Words from Letters – 4
Word games are very popular in the English speaking world. This is a new version. It replaces the old 9 letter game. The idea is to make words of 3 or more of the given letters.
These are the 15 letters for this challenge.
I O I A U
E Z T C L
Q L Y Z X
Find as many words as possible. Who can find the longest word?
Find an English or Spanish word and then write a sentence in English and Spanish.
There is no limit on the number of answers.
Example:
This challenge is quite difficult.
Este desafío es bastante difícil.
There is no "official" corrector for this game so please make suggestions where you can.
17 Answers
Quizzically - con perplejidad
I looked at the new game quizzically.
Miré el nuevo juego con perplejidad
There are still loads to post from the other game folks!
Quietly - Tranquilamente.
She ate her food quietly.
Ella comió su comida tranquilamente.
La gallena curiosa cloquea contento.
The curious hen clucks contentedly.
quality - calidad
The water quality is questionable.
La calidad del agua es cuestionable.
Quicio - (door) Jamb
I will use an expression: Sacar de quicio: Exasperate, infuriate, irritate, drive crazy.
La gente arrogante me saca de quicio.
Arrogant people irritate me.
Quetzal - Quetzal
El quetzal es un ave considerada en peligro de extinción. Viven en los bosques de Chiapas en México y también se pueden encontrar en Centroamérica.
The bird "quetzal" is considered to be one of many endangered species. They live in the forests of Chiapas in Mexico. They can also be found in Central America.
El quetzal también es el símbolo monetario en Guatemala.
The quetzal is the currency of Guatemala.
Iolite - iolita
Iolite is sometimes called the water sapphire.
Iolita se refiere a veces como el zafiro de agua.
quixotically - quijotesca
Quixotically is impracticality in pursuit of ideals, especially romantic. (over-idealism)
Quijotesca es poco práctico en la búsqueda de ideales, especialmente romántica. (exceso de idealismo)
The Impossible Dream-Man of La Mancha
locality - localidad
The locality is being kept secret.
La localidad se mantiene en secreto.
Tequila - Tequila
Equally - igualmente
Do you like tequila and mezcal equally? I prefer mezcal.
¿Te gusta tequila y mezcal igualmente ? Yo prefiero el mezcal.
Close -cerca . La hermana vive cerca del hermano. The sister lives close to the brother.
equality - igualdad
The fight for equality is far from won.
La lucha por la igualdad está lejos de ganada.
Quixotical = Quijotesco
Adjective, definition:
- extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.
- impulsive and often rashly unpredictable.
Sentence:
His quixotical demeanor led people to think he was crazy.
Su comportamiento quijotesco hizo creer la gente que él estaba loco.
Exotically - Exóticamente
Many parrots have exotically coloured plumage
Muchos loros tienen el plumaje exóticamente coloreado.
toxic - tóxico / venenoso
Many houses contain toxic mold.
Muchas casas contienen moho tóxico.
