One of the effects of climate change across the world is said to be that generally the weather will become more windy and the winds will be stronger. The Spanish word for wind is viento from the Latin ventus with the same meaning. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Viento is a masculine noun and takes …
When you hear the word vaquero (cowboy), you probably imagine a cowboy hat-wearing man riding a horse through the hot desert of the Wild West. You’re not wrong! The Wild West is where you can trace back the meaning of the word vaquero. The term vaquero traces its roots back to the Latin word vacca …
When you hear the word sombrero, the first image that likely comes to mind is the traditional wide-brimmed Mexican men’s hat. However, in the Spanish language, sombrero generically refers to any hat with a brim that runs completely around the crown. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation It’s common for specific terms to be borrowed from …
Crispy, tender, crunchy, earthy, fresh, slightly sweet, peppery. These are just some of the words that describe lechuga, known as lettuce in English. When it comes to lettuce and leafy greens, there are many choices. They are packed with flavour, texture, and nutrients for healthy eating and allow us to make unique and varied salads for our taste …
What do Spanish speakers call the insect that buzzes from flower to flower, collecting pollen to make honey? The answer is abeja! Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation This word derives from the Old Spanish abeja, which in turn comes from Latin apicula. Abeja is a feminine noun whose plural form is abejas and it takes …
Today I wanted to talk about every child’s favourite yellow fruit, the humble banana which in Spain is called plátano. The word comes from the Latin platănus, originating from the Greek πλάτανος plátanos. Once we have dealt with the fruit itself, read on to see that this word means much more than just banana! Latin American pronunciation European pronunciation …