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Topic: Spanish Word Of the Day

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Walelu M.	Monday, 9:49 AM Figures standing alongside the 'Camino del Cid'. Spanish Word del 30 de Noviembre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'el barco' *BAR-coh* English translation: ship, boat Synonym(s): buque, nave Phrase: Su barco apareció en el horizonte. Their ship appeared on the horizon. Chris - spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	November 23, 2009 9:58 AM The beautiful entrance to a little church in Tarifa. Spanish Word del 23 de Noviembre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: ah-clah- aclarar RAR English translation: to clarify Synonym(s): clarificar, explicar Phrase: Tenemos que aclarar algunas cosas We have to clarify some things. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	November 04, 2009 7:37 AM At the beach near Fuengirola - Costa del Sol. Spanish Word del 4 de Noviembre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'la bahía' bah-EE-ah English translation: bay Synonyms: cala, rada Phrase: We are going to a bay near Fuengirola. Nos vamos a una bahía cerca de Fuengirola. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 29, 2009 10:20 AM Looking over the Mijas hotel down to the Mediterranean Coast. Spanish Word del 29 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'agotado' *ah-goh-TAH-doh* English translation: exhausted Synonyms: acabado, deshecho Phrase: Los jugadores estaban agotados después del partido. The players were exhausted after the match Chris at spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 27, 2009 10:41 AM A somewhat old-fashioned way to get around town. Spanish Word del 27 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'barba' - BAR-bah English translation: beard Synonym(s): barbilla Phrase: Se le ha crecido una barba. He has grown a beard. visit Chris at spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 20, 2009 10:01 AM Off the road on the way to Ronda. Spanish Word del 20 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: toh'estar harto AHR- English translation: to be fed up with have enough of sth. Synonym: cansado, fastidiado Phrase: Estoy harto de huelgas. I'm fed up with strikes. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 19, 2009 8:37 AM One of the many picturesque streets in Mijas. Spanish Word del 19 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'caer' cah-EHR English translation: to fall Synonym: derrumbar (se) Conjugation: Presente Phrase: Juan always falls into the water. Juan siempre se cae al agua [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 09, 2009 9:31 AM A stunning view of Fuengirola. Picture taken in Mijas. Have a great weekend! Saludos, Chris Spanish Word del 9 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: la manteca' mahn-TEH-kah English translation: butter Phrase: ¿Me pasas la manteca por favor? Could you pass me the butter please? [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 07, 2009 11:18 AM The 'Hotel Mijas' on the Costa del Sol. Spanish Word del 7 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'el baúl' bah-UHL English translation: boot, trunk Synonyms: cofre, arca Phrase: Mételo en el baúl. Put it into the boot. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 06, 2009 10:16 AM A house in Mijas, on the Costa del Sol. Spanish Word del 6 de Octubre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'aflojar' ah-floh-HHAR English translation: to loosen Synonyms: relajar, distender, Pretérito Phrase Tenemos que aflojar los tornillos primero. We have to loosen the screws first. Learn more at spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 15, 2009 8:36 AM The Sierra Axarquia in Málaga . Contributed by: Tim ¡Gracias! Spanish Word del 15 de Septiembre, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'el empate' em PAH-teh English translation: a draw, tie (in sports) Synonyms: igualdad, nivelación Phrase: El partido de EEUU contra Italia resultó en un empate. The match between the US and Italy ended in a draw. Chris, spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 10, 2009 8:34 AM The mountains near Coín. About 30 min. from Málaga. Spanish Word of the day: 'el láiz' LAH-peath English translation: pencil Synonyms: lapicero Phrase/Expression: ¿Me puede prestar un láiz, por favor? May I borrow a pencil, please? Chris spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 07, 2009 7:22 AM On a roof terrace in Calahonda. Contributed by: Martina, Gracias Spanish Word of the day: 'la calidad' cah-lee-DA English translation: quality Synonyms: cualidad, aptitud Phrase: Esta carne es de muy buena calidad. This meat is of very good quality. Chris spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 04, 2009 8:03 AM A traditional street sign in Jerez. Spanish Word of the day: 'sacar algo de' sah-CAR English translation: to take something out of Synonyms: extraer, arrancar Sacaré el libro de gramática de mi mochila. I will take the grammar book out of my backpack/ schoolbag. Have a wonderful weekend! Saludos, Chris spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 02, 2009 8:57 AM From the yearly Easter processions in Seville Spanish Word of the day: 'la lástima' LAS-tee-mah English translation: pity Synonyms: pena, dolor Phrase: ¡Que lástima! What a pity! Chris spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	August 31, 2009 7:34 AM Near Cártama Word of the day:...........'ofrecer' oh-freh-THEHR English translation:........to offer Synonyms:...................presentar, mostrar Phrase: ¿Te puedo ofrecer algo para beber? Can I offer you something to drink? [ send green star]
