Today’s Spanish word of the day is “allá”. It’s an adverb meaning “there”, or “over there”. Confusingly, it’s very similar to another Spanish word, “allí”, which also translates as “there”. Allí is usually used for more specific locations (which are often visible to the speaker), whereas allá is for less precise and more distant locations. […]
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “plan”. As you might have guessed, it means “plan”! Depending on the context, it can also mean “level” or “altitude”. Both the English and Spanish words “plan” come from the Latin word planus, meaning “level” or “flat”. Drawings and plans are usually laid out on flat surfaces, which
Today’s Spanish word of the day is a two for one: “niño” and “niña”. These words mean “boy” and “girl” respectively. The plural “los niños” can refer to a group of boys and girls. According to the Diccionario Etimológico Castellano en Línea, it’s thought that the words niño and niña are onomatopoeic, and come from
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “error”. As you might have guessed, it means “error”! In English, the word “error” sounds quite formal, and is often associated with things like computing. It can be used in formal contexts in Spanish too, but it’s a more everyday word than in English, since it also translates
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “acá”. It’s an adverb meaning “here”, or “over here”. Confusingly, it’s very similar to another Spanish word, “aquí”, which also translates as “here”. These words are often used interchangeably, but not always. Acá vs. aquí “Aquí” is traditionally used more when referring to precise location, whereas “acá” denotes
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “orar”. It’s a verb meaning “to pray”. In some contexts, it can also mean “to make a speech”. The word comes from Latin “ōrare” (“to speak”), which is also the root of English words such as “oratory” and “orate”. Example sentences Oramos por la paz en el mundo.
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “venir”. It means “to come”, and is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish. “Venir” is an irregular verb. Here’s a quick overview of its conjugation in the present tense: Example sentences Venir aquí es una buena idea. Coming here is a good idea. ¿Puedes venir
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “divertir”. It’s a verb that means “to entertain”. In the reflexive form (“divertirse”), it can be translated as “to have fun” or “to have a good time”. It comes from the Latin word “divertĕre”, which meant “to change direction”. This is also the origin of the English words
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “doctor” in the masculine form, or “doctora” in the feminine form. It’s a noun meaning “doctor”, both in the sense of a medical doctor as well as someone of any profession who has graduated with a doctorate. The masculine form of the word (“doctor”) is one of the
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “respuesta”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “reply”, “response” or “answer”. It might not look much like it, but it’s related to the English word “response”, as both come from Latin respondere (“to respond”). Example sentences Estoy esperando tu respuesta. I am waiting for your answer. ¿Cuál es la
