Spanish Word of the Day
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January 27, 2018
la resolución
resolve
EXAMPLES
La familia se sorprendió de la resolución con que Ana les comunicó que se marchaba de casa. — The family was shocked by Ana's resolve when she told them she was leaving home.
January 26, 2018
seguro de sí mismo
self-confident
EXAMPLES
Pedro es muy seguro de sí mismo, y eso ayuda a la hora de buscar trabajo. — Pedro is very self-confident, and that helps when looking for a job.
January 25, 2018
fracasar
to fail
EXAMPLES
Los alpinistas quisieron llegar a la cumbre, pero fracasaron por la tormenta. — The climbers tried to reach the summit, but they failed due to the storm.
January 24, 2018
el optimismo
optimism
EXAMPLES
Gloria tiene tal optimismo que siempre saca lo mejor hasta de la peor situación. — Gloria has such optimism that she always finds the best in even the worst of situations.
January 23, 2018
saludable
healthy
EXAMPLES
Corro para mantenerme saludable. — I run to keep myself healthy.
January 22, 2018
enfrentar
to confront
EXAMPLES
Las autoridades enfrentaron al sospechoso tan pronto como lo encontraron. — The authorities confronted the suspect as soon as they found him.
January 21, 2018
el empeño
determination
EXAMPLES
A pesar de todo su empeño, nunca logró convertirse en campeón. — Despite all his determination, he never managed to become champion.
January 20, 2018
productivo
productive
EXAMPLES
Soy mucho más productiva por la mañana porque por la tarde me entra sueño. — I am much more productive in the morning because I get sleepy in the afternoon.
January 19, 2018
salir adelante
to get ahead
EXAMPLES
Si quieres salir adelante, hay que trabajar mucho. — If you want to get ahead, you have to work hard.
January 18, 2018
el porvenir
future
EXAMPLES
¿Realmente quieres que te lea el porvenir, hija? — Do you really want me to read your future, my child?
