Jennyfer Monsalve
Jennyfer is a graduate of Universidad de Antioquia in Early Childhood Education and a passionate educator from Colombia. With a focus on teaching Spanish as a second language, she brings creativity and cultural richness to their classrooms. Outside of teaching, she enjoys painting.
The word disimular traces its origins back to the Latin word dissimulo or dissimulare, which is composed of two parts: dis- (a prefix meaning “apart” or “away”) and simulare (to pretend or feign). Simulare is derived from similis (similar, alike), suggesting the idea of making something appear as if it were something else, or hiding …
If you’re a reggaeton fan like me, then you’ve probably heard the word peso many times. Peso originates from the Latin word pensum, the past participle of pendere, meaning to weigh. In its most basic sense, peso refers to the concept of weight, a notion that has extended to various aspects of life, including emotional …
Christmas is not all about regalos (gifts), but we cannot deny that they are an important part of this holiday. The word regalo originates from the Old Spanish rigallo, which itself stems from the Old Provençal regal. Both are derived from the Latin regalis, meaning royal or of a king, connected to rex, meaning king. …
The holidays are here and there’s no better time to discuss today’s word. Navidad originates from the Latin word nativitas, which means birth. In Spanish, nativitas evolved into Navidad, signifying the Nativity or the birth of Jesus Christ, traditionally celebrated on December 25. The root word nativus implies to be born and is the same …
Many of my students often find the word ropa a bit confusing when it comes to using it in different contexts. Although it’s typically translated as clothing or clothes, ropa actually traces back to the late Latin term raupa, which referred to a robe or garment. Interestingly, ropa also shares a linguistic link with the …
The verb costar is one of the first you should learn if you are planning to visit a Hispanic country. Costar comes from the Latin verb constare, which means to stand firm or to consist of. Over time, this meaning evolved into having a price or requiring a certain effort or value. Latin American Pronunciation …