Walelu M.	August 28, 2009 9:42 AM The Sleeping Indian Word of the day:...........la maravilla' mah-rah-BEE-ya English translation:........wonder, marvel Synonyms:...................milagro, preciosidad Phrase: ¡Qué maravilla How wonderful! [ send green star]
Walelu M.	August 25, 2009 9:20 AM The walls of the 'Alcazaba' in Málaga. Spanish word of the day: 'la juventud' hhuh-ben-TUHD English translation: youth Synonyms: mocedad Phrase: 'La juventud de hoy es muy trabajadora.' Today's youth is very hard working. Chris - spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	August 24, 2009 9:50 AM Photo taken in Seville. Contributed by: Michael ¡Gracias! Spanish Word of the day: 'el palo' PAH-loh English translation: stick Synonyms: vara, bastón Phrase: ¿Dónde encontraste este palo? Where did you find this stick? Chris - spanish word of the day [ send green star]
Walelu M.	August 10, 2009 9:09 AM Ancient Mayan Ruins - Chichen Itza Mexico Spanish Word of the day: 'la manera' mah-NEH-rah English translation: way, manner Synonyms: forma, estilo Phrase: Aprendemos español de nuestra manera. We learn Spanish our way. Brought to you by Chris - spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	August 06, 2009 7:11 AM Looking over the beautiful town of Antequera. The hill in the background is known by the locals as 'The Sleeping Indian'. Spanish Word of the day: 'abierto' ah-BeeERtoh English translation: open Synonyms: descubierto, libre, amplio Phrase: ¿El supermercado todavía está abierto? Is the supermarket still open? Chris - spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 30, 2009 7:59 AM At the stables near my house. Spanish Word of the day: 'la valla' BAh-yah English translation: fence Synonyms: barrera, alambrada Phrase: ¡Tenemos que encontrar un hueco en la valla! We have to find a hole in the fence Chris spanish of the word.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 28, 2009 6:41 AM Friends and Relatives on our tour through Seville. Spanish Word of the day: cah-BA-yo'el caballo' English translation: horse Synonyms: corcel, montura Phrase: A caballo regalado no le mires el diente. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. visit chris @- spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 27, 2009 9:23 AM On top of the castle's tower in Segovia. This photo was contributed by Tyler Muchas gracias! Spanish Word of the day: 'rabioso' rah-BEEOH-soh English translation: furious Synonyms: airado, furioso Phrase: Es tan rabioso que pronto le echarán del bar. He is so furious that soon they will ask him to leave the bar Chris spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 24, 2009 6:55 AM Approaching the village of Albufeta. Spanish Word of the day: venir' beh-NEAR English translation: to come, arrive' Synonyms: llegar,(tambien: deducirse) Phrase: Un día tendrás que venir a mi casa. You will have to come to my house one day. Have a great weekend! Saludos, Chris [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 23, 2009 9:31 AM The patio of an old farm house on the way to Seville. Spanish Word of the day: 'los gemelos' heh-MEHloss English translation: twins (also: glasses) Synonyms: (anteojos, lentes) Phrase: Paco y Juan son gemelos. Paco and Juan are twins. Chris - spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 22, 2009 8:58 AM The patio of an old farm house on the way to Seville. Spanish Word of the day: 'el tacón' tah-CON English translation: heel Phrase: Estos zapatos tienen tacones muy altos. These shoes have very high heels. Chris - spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 21, 2009 10:42 AM The old city centre of Antequera. Spanish Word of the day: 'dejar' deh-HHAR English translation: to allow, also to abandon Synonyms: soltar,abandonar,prestar, omitir Phrase: Déjame entrar. Let me in. Chris - spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 15, 2009 8:55 AM On the Atlantic coast near Cadiz. Spanish Word del 15 de Julio, 2009: Spanish Word of the day: 'la lavadora' lah-bah-DOH-rah English translation: washing machine Phrase Mételo en la lavadora. Put it into the washing machine. chris - spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 14, 2009 6:37 AM The old city walls in Seville. Spanish Word del 14 de Julio, 2009: Word of the day: 'afortunadamente' ah-for-tuh-nah-dah-MEHN-teh English translation: fortunately Synonyms: venturosamente, felizmente Phrase: Afortunadamente, puedo aprender Español con Spanish Word-A-Day. Fortunately, I can learn Spanish with Spanish Word-A-Day. Chris - spanish world of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 13, 2009 7:32 AM Picture taken during the procession in Seville. Spanish word of the day: 'el encargado' ehn-car-GAH-doh English translation: manager, person in charge Synonyms: delegado,representante, dirigente Phrase: Paco es el encargado de cuidar a los niños. Paco is the person in charge of looking after the children. