Archive for 'Spanish Vocabulary'
Vocabulary test: adjectives to describe people Posted by Adir on Oct 4, 2011
Hi, there! Instead of giving you a boring list of adjetives to describe people, I decided to prepare a little test for you. I will give you a sentence and you will have to choose an adjective from the list below that corresponds to that definition. Remember to make good use of your dictionary, take…
Idioms with the word “mundo” Posted by Adir on Sep 29, 2011
Yes, the word mundo (world) has several interesting idioms. Let’s check out some of them, shall we? medio mundo – a lot of people. Medio mundo estaba en la fiesta. A lot of people were at the party. caérsele / venírsele el mundo encima (a alguien) – (someome) to suffer from a severe letdown or disappointment…
How to agree and disagree in Spanish Posted by Adir on Sep 26, 2011
¡Hola! ¿Cómo les va todo? Hoy nuestro post es todo en español y les va a dar algunas expresiones muy útiles para estar o no de acuerdo con algo en español. A ver algunas. Para manisfestar acuerdo Estoy (totalmente) de acuerdo. Vale. De acuerdo. Llevas / tienes razón. Te doy la razón. Pienso como usted…
Spanish Lesson Intermediate 22 How to order in a bar or restaurant Posted by Laura & Adam on Sep 21, 2011
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estáis? Hoy vamos a ver cómo preguntar o pedir. We will see how to ask or order. We will compare how this is done in both Spanish and English in the context of a bar or restaurant. Ordering food and drink in a Spanish speaking environment is one of the first opportunities many…
Spanish Lesson Beginner 22 Reflexive Spanish verbs Posted by Laura & Adam on Sep 14, 2011
¡Hola a todos! Today, we are going to see some useful Spanish verbs that are reflexive. With Reflexive Spanish Verbs the action is done by the same person who receives the action. For example, you can shower your baby, or you can shower yourself. To shower your baby is not reflexive because the person who…
What’s the translation of “poner” Posted by Adir on Sep 12, 2011
Poner means basically to put or to place: Pedro puso una manzana en la cesta. – Pedro put an apple in the basket. Tus bromas me ponen de mal humor. – Your jokes put me in a bad mood. It can also mean to turn something on (appliances, etc.): Pon la lavadora en marcha. –…
Vocabulary: Work and Career (Part II) Posted by Adir on Sep 9, 2011
Today we’re having a look at the second part of the vocabulary used at the workplace. It’s not a very comprehensive list but it’s going to tide you over for the moment, ok? Click here to read Part I. dar preaviso – to give notice Renunciar a un puesto sin dar preaviso es una actitud…