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What is the Spanish word for ‘Drums’?

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Tambores

Pronunciation: tahm - bohr - es

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Blood’?

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Sangre

Pronunciation: sang - greh

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Listen’?

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Escucha

Pronunciation: ehs - koo - chah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Kitchen’?

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Cocina

Pronunciation: Koh - see - nah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Monday’?

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Lunes

Pronunciation: [LOO-ness]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Tuesday’?

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Martes

Pronunciation: [MAR-tess]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Wednesday’?

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Miércoles
[myehr-koh-lehs]
www.spanishdict.com/translate/Miercoles

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Thursday’?

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Jueves

Pronunciation: [HWEH-ves]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Friday’?

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Viernes

Pronunciation: [BYER-ness]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Saturday’?

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Sábado
[Sah-bah-doh]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sunday’?

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Domingo

Pronunciation: [doh-MEEN-goh]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Search’?

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Busca

Pronunciation: boos - kah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Food’?

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Comida
[koh - me - dah]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Comida

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What is the Spanish word for ‘To Arrive’?

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Llegar
[Je - GAHR]
www.spanishdict.com/translate/llegar%20

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sad’?

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Triste
[trees - tah]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Hair’?

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Pelo

Pronunciation: peh - loh

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Ice cream’?

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Helado

Pronunciation: eh - la - doh

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Excited’?

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Emocionado
[eh - moh - syoh - nah - doh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/emocionado

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Bored’?

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Aburrido
ahh - boo - rree - doh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/aburrido

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Angry’?

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Enojado
[eh - no - HAH - doh]
a no ha doe
[Link] (spanishdict.com/pronunciation/enojado)

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Ok’?

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Vale

Pronunciation: bah - leh

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Closed’?

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Cerrado
[Seh - rrah - doh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Cerrado

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Another’?

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Otra
[OH - trah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/otra

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What is the Spanish word for ‘First’?

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Primero
[Pree- meh - roh]
www.spanishdict.com/translate/Primero

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What is the Spanish word for ‘I believe’?

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Creo

Pronunciation: kreh - oh

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Already’?

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Ya

Pronunciation: Yah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Old’?

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Viejo

Pronunciation: byeh - hoh

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Older’?

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Más Viejo
byeh - hoh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Viejo

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Next’?

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Siguiente
see-gyehn-teh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Siguiente

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Country side’?

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Campo

Sound: [sound:1000015968.mp4]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Second’?

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Segunda

Pronunciation: seh-goon-doh

Link: https://www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/segundo

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Third’?

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Tercero
tehr SEH roh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Tercero

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Slowly’?

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Despacio
[dehs-pah-syoh] www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/despacio%20

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Twenty’?

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Veinte

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Thirty’?

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Treinta

treyn-tah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Forty’?

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Cuarenta

kwah-rehn-tah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Fifty’?

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Cincuenta
seeng-kwehn-tah

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sixty’?

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Sesenta

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Seventy’?

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Setenta

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Eighty’?

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Ochenta

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Ninety’?

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Noventa

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Hundred’?

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Cien

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What is the Spanish word for
‘Ceiling’?

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Techo
teh-choh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/techo

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What is the Spanish word for
‘Floor’?

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Piso
pee-soh
https://www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/piso

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What is the Spanish word for
‘Rainbow’?

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Arco iris
[ahr-koh—ee-rees]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/el%20arco%20iris

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Chair’?

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Silla
see-yah
https://www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/silla

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What is the Spanish word for ‘South’?

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Sur
soor
https://www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/sur

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Everything or all’?

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Todo

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What is the Spanish word for ‘small’?

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Pequeño
peh-keh-nyoh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/peque%C3%B1o

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What is the Spanish word for ‘together’?

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Junto
hoon-toh

[link] (https://spanishdict.com/pronunciation/juntos)

Hi, I am a link

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Country’?

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País
pah-ees
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/pa%C3%ADs

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What is the Spanish word for ‘last’?

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último
ool-tee-moh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/%C3%BAltimo

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Who’?

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Quién

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What is the Spanish word for ‘When’?

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Cuando
[kwahn-doh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cuando

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What is the Spanish words for ‘among’?

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Entre
[ehn-treh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/entre

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What is the Spanish word for ‘up’?

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Arriba [ah-rree-bah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/arriba

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Down’ or ‘Below’?

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Abajo
• ah-BAH-hoh
• ah-BAH-hoh
• a-BA-jo
• [aˈβaxo]
• Regional note: Pronunciation is consistent across Latin American Spanish.
• forvo.com/word/abajo/
• spanishdict.com/pronunciation/abajo
• “Think of abajo as the direction toward a lower place.”
• El gato está (temp) abajo de la mesa.(The cat is under the table.)
• La planta crece (perm) hacia abajo.(The plant grows downward.)
• Abajo hay (temp) un sótano.(Below, there is a basement.)

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What is the Spanish word for ‘inside’?

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Adentro
ah-DEHN-troh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Adentro

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What is the Spanish word for ‘under’?

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Debajo
deh-bah-hoh
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/debajo

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60
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What is the Spanish word for ‘close or near’?

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Cerca

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What is the Spanish word for ‘around’?

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Alrededor
[ahl-rreh-deh-dohr]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Alrededor

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What is the Spanish word for ‘middle’?

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Medio
[meh-dyoh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/medio

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What is the Spanish word for ‘bottom’?