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 07, 2009 5:22 PM Inside the Alcazaba in Málaga. Spanish word of the day: 'la fiesta' feeEHS-tah English translation: celebration Synonyms: festividad, conmemoración Phrase: Navidad es una fiesta religiosa. Christmas is a religious celebration. Chris - Spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 06, 2009 1:43 PM Inside the Alcazaba in Málaga. Spanish Word del 6 de Julio, 2009: Spanish word of the day: 'quieto' keyYEH-toh Englishtranslation: calm, still Synonyms: tranquilo,sosegado Phrase: ¡Estáte quieto! Stand still! / Don't move! Chris - spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 04, 2009 10:13 AM Entertaining art on the beach in Marbella. Have a great weekend! Saludos, Chris Spanish word of the day: 'hábil' AH-beel English translation: skillful, well suited Synonyms: amañado,diestro,habilidoso Phrase: Es la persona más hábil para este trabajo. He is the person that is best suited for the job. Chris This post was modified from its original form on 04 Jul, 10:14 [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 01, 2009 7:31 AM In the middle of the countryside in Andalucía. Spanish word of the day:'el ladrón' lah DROHN English translation: thief Synonyms: ratero,carterista Phrase: Un ladrón es siempre un ladrón. Once a thief, always a thief. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 26, 2009 7:18 AM Memories of the summer. Flowers in my garden. Spanish word of the day: 'la vela' BEHlah English translation: candle Synonym: candela Phrase: Como una vela en el viento. Like a candle in the wind. Chris [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 04, 2009 5:16 PM A farm house, not far from Coín. Word of the day: 'el daño' DAH-nyo English translation: damage, wound Synonyms: perjuicio, mal, desgracia Phrase: ¿Te has hecho daño? Have you hurt yourself? [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 02, 2009 11:19 AM In the mountains near Coin. Not far from where I live Word of the day: 'la barbaridad' bar-bah-ree-DAHD English translation: act of cruelty, atrocity Synonyms: atrocidad, crueldad, dislate Phrase: Lo que hicieron fue una barbaridad. What they did was cruel/was an atrocity. Christ Kobor Spanish word of the day.com [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 29, 2009 8:37 AM One of the many lovely streets in Antequera. Word of the day: 'el abridor' *ah-bree-DOHR* English translation: bottle opener Synonyms: abrelatas,abrebotellas Phrase: ¿Me puedes dar el abridor? Can you give me the bottle opener? [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 28, 2009 8:15 AM Waiting for the tourists.. The beach in Marbella Word of the day: 'salvar' sahl-BAR to English translation: rescue Synonyms: librar, sacar, rescatar Phrase: No salvaron nada de la tormenta. They didn't save anything from the storm. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 27, 2009 9:53 AM Stunning rocks in El Torcal, near Antequera. Word of the day: 'admirar' ahd-me-RAHR English translation: to admire Synonyms: maravillar Phrase: Viendo tu coche, solo puedo admirarte. Seeing your car, I can only admire you. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 26, 2009 8:11 AM Inside the Alcazaba in Málaga, Andalucía Word of the day: 'el sábado' SAH-bah-doh English translation: Saturday Phrase: El sábado nos vamos al teatro. We are going to the theatre on Saturday. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 25, 2009 12:16 PM View of the little church and the 'sleeping indian' in Antequera. Word of the day:...........'el jersey' hhehr-SAY English translation:.......sweater, jumper Phrase: Tengo un jersey para tí. I have a sweater for you. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 22, 2009 9:33 AM Word of the day:...........'fiarse' FEEAR-seh English translation:........to trust Synonyms:...................confiar, asegurar Phrase: Yo me fío de ti. I trust you. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 21, 2009 8:23 AM Word of the day: 'las gafas' GAH-fahs English translation: glasses (for the eyes) Synonyms: anteojos, espejuelos Phrase: He perdido mis gafas. I have lost my glasses. anteojos, espejuelos glasses (for the eyes) [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 20, 2009 1:19 PM Word of the day: 'ahí' aEE English translation: there, over there Phrase: El libro está ahí. The book is over there. