A2 - Elementary Spanish
At the A2 level, a student is considered to be at the Elementary stage.
Students at this stage can converse in simple terms about common daily situations, and understands frequently used expressions.
chalé
chalet
The Spanish word 'chalé' translates to 'chalet' in English. A chalet is commonly a type of house made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof and wide, well-supported eaves set at the right angle to the front of the house. This type of housing structure is mostly associated with Alpine region, particularly in Europe. Meanwhile, in Spanish-speaking regions, chalé might also refer to any kind of vacation home or a certain style of house.
champán
champagne
The Spanish word for 'champagne' is 'champán'. Just like in English, 'champán' is a type of sparkling wine and is often used in celebrations. It is a noun and can be used in many of the same ways as 'champagne' in English.
Example sentences with champán →champú
shampoo
The Spanish word 'champú' translates to 'shampoo' in English. It is used to refer to a liquid substance or preparation, often containing several synthetic detergents, that is used for cleaning hair. It is usually applied on wet hair, massaged onto the scalp, and rinsed off afterwards. Its purpose is to remove dirt, dandruff, oils, and other particles that can be present on the hair. Shampoo may also contain ingredients for added shine, volume, smoothness, or to prevent hair loss.
Example sentences with champú →chat
chat
In Spanish, 'chat' means 'talk' or 'conversation'. This term is mostly used in the context of online chatting or instant messaging, which are popular methods of communication in the digital age. However, it's worth noting that the term 'chat' can also be used in more traditional contexts to refer to a casual conversation between two or more people. It's most similar to the English term 'chat', but it's usage may vary depending on the region and context.
chef
Chef
The word 'chef' in Spanish has the same meaning as in English, referring to a professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel. This person usually has complete control of the kitchen, from managing kitchen staff and controlling the cost of meals to ensuring the quality of the food that goes out to customers. A 'chef' often has substantial formal training and experience in the culinary arts.
chocolate
chocolate
The Spanish word 'chocolate' translates to 'chocolate' in English. It is a universally popular treat made from cacao seeds, often sweetened and flavored. It can be eaten on its own, or used as an ingredient in foods like cakes, cookies, and drinks.
ciclista
cyclist
The word 'ciclista' originates from the Spanish language, referring to a person who rides bicycles. This could be for various purposes such as sports, recreation, or transportation. A 'ciclista' can be of any age or gender, and it is synonymous with the English term, cyclist.
Example sentences with ciclista →cielo
heaven
The word 'cielo' in Spanish translates to 'heaven' in English. It is often used in contexts or phrases that discuss ethereal or spiritual concepts. As in English, it can also be used in a romantic sense to metaphorically express an overwhelming emotion. Moreover, 'cielo' can also signify 'sky' in English, depicting the space above the ground where clouds, the sun, and aircrafts can be seen.
Example sentences with cielo →cien
one hundred
The Spanish word 'cien' translates to 'one hundred' in English. It is used to represent the numerical value of 100. It can be used in various contexts such as counting, numbering pages, describing quantities, or used for currency in terms of a 'hundred' units of a given monetary system.
ciencia
science
In Spanish, 'ciencia' is the term for 'science'. This can be used in the same contexts as in English, including discussions about various academic and professional disciplines such as biology ('la ciencia de la biología'), education ('la ciencia de la educación'), and so on. It can also be used in broader phrases like 'la ciencia y la tecnología' (science and technology).
Example sentences with ciencia →científico
scientist
The Spanish word 'científico' translates into English as 'scientist'. A 'científico' is a professional engaged in systematic activity to acquire knowledge that describes and predicts the natural world. In a more specialized context, a 'científico' can be a person who is an expert in a specific field of science, for example, a physical scientist, a social scientist, a biological scientist, and so forth.
Example sentences with científico →cita
Date
The Spanish word 'cita' translates to 'date' in English. This can refer to both the day of an event occurring on a certain day, month, and year, and an appointment or meeting with someone at a specific time and place. It can also represent a romantic meeting between two people.
ciudad antigua
ancient city
The Spanish term 'ciudad antigua' translates to 'ancient city' in English. This term is often used in the context of discussing city structures and civilizations that existed in the distant past. For example, it could refer to cities from the Roman or Greek eras, or any other city with significant historical significance that has been preserved or discovered through archaeological means.
Example sentences with ciudad antigua →ciudad cosmopolita
cosmopolitan city
The term 'ciudad cosmopolita' in Spanish translates to 'cosmopolitan city' in English. This refers to a city that's characterized by its global nature, diverse population and an embracement of many different cultures and ideas. Cosmopolitan cities are often large, with exciting hubs of business, tourism, food, fashion, and other industries, holding people from varied ethnic backgrounds and walks of life.
Example sentences with ciudad cosmopolita →ciudad industrial
industrial city
The Spanish term 'ciudad industrial' translates to 'industrial city' in English. An industrial city is a city where the primary industry is manufacturing, characterized by factories, industries and establishments that convert raw materials into products in large quantities. It is often bustling with activity and may host a large labour force involved in various stages on the manufacturing process. Examples of industrial cities could include Detroit in the United States, known for its automotive industry, and Birmingham in the United Kingdom, known for its historical significance in the industrial revolution.
