Daily Spanish Word

July 5, 2008: alambre

Tomisimo — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for July 5, 2008

alambre

masculine noun (el), wire. Look it up in the dictionary

Una cerca de alambre de púas funciona bien para que los animales no salgan.
A barbed-wire fence works well to keep animals from getting out.

July 4, 2008: nube

Tomisimo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for July 4, 2008

nube

feminine noun (la), cloud. Look it up in the dictionary

Aunque el cielo esté lleno de nubes, el sol está brillando arriba de ellas.
Although the sky may be full of clouds, the sun is shining above them.

July 3, 2008: oreja

Tomisimo — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for July 3, 2008

oreja

feminine noun (la), ear. Look it up in the dictionary

Muchos animales son capaces de mover sus orejas hacia la dirección de donde proviene un sonido, pero los humanos no tenemos esa capacidad.
Many animals are able to move their ears toward a sound, but humans do not have that ability.

July 2, 2008: techo

Tomisimo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for July 2, 2008

techo

masculine noun (el), roof, ceiling. Look it up in the dictionary

Un techo alto ayuda a que una casa se sienta más espaciosa.
A high ceiling helps a house feel more spacious.

July 1, 2008: seguimiento

Tomisimo — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for July 1, 2008

seguimiento

masculine noun (el), followup, continuation, pursuit. Look it up in the dictionary

Los programas sociales pueden fortaceler a una comunidad, pero siempre hay que darles seguimiento a estos programas para que tengan resultados duraderos.
Social programs can strengthen a community, but there needs to be followup to these programs so they have a lasting effect.

June 30, 2008: yema

Tomisimo — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 30, 2008

yema

feminine noun (la), yolk, leaf bud, young shoot, fingertip. Look it up in the dictionary

Es difícil separar la yema de la clara, pero en muchas recetas es necesario.
Separating the yolk from the egg white is hard, but many recipes require it.

June 29, 2008: jardín

Tomisimo — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 29, 2008

jardín

masculine noun (el), garden, yard. Look it up in the dictionary

Me gusta caminar en el jardín al amanecer y mirar mientras sale el sol.
I like walking in the garden at dawn and watching the sun come up.

June 28, 2008: mocho

Tomisimo — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 28, 2008

mocho

adjective, short, cut off, truncated, stubby, blunt, mutilated. Look it up in the dictionary

Estaba hablando con un señor, pero se me dificultó entenderle porque hablaba medio mocho el español.
I was talking with this man, but it was pretty hard to understand him because he was just butchering his Spanish.

June 27, 2008: pecera

Tomisimo — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 27, 2008

pecera

feminine noun (la), fishbowl, fishtank. Look it up in the dictionary

Una pecera es un recipiente que ocupas para poner peces. ¿Sabías que en la Ciudad de México una pecera es el autobús que te lleva dentro de la ciudad de un lugar a otro?
A fishtank is a container that you use to keep fish. Did you know that in Mexico City peceras are local buses that take you from one area to another?

June 26, 2008: desgajar

Tomisimo — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 26, 2008

desgajar

verb, to tear off, split off, break off. Look it up in the dictionary

A veces los árboles se llenan de tanta fruta que sus ramas se desgajan.
Sometimes trees get so much fruit on them that the branches break off.

June 25, 2008: masa

Tomisimo — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 25, 2008

masa

feminine noun (la), dough, mass, mortar. Look it up in the dictionary

La masa es una mezcla espesa, blanda y consistente de harina con agua y otros ingredientes.
Dough is a thick, soft and consistent mix of flour, water and other ingredients.

June 24, 2008: ceja

Tomisimo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 24, 2008

ceja

feminine noun (la), eyebrow, edge, rim. Look it up in the dictionary

Algunas personas pueden levantar las dos cejas, una a la vez. ¿Tú puedes?
Some people can lift up each of their eyebrows separately. Can you?

June 23, 2008: espanto

Tomisimo — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 23, 2008

espanto

masculine noun (el), fright, terror, amazement, consternation. Look it up in the dictionary

No me gustan las películas de espanto para nada.
I don't like horror flicks one bit.

June 22, 2008: contraseña

Tomisimo — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 22, 2008

contraseña

feminine noun (la), password, countersign. Look it up in the dictionary

Nunca reveles tus contraseñas a otras personas.
Never reveal your passwords to other people.

