Spanish Word of the Day
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February 25, 2019
la murga
band of street musicians
EXAMPLES
Durante carnaval, las murgas se toman las calles de Panamá y contribuyen a la atmósfera de fiesta sentida en toda la ciudad. — During carnival, bands of street musicians take over the streets in Panama and contribute to the party atmosphere felt throughout the city.
February 24, 2019
la portezuela
door
EXAMPLES
Fue todo un caballero. Hasta me abrió la portezuela del auto. — He was an absolute gentleman. He even opened the car door for me.
February 23, 2019
la corona
crown
EXAMPLES
El rey usa su corona en ocasiones especiales. — The king wears his crown on special occasions.
February 22, 2019
el carnaval
carnival
EXAMPLES
Sería muy divertido ir al carnaval de Río y ver los disfraces y carrozas. — It would be a lot of fun to go to the Rio carnival and see the costumes and floats.
February 21, 2019
arremolinarse
to crowd around
EXAMPLES
La gente se arremolinaba alrededor del malabarista para ver su acto. — People were crowding around the juggler to see his act.
February 20, 2019
los fuegos artificiales
fireworks
EXAMPLES
Los fuegos artificiales comenzaron a medianoche. — The fireworks started at midnight.
February 19, 2019
la purpurina
glitter
EXAMPLES
La reina del carnaval tenía la cara llena de purpurina. — The carnival queen had glitter all over her face.
February 18, 2019
la peana
base
EXAMPLES
En la peana del trofeo, hay una inscripción que dice "Tercer Campeonato Nacional de Bailes de Salón". — On the base of the trophy, there's an inscription that says "Third National Ballroom Dancing Championship."
February 17, 2019
la lápida
tombstone
EXAMPLES
En la lápida no había fecha de nacimiento. — There was no date of birth on the tombstone.
February 16, 2019
el desfile
parade
EXAMPLES
Me encantaron los disfraces que vi en el desfile. — I loved the costumes I saw in the parade.