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Fondo
[FOHN-doh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/fondo

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Place’?

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Lugar
loo-gahr
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Lugar

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Then’?

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Entonces
ehn-tohn-sehs
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/entonces

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sleep’?

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Dormir
[dohr-meer]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/dormir

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Think’?

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Pensar
[pehn-SAHR]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/pensar

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Yesterday’?

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Ayer
[ah-YEHR]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/ayer

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What is the Spanish word for ‘This’?

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Este
[EHS-teh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/este

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Live’?

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Vivo
[bee-boh]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/vivo

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71
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Again”?

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Oltra Vez
[OH-trah-behs]
www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Oltra%20Vez

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Kiss’?

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Beso
[Beh-soh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Beso

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73
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Spicy’?

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Picante
[pee-kahn- teh]

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What is the Spanish word for ‘happy’?

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Contentó [kohn-tehn-toh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/contento

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What is the Spanish word for ‘tired’?

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Cansado
[kahn-sah-doh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Cansado

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76
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What is the Spanish word for ‘I am’ (temp)

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Estoy

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77
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What is the Spanish word for ‘He is, She is, it is’ (Temp)

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Está
[ehs-tah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/est%C3%A1

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What is the Spanish word for ‘There is, is there, there are, are there ‘ ?

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Hay
[ay]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Hay

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79
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Jacket

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Chaqueta
[chah-keh-tah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/chaqueta

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Pants’?

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Pantalón
[pahn-tah-LOHN]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/pantal%C3%B3n

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Shirt

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Camisa
[kah-MEE-sah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Camisa

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What is the Spanish word for ‘Dress’?

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Vestido
[behs-tee-doh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/vestido

83
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Skirt

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Falda
[FAHL-dah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Falda

84
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sock and socks’?

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Calcetín
[kahl-seh-TEEN]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/calcet%C3%ADn
Calcetines

85
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Shoe and shoes

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Zapato/Zapatos
[sah-PAH-toh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/zapato

86
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Belt’?

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Cinturón
[seen-too-rohn]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cintur%C3%B3n

87
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Next

A

Próximo
[PROHK-see-moh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/pr%C3%B3ximo

88
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What’s the Spanish word for ‘Freeze’?

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Congelar
[kohn-heh-LAHR]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/congelar

89
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What is the Spanish word for ‘year’?

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Año
[ah-nyoh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/a%C3%B1o

90
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Day’?

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Día
[dee-ah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/D%C3%ADa

91
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Thing’?

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Cosa
[koh-sah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cosa

92
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Hand’?

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Mano
[mah-noh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/mano

93
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Part’?

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Parte
[pahr-teh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/parte

94
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What is the Spanish word for ‘word’?

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Palabra
[pah-LAH-brah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/palabra

95
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Life’?

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Vida
[Bee-dah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/vida

96
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What is the Spanish word for ‘World’?

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Mundo
[moon-doh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/mundo

97
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Eye’?

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Ojo
[oh-hoh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/ojo

98
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What is the Spanish word for ‘City’?

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Ciudad
[syoo-dahd]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/ciudad

99
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Maybe’?

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quizás(kee-SAHS) like sauce
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/quiz%C3%A1s

100
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Love’?

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Amor [ah-mohr]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/amor

101
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Month’?

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Mes [ mehs]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/mes

102
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Week’?

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Semana [seh-MAH-nah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/semana

103
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Reason’?

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Razón [rrah-sohn]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/raz%C3%B3n

104
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Path or way’?

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Camino [kah-MEE-noh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/camino

105
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Street’?

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Calle [kah-yeh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/calle

106
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Head’?

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Cabeza [kah-BEH-sah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cabeza

107
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Air’?

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Aire [ay-reh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/aire

108
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Light’?

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Luz [loos]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/luz

109
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Answer’?

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Respuesta [rrehs-PWEHS-tah]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/respuesta

110
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Candy

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golosina (goh-loh-SEE-nah)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/golosina

111
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Outside’?

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Fuera
FWEH-rah
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/fuera

112
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Outside’?

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Fuera
FWEH-rah
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/fuera

113
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Autumn’?

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Otoño
(oh-TOH-nyoh)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/oto%C3%B1o

forvo.com/word/oto%C3%B1o/

114
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Winter’?

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invierno (een-BYEHR-noh)
In be air no

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/invierno

115
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Spring’?

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primavera (pree-mah-beh-rah

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/primavera

116
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Summer’?

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verano (beh-rah-noh)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/verano

117
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sun’?

A

Sol

118
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What is the Spanish word for ‘moon’?

A

Luna

119
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Sky’?

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Cielo [SYEH-loh]
https://www.spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cielo

120
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Star’?

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Estrella ehs-TREH-yah

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/Estrella

121
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Planet’?

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Planeta
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• plah-NEH-tah
• plá-ne-ta
• Picture Earth as a blue-green planeta in space.
• Imagine the vastness of the solar system, each planeta orbiting the sun.
• Think of planeta as each unique world in the universe.

  1. La Tierra es el planeta en el que vivimos. (Earth is the planet we live on.)

Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.

122
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Space’?

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Espacio [ehs-PAH-syoh]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/espacio

123
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Welcome’?

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bienvenido (byehm-beh-nee-doh)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/bienvenido

124
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘‘Congratulations!

