A favorite trick to learn words through images

Question

A favorite way to learn Spanish words and the slight meaning differences for me is to type in the word into my image search engine. It gives a visual picture of what the words mean and can give hints to hidden meanings when used as slang.

I was looking for 'frightening' today and the translator gave me 3 options:

espantosa, aterradora, and escalofriante

I put each in the search engine and that really helped me to know which of these would fit best in my sentence.

Just a little tip I thought I'd share.

If you want to try it yourself and post the images and Spanish words in the answer box, go ahead. We can all learn from your research.

Good idea Katya, but am I doing it right ? I was never good at games , well, some games perhaps . - ray76, Jan 27, 2013

You did not do 'Katerina' right. hahahah but the other one, yes. I've got to keep an eye on you unless you are in Borneo. Then it's someone else's job. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

I used to do the same search , but it's very useful in the hidden meaning , great post Katy !:). - shish75, Jan 27, 2013

Thanks Shish. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

.........frightening........... oops - ian-hill, Jan 27, 2013

Thanks, Ian, I didn't even notice. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Answer 1

estrafalario -

excéntrico

Are these your favortie outfits for N. O. ? - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Not.. - rac1, Jan 27, 2013

She is expressing herself, at least with respect to the quality of her grey matter. - 0095ca4c, Jan 27, 2013

You're right about that, Margherite. - rac1, Jan 27, 2013

Answer 2

I do the same thing! It's so helpful! You just have to be careful sometimes for those hidden meanings, since sometimes I feel like I have to go soak my eyes in the sink after looking up some words I thought were quite innocent!

Despistado

A little boy in Mexico told me that they call ladybugs catarinas. So whenever I think of a lady's first name being Katarina, I think of a ladybug!

Piedra, I love the Catarina and the ladybug image. You are right about the images. But it's a learning experience for me of what not to use. I have mine set to sort out some images that are offensive. Nice post. Thanks for joining in. - katydew, Jan 28, 2013

Answer 3

escalofriante

espantosa

Answer 4

Hi guys

if you want to find some "good" words and learn about them

and test how good you are with words.

Click here

I thought I did fairly well until I checked the average score's in my age group! They have more experience with words then I do! - bandit51jd, Jan 27, 2013

Nice practice Ian. Thank you. - 0095ca4c, Jan 27, 2013

Fun! - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Answer 5

What is an "Image search engine" ? duh!!

Which one is yours Katy?

I use Bing images or google images. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

I'm probably using the wrong words, Ian. It's my home page search box. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Ok thanks amiga :) - ian-hill, Jan 27, 2013

Answer 6

El rocío

1. Dew (de noche). (m)

2. Slight shower of rain (llovizna), sprinkling. (m)

3. Divine inspiration, holy thoughts. (m)

Look at that. That gives a new image of the word for sure. Interesting, Shish. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Answer 7

pecoso -> freckle-faced

Very interesting thread. I haven't participated yet, but I've enjoyed reading it. Somehow I missed it when you started it. - GraceM, Mar 20, 2013

Are you talking about me? That word describes me well. - GraceM, Mar 20, 2013

Well, I suppose if the shoe fits... hope you add some of your great images you always come up with, Grace. - katydew, Mar 20, 2013

Answer 8

Entregar

.

To deliver .

Presentar

That's it. I don't see the one for presentar, or are they the same. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Yes they are the same , sorry. - ray76, Jan 28, 2013

The same is fine, just clarifying. - katydew, Jan 28, 2013

Answer 9

el pantano

Very useful for you, Swampy. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

nice - readytodictate, Jan 28, 2013

Answer 10

El ocular, o lente ocular, es un tipo de lente que se adjuntaba a una variedad de dispositivos ópticos tales como los telescopios y los microscopios.

The eyepiece, or ocular lens, is a type of lens that is attached to a variety of optical devices such as telescopes and microscopes.

Un monóculo es un tipo de "ocular" que se utiliza para corregir o mejorar la visión en un solo ojo.

A monocle is a type of "eyepiece" used to correct or enhance the vision in only one eye.

I had a duplicate post and I think I may have deleted the wrong one. If yours isn't showing please repost as I goofed up! I'm really sorry if I did! - bandit51jd, Jan 27, 2013

I just checked. You deleted yours. - rac1, Jan 27, 2013

My comment is gone, but, alas, I don't remember what I said, but I'm sure I was impressed with your post. ;o) - katydew, Jan 28, 2013

Answer 11

Katerina

.

You are so right it is amazing what comes up.

You are so, so bad. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

Can one of you moderators take his mouse away today, he's dangerous?!?!? Ay de ti! sigh. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013

I don't use a mouse , i use a pad so there , nahh! - ray76, Jan 28, 2013

Ohhh - readytodictate, Jan 28, 2013

Readytodicta, isn't that awful... ohhh is right. - katydew, Jan 28, 2013

There is no stopping you now. I was tempted to try to 'one up' you by typing in Ray but figured I'd just get sunsets, sunrises and dancing sunbeams. I'm resigned, you win... that doesn't happen often, enjoy the glory. - katydew, Jan 28, 2013

Answer 12

Trinado

• Trill

Canción

• Song

Fun images that came up for you. Nice one. - katydew, Jan 27, 2013