|  | | | ¡Hola estudiantes de Español! Are you ready for an adventure into the captivating world of Spanish? Dive right in, because this week we are spicing things up with a dash of colorful proverbs, a sprinkling of quirky words like 'reír', 'corto', 'seguridad', 'umsualmente', and 'determinar', and oh, so much more! Our proverb of the week is 'Donde fueres, haz lo que vieres', a mystical phrase with an intriguing meaning. Can't wait to unravel the secrets with you! Before we start:Check out the MosaLingua app if you're looking to study Spanish on your computer or cell phone - it comes with thousands of videos to help you learn quickly and easily! |
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reír The Spanish word 'reír' is the equivalent of 'laugh' in English. It is used the same way it is in English: to express amusement, joy, or even sarcasm. It can be used in various forms depending on the context and the subject of the sentence, for instance, 'Yo río'(I laugh), 'Tú ríes'(You laugh), 'Él ríe'(He laughs), etc. Here's how to use it: - Mi mamá hace reír a toda la familia.
- El chiste me hizo reír mucho.
- Me encanta reír con mis amigos.
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corto The Spanish word 'corto' translates to 'short' in English. It can be used to describe a range of things from physical length or duration of something. It can also be used in context to refer to a short film or story (cortometraje), short hair cut (corte corto) or short pants (pantalones cortos). The exact connotation can vary depending upon its application in sentence. Here's how to use it: - El viaje fue corto
- Corto en salto
- El pantalón es corto
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seguridad The Spanish word 'seguridad' is used in much the same way as 'security' in English. It can refer to both personal safety, as well as precautions taken to protect a property or data, such as computer security. Just like in English, it can be used in a variety of contexts, ranging from personal and home safety to national and international security. Here's how to use it: - La seguridad es siempre mi prioridad número uno.
- Este coche tiene una alta calificación de seguridad.
- Las medidas de seguridad deben ser implementadas para proteger a los ciudadanos.
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umsualmente It's used to describe common or expected routines or servicerea. Here's how to use it: - Mi hermana usualmente cocina la cena.
- Usualmente como frutas en el desayuno.
- Usualmente tomo café en la mañana.
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determinar The Spanish word 'determinar' mirrors the English counterpart 'determine', used in the context of causing (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature. It can also refer to ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation. Just like in English, 'determinar' is also used in scientific or technical conversations in Spanish. Here's how to use it: - Debemos determinar la mejor ruta para llegar a la escuela.
- Es importante determinar tus metas antes de iniciar un proyecto.
- Estoy tratando de determinar el costo real de este proyecto.
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