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Felicidades
• IPA: [fe.li.siˈda.des]
• English phonetic: feh-lee-see-DAH-des
• Accented pronunciation: feh-lee-see-DAH-des
• Syllable breakdown: fe-li-si-DA-des
• Regional note: In Spain, the “d” is pronounced softly as “ð” (like the “th” in “this”), while in Latin America, it is pronounced as a regular “d.”
• forvo.com/word/felicidades/
• spanishdict.com/pronunciation/felicidades
• Mnemonic: “Think of felicidades as wishing someone happiness and success.”
• Example sentence: ¡Felicidades por tu logro!(Congratulations on your achievement!)

125
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘too much’!

A

demasiado (deh-mah-SYAH-doh)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/demasiado

126
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Dinner’?

A

cena (Seh-nah)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cena

127
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Lunch’?

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almuerzo (ahl-MWHER-soh)
Al-mweɾ-so

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/almuerzo

forvo.com/search/almuerzo/es/

128
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Breakfast’?

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desayuno (dehs-ah-YOO-noh)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/desayuno
“Day Starts with Yummy Nourishment”
This phrase breaks down as follows:
Day = Des- (beginning of desayuno)
Starts = reminds you it’s the first meal of the day
with Yummy Nourishment = similar sounds to -ayuno
Sample sentence:
Yo desayuno a las ocho de la mañana.
(I have breakfast at eight in the morning.)

129
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Fire’?

A

Fuego
• FWAY-goh
• fue-go
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of “fuel going” to imagine the fire burning.
1. El fuego (temp) se extendió rápidamente por el bosque. (The fire spread quickly through the forest.)
2. Los bomberos apagaron el fuego (temp). (The firefighters put out the fire.)
3. En el campamento, usamos fuego (perm) para cocinar. (At the campsite, we use fire to cook.)

130
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Wind’?

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viento (BYEHN-toh)

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/viento

131
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Earth or land’?

A

Tierra
• [ˈtjera]
• TYER-rah
• forvo.com/word/tierra/
• spanishdict.com/pronunciation/tierra
• “Think of tierra as the ground beneath you or the land we live on.”
• La tierra es nuestro hogar.(The earth is our home.)

132
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People

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Gente “HEN-teh”
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/gente
Mnemonic: “Think of a crowd ‘gently’ gathering.”
Sentence: Hay mucha gente en la plaza. (There are many people in the square.

133
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What is the Spanish language for ‘End’?

A

Fin [feen]
spanishdict.com/pronunciation/fin
Mnemonic: “Think of ‘fin’ as the end, like in a movie.”
Sentence: Al final, todo tiene un fin. (In the end, everything has an end.)

134
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Town/Village’?

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Pueblo [PWEH-bloh]

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/pueblo
Mnemonic: “A pueblo is a place where people live closely together.”
Sentence: Vivo en un pueblo pequeño. (I live in a small town.)

135
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Face’?

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Cara [KAH-ra]

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/cara
Mnemonic: “Your face is your ‘card’ to the world.”
Sentence: Tienes una cara sonriente. (You have a smiling face.)

136
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What is the Spanish word for ‘Beach’?

A

Playa
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• PLAH-yah
• plá-ya
• Imagine lying on the warm sand at the playa.
• Picture waves gently rolling onto the shore of the playa.
• Think of a sunny day spent relaxing by the sea—playa.

  1. Pasamos el día en la playa disfrutando del sol. (We spent the day at the beach enjoying the sun.)
137
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What is the Spanish word for ‘car’?

A

Coche - [KOH-cheh]

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/coche
Mnemonic: “Imagine coasting in a coche.”
Sentence: Mi coche está estacionado afuera. (My car is parked outside.)

138
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Window’?

A

ventana - [ven-TA-na]

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/ventana
forvo.com/word/ventana

Mnemonic: “Vent in the ventana.”

Sentence: La ventana está abierta. (The window is open.)

139
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What is the Spanish word ‘Clothes’?

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ropa - [RO-pa]

spanishdict.com/pronunciation/ropa

Mnemonic: “Think of clothes as your ‘role’ for the day.”

Sentence: Tengo que lavar la ropa. (I need to wash the clothes.)

140
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘January’?

A

Enero
• eh-NEH-roh
• e-NE-ro
• en-EH-ro
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Imagine the start of the new year as “ENERgizing.”

  1. Enero (perm) es el primer mes del año. (January is the first month of the year.)
  2. Las clases (temp) comienzan en enero. (Classes start in January.)
  3. En enero, hace mucho frío (temp) en el hemisferio norte. (In January, it’s very cold in the Northern Hemisphere.)
141
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘February’?

A

Febrero
• feh-BREH-roh
• fe-BRE-ro
• feb-RE-ro
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: “FEBRuary is for FEasts and BReak-ups.”

  1. Febrero (perm) tiene veintiocho días, excepto en años bisiestos. (February has twenty-eight days, except in leap years.)
142
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘March’?

A

Marzo
• MAR-soh
• mar-SO
• MAR-zo
• Regional note: Pronounced with a soft “th” sound in Spain; an “s” sound elsewhere.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: “March is the start of MArket season.”

  1. Marzo (temp) es cuando empieza la primavera. (March is when spring begins.)
  2. Los días (perm) se vuelven más largos en marzo. (The days become longer in March.)
  3. La Semana Santa (temp) a veces cae en marzo. (Holy Week sometimes falls in March.)
143
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What is the Spanish word for ‘April’?

