Spanish Word of the Day: Perro (dog)

When we are talking about man’s best friend the dog we most commonly use the noun perro. The origins of this word are under much debate as it cannot be compared to the word for dog in any of the languages close to Spanish or Castellano. In old Spanish the word for dog was cán …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Abuela (grandma)

When we look at the structure of the family in Spanish and Latin American culture, there isn’t a figure more important than grandma. Abuela probably derives from the Latin vulgar term aviolus with the same meaning, or avus. Latin American pronunciation  European Spanish pronunciation Abuela is a feminine noun, so it takes the following definite and indefinite articles: No hay nadie …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Minuto (minute)

Each hour (hora) of the day comprises sixty minutes, known in Spanish as minutos (singular: minuto). The term is derived from late Latin minutum, signifying a particle, and represents the neuter noun form of the adjective minutus. Latin American Pronunciation European Spanish Pronunciation Minuto is a masculine noun, so it takes the following definite and indefinite …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Mes (month)

Throughout history, humans have crafted numerous methods to measure time, ranging from the smallest units like seconds and minutes to the broader spans of years, decades, and centuries. Nestled in the middle is the unassuming month, referred to as mes in Spanish, serving as the essential unit for dividing our calendar year. Latin American Pronunciation …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Libro (book)

The word for book in Spanish is libro, which comes from the Latin word liber. If you have trouble remembering it, just think of the English word library! Latin American Pronunciation European Spanish Pronunciation Originally, the Latin term referred to the inner bark of certain plants, which, upon drying, served as a writing material in ancient times, before evolving to …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Isla (island)

The word for an island in Spanish is isla and it is derived from the classical Latin word insula of the same meaning. Latin American Pronunciation European Spanish Pronunciation It is a feminine noun, so it takes the following definite and indefinite articles: Las islas can form in three distinct ways. The first occurs when …

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