Spanish Word of the Day
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January 10, 2017
forjar
to forge
EXAMPLES
El herrero forjó las barras de acero. — The blacksmith forged the steel bars.
January 9, 2017
alentador
encouraging
EXAMPLES
Resulta alentador saber que mis esfuerzos merecieron la pena. — Knowing that my efforts were worth it is encouraging.
January 8, 2017
la mesura
moderation
EXAMPLES
Si no aprendes a beber alcohol con mesura tu hígado se resentirá. — If you do not learn to drink alcohol in moderation your liver will suffer.
January 7, 2017
desafiar
to challenge
EXAMPLES
Mi padrastro me desafió a un juego de ajedrez. — My stepfather challenged me to a game of chess.
January 6, 2017
la tolerancia
tolerance
EXAMPLES
Nuestra escuela tiene una política de tolerancia cero al abuso escolar. — Our school has a zero tolerance policy toward bullying.
January 5, 2017
inspirador
inspiring
EXAMPLES
El discurso de fin de año del maestro fue verdaderamente inspirador. — The teacher's end-of-the-year speech was truly inspiring.
January 4, 2017
predecir
to predict
EXAMPLES
Es imposible predecir todos los efectos de este tratamiento experimental. — It is impossible to predict all the effects of this experimental treatment.
January 3, 2017
el coraje
courage
EXAMPLES
No puedo ni imaginar el coraje que conllevó enfrentar a su agresor. — I can't even imagine the courage it took to face his assailant.
January 2, 2017
retador
challenging
EXAMPLES
Necesitas adoptar una actitud más retadora frente a la vida y usar tu energía para alcanzar tus metas. — You need to assume a more challenging attitude to life and apply your energy to reach your goals.
January 1, 2017
lanzar
to throw
EXAMPLES
Los manifestantes empezaron a lanzar piedras. — The protesters started throwing rocks.
