A - Z Same word (or almost the same) both languages

Question

I often look for a translation of an English word, only to find that its almost, or even exactly the same in Spanish.

I think it would be helpful to know some of the easiest words to learn.

So lets make an A - Z game out it.

Normal rules, click on "newest", follow the alphabet.

Add both language versions, with any spelling variations, accents etc. ( estación for example. )

Add any further comments, or an example sentence, or a picture if you wish.

A acceptable. ¿Es este juego aceptable? Is this game acceptable?

If you ask for a sample sentence then you need someone proficient in Spanish to correct them., i.e., you need a moderator. - --Mariana--, Jul 9, 2010

Tricky! By the way, "Acceptable" is "Aceptable" in Spanish. Only one "c" - Gekkosan, Jul 9, 2010

I checked it looking for an accent, and missed the c ! Proving my own point. - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010

Remember!, "suspición" is *not* a word. :) - MeEncantanCarasSonrisas, Jul 9, 2010

This thread is being moderated by Marianne - 00494d19, Jul 9, 2010

Answer 1

X -- xenofobia = xenophobia

It seems I've used this word alot in these a - z games, my dictionary only has 2 "x" words! ;) - amykay, Jul 20, 2010

Do you also have a xylophone? - fontanero, Jul 20, 2010

No, I don't, but my dictionary does! - amykay, Jul 20, 2010

Answer 2

F

función - function

Qué es la función? - What is function?

It's not rocket science, or is it? - fontanero, Jul 13, 2010

:) I don't know - I only find pertinent pic for this word... - Vic_V, Jul 13, 2010

Answer 3

Director -- director

El director de esta película es mi hermano. (The director of this film is my brother)

Answer 4

B

banda - band

La banda de rock. - Rock band.

el mejor de todos los tiempos - bill24, Jul 14, 2010

Si ... - Vic_V, Jul 14, 2010

Answer 5

Aerosol -- aerosol

Answer 6

Z

(la) zona = zone

Vivo en la zona central del tiempo en EE.UU.

I live in the central time zone in the U. S. A.

Answer 7

H

(la) historia = history

utube video on the Incas

Creo que la historia y la cultura de las Incas son muy interesante.

I think that the history and the culture of the Incas are very interesting.

I did "H" because we had skipped it (along with I and J). - Pajaro44, Jul 11, 2010

Good job. - fontanero, Jul 11, 2010

BTW, this is yet another 2 for 1--historia = history and cultura = culture! - Pajaro44, Jul 11, 2010

Answer 8

T

(el) tabaco = tobacco

¡Si tiene Prince Albert (tabaco) en una lata, deba liberarlo!

!If you have Prince Albert in a can, you must release him!

I confess, I am a smoker. - fontanero, Jul 10, 2010

Answer 9

J

(el) jazz = jazz

Me gusta jazz. = I like jazz.

Or, should it be: Me gusta el jazz.

Answer 10

Balsa - balsa.

Balsa is a soft hardwood.

Balsa es blando madera dura.

"Balsa ES blando ....un clase de madera dura." Balsa is always soft, so it's a characteristic of the wood...hence, we use "ser" and not "estar." - --Mariana--, Jul 9, 2010

Permanent characteristic, of course! - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010

Answer 11

Adorable -- adorable

You are indeed my dear. - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010

Jejeje - --Mariana--, Jul 9, 2010

Answer 12

Z

Zero - Zero

Cero, but a good one. - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010

Oope! i always thought it was Zero and pronounced cero. Live and learn!:) - Brynleigh, Jul 9, 2010

Answer 13

Y

Yiddish - Yiddish

i would never have thought of that. - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010

Answer 14

X - xenofobia - xenophobia

Answer 15

Total-- total

Didn't know that one, and its a very useful word too. - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010