Spanish Word of the Day
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August 20, 2016
himno nacional
national anthem
EXAMPLES
Un coro de niños cantó el himno nacional. — The national anthem was sung by a chorus of children.
August 19, 2016
disputar
to dispute
EXAMPLES
No disputo tu derecho al trono, Carlos, pero creo que nuestro hermano menor gobernaría mejor. — I don't dispute your right to the throne, Carlos, but I think our younger brother would be a better ruler.
August 18, 2016
desapercibido
unnoticed
EXAMPLES
El famoso actor se puso gafas, una peluca y un bigote falso para pasar desapercibido en el centro comercial. — The famous actor put on glasses, a wig, and a fake mustache to go unnoticed in the shopping mall.
August 17, 2016
el/la testigo
witness
EXAMPLES
Con mi hermana como testigo, acepto casarme contigo. — With my sister as witness, I will marry you.
August 16, 2016
recorrer
to travel around
EXAMPLES
¡Recorrimos Italia en nuestro pequeño auto! — We traveled around Italy in our small car!
August 15, 2016
empatado
tied
EXAMPLES
Si un partido termina con el marcador empatado, los equipos irán a penales. — If a game ends with a tied score, the teams will have a shoot-out.
August 14, 2016
el dopaje
doping
EXAMPLES
Las organizaciones deportivas internacionales intentaron frenar la difusión del dopaje con escasos resultados. — International sports organizations have attempted to stop the spread of doping with little effect.
August 13, 2016
raudamente
quickly
EXAMPLES
El actor se metió en su coche y escapó de los paparazzi raudamente. — The actor got into his car and quickly escaped the paparazzi.
August 12, 2016
eternizar
to make last forever
EXAMPLES
Por doloroso que pueda parecer, debes admitir que no puedes eternizar la vida. — Painful though it may sound, you have to admit that you cannot make life last forever.
August 11, 2016
agotador
exhausting
EXAMPLES
Hoy he estado trabajando sin parar; ha sido un día realmente agotador. — I've been working non-stop all day; it's been a really exhausting day.
