Category: esp

vuelta – “turn” or “lap”

The meaning of "vuelta" in Spanish is "Jamás me reservé nada para la vuelta" "I never saved anything for the way back.""   Vuelta is a versatile Spanish word with several meanings. Let’s explore them: Rotation or Turn: Hay que darle una vuelta más a la llave. You have to give the key another turn. … Continue reading vuelta – “turn” or “lap” →

periodico – newspaper

"Periódico" is the Spanish word for "newspaper." Many Spanish-language newspapers include "periódico" in their titles, like El Periódico de Catalunya (The Catalan Journal) or El Periódico de Aragón (The Aragonese Journal).

nevada – snow-capped

Slovo "nevada" v španělštině znamená "sníh" nebo "sněžení". Gramaticky se jedná o podstatné jméno ženského rodu. Sémantické pole tohoto slova zahrnuje: 1. Přírodní jevy: Nevada se často používá k popisu meteorologického jevu, když sněží. - *Ejemplos:* "Hay una nevada fuerte en las montañas." (Je silné sněžení v horách.) 2. Místa: Slovo může také odkazovat na … Continue reading nevada – snow-capped →

arroz y frijoles

"I remember suddenly trembling as I looked around a popular restaurant to find its walls decorated in actual torture devices used during the slave trade. They weren’t tucked away in a museum, but on display, while people ate their arroz y frijoles. In the United States, we tend to cover up the shame of slavery, … Continue reading arroz y frijoles →

osito – teddy bear

" Don’t Change Osito shares a unique connection between a bear and his flying friend, Mary. Osito, which is the Spanish word for teddy bear, goes on an exciting journey with Mary, short for Mariposa, which translates to butterfly in Spanish. Challenging himself to the impossible, soaring like a butterfly, and failing at that talent, … Continue reading osito – teddy bear →

Ñoqui

"After they left, she sought medical attention at hospital. “When we came back, we saw they had painted ‘VLLC ñoqui’ on one of the walls,” she said. They also broke furniture, but did not take any items of value. VLLC is the acronym for President Javier Milei’s libertarian slogan viva la libertad, carajo (long live … Continue reading Ñoqui →

el accidente

"Suscríbete a BBC Mundo http://vid.io/xqOx Una cámara captó el momento en que el tren descarriló en Galicia, España, causando la muerte de al menos 78 personas y más de 140 heridos." (2) Así fue el momento del accidente de tren en Galicia - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9oWLlnKvHM&list=WL&index=2

a lo largo

A lo largo" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "along" or "throughout" in English. It is often used to indicate a continuous or extended span of time or space. "Maputo (antes conocida como “ Delagoa Bay” y “Lourenco Marques” ) es la ciudad más grande de la República de Mozambique y el centro político … Continue reading a lo largo →

Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico

Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico

Cenotes are captivating natural sinkholes that reveal the Maya underworld and offer stunning scenery. They are an integral part of the Yucatán Peninsula’s unique landscape. A cenote is a natural pit or sinkhole formed when limestone bedrock collapses, exposing groundwater. The term comes from the Yucatec Maya word “tsʼonoʼot,” which refers to any location with … Continue reading Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico →

semanario

Semanario means a weekly publication or newspaper. "Karen Sharhon (de 'El amaneser', suplemento del semanario 'Shalom'), me dice que por primera vez se escribe un texto literario en ladino"" https://www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/20230521/8982376/mario-levi-sefardi-turquia-ladino.html   semanario, ria 1. adj. Que sucede o se repite cada semana. Sin.: semanal, hebdomadario.   2. m. Periódico que se publica semanalmente. Sin.: hebdomadario, … Continue reading semanario →

The difference between “por” and “para” in Spanish

"Por" is used to talk about the reason or cause of something, as well as the way or means by which something is done. For example, if you say "gracias por el regalo" (thank you for the gift), you are expressing gratitude for the gift that was given to you. On the other hand, "para" … Continue reading The difference between “por” and “para” in Spanish →