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Abril
• ah-BREEL
• a-BRIL
• ah-bril
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of “A-BRIsk breeze” in spring.

  1. Abril (perm) es un mes de primavera. (April is a month of spring.)
  2. Muchas flores (temp) florecen en abril. (Many flowers bloom in April.)
  3. En algunos países, abril tiene días de lluvia (temp). (In some countries, April has rainy days.)
144
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘May’?

A

Mayo
• MAH-yoh
• MAH-yo
• mah-YO
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of the phrase “May I?” as a reminder of mayo.

  1. El cinco de mayo (temp) es una fecha importante. (The fifth of May is an important date.)
  2. Las flores (temp) están en plena floración en mayo. (The flowers are in full bloom in May.)
  3. Mayo (perm) es un mes agradable en muchas partes del mundo. (May is a pleasant month in many parts of the world.)
145
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘June’?

A

Junio
• HOO-nee-oh
• hoo-NEE-oh
• HOO-nyoh
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of “June” and “June-io” as similar sounds.

  1. Junio (perm) marca el comienzo del verano. (June marks the beginning of summer.)
  2. La escuela (temp) termina en junio para muchos estudiantes. (School ends in June for many students.)
  3. Las vacaciones de verano (temp) suelen empezar en junio. (Summer vacations often start in June.)
146
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What is the Spanish word for ‘July’?

A

Julio
• HOO-lee-oh
• hoo-LEE-oh
• HOO-lyoh
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of July and “JUL-ee-oh.”

  1. Julio (temp) es un mes muy caluroso en muchos lugares. (July is a very hot month in many places.)
  2. El cuatro de julio (temp) es el Día de la Independencia en Estados Unidos. (The fourth of July is Independence Day in the United States.)
  3. Muchas personas (temp) toman vacaciones en julio. (Many people take vacations in July.)
147
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘August’?

A

Agosto
• ah-GOHS-toh
• ah-GOS-to
• ah-gos-TO
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Imagine it being the last month of summer, feeling “A GUST of warmth.”

  1. Agosto (temp) suele ser un mes de calor. (August is usually a hot month.)
  2. Muchos estudiantes (temp) regresan a la escuela en agosto. (Many students return to school in August.)
  3. Agosto (temp) es popular para las vacaciones de verano. (August is popular for summer vacations.)
148
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘September’?

A

Septiembre
• sep-TYEHM-breh
• sep-TYEM-breh
• sep-tee-YEM-breh
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Remember “September,” with tieM as the key sound.

149
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘October’?

A

Octubre
• ok-TOO-breh
• oc-TU-bre
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of “October” as “Oc-TOO-bre” to match the English sound.

  1. Octubre (perm) es el décimo mes del año. (October is the tenth month of the year.)
  2. Halloween (temp) se celebra en octubre. (Halloween is celebrated in October.)
  3. En octubre, las hojas (temp) caen de los árboles en otoño. (In October, the leaves fall from the trees in autumn.)
150
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘November’?

A

Noviembre
• noh-BYEM-breh
• no-BIEM-bre
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Remember “No-VieMBRe” as a way to recall the “MBR” sound.

  1. Noviembre (perm) es un mes otoñal en el hemisferio norte. (November is a fall month in the Northern Hemisphere.)
  2. El Día de Acción de Gracias (temp) se celebra en noviembre en Estados Unidos. (Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States.)
  3. En noviembre, los días (temp) se vuelven más cortos. (In November, the days become shorter.)
151
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘December’?

A

Diciembre
• dee-SYEM-breh
• dee-CIEM-bre
• Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• Mnemonic: Think of “December” as “Di-CIEM-bre” to remember the “CIEM” sound.

  1. Diciembre (perm) es el último mes del año. (December is the last month of the year.)
  2. La Navidad (temp) se celebra en diciembre. (Christmas is celebrated in December.)
  3. En diciembre, muchas personas (temp) decoran sus casas. (In December, many people decorate their homes.)
152
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘morning’?

A

Mañana
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• mah-NYAH-nah
• ma-ña-na
• Imagine the first light of mañana, bringing a new start.
• Picture getting your morning coffee as part of la mañana.
• Think of morning routines to start la mañana off right.

  1. Salgo a correr cada mañana. (I go running every morning.)

Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries

153
Q

What is the Spanish phrase for ‘mid-morning’?

A

Media mañana
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• MEH-dee-ah mah-NYAH-nah
• mé-dia ma-ña-na
• Picture a break mid-morning, known as media mañana.
• Think of media mañana as time for a small snack or coffee.
• Imagine a calm period between early morning and lunch—media mañana.

  1. A media mañana, suelo tomar café. (I usually have coffee mid-morning.)
154
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What is the Spanish word for ‘noon’?

A

Mediodía
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• meh-dee-oh-DEE-ah
• mé-dio-dí-a
• Imagine the sun high in the sky at mediodía.
• Picture taking a lunch break right at mediodía.
• Think of noon as a halfway mark in the day—mediodía.

  1. Almorzamos al mediodía. (We have lunch at noon.)
155
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What is the Spanish word for ‘afternoon’?

A

Tarde
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• TAR-deh
• tár-de
• Picture a warm, sunny tarde spent outdoors.
• Imagine unwinding in the afternoon as part of la tarde.
• Think of tarde as time for socializing or relaxation.

