Spanish Word of the Day

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December 21, 2018

arengar

to give a pep talk
EXAMPLES
Nuestra entrenadora siempre nos arenga antes del partido.Our coach always gives us a pep talk before the game.
December 20, 2018

el fogón

stove
EXAMPLES
No dejes el papel toalla tan cerca del fogón que se va a prender.Don't leave the paper towel so close to the stove or it will catch fire.
December 19, 2018

el eslabón

link
EXAMPLES
Se rompió un eslabón de la cadena y la bola de demolición cayó al suelo.A link of the chain broke and the demolition ball fell to the ground.
December 18, 2018

el posadero

innkeeper
EXAMPLES
La posadera estaba teniendo una discusión acalorada con uno de los huéspedes.The innkeeper was having a heated argument with one of the guests.
December 17, 2018

arrebatar

to snatch
EXAMPLES
El ladrón trató de arrebatarle la cartera a María, pero esta no se dejó.The thief tried to snatch Maria's purse, but she didn't let him.
December 16, 2018

rimbombante

pompous
EXAMPLES
En su libro, el satirista se burla del estilo rimbombante usado por los autores de su época.In his book, the satirist makes fun of the pompous style used by the writers of his day.
December 15, 2018

la lámina

sheet
EXAMPLES
Se utilizaron láminas de acero en la construcción del techo.Steel sheets were used in the construction of the roof.
December 14, 2018

rumoroso

murmuring
EXAMPLES
Solo las ramas rumorosas y el chirrido de los grillos rompían el silencio de la noche.Only the murmuring branches and the chirp of the crickets broke the silence of the night.
December 13, 2018

rebosante

brimming
EXAMPLES
Estaba rebosante de alegría cuando recibí la oferta de trabajo.I was brimming with joy when I got the job offer.
December 12, 2018

la hojalata

tin
EXAMPLES
La hojalata es un material completamente reciclable.Tin is a completely recyclable material.