will do the dishes if you promise to cook tomorrow.”

“Fine, have it your way, but don't come complaining to me when the plan fails.”