  1. Te veo por la tarde. (I’ll see you in the afternoon.)
156
Q

What is the Spanish phrase for ‘Sunset’?

A

Atardecer
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• ah-tar-deh-SEHR
• a-tar-de-cér
• Imagine watching the sunset as part of the atardecer.
• Think of atardecer as the golden hour just before evening.
• Picture a calm scene as the day turns into evening—atardecer.

  1. El atardecer es hermoso en la playa. (The sunset is beautiful at the beach.)
157
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘evening’?

A

Noche
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• NOH-cheh
• nó-che
• Picture the sky darkening as noche arrives.
• Imagine winding down and relaxing for la noche.
• Think of a peaceful night with the stars out—la noche.

  1. Salimos a cenar por la noche. (We go out to dinner in the evening.)
158
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What is the Spanish word for ‘midnight’?

A

Medianoche
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• meh-dyah-NOH-cheh
• me-dia-nó-che
• Picture the clock striking twelve—medianoche.
• Think of medianoche as the start of a new day.
• Imagine the stillness of midnight—medianoche.

  1. La fiesta terminó a la medianoche. (The party ended at midnight.)
159
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘gloves’?

A

Guantes
• F
• SD
• GWAHN-tehs
• guán-tes

• Picture putting on warm guantes in the winter.
• Imagine a pair of guantes keeping your hands safe while working.
• Think of guantes as protective gear for hands.

  1. Ponte los guantes antes de salir.
    (Literal translation: Put on the gloves before going out.)
    (Put on the gloves before going outside.)

• Literal translation: gloves

Interesting fact: Gloves have been worn for thousands of years, with the earliest known gloves dating back to ancient Egypt. The word guantes in Spanish comes from the old French word gant, indicating the long history of gloves as protective wear.

Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries.

160
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘grass’ or ‘herb’?

A

Hierba
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link
• YER-bah
• yér-ba
• Imagine a field of green hierba, or grass.
• Think of hierba as fresh herbs you’d use in cooking.
• Picture a patch of grass or plants, called hierba.

  1. La hierba crece rápido en la primavera. (The grass grows quickly in spring.)
161
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What is the Spanish word for ‘stone’?

A

Piedra
• pyeh-DRAH
• pié-dra
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Encontré una piedra preciosa en el río.
    (Literal translation: I found a precious stone in the river.)
    (I found a beautiful stone in the river.)

• Literal translation: stone

Interesting fact: Ancient Latin American civilizations, such as the Maya and Inca, built impressive stone structures that have survived for centuries, including pyramids and temples.

162
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘sand’?

A

Arena
• ah-REH-nah
• a-re-na
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Caminamos por la arena caliente de la playa.
    (Literal translation: We walked on the hot sand of the beach.)
    (We walked on the hot sand of the beach.)

• Literal translation: sand

Interesting fact: Many famous Latin American beaches, such as those in Mexico and the Caribbean, are known for their soft, white sand.

163
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘tree’?

A

Árbol
• AHR-bohl
• ár-bol
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Hay un árbol enorme en la plaza central.
    (Literal translation: There is a huge tree in the central plaza.)
    (There is a huge tree in the main square.)

• Literal translation: tree

Interesting fact: Latin America is home to the Amazon rainforest, known as the “lungs of the Earth” due to the vast number of trees producing oxygen.

164
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘flower’?

A

Flor
• FLOHR
• flor
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. La flor nacional de Colombia es la orquídea.
    (Literal translation: The national flower of Colombia is the orchid.)
    (The orchid is Colombia’s national flower.)

• Literal translation: flower

Interesting fact: Many Latin American countries have national flowers; for example, Mexico’s national flower is the dahlia, and Peru’s is the cantuta.

165
Q

What is the Spanish term for ‘tractor-trailer’ or ‘18-wheeler’?

A

Camión de carga
• kah-MYON deh KAHR-gah
• ca-mión de car-ga
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. El camión de carga transporta mercancías por todo el país.
    (Literal translation: The cargo truck transports goods throughout the country.)
    (The tractor-trailer transports goods across the country.)

• Literal translation: cargo truck

Interesting fact: In Latin America, camiones de carga play a crucial role in the transport of goods, often covering long distances between rural areas, cities, and borders.

Regional note: Used across most Spanish-speaking countries; some regions may also use tráiler or camión articulado

166
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘forklift’?

A

Montacargas
• mohn-tah-KAHR-gahs
• mon-ta-car-gas
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. El montacargas es esencial para mover palets en el almacén.
    (Literal translation: The forklift is essential for moving pallets in the warehouse.)
    (The forklift is essential for moving pallets in the warehouse.)

• Literal translation: lift loader

Interesting fact: Forklifts, or montacargas, are widely used in Latin American industries, especially in warehouses, ports, and factories where heavy lifting and loading are needed.

167
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘shoulders’?

A

Hombros
• OHM-brohs
• hom-bros
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Cargar la mochila pesada me duele los hombros.
    (Literal translation: Carrying the heavy backpack hurts my shoulders.)
    (Carrying the heavy backpack hurts my shoulders.)

• Literal translation: shoulders

Interesting fact: In Spanish, the phrase “echarse algo a los hombros” means “to take something on one’s shoulders,” symbolizing taking on responsibility or a burden, much like in English

168
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘neck’?