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 19, 2009 8:56 AM Word of the day: 'el delito' *deh-LEE-toh* English translation: offence, crime Synonym Phrase: Ha cometido un delito y ahora está en la cárcel. He has committed a crime and is now in prison. crimen [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 18, 2009 12:09 PM Word of the day: 'el pantalón' pahn-tah-LON English translation: trousers Special: pantalón vaquero = jeans Phrase: ¿Te gusta mi pantalón nuevo? Do you like my new pair of trousers? [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 15, 2009 6:33 AM Word of the day: 'padre' PAH-dreh English translation: father Synonym: papá, progenitor Phrase: Su padre tiene un buen negocio. His father has a good business. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 14, 2009 9:12 AM Word of the day: 'nada' NAH-dah English translation: nothing Antónimo: todo Phrase: No hay nada más importante. There is nothing more important. This post was modified from its original form on 14 May, 9:16 [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 06, 2009 11:23 AM Word of the Day: Temporal TEM-por-al English Translation: Temporary Phrase: Tengo un trabajo temporal. I have a temporary job. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	April 15, 2009 9:31 AM Word of the day : 'impasible' eem-pah-SEE-bleh English translation: impassive, unemotional Synonym: imperturbable, insensible Phrase: No podemos permanecer impasibles ante el hambre de tantos. We can not be impassive to so much starvation. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	April 13, 2009 1:49 PM Word of the day: 'fácil' FAH-theel English translation: easy Sentence: It s easy to lean spanish Es facil aprender español [ send green star]
Walelu M.	March 17, 2009 7:33 PM adecuado - fitting, appropriate ah-theh-KWAH-thoh (Each d in this word sounds like that "th" of "that.") Example: Si necesitas un coche has venido al lugar adecuado. If you need a car you've come to the right place. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	March 08, 2009 12:20 PM Por la ciudad, personas vestidas con chalecos rojos llenaron las calles. Throughout the city, people dressed in red vests filled the streets. [ send green star]
Walelu M.	December 22, 2008 8:25 AM Look for the Blessing that will come during this Holiday Season Miren asea las Bendiciones que les brindara esta Temporada Navidenia [ send green star]
Walelu M.	December 16, 2008 4:11 PM Merry Christmas my Friends - Feliz Navidad mis Amigos [ send green star]
Walelu M.	December 05, 2008 3:17 PM What a beautiful day - Que dia tan bello [ send green star]
Walelu M.	November 14, 2008 9:00 AM I am so happy to be here - Estoy muy contento de estar aqui [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 19, 2008 6:36 AM el/la anfitrion(a) - hose/hostess opp c [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 14, 2008 1:16 PM elegir - elect a la Mejor - probably/possible/maybe atrevido - daring/bold [ send green star]
Walelu M.	October 05, 2008 5:21 PM God Bless you my Friends - Dios los Bendiga mis Amigos [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 20, 2008 7:52 AM Haave a fantastic Saturday - Que tengan un Sabado fantastico [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 15, 2008 7:22 PM Have a blessed night - Tengan una noche de bendiciones [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 14, 2008 10:46 AM Hello friends, how are you today - Hola amigos como estan ahoy [ send green star]
Walelu M.	September 13, 2008 2:34 PM Have a great Saturday - Tengan un gran Sabado [ send green star]
Walelu M.	July 08, 2008 9:19 AM Greetings - Saludos [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 28, 2008 10:44 AM May your weekend be magikal - haz que tu fin de semana sea magico [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 20, 2008 9:52 AM Have a great weekend - Tengan un buen fin de semana [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 16, 2008 2:02 PM Hope you are feeling well - Espero que se sientan bien [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 13, 2008 12:45 PM Have a great day - Tengan un buen dia [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 02, 2008 12:37 PM Welcome my friends - Bienvenidos mis Amigos [ send green star]
Walelu M.	June 01, 2008 5:04 PM I m fine thank you- estoy bien gracias [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 29, 2008 7:12 AM Greetings Rico Thank you, Gracias Have a Blessed Day Walelu [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 28, 2008 7:13 AM How are you - Como Esta Usted [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 26, 2008 12:45 PM Good Night - Buenas Noches [ send green star]
Walelu M.	May 22, 2008 2:05 PM Good Afternoon - Buenas Tardes - [ send green star]
Walelu M.	Spanish Word Of the Day May 19, 2008 6:08 PM Chief asked me to create this topic Good Morning - Buenos Dias [ send green star]