Words

Hojear

Hojear

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “hojear”. It’s a verb meaning to leaf through the pages of a book. It can also be translated as “to browse” or “to flip through”. These days, “hojear” can also refer to browsing or scrolling content on digital devices as well as leafing through physical books and magazines. […]

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Llovizna

Llovizna

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “llovizna”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “light rain” or “drizzle”. The word comes from the verb “lloviznar”, meaning “to drizzle”, which in turn is related to the more common words “llover”, meaning “to rain” and “lluvia”, meaning “rain”. Example Sentences Beginner Here are some example sentences at beginner

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Boquiabierto

Boquiabierto

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “boquiabierto”. It’s an adjective formed by combining the words “boca”, meaning “mouth” and “abierto”, meaning “open”. It can refer to literally having your mouth wide open, or can be translated as “speechless”, “dumbstruck” or “dumbfounded”. It’s usually used to describe the kind of shock or amazement that would

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Mimoso

Mimoso

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “mimoso” (masculine) or “mimosa” (feminine). It’s an adjective meaning affectionate, tender or cuddly. It tends to be used in a positive way, but it can also refer to people who are needy or clingy. Example Sentences Beginner Here are some example sentences at beginner (A1/A2) level: Mi gato

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Tiquismiquis

Tiquismiquis

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “tiquismiquis”. It can be used as an adjective, or as a masculine noun that can be singular or plural depending on the context. As an adjective, it can be translated as “fussy” or picky”. As a noun in singular form, it can mean “fusspot”, “stickler” or “pedant”, while

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Chaval

Chaval

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “chaval” (masculine) or “chavala” (feminine). It’s a noun referring to a young person, in particular a teenager or person in their early twenties. The word is common in Spain, whereas in Latin America words such as “chico” and “muchacho” are more likely to be used instead. Example Sentences

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Antojo

Antojo

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “antojo”. It’s a masculine noun that’s usually translated as “craving” or “whim”. It refers to a spontaneous desire to do or have something. You’ll often hear this word in the phrases “a mi antojo”, meaning “to my liking” and “hacer un antojo”, meaning “to satisfy a craving”. Example

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Ligero

Ligero

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “ligero”. It’s an adjective that’s usually translated as “light”, as in the opposite of heavy. Like in English, this word can be used both to refer to weight in a literal sense as well as in a more metaphorical sense, for example referring to sleeping lightly or “light”

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Aguafiestas

Aguafiestas

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “aguafiestas”. It’s a noun that has a similar meaning to the English expression “party pooper”, referring to someone who spoils the fun by being too negative or serious. The word “aguafiestas” can be masculine or feminine, depending on who it is referring to. The word is a compound

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Merienda

Merienda

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “merienda”. It’s a feminine noun that refers to a snack or a small meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening, usually between 4 and 7 PM. You eat the merienda sometime between lunch and dinner, making it similar to the English concept of “afternoon tea”. It

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