A

Cuello
• KWEH-yoh
• cue-llo
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Me puse una bufanda alrededor del cuello para protegerme del frío.
    (Literal translation: I put a scarf around my neck to protect myself from the cold.)
    (I put a scarf around my neck to keep warm.)

• Literal translation: neck

Interesting fact: The phrase “estar hasta el cuello” in Spanish means “to be up to one’s neck,” similar to the English idiom, and is used to express being overwhelmed or in a difficult situation.

169
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘chest’?

A

Pecho
• PEH-choh
• pe-cho
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Sentí un dolor en el pecho después de hacer ejercicio.
    (Literal translation: I felt a pain in my chest after exercising.)
    (I felt a pain in my chest after exercising.)

Interesting fact: In Latin American expressions, pecho often symbolizes bravery or strength, as in the phrase “sacar el pecho,” which means “to stand up with courage” or “face something with bravery.”

170
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘legs’?

A

Piernas
• PYEHR-nahs
• pier-nas
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Después de correr, me duelen las piernas.
    (Literal translation: After running, my legs hurt.)
    (My legs hurt after running.)

• Literal translation: legs

Interesting fact: In many Latin American cultures, physical fitness and dance are highly valued, and having strong piernas is important in traditional dances like salsa and tango, which require leg strength and agility.

171
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘arms’?

A

Brazos
• BRAH-sohs
• bra-zos
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. Él levantó los brazos en señal de victoria.
    (Literal translation: He raised his arms as a sign of victory.)
    (He raised his arms in victory.)

Interesting fact: In addition to meaning the body part, brazos can also mean “embrace” or “hug” in some contexts, often symbolizing warmth and affection. The phrase “con los brazos abiertos” means “with open arms,” implying a warm welcome.

172
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘Enviormental’?

A

Ambiental
• ahm-bee-en-TAHL
• am-bien-tál
• Forvo link
• SpanishDict link

  1. La conservación ambiental es crucial para el futuro.
    (Literal translation: Environmental conservation is crucial for the future.)
    (Environmental conservation is crucial for the future.)

• Literal translation: environmental

Interesting fact: Many Latin American countries are leaders in environmental conservation due to the Amazon and other biodiversity hotspots.

Regional note: Used across all Spanish-speaking countries

173
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘early morning’?

A

Madrugada
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• mah-droo-GAH-dah
• ma-dru-ga-da

• Picture the stillness of the madrugada, just before dawn.
• Imagine waking up in the madrugada to see the sunrise.
• Think of madrugada as the transition between night and day.

  1. Me desperté en la madrugada para ver el amanecer.
    (I woke up in the early morning to see the sunrise.)

Regional note: “Madrugada” is commonly used in all Spanish-speaking countries to refer to the time after midnight and before sunrise.

174
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘sunrise’?

A

Amanecer
• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• ah-mah-neh-SEHR
• a-ma-ne-cer

• Picture the first light of the sun as it appears during the amanecer.
• Imagine watching the colors of the sky change during the amanecer.
• Think of amanecer as the awakening of the day.

  1. El amanecer sobre el mar es espectacular.
    (The sunrise over the sea is spectacular.)

Regional note: Used in all Spanish-speaking regions to describe the moment when the sun rises

175
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘foot’ or ‘feet’?

A

Pie (singular) / Pies (plural)
• PYEH / PYAYS
• pie / pies
• Forvo
• SpanishDict

  1. Caminé mucho y me duelen los pies.
    (Literal translation: I walked a lot, and my feet hurt.)
    (My feet hurt after walking a lot.)

Interesting fact: In Spanish, the phrase “de pies a cabeza” means “from head to toe,” used similarly to the English expression to indicate something that covers or affects the entire body.

176
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘highway’?

A

Autopista

• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• ow-toh-PEE-stah
• au-to-pis-ta

• Picture a wide, fast road with no stop signs, just speeding through the countryside.
• Imagine driving down the autopista on a long trip, the road stretching ahead.
• Think of “autopista” as the highway that connects big cities.

  1. Tienes que tomar la autopista para llegar a la playa.
    (You need to take the highway to get to the beach.)

Regional note: Used in Spain and Latin America for fast, major roads and expressways.

177
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What is the Spanish word for ‘limit’?

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Límite
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• SpanishDict
• LEE-mee-teh
• lí-mi-te

• Picture a boundary line that you cannot cross.
• Imagine a speed limit sign telling you how fast you can go.
• Think of “límite” as the edge or maximum allowed amount.

  1. El límite de velocidad en esta calle es de 40 km/h.
    (The speed limit on this street is 40 km/h.)

Regional note: “Límite” is used universally in Spanish-speaking countries for physical, abstract, and legal boundaries.

178
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What is the Spanish word for ‘speed’?

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Velocidad
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• SpanishDict
• beh-loh-SEE-dahd
• ve-lo-ci-dad

• Picture a race car speeding down the track.
• Imagine checking the speedometer to see how fast you’re going.
• Think of “velocidad” as the rate at which something moves.

  1. La velocidad del viento está aumentando.
    (The wind speed is increasing.)

Regional note: “Velocidad” is used across all Spanish-speaking regions to refer to speed, particularly in physics and travel.

179
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What is the Spanish word for ‘road sign’?

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Señal de tráfico
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• SpanishDict
• seh-NYAL deh TRAH-fee-koh
• se-ñal de trà-fi-co

• Picture a red stop sign at an intersection.
• Imagine road signs that guide your driving, telling you where to go and how fast.
• Think of “señal de tráfico” as a sign that gives directions or warnings.

