| The colorful houses in Colombia, thanks to Saul Mercado. | | | Hola! Ever wondered how to talk about sports and global affairs in Spanish? In this newsletter, we'll dive into a conversation about soccer, teach you some key vocabulary, and introduce you to words like 'world war', 'half', 'personal style', 'investigating court', and 'North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'. |
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| guerra mundial The Spanish term 'guerra mundial' translates to 'world war' in English. This phrase is typically used in a historical context, referring to significant military conflicts that involved many of the world's countries, namely World War I and World War II. Here's how to use it: La Primera Guerra Mundial fue un evento histórico significativo. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, muchas naciones estuvieron en conflicto. Las consecuencias de una Tercera Guerra Mundial serían devastadoras. | |
| mitad The Spanish word 'mitad' translates to 'half' in English. It is commonly used in both languages to refer to 50% of a particular thing or quantity. It can be used contextually in phrases regarding divisions or fractions. For instance, one can say 'mitad de una manzana' which translates to 'half of an apple'. It is used exactly as 'half' is used in English. Here's how to use it: Hemos terminado la mitad del trabajo. Mi hermano es la mitad de mi edad. La ciudad está a la mitad del mapa. | |
| estilo particular The Spanish phrase 'estilo particular' translates to 'particular style' in English. It is typically used to describe a unique or individual sense of style, whether related to fashion, design, approach, or methodology. For example, in art, each artist may have their 'estilo particular' that differentiates their work from others. The same can be applied across a wide array of subjects, indicating a characteristic or distinctive way of doing things. This phrase is used frequently in both conversational and formal Spanish. Here's how to use it: Mi hermana tiene un estilo particular para tocar el piano. En ese restaurante, el chef tiene un estilo particular de preparar las hamburguesas. El artista muestra un estilo particular en sus pinturas. | |
| juzgado de instrucción The Spanish term 'juzgado de instrucción' translates to 'trial court' in English. This is a court of law which is responsible for conducting preliminary investigations into serious crimes and misdemeanours. It determines whether the prosecutor's charges will proceed to trial. The investigatory role of the 'juzgado de instrucción' or 'trial court' is to collect evidence, examine witnesses, arrest the accused if necessary and ultimately to decide whether the case should be sent for trial. Here's how to use it: El juzgado de instrucción decidirá sobre el caso mañana. El acusado será llevado al juzgado de instrucción para ser interrogado por el juez. Maria está trabajando como abogada en un juzgado de instrucción. | |
| Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) The 'Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN)' is Spanish for 'North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'. This signifies an international organization composed of North American and European countries brought together by the North Atlantic Treaty, which was signed on 4 April 1949. This entity functions as a collective defence wherein independent member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Here's how to use it: La Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) ha instaurado nuevas medidas de seguridad. Los países miembros de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) deben contribuir a la defensa colectiva. La sede central de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) se encuentra en Bruselas. | |
| 💬💬💬 A chat about sports preferences and favorite activities. Siempre he sido fanático del fútbol. ¿Tú practicas algún deporte? | |
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