June 21, 2008: seña

Tomisimo — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 21, 2008

seña

feminine noun (la), mark, distinguishing mark, sign, token. Look it up in the dictionary

¿Me puedes dar las señas personales del fugitivo?
Can you give me a personal description of the fugitive?

June 20, 2008: pasarela

Tomisimo — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 20, 2008

pasarela

feminine noun (la), catwalk, gangplank, walkway, footbridge. Look it up in the dictionary

Las modelos caminan de una forma muy rara en la pasarela.
The way models walk on the catwalk is very strange.

June 19, 2008: trenza

Tomisimo — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 19, 2008

trenza

feminine noun (la), braid. Look it up in the dictionary

Le hice trenzas a mi hija y se ve muy bonita.
I braided my daughter's hair and she looks very nice.

June 18, 2008: freno

Tomisimo — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 18, 2008

freno

masculine noun (el), brake, bit (horse). Look it up in the dictionary

Necesito revisar los frenos de mi coche porque ya empezaron a chillar.
I need to check the brakes on my car because they've started squealing.

June 17, 2008: vela

Tomisimo — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 17, 2008

vela

feminine noun (la), candle. Look it up in the dictionary

Es bueno tener unas velas y cerillos en casa por si se va la luz.
It's good to have some candles and matches at home in case the power goes out.

June 16, 2008: peluca

Tomisimo — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 16, 2008

peluca

feminine noun (la), wig, toupee. Look it up in the dictionary

¿Crees que en algún momento usarías una peluca?
Do you think you would ever wear a wig?

June 15, 2008: manzana

Tomisimo — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 15, 2008

manzana

feminine noun (la), apple. Look it up in the dictionary

La manzana es una de las frutas de árbol más cultivada en todo el mundo.
Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits in the world.

June 14, 2008: caja

Tomisimo — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 14, 2008

caja

feminine noun (la), box. Look it up in the dictionary

Las cajas son algo que usamos casi diariamente, pero ¿sabes quién las inventó?
Boxes are something we use on an almost daily basis, but do you know who invented them?

June 13, 2008: cuchillo

Tomisimo — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 13, 2008

cuchillo

masculine noun (el), knife. Look it up in the dictionary

Los primeros cuchillos fueron hechos de piedra, hueso y madera.
The earliest knives were made from stone, bone and wood.

June 12, 2008: nariz

Tomisimo — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 12, 2008

nariz

feminine noun (la), nose. Look it up in the dictionary

La rinoplastia es una cirugía plástica de la nariz.
Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery of the nose.

June 11, 2008: abogado

Tomisimo — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 11, 2008

abogado

masculine noun (el), attorney, lawyer. Look it up in the dictionary

Los abogados son caros pero a veces necesarios.
Lawyers are expensive, but sometimes necessary.

June 10, 2008: llave

Tomisimo — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 10, 2008

llave

feminine noun (la), key, wrench. Look it up in the dictionary

Una llave extra de tu auto, guardada en tu cartera, puede prevenir mucho.
An extra car key, stored in your wallet, can prevent a lot of problems.

June 9, 2008: plancha

Tomisimo — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 9, 2008

plancha

feminine noun (la), iron. Look it up in the dictionary

No pude salir a cenar anoche porque la plancha no prendía y toda mi ropa estaba arrugada.
I couldn't go out to eat last night because the iron wouldn't turn on and all my clothes were wrinkled.

June 8, 2008: casa

Tomisimo — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 8, 2008

casa

feminine noun (la), house, home. Look it up in the dictionary

¿Cuál es la casa más rara que has visto?
What is the strangest house you have ever seen?

June 7, 2008: uña

Tomisimo — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 7, 2008

uña

feminine noun (la), fingernail. Look it up in the dictionary

Si no tuviéramos uñas en los dedos, sería muy difícil agarrar las cosas.
If we didn't have fingernails on our fingers, it would be very hard to grasp things.

June 6, 2008: botón

Tomisimo — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 6, 2008

botón

masculine noun (el), button. Look it up in the dictionary

Los botónes se encuentran en todas partes- en la ropa, en las máquinas y en las páginas web.
Buttons are everywhere- on clothes, machines and web pages.

