[2024-02-23] Embark on a Spanish Learning Journey with Daily Vocabulary!

ir andando

The phrase 'ir andando' in Spanish translates to 'walking' in English. It is commonly used to describe the action of moving along by putting one foot in front of the other at a slow pace. 'Ir' is an irregular verb that denotes the act of going somewhere, while 'andando' is the gerund form of the verb 'andar', which translates as 'to walk' or 'to go'. Together as a phrase, 'ir andando' is used to express the idea of going somewhere by walking.

Here's how to use it:

• Me gusta ir andando al trabajo.
• Vamos a ir andando a la escuela.
• Pueden ir andando si quieren.

sin

The Spanish word 'sin' is used in exactly the same way as the English word 'without'. It's a preposition used to express the absence or lack of something. For instance, 'Estoy sin dinero' means 'I'm without money'.

Here's how to use it:

• Estoy trabajando sin parar.
• No puedo vivir sin ti.
• Salí a correr sin mi móvil.

estación de tren

The Spanish term 'estación de tren' translates to 'train station' in English. This is a facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight. It generally consists of at least one track-side platform and a station building providing such ancillary services as ticket sales, waiting rooms and baggage/freight service. It's a very common term used in transportation.

Here's how to use it:

• Voy a la estación de tren para recoger a mi hermano
• La estación de tren queda a cinco minutos de aquí
• Me perdí, pero luego encontré la estación de tren

cantante

'Cantante' refers to a person who sings, either as a job or as a hobby. It's a gender-neutral term.

Here's how to use it:

• Mi amiga quiere ser cantante
• El es el cantante principal del grupo
• El cantante tiene una voz hermosa

amabilidad

The Spanish term for 'kindness' is 'amabilidad'. It is used to express the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. This can refer to the way in which individuals treat one another, character traits, or actions performed. You can find it used in various contexts such as personal exchanges and literature.

Here's how to use it:

• La gente ama su amabilidad y generosidad.
• No subestimes el poder de una simple amabilidad.
• La amabilidad hace el mundo más bonito.

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