Spanish Word of the Day
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January 23, 2017
prorrogar
to extend
EXAMPLES
Decidimos prorrogar el plazo del contrato por seis meses más. — We decided to extend the term of the agreement for six more months.
January 22, 2017
confiadamente
confidently
EXAMPLES
Martha subió confiadamente a la montaña rusa porque ya tenía mucha experiencia en estas cosas. — Martha rode confidently on the roller coaster because she already had a lot of experience in this type of thing.
January 21, 2017
la expectativa
expectation
EXAMPLES
La expectativa es que me den el trabajo para irme a vivir con mi novio. — The expectation is that I'll get the job and then move in with my boyfriend.
January 20, 2017
incentivar
to incentivize
EXAMPLES
El jefe de la empresa incentiva a los trabajadores más productivos con más vacaciones. — The company's boss incentivizes the most productive employees by giving them more vacation.
January 19, 2017
el logro
achievement
EXAMPLES
Reconocieron a los mejores estudiantes por sus logros. — The top students were recognized for their achievements.
January 18, 2017
heroico
heroic
EXAMPLES
Me pareció una hazaña heroica que arriesgaras tu vida para salvar la mía. — I thought it was a heroic deed you risking your life to save me.
January 17, 2017
canalizar
to canalize
EXAMPLES
Se canalizó el terreno utilizando máquinas perforadoras. — The terrain was canalized by using some drilling machines.
January 16, 2017
la perspectiva
perspective
EXAMPLES
Entenderías nuestra decisión si analizaras la situación desde nuestra perspectiva. — You would understand our decision if you looked at the situation from our perspective.
January 15, 2017
esperanzador
encouraging
EXAMPLES
Las palabras esperanzadoras del cirujano nos tranquilizaron. — We were reassured by the surgeon's encouraging words.
January 14, 2017
rendir
to produce
EXAMPLES
La receta rinde suficiente para cuatro personas. — The recipe produces enough for four people.
