Category: esp

prensa – press

"Here is a quote by Eugenio Clariond, who is President of the "Comité Empresarial Estados Unidos-México del Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior, Inversión y Tecnología (Comce)". (basically a committee of businesspeople who attract foreign business, investment and technology to Mexico.) “Esta guerra que ha sido declarada (entre narcos y Gobierno) es enfrentada por un … Continue reading prensa – press →

calera

The word "calera" in Spanish refers to a specific type of location or establishment related to the production of lime or calcium oxide. This term is derived from the word "cal," which directly translates to "lime" in English. Essentially, a calera is a place where lime is extracted or produced. In the context of construction, … Continue reading calera →

sierra

"“Sierra comes from the Spanish word for ‘higher ground,’ evoking its exclusive and elevated outlook as a plateau rising from the surrounding area, as well as its upscale product mix." https://theedgemalaysia.com/content/advertise/16-sierra-a-rising-address-taking-puchong-south-to-new-heights

Candomblé

Candomblé is a religion that believes there are spirits in nature that are similar to human souls. These spirits have specific qualities and are represented by different deities. These deities are like special protectors for people. Candomblé is a religion that originated in Brazil, blending elements of African spiritual traditions with Catholicism. It is practiced … Continue reading Candomblé →

diario

Diary: A personal record of thoughts, experiences, and events. Newspaper: A publication containing news, information, and advertising, typically printed on large sheets of paper and published daily or weekly.

raíz – root

la raíz raíz, PL raíces "Los árboles están echando raíces profundas en el suelo." (The trees are growing deep roots in the ground.) "La familia se está echando raíces en su nuevo hogar." (The family is settling into their new home.) "El nuevo negocio está echando raíces en la comunidad." (The new business is taking … Continue reading raíz – root →

brujeria – witchcraft

specifically referring to the practices found in Latin America and the Caribbean   Indigenous spiritual practices, African religions brought by enslaved people (like Santeria and Candomble), and European witchcraft traditions all blended together to form Brujería [Wikipedia: Witchcraft in Latin America]. Practices: Brujería encompasses a wide range of rituals and beliefs. From using herbs for … Continue reading brujeria – witchcraft →

CNN en Español

CNN en Español

CNN en Español es un canal de televisión dirigido a Latinoamérica, el Caribe y al público hispano en Estados Unidos. CNN en Español is a television channel aimed at Latin America, the Caribbean and Hispanic audiences in the United States. Wikipedia CNN en Español provides news coverage for Latin America and the world. Television Channel: … Continue reading CNN en Español →

banda de guerra

banda de guerra

“Banda de guerra mexicana Las bandas de guerra (abreviado comúnmente cómo: BDG) son un medio de mando que tiene por objeto rendir honores a la bandera y sustituir las órdenes a viva voz, por medio de la ejecución de toques militares establecidos en el manual de ademanes y toques militares de la Secretaría de la … Continue reading banda de guerra →

The conjugation of the verb “tener – to have” in the past perfect compound

The conjugation of the verb “tenir” in the past perfect compound: Yo he tenido Tú has tenido Él/Ella/Usted ha tenido Nosotros/Nosotras hemos tenido Vosotros/Vosotras habéis tenido Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes han tenido   Present tense conjugation: Yo tengo (I have) Tú tienes (You have, informal) Él/ella/usted tiene (He/she/you have, formal) Nosotros tenemos (We have) Vosotros tenéis (You all … Continue reading The conjugation of the verb “tener – to have” in the past perfect compound →

Cono Sur

The Southern Cone (Spanish: Cono Sur, Portuguese: Cone Sul) is a geographical and cultural subregion composed of the southernmost areas of South America, mostly south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Traditionally, it covers Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.