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It’s estimated that around 75% of Spanish words have their roots in Latin (source). Some of these words are still very close to their Latin roots, for example Spanish luna (“moon”) is identical to the Latin word luna. Others have undergone sound changes in the centuries since Latin was spoken, sometimes changing significantly, for example […]

Here is a list of common Spanish words related to Halloween, with an example sentence for each. 1. Araña – Spider Example: Una araña de plástico estaba en la mesa. – A plastic spider was on the table. 2. Bruja – Witch Example: La bruja llevaba un sombrero puntiagudo. – The witch wore a pointed

Here is a list of common Spanish words related to yoga, with an example sentence for each. 1. Alfombra de yoga – Yoga mat Example: Trae tu alfombra de yoga a la clase. – Bring your yoga mat to class. 2. Asana – Pose/Posture The word “asana” comes from Sanskrit, and is also used by

Here is a list of common Spanish words and affectionate terms you can use to call your boyfriend or girlfriend, with an example sentence for each. Some grammar notes Diminutive suffixes Spanish speakers often add the diminutive suffixes “-ito/a” and “-cito/a” to affectionate words for loved ones. These suffixes can have the literal meaning of

Here is a list of common Spanish words related to music, with an example sentence for each. 1. Acorde – Chord Example: El guitarrista tocó un acorde. – The guitarist played a chord. 2. Banda – Band Example: La banda de rock se formó en 2010. – The rock band formed in 2010. 3. Batería

One of the most distinguishing features of Spanish orthography is that questions are given two question marks: one at the end (?), and one upside-down question mark (¿) at the start of the phrase. In Spanish, a question mark is called a signo de interrogación. The opening upside-down question mark is called a signo de

Here is a list of common Spanish words for everyday household items, with an example sentence for each. 1. Almohada – Pillow Example: No puedo dormir sin mi almohada favorita. – I can’t sleep without my favorite pillow. 2. Aspiradora – Vacuum cleaner Example: Pasé la aspiradora por toda la alfombra. – I vacuumed the

Here is a list of common Spanish words related to construction, building materials and job site tools, with an example sentence for each. 1. Acero – Steel Example: El marco de la estructura es de acero inoxidable. – The frame of the structure is made of stainless steel. 2. Aislante – Insulation Example: Instalaron un

Below is a list of Spanish words that are frequently used in Spain but rarely heard elsewhere, with an example sentence for each. 1. Botellón – Street drinking party The word “botellón” refers to an informal gathering of people (often teenagers) to drink alcohol in the streets. It doesn’t have an exact translation in English.

Here is a list of common Spanish words related to gardening and plants, with an example sentence for each. 1. Abono – Compost/Manure/Fertilizer Example: Usamos abono orgánico para enriquecer la tierra. – We use organic compost to enrich the soil. 2. Brotes – Shoots/Buds Example: Los brotes verdes indican que la planta está sana. –