  1. La señal de tráfico indica que debes detenerte.
    (The road sign indicates that you must stop.)

Regional note: Common across all Spanish-speaking countries to refer to traffic signs or signals.

180
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What is the Spanish word for ‘accident’?

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Accidente
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• SpanishDict
• ahk-see-DEN-teh
• ac-ci-den-te

• Picture a car accident on the side of the road with emergency vehicles around.
• Imagine seeing flashing lights from an ambulance at the scene of an accident.
• Think of “accidente” as an unexpected event, often involving harm.

  1. Hubo un accidente en la autopista.
    (There was an accident on the highway.)

Regional note: Used in the same way as in English, to refer to an unexpected event, especially a traffic-related mishap.

181
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What is the Spanish word for ‘leaves’?

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Hojas
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• SpanishDict
• OH-has
• hó-jas

• Picture hojas falling gently from trees during autumn.
• Imagine raking hojas in your yard.
• Think of hojas as nature’s colorful decorations in the fall.

  1. Las hojas cambian de color en otoño.
    (The leaves change color in autumn.)

Regional note: Commonly used across all Spanish-speaking regions.

182
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What is the Spanish word for ‘mailbox’?

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Buzón
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• SpanishDict
• boo-THON (Spain), boo-SON (Latin America)
• bu-zón

• Picture opening the buzón to check your mail every day.
• Imagine leaving a letter in the buzón for pickup.
• Think of buzón as the home for your incoming mail.

  1. El cartero dejó una carta en el buzón.
    (The mailman left a letter in the mailbox.)

Regional note: Widely used throughout all Spanish-speaking countries.

183
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What is the Spanish word for ‘stop sign’?

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Señal de alto

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• SpanishDict
• seh-NYAL deh AHL-toh
• se-ñal de al-to

Synonyms or Related Words: Señal de pare (another term for stop sign, commonly used in Latin America).

Alternative Meanings or Uses: The term señal de alto specifically refers to a “stop sign” in traffic contexts, but alto alone can mean “stop” or “high.”

Common Phrases or Idioms: Often used in commands like “¡Alto!” (Stop!) in security or police contexts.

Story: Imagine driving through a small town in Mexico. You approach an intersection and see a clear señal de alto, reminding you to come to a full stop. This symbol, while simple, is crucial for safety and a universal command to pause, even if only briefly.

Cultural Usage Insights: In Mexico, señal de alto or señal de pare are common in both cities and rural areas. Alto and pare are interchangeable depending on the country, but both serve the same function, ensuring that drivers from all regions know when to stop.

Interesting Fact: In Mexico, señal de alto often has the word “ALTO” printed in bold letters, while in some South American countries, you may see “PARE” on stop signs instead. This slight regional difference is a unique identifier between Mexican and other Latin American traffic signs.

184
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What is the Spanish word for ‘bridge’?

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Puente
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• SpanishDict
• PWEN-teh
• puen-te

• Picture driving over a long puente to get to the other side of a river.
• Imagine a large puente connecting two cities.
• Think of puente as a connection between two places.

  1. El puente es muy largo y conecta dos ciudades.
    (The bridge is very long and connects two cities.)
185
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What is the Spanish word for ‘warehouse’?

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Almacén
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• SpanishDict
• ahl-mah-SEN
• al-ma-cén

186
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What is the Spanish word for ‘convenience store’?

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Tienda de conveniencia
• TYEHN-dah de kon-veh-NYEN-see-ah
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187
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What is the Spanish word for ‘motorcycle’?

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Motocicleta
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• SpanishDict
• moh-toh-see-KLEH-tah
• mo-to-ci-cle-ta

• Picture speeding down the road on a fast motocicleta.
• Imagine riding a motocicleta through winding streets.
• Think of motocicleta as an exciting way to travel.

  1. Prefiero la motocicleta para moverme en la ciudad.
    (I prefer the motorcycle to get around the city.)
188
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What is the Spanish word for ‘clouds’?

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Nubes
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• SpanishDict
• NOO-behs
• nu-bes

• Picture fluffy nubes filling the sky on a breezy day.
• Imagine nubes blocking the sunlight before a storm.
• Think of nubes as nature’s soft pillows in the sky.

  1. Hoy hay muchas nubes en el cielo.
    (Today, there are many clouds in the sky.)
189
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What is the Spanish word for ‘road’?

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Carretera
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• SpanishDict
• kah-reh-TEH-rah
• ca-rre-te-ra

• Picture a long, winding road stretching through mountains or along the coastline.
• Imagine taking a road trip along a carretera, with beautiful scenery on both sides.
• Think of “carretera” as the main road you use for travel between towns or cities.

  1. La carretera está cerrada por un accidente.
    (The road is closed due to an accident.)

Regional note: “Carretera” is used across Spanish-speaking countries to describe major roads, often rural or between cities. In some countries like Mexico, it’s commonly used to refer to highways.

Interesting fact: In many Latin American countries, “carretera” can also refer to roads that might not be as paved or well-maintained as the highways, often making long journeys more challenging.

190
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What is the Spanish word for ‘sign’?

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Señal
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• SpanishDict
• seh-NYAL
• se-ñal

• Picture a bright red stop sign at the intersection of two busy streets.
• Imagine a street sign pointing in different directions with arrows.
• Think of “señal” as any indicator or mark that communicates information or direction.

