|  | | | Hello budding language enthusiast! Prepare to expand your linguistic horizons as we delve into estos, grande, naci贸n, izquierda and silla in this edition of our newsletter. Before we start:Try the different plans at SpanishPod101.com - whether you want to learn Spanish on your own with in-depth lesson notes, or upgrade to a plan with 1:1 access to a Spanish teacher there's something for everyone. |
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estos The Spanish word 'estos' stands for 'these' in English. It is used as a demonstrative adjective in Spanish, referring to nearby things or people within the speaker's sight. For example, 'estos libros' can be translated as 'these books'. The word undergoes gender and number agreement so it can change to 'estas', 'este', or 'esta' depending on the noun it modifies. Here's how to use it: - Estos libros son interesantes.
- Agradezco estos momentos.
- Estos perros son lindos.
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grande The word 'grande' is used in Spanish to depict something that is large, grand or big. For instance, 'El elefante es muy grande.' translates to 'The elephant is very big.' Here's how to use it: - Es una ciudad muy grande.
- El gato es m谩s grande que el rat贸n.
- Este coche es demasiado grande para mi garaje.
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naci贸n The word 'naci贸n' in Spanish is used to refer to a community of people, who live in a specific territory, have a common culture and are politically organised. It can also refer to a country or state. Just as in English, 'naci贸n' can be used in various contexts, including politics, geography, and culture. Here's how to use it: - La naci贸n est谩 en peligro
- Nuestro equipo representa a la naci贸n
- Su amor por la naci贸n es inspirador
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izquierda The word 'izquierda' in Spanish is used to denote the direction 'left'. It's an adjective used to specify a direction or location. For instance, 'gira a la izquierda' translates to 'turn to the left'. It's also used in political context similar to English to refer to left-wing politics. Here's how to use it: - Gira a la izquierda en la pr贸xima calle.
- La puerta izquierda est谩 abierta.
- Ve a la izquierda despu茅s de la rotonda.
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silla 'Silla' is the Spanish noun for chair. Chairs are pieces of furniture designed to accommodate one person, typically having four legs and a back. Here's how to use it: - Estoy sentado en mi silla.
- Voy a pintar la silla.
- Necesito una nueva silla.
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