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

Diversión -- diversion (entertainment)

Answer 2

K

Kiwi - Kiwi (fruit)

Answer 3

cable - cable

Not sure thats the best thing to do a cable ! - fontanero, Jul 9, 2010

jeje... i agree with you fontanero - Vaanz, Jul 9, 2010

But it says right on the box that that cable is already out. - LateToDinner, Jul 9, 2010

Answer 4

Botón -- Button

Answer 5

Koala=Koala

Vi un koala lindo en el zoológico.

Answer 6

W

windsurf - windsurf

No podemos hacer windsurf, porque ahora no hace viento.

We cannot windsurf because it is not windy now.

:-) - --Mariana--, Jul 12, 2010

Answer 7

Vértigo = vertigo

Darle a alguien vértigo. = To make someone dizzy.

Mirar a esta foto me da vértigo. = Looking at this photo makes me dizzy.

Love the second example. - fontanero, Jul 12, 2010

Because "mirar" is to look at, I don't think you need the "a" after "mirar." - --Mariana--, Jul 12, 2010

Of course! Thank you Marianne! - Pajaro44, Jul 12, 2010

Answer 8

R

Racismo - racism

Di No al racismo - Say No to racism

Sorry Krama, but that is a fair point. - fontanero, Jul 11, 2010

oop sorry, I didn't mean to be offensive. - Krama, Jul 11, 2010

Krama, I sympathise, I'm sure you meant no harm. Lets forget about it. - fontanero, Jul 12, 2010

Answer 9

C

creativo/a = creative

We are always looking for creative people to join our company.

Siempre estamos buscando gente creativa para entrar en nuestra empresa.

*...unir con nuestra empresa." - --Mariana--, Jul 11, 2010

Answer 10

xenofobia=xenophobia (fear of strangers)

Answer 11

vacaciones=vacation

Answer 12

Útero -- utero

Answer 13

parroquial (adj) en inglés con una solo "r" parochial.

Most words that are similar and in which there is a double letter in English have only a single letter in Spanish. I refer to words such as the very first one, "acceptable", which is "aceptable" en español.

But this word is just the opposite - two "r's" in Spanish and only one in English. I was surprised.

Interesting! - Pajaro44, Jul 10, 2010

Is that common? r becoming rr - fontanero, Jul 10, 2010

Answer 14

O

oxígeno - oxygen

El oxígeno es indispensable para toda la vida en la tierra.

Oxygen is indispensable for all life on earth.

I would say "...la vida...." - --Mariana--, Jul 10, 2010

Thanks Marianne, I also hesited in putting or not "la" before vida. - Krama, Jul 10, 2010

Answer 15

Hockey - Hockey