Today’s Spanish word of the day is “justo” in the masculine form, or “justa” in the feminine form. It’s an adjective that can mean “fair”, “just” or “exact”, depending on context. It can also mean “tight”, as in “tight-fitting”. Like the English word “just”, Spanish “justo” can refer to concepts of justice and fairness, for […]
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “número”. It’s a masculine noun meaning “number”. Like the English word “number”, Spanish “número” comes from Latin numerus. This is also the root of several other English words, including “numeral”, “numeracy” and “enumerate”. Example sentences Mi número favorito es el siete. My favorite number is seven. ¿Cuál es
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “oficina”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “office”, as in a workplace or place of business. It comes from Latin officina, meaning “workshop”, and is related to the English word “office”. Example sentences Trabajo en una oficina en el centro. I work in an office downtown. La oficina está
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “lista”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “list”. The word comes from the same Germanic root as the English word “list”, which originally referred to a strip of cloth used on the edge of clothes. The word acquired its current meaning because people used strips of paper to record
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “mensaje”. It’s a masculine noun meaning “message”, and can refer to written, spoken and electronic messages. A few specific types of message include the following: It comes from Latin missaticum, derived from mittere (to send), which is also the root of words like “missile” and “mission”. The word
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “callar”. It’s a verb that means “to be quiet”, “to fall silent”, or “to silence”. Used reflexively (“callarse”), it means “to stop speaking” or “to shut up” (depending on tone and context). The related adjective, “callado”, means “silent”, “quiet” or “reserved”. The verb “callar” comes from Latin callare,
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “habitación”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “room”, especially a bedroom or hotel room. Other related words include: “Habitación” is more formal than these alternatives, and often used in written or polite contexts. The word “habitación” comes from the Latin verb habitare, meaning “to inhabit”, which is also the
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “culpa”. It’s a feminine noun meaning “blame”, “fault” or “guilt”. A common expression is “echar la culpa a alguien” (literally “to throw blame at someone”), which means “to blame someone”. Here’s an example of this usage: The phrase “tener la culpa” means “to be at fault”, for example:
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “juego”. It’s a masculine noun meaning “game” or “play” (as in the act of playing). It can also be used to refer to rides and attractions at amusement parks. Interestingly, the word “juego” can also refer to a set of objects, for example a set of sheets or
Today’s Spanish word of the day is “así”. It’s an adverb meaning “like this” or “like that”. It can also be translated as “in this way” or “in that way”. It’s used in some common phrases, including the following: The phrase “así de…” can be used before an adjective to emphasize it, like how you
