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Today's photo is from Abel Robles, taken in Zacatecas, México.

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Get ready to move to the rhythm of new words like 'sacar la basura' (taking out the trash) and 'lavarse la cara' (washing your face). Discover the essence of 'coreografía' (choreography) and learn how 'barrica' (barrel) rolls off the tongue. Plus, find out just how 'muy' (very) useful these phrases can be in everyday conversations!

sacar la basura

The phrase 'sacar la basura' in Spanish translates to 'take the trash out' in English. It is a common household chore phrase that is used to instruct someone to remove the garbage from the house and dispose it properly in designated waste management facilities or containers. 'Sacar' generally means 'to take out' and 'la basura' translates to 'the trash'. The phrase embodies the notion of cleanliness, orderliness and environmental consciousness in Spanish-speaking societies.

Here's how to use it:

  • Es importante sacar la basura todos los días.
  • Después de cenar, tengo que sacar la basura.
  • Si no sacas la basura, la casa empezará a oler mal.

lavarse la cara

'Lavarse la cara' is a Spanish phrase that translates directly to 'wash your face' in English. It is derived from the verb 'lavarse' which means 'to wash oneself', and 'la cara' which means 'the face'. This phrase is often used as a part of daily routine conversations and instructions, similar to how one might use 'wash your face' in English.

Here's how to use it:

  • Es importante lavarse la cara dos veces al día.
  • Ella ama lavarse la cara con agua fría por la mañana.
  • Después del gimnasio, necesito lavarse la cara.

coreografía

The Spanish word 'coreografía' translates to 'choreography' in English. Choreography is the art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified. It is extensively used in various performing arts such as dances and cinema, signifying a detailed plan about each movement and step. Thus, 'coreografía' in Spanish connects with a beautiful aspect of performing arts, encompassing creation, design, and arrangement of dance movements.

Here's how to use it:

  • La coreografía de la danza fue impresionante.
  • La coreografía tomó meses de preparación.
  • Ese bailarín inventó la coreografía de su solo.

barrica

The Spanish word 'barrica' translates to 'barrel' in English. It is often used to refer to a cylindrical container that is generally used for storing and aging beverages, especially wine. It comes from the Spanish word 'barril' which means barrel. It originates from the Latin word 'barrica' which also means barrel. This term is widely used in contexts concerning the wine industry or beverage production.

Here's how to use it:

  • La barrica de vino está en la bodega.
  • El artesano fabricó una barrica de roble para el licor.
  • Las barricas son esenciales en el proceso de envasado del vino.

muy

In Spanish, 'muy' is an adverb that is used to intensify the meaning of an adjective or another adverb. It is equivalent to the English word 'very'. Just like in English, the adverb 'muy' is typically positioned before the word it modifies.

Here's how to use it:

  • Ella es muy inteligente.
  • La película es muy interesante.
  • Está muy lejos de aquí.
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