Learn Spanish , Vocabulary
June 30, 2015
12 Weird Spanish Words You Won’t Believe Exist
In Spanish, sometimes the etymology (the study of where words come from) can be very helpful in remembering the words. And in some cases, the meanings behind the words themselves can be odd, or funny, and quite a few are culturally relevant. Here are some very interesting and strange Spanish words. 1 – (el) duende The term duende is used in two different situations. First, el duende is a generic term for “goblin” or “gnome” or “wood spirit”. In this sense, the more Germanic legends of gnomes and goblins become linked to el duende, as does the Irish “leprechaun”. In […]
Funny Spanish
November 13, 2013
9 jokes for Spanish learners
Thank you to Mary Glasgow Plus for this funny compilation. Reír es sano – laughing is healthy – is what they say in Spain. To help you restore your energy levels for the count-down to Christmas, we have compiled a list of 9 Spanish jokes – with a linguistic twist. Do you know what it is? 1. ¿Qué le dice el 1 al 10?Para ser como yo, tienes que ser sincero. 2. En el restaurante:Cliente: Mesero, ¿el pescado viene solo?Mesero: No, lo llevo. 3. ¿Qué le dijo la cucharita al azúcar?Te espero en el café. 4. Marinero: ¡Almirante, quince carabelas aproximándose!Almirante: ¿Una […]
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