Today’s Spanish word of the day is “paseo”. It’s a noun meaning “walk”, “stroll” or “promenade”. It can also refer to a leisurely outing by bike or car. It’s often heard in the phrase “dar un paseo”, translating as “to take a stroll”. The word comes from Latin “passus”, meaning “step” or “pace”, which is […]
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “ojalá”. It’s an interjection (a word that expresses emotion), and can be translated as “hopefully”, “I hope so”, “I wish”, “if only” or “let’s hope”. It comes from the Arabic phrase “inshallah”, meaning “God willing”. The word “ojalá” can be traced back to the period of Muslim rule
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “espabilado”. It’s an adjective meaning “clever” or “sharp”. It’s often used to describe people who are particularly “switched on” or mentally agile. The word comes from the verb “despabilar”, meaning to remove the burnt part of the wick in a candle, enabling it to burn brighter. Example Sentences
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “sosegado”. It’s an adjective meaning “calm” or “peaceful”. The word comes from the verb “sosegar”, meaning “to calm” or “to soothe”. It can be used to describe people, animals and places that are particularly calm, quiet or serene. Example Sentences Beginner Here are some example sentences at beginner
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.
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
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
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
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
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
