Today’s Spanish word of the day is “miedo”. It’s a masculine noun meaning “fear”. If you want to say you’re afraid in Spanish, you say “tengo miedo”, which literally means “I have fear”. Example sentences Tengo miedo a las alturas. I’m afraid of heights. Los niños suelen tener miedo a la oscuridad. Children are often […]
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “alma”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “soul”. It can mean “soul” both in the spiritual sense as well as in a more metaphorical sense, for example referring to the heart and essence of something. It can also be used more generally to refer to people, for example in
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “siquiera”. Depending on the context, it can be translated as “even”, “even if” or “at least”. It can also be used in the negative phrase “ni siquiera”, meaning “not even”. Example sentences ¿No puedes ayudarme siquiera un poco? Can’t you help me even a little bit? No consiguió
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “traje”. It’s a masculine noun which usually means “suit”. It can also mean “outfit” or “costume”, for example in the phrase “traje de flamenca”, which translates as “flamenco outfit” and refers to the type of dress typically worn by flamenco dancers. Example sentences Mi padre siempre lleva un
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “modo”. It’s a masculine noun meaning “way”, as in the way in which something is done. It shouldn’t be confused with the related word “moda”, which means “fashion” in the sense of clothing or fads and trends. Both “modo” and “moda” come from the same Latin root as
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “idea”. Can you guess what it means? That’s right, it means “idea”! “Idea” is one of hundreds of Latin-derived words that are spelled identically in English and Spanish. You need to be careful with the pronunciation though, as each of the three vowels in “idea” is pronounced differently
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “cama”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “bed”. This can be a pretty useful word to know if you’re staying in a hotel! If you’re staying in a hostel, you’re more likely to sleep in a “litera”, which means “bunk bed”. Example sentences Todos los días hago la cama
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “mesa”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “table”. It comes from the Latin word “mensa”, which also meant “table”. Whether you’re visiting a restaurant, eating at home or working at the table, “mesa” is a very useful word to know! Example sentences Por favor, pon la mesa para la
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “igual”. It can be used as an adjective or adverb translating as “equal” or “the same”. It comes the same Latin root as the English word “equal”. “Igual” is quite a versatile word, and it doesn’t always mean exactly “the same” or “equal”. For example, it can mean
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “hacer”. It’s one of the most common verbs in Spanish, and means “to do” or “to make”. It’s an incredibly versatile word that comes up in all kinds of phrases. Here’s a quick overview of how to conjugate “hacer” in the present tense: Remember, personal pronouns are optional
