[2023-12-11] Unleashing your Spanish Expressions and Vocabulary

subtítulos

'Subtítulos' are printed translation of the dialogue in foreign films, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen. It's used when the language spoken in the movie or show is not understood by the viewer.

Here's how to use it:

• Los subtítulos están en español.
• Los subtítulos me ayudan a entender mejor las películas.
• Enciende los subtítulos, por favor.

bolsa

A container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

Here's how to use it:

• Necesito comprar una bolsa nueva.
• Prefiero esa bolsa verde
• Cambió La bolsa por un maletín.

la cama

A 'cama' is a piece of furniture which is used as a place to sleep or relax. It usually includes a mattress on a bed frame, and can be found in the bedroom.

Here's how to use it:

• Voy a comprar una nueva la cama.
• La cama es grande.
• La cama es mía.

representar

The Spanish term 'representar' is used in many of the same contexts as the English word 'represent'. It can refer to the act of depicting, symbolizing, or standing in for something else. It may also be used in contexts like expressing something in a specified way, such as 'The results are represented in percentage form'. It can also mean to perform a role or play the part of someone in a theatrical performance.

Here's how to use it:

• Ese dibujo representa su sentimiento de tristeza.
• Este documento representa nuestros principios comerciales.
• Esa escultura representa la paz.

secuencia

A 'secuencia' in filmmaking refers to a series of scenes that form a distinct narrative unit, which is often connected by a unity of location, time, event, or story.

Here's how to use it:

• La secuencia de la película fue confusa.
• La secuencia de la película me hizo llorar.
• La secuencia de la película fue muy rápida.

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