Today I thought I would write about a word that I just love the sound of vocally: esimismamiento. Wouldn’t you agree that it just rolls off the tongue? However, its meaning isn’t exactly positive. It comes from the reflexive verb ensimismarse, which means to become lost in thought or to be self-absorbed. Latin American Pronunciation …
Camote and batata are the Spanish words for sweet potato. In Mexico and Central America, camote is commonly used to refer to sweet potatoes. In other regions, people may use batata or boniato. The Spanish word camote originates from the Nahuatl language, which is a language spoken by the ancient Aztec people in central Mexico. The …
Sandías are one of the most beloved fruits enjoyed worldwide. Their sweet taste and juicy texture make them the perfect summertime treat. The word sandía has its origins in the Arabic term sindiyānah, which derives from the Classical Persian hindyāna, meaning watermelon. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Sandía is a feminine noun that takes the …
Today, let’s take a closer look at a simple yet essential object we all use daily without much thought: doors. We pass through them several times a day, and they can be made from various materials. Door in Spanish is puerta and it comes directly from the Latin porta meaning gate or entrance. Latin American …
Lately, I’ve been considering taking out a loan to finance my new business venture. In Spanish, when we talk about a loan in this context, we use the word préstamo, which originates from the Latin word praestare, meaning to provide or to lend, a term commonly used in financial, academic, and everyday settings. Latin American …
The word parpadear, meaning to blink or to flutter, originated from the Latin word palpāre. The original meaning was to touch lightly or to flutter, but over time the word evolved to today’s current meaning. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The word parpadear is an action verb in its base form. It mainly refers to …