Spanish Word of the Day
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May 18, 2016
ovillar
to wind
EXAMPLES
Ovillé el hilo alrededor de una tablita de madera. — I wound the thread around a piece of wood.
May 17, 2016
estrellado
starry
EXAMPLES
Era una noche estrellada, y la luna iluminaba el camino. — It was a starry night, and the moon illuminated our path.
May 16, 2016
la madreselva
honeysuckle
EXAMPLES
Lucía fue al jardín y olió las madreselvas y las mentas. — Lucia went to the garden and smelled the honeysuckles and the mints.
May 15, 2016
centellear
to sparkle
EXAMPLES
El mar centelleaba bajo la luz del sol. — The sea sparkled in the sunlight.
May 14, 2016
ajeno
other people's
EXAMPLES
Se dice que la paz es el respeto al derecho ajeno. — It is said that peace is respecting other people's rights.
May 13, 2016
la guirnalda
garland
EXAMPLES
Adornamos la casa con guirnaldas. — We decorated the house with garlands.
May 12, 2016
acorralar
to corral
EXAMPLES
El gaucho acorraló a las vacas con la ayuda de los perros. — The gaucho corralled the cows with the help of his dogs.
May 11, 2016
atrevido
daring
EXAMPLES
Lo más atrevido que ha hecho es puenting. — The most daring thing she has ever done is bungee jumping.
May 10, 2016
el crepúsculo
twilight
EXAMPLES
La ciudad se ve encantadora al crepúsculo. — The city looks enchanting at twilight.
May 9, 2016
desparramar
to spill
EXAMPLES
Le di un golpe a la taza sin querer y desparramé el café en el escritorio. — I accidentally hit the cup and spilled coffee all over the desk.