  1. La señal indica que debemos girar a la derecha.
    (The sign indicates that we must turn right.)

Regional note: “Señal” is used universally in Spanish-speaking regions to refer to signs, whether road signs, signals, or even indicators for other purposes.

Interesting fact: In addition to traffic signs, “señal” can also refer to signals or signs in other contexts, such as TV signals or even “signs” in a more spiritual or symbolic sense.

191
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What is the Spanish word for ‘likewise’?

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Igualmente ‘ Igual’ for short

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• SpanishDict
• ee-gwahl-MEHN-teh
• i-gual-men-te

Synonyms or Related Words: También (also), de la misma manera (in the same way), lo mismo (the same).

Alternative Meanings or Uses: Igualmente is often used to reciprocate a greeting or well-wish, such as replying “igualmente” to “feliz cumpleaños.”

Common Phrases or Idioms: Often paired with “gracias” in “Gracias, igualmente” (Thank you, likewise).

Story: Imagine yourself at a small café in Colombia. A local, with a warm smile, wishes you “Buen provecho!” (Enjoy your meal!). You smile back and say “Igualmente,” sharing the sentiment with a sense of friendliness and respect. This simple exchange leaves you feeling connected to those around you.

Cultural Usage Insights: In South America, igualmente is a common and friendly response, reflecting the region’s cultural emphasis on reciprocating kindness and well-wishes.

Interesting Fact: In both Mexico and South America, igualmente is frequently used at family gatherings and social events, where expressing warmth and returning good wishes is customary. The phrase helps reinforce strong social bonds and a sense of community in these cultures.

192
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What is the Spanish word for ‘clear’?

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Claro

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• SpanishDict
• KLAH-roh
• cla-ro

Synonyms or Related Words: Lúcido (lucid), evidente (evident), nítido (clear, sharp).

Alternative Meanings or Uses: Claro can mean “clear” as in visibility or transparency, but it also means “of course” or “obviously” when used to affirm or agree in a conversation.

Common Phrases or Idioms: “¡Claro que sí!” (Of course!) and “Claro como el agua” (Clear as water, meaning very clear or obvious).

Story: Imagine sitting in a Spanish-speaking café with friends, discussing plans. Someone suggests a great idea, and you respond with a quick, friendly “¡Claro!” showing agreement and enthusiasm. This simple word conveys not just understanding, but encouragement.

Cultural Usage Insights: In South America, claro is often used as an informal affirmation, similar to “sure” or “got it.” It’s common in both casual and formal conversations, especially when giving quick consent or encouragement.

Interesting Fact: In Mexico and many other Latin American countries, claro is widely used to mean “of course” in friendly conversations, showing openness and positivity in response. It’s a staple word for quick agreement across all Spanish-speaking cultures.

193
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What is the Spanish word for ‘dark’?

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Oscuro

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• SpanishDict
• ohs-KOO-roh
• os-cu-ro

Synonyms or Related Words: Sombrío (gloomy), tenebroso (murky), apagado (dim).

Alternative Meanings or Uses: Oscuro primarily means “dark” in terms of color or lighting, but it can also refer to something mysterious, unclear, or even sinister. For example, una historia oscura means “a dark story,” implying something mysterious or unsettling.

Common Phrases or Idioms: “A oscuras” (in the dark) is commonly used to describe a lack of light or understanding, as in estar a oscuras (to be uninformed or unaware).

Story: Imagine walking down a dimly lit street in a small town. You notice a patch of deep green plants in a shadowy corner, described as verde oscuro. The color and lighting together create an aura of mystery, showing how oscuro can add depth and intrigue to a simple scene.

Cultural Usage Insights: In Latin America, oscuro is often associated with intensity or mystery. It’s common in art and storytelling to describe elements that have a complex or shadowy nature, giving them a sense of depth and significance.

Interesting Fact: In both Mexico and South America, oscuro is frequently used to describe both colors and emotions, often adding a layer of complexity. For example, describing a place or mood as oscuro hints at something beyond just “dark,” touching on intrigue or even danger in the local culture’s stories and artistic expressions.

194
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What is the Spanish word for ‘brick’?

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Ladrillo

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• SpanishDict
• lah-DREE-yoh
• la-dri-llo

195
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What is the Spanish word for ‘wood’?

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Madera

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• SpanishDict
• mah-DEH-rah
• ma-de-ra

196
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What is the Spanish word for ‘guard rail’?

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Barandilla

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• SpanishDict
• bah-rahn-DEE-yah
• ba-ran-di-lla

197
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What is the Spanish word for ‘van’?

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Furgoneta

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• SpanishDict
• fur-goh-NEH-tah
• fur-go-ne-ta

198
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What is the Spanish word for ‘trash can’?

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Bote de basura
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• SpanishDict
• BOH-teh deh bah-SOO-rah
• bo-te de ba-su-ra

199
Q

What is the Spanish word for ‘dirty’?

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Sucio

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• SpanishDict
• SOO-syoh
• su-cio

200
Q

What is the Spanish language for ‘Clean’?

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Limpio

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• SpanishDict
• LEEM-pyoh
• lim-pio

201
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What is the Spanish word for ‘fence’?

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Cerca

• Forvo
• SpanishDict
• SEHR-kah
• cer-ca

Dreaming Spanish (6 decks)

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