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[2024-06-22] ¡Hola! Let's Learn Spanish with a Joke and New Words!

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Today we are looking at the Argentine side of the Iguazú Falls (Parque Nacional Iguazú).

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Get ready to have some fun while learning Spanish! Today, we've got a hilarious joke and some everyday words to share with you: todoterreno, pasta, carretera, consigna, and pesca. ¡Vamos a aprender!

todoterreno

The Spanish word 'todoterreno' does not translate to 'support' in English, rather, it means 'all-terrain'. It is a compound word, combining 'todo' meaning 'all' and 'terreno' meaning 'terrain'. Therefore, 'todoterreno' is often used to refer to all-terrain vehicles or situations that can function or be used in all types of conditions or circumstances.

Here's how to use it:

  • El todoterreno atravesó el terreno rocoso con facilidad.
  • Mi padre tiene un todoterreno que usa para ir a la montaña.
  • El todoterreno es ideal para zonas rurales con carreteras empinadas e irregulares.

pasta

Pasta is a type of Italian dish typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or various shapes.

Here's how to use it:

  • Me gusta comer pasta
  • La pasta es italiana
  • Quiero más pasta

carretera

The Spanish word 'carretera' is used to refer to a long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along. This can refer to both smaller roads in rural areas, as well as major highways. It can be used in a variety of contexts, similar to the English usage of the term 'road'.

Here's how to use it:

  • La carretera está cerrada por mantenimiento.
  • La carretera está resbaladiza después de la lluvia.
  • Vivo cerca de la carretera.

consigna

The Spanish word 'consigna' is often translated into English as 'appropriation'. It refers to the action of taking something, often without the permission of the owner. It can also refer to the allocation of resources for a particular purpose. This can be used in various contexts in Spanish, much like 'appropriation' in English. For example, it can be used when talking about cultural appropriation, intellectual property appropriation, etc.

Here's how to use it:

  • La consigna para entrar es ofrecer la contraseña correcta.
  • La consigna era no revelar ninguna información hasta que llegara la policía.
  • Mi consigna personal es siempre mantenerme positivo sin importar lo que ocurra.

pesca

The Spanish word 'pesca' translates to 'fishing' in English. It can refer to the activity of catching fish, either for sport or with the intent of gathering food. 'Pesca' is a common term used in Spanish-speaking countries and coastal regions where fishing is a prevalent activity or industry. Besides its literal meaning, it may also be used in some idioms and expressions.

Here's how to use it:

  • Me gusta la pesca en el lago.
  • La pesca es prohibida en esta área.
  • La pesca comercial es una industria importante.
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¿Qué le dice una impresora a otra? Esa hoja es tuya o es impresión mía.

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Mike from LangBites

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