Some say that the most important meal of the day is breakfast or desayuno. Each individual has their own distinct preference for how and when they consume it. The word desayuno comes from the verb ayunar which means to fast and the prefix des, which means not, so it literally has the same meaning as …
The Spanish word for friend, amigo, originally comes from the Latin amīcus, meaning friend, which is derived from amare (to love). Latin American pronunciation European pronunciation Amigo is a masculine noun and takes the following definite and indefinite articles: Este es mi amigo José. This is my friend José. The feminine version of the word …
The second colour in the rainbow is orange. Orange in Spanish is naranja and the word originally comes from the Sanskrit nāraṅga (orange tree) and taken from the Arabic نَارَنْج (nāranj) meaning (bitter / sour orange). As you have probably guessed by now, the word naranja is also used as the word for the fruit …
Family life forms the foundation of Spanish culture, taking precedence over all other things in life including job success and material possessions. This is a value that is embraced not only by the Spanish but also many Latino countries where Spanish is spoken. The Spanish word for family is the similar sounding familia. Both words …
A populated place where people live, work and play is called a ciudad (city) in Spanish. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Ciudad is a feminine noun that takes the following definite and indefinite articles: No quiero vivir en una gran ciudad. I don’t want to live in a big city. Although town is often translated …
Since I started lifting weights three days a week, I’ve been trying to increase the amount of protein I incorporate into my diet. Since I’m not a great meat lover, this means eating at least one huevo (egg) per day to hit my goals. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Huevo is inherited from Old Spanish …