Spanish Word of the Day
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December 22, 2016
ambientar
to set
EXAMPLES
El director ambientó exitosamente la película en el siglo XVI. — The director successfully set the film in the 16th century.
December 21, 2016
el solsticio
solstice
EXAMPLES
Las celebraciones por el solsticio de verano duran todo el día. — The festivities for the summer solstice last all day.
December 20, 2016
calurosamente
warmly
EXAMPLES
El dueño de la casa nos recibió calurosamente y nos hizo pasar. — The homeowner received us warmly and made us come inside.
December 19, 2016
el copo
flake
EXAMPLES
El paisaje se llenó de nieve rápido porque los copos eran muy gruesos. — The countryside quickly became covered with snow because the flakes were very thick.
December 18, 2016
entonar
to sing
EXAMPLES
La niña entonó el himno nacional y el público guardó silencio. — The girl sang the national anthem while the spectators remained silent.
December 17, 2016
el alborozo
jubilation
EXAMPLES
Los niños recibieron la noticia dando saltos y gritos de alborozo. — The children jumped and shouted with jubilation upon receiving the news.
December 16, 2016
pedir posada
to ask for lodging
EXAMPLES
Dos peregrinos aparecieron en la granja y pidieron posada para esa noche. — Two pilgrims arrived at the farm and asked for lodging for the night.
December 15, 2016
risueño
smiling
EXAMPLES
Su cara risueña delata su felicidad. — His smiling face broadcasts his happiness.
December 14, 2016
el envoltorio
wrapping
EXAMPLES
Hice una bola con el envoltorio del regalo y se la di al gatito para que jugara con ella. — I made a ball with the gift wrapping and gave it to the kitten for him to play with.
December 13, 2016
la añoranza
nostalgia
EXAMPLES
Siento una gran añoranza por los años de instituto. — I feel a great nostalgia for my school years.