Example sentences with ciudad industrial →ciudad moderna
modern city
The Spanish term 'ciudad moderna' translates to 'modern city' in English. This term is used to describe cities that are characterized by up-to-date and advanced infrastructure, architecture, technology, and amenities. These cities often offer advanced systems in transportation, communication, education, and recreational activities. They keep up with contemporary urban design trends and evolve with the changing times, striving for sustainable growth and development.
Example sentences with ciudad moderna →ciudad universitaria
University city
The Spanish phrase 'ciudad universitaria' translates to 'university city' in English. This refers to an area or a part of a city where many universities or colleges are located. It can also mean a campus where several department buildings of a single university are located. These places are hubs of educational activity, often bustling with students, faculty, and staff from the university. Besides educational buildings, university cities typically contain amenities to support daily life including housing, dining, social spaces, and more.
Example sentences with ciudad universitaria →cliente
client
A client is a person or organization that uses the services or advice of a professional or company. In business context, they're the ones who purchase or consume the goods and services.
Example sentences with cliente →cocina
stove
A stove is an enclosed space in which fuel is burned to provide heating, either to heat the space in which the stove is situated, or to heat the stove itself and items placed on it.
Example sentences with cocina →cocina de gas
gas kitchen
The Spanish phrase 'cocina de gas' translates to 'gas kitchen' in English. This is a common phrase for describing kitchens that use gas for cooking. In a broader sense, it can also refer to kitchens equipped with gas-powered appliances, like stove and oven, typical in many households globally. It's important to note that the individual translation of 'cocina' is 'kitchen' and 'de gas' means 'of gas' or 'gas', and together they form the compound term 'gas kitchen'.
cocina eléctrica
Electrical kitchen
The Spanish term 'cocina eléctrica' translates to 'electric stove' in English. This phrase comprises two words, 'cocina' meaning 'kitchen' or 'stove', and 'eléctrica' meaning 'electric'. In context, it is commonly referred to an appliance powered by electricity and used for cooking food, rather than using gas or fire. It is integral to a kitchen, offering a safe, effective, and convenient way of preparing meals.
cocinar
cooking
The Spanish word 'cocinar' translates directly to 'cooking' in English. It is a verb and it refers to the process of preparing food by subjecting it to heat, often including such methods as baking, roasting, frying, boiling, etc. For instance, if you want to say 'I am cooking dinner', you would say 'Estoy cocinando la cena' in Spanish.
cocinero
cook
'Cocinero' refers to a person who prepares and cooks food, particularly professionally in a restaurant. It typically refers to a male cook.
Example sentences with cocinero →coger
take
The Spanish verb 'coger' primarily translates to 'take' in English but it can be used in a variety of contexts with different translations. For example, it could mean 'to take' in the sense of taking an object, 'to take' in the sense of taking a form of transportation, 'to catch' as in catching a ball or 'to catch' as in catching a disease. Furthermore, it is used in numerous casual and idiomatic phrases so its translation can differ according to context.
coger el avión
Get the plane.
'Coger el avión' is a Spanish phrase commonly used to indicate the act of catching, taking, or getting the plane. This term is often used in the context of traveling. An example of this would be when a person is about to travel and they say, 'Voy a coger el avión', in English it means, 'I'm going to get the plane'. It's interesting to note that 'coger' can have many definitions, but in this case it means 'to take' or 'to get'.
Example sentences with coger el avión →coger el metro
Take the subway
The Spanish phrase 'coger el metro' translates to 'take the subway' in English. It expresses the act of using the subway system as a mode of transportation. In this context, 'coger' means 'to take', 'el' is the article 'the', and 'metro' refers to 'subway' specifically.
Example sentences with coger el metro →coger el tren
catch the train
The Spanish phrase 'coger el tren' translates to 'catch the train' in English. It means to go and get on a train for a journey. This can also be used metaphorically, just like in English, to mean catching an opportunity or hopping onto a trend. In Spain, 'coger' is a commonly used verb for 'to take' or 'to grab', however, it may have inappropriate connotations in some Latin American countries.
Example sentences with coger el tren →coger un barco
Take a boat
The Spanish phrase 'coger un barco' translates directly to 'take a boat' in English. This refers to the action of using a boat as a mode of transportation. Depending on context, it could mean to board a boat for a trip or journey, or to choose a boat from a selection of boats. In many instances, colloquial usage indicates that it may often refer to catching a ferry or other mass transit boat in scheduled services.
Example sentences with coger un barco →coger un taxi
Take a taxi
The Spanish phrase 'coger un taxi' translates to 'take a taxi' in English. This phrase is used when someone needs to travel somewhere by taxi. It is a common phrase in Spain, although in some parts of Latin America, the verb 'tomar' is used instead of 'coger'. To give some usage examples - if you are running late for a meeting, you may decide to 'coger un taxi'. Or, if you have lots of luggage and the bus is too inconvenient, you could 'coger un taxi' to the airport.
Example sentences with coger un taxi →cometer un error
make a mistake
The Spanish phrase 'cometer un error' translates to 'make a mistake' in English. This phrase is mainly used in contexts where someone has done something incorrectly or wrongly; 'error' refers to a mistake, and 'cometer' translates directly to 'commit', but in this context, it means 'to make'. So, 'cometer un error' reflects the act of making a mistake.