June 5, 2008: petróleo

Tomisimo — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 5, 2008

petróleo

masculine noun (el), crude oil. Look it up in the dictionary

Petróleo es una fuente de energía no renovable.
Oil is a non-renewable energy source.

June 4, 2008: meta

Tomisimo — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 4, 2008

meta

feminine noun (la), goal, mark, finish line. Look it up in the dictionary

Es bueno ponerte metas a corto y largo plazo para que logres algo.
It's good to have short and long-term goals so you achieve something.

June 3, 2008: gotera

Tomisimo — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 3, 2008

gotera

feminine noun (la), drip, leak. Look it up in the dictionary

Una gotera en la regadera puede desperdiciar miles de litros de agua al año.
A leaky shower can waste thousands of liters of water every year.

June 2, 2008: bisagra

Tomisimo — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 2, 2008

bisagra

feminine noun (la), hinge. Look it up in the dictionary

La gente a la que más le molesta una bisagra que rechina es la que menos ganas de ponerle aceite tiene.
The people who are most annoyed by a squeaky hinge are the least likely to oil it.

June 1, 2008: helio

Tomisimo — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for June 1, 2008

helio

masculine noun (el), helium. Look it up in the dictionary

Globos de helio son una buena diversión para los niños.
Helium balloons are lots of fun for kids.

May 31, 2008: riesgo

Tomisimo — Sat, 31 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 31, 2008

riesgo

masculine noun (el), risk. Look it up in the dictionary

Es mejor no correr riesgos cuando se pueden evitar.
It's better not to run risks when they can be avoided.

May 30, 2008: papel de baño

Tomisimo — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 30, 2008

papel de baño

masculine noun (el), toilet paper. Look it up in the dictionary

El papel de baño es una de aquellas pequeñas necesidades de la vida en la que nadie piensa hasta que ya no hay.
Toilet paper is one of life's little necessities that no one thinks about until there isn't any left.

May 29, 2008: vencer

Tomisimo — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 29, 2008

vencer

verb, to win, beat, conquer, overcome. Look it up in the dictionary

En la postemporada los Pieles Rojas vencieron a los Carneros 40-10.
The Redskins beat the Rams 40-10 in a postseason game.

May 28, 2008: lengua

Tomisimo — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 28, 2008

lengua

feminine noun (la), tongue. Look it up in the dictionary

La lengua de vaca es muy sabrosa en tacos.
Tacos made with cow tongue taste really good.

May 27, 2008: peine

Tomisimo — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 27, 2008

peine

masculine noun (el), comb. Look it up in the dictionary

Según he observado, el peine lo usan más los hombres que las mujeres.
According to my observation, men use their combs more than women do.

May 26, 2008: vestido

Tomisimo — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 26, 2008

vestido

masculine noun (el), dress. Look it up in the dictionary

Un vestido negro nunca debe faltar en el guardarropas de una mujer.
Every woman needs a black dress in her closet.

May 25, 2008: galleta

Tomisimo — Sun, 25 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 25, 2008

galleta

feminine noun (la), cookie, cracker. Look it up in the dictionary

Las galletas saladas acompañan bien a algunas comidas y las galletas dulces siempre caben como postre.
Crackers can accompany certain meals and cookies will always work for dessert.

May 24, 2008: pinza

Tomisimo — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 24, 2008

pinza

feminine noun (la), clothespin, hairclip, pliers. Look it up in the dictionary

Si buscas un regalo para un hombre, cómprale un par de pinzas.
If you're looking for a present to give to a man, buy him a pair of pliers.

May 23, 2008: chimenea

Tomisimo — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 23, 2008

chimenea

feminine noun (la), chimney, fireplace. Look it up in the dictionary

Además de calentar una casa, una chimenea añade un toque acogedor.
In addition to heating a house, a fireplace adds a warm touch.

May 22, 2008: hoja

Tomisimo — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 22, 2008

hoja

feminine noun (la), sheet (of paper), leaf. Look it up in the dictionary

En papiroflexia, una hoja de papel se convierte en cosas inimaginables.
In origami, a sheet of paper turns into something amazing.

May 21, 2008: cama

Tomisimo — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 21, 2008

cama

feminine noun (la), bed. Look it up in the dictionary

Los que hacen trucos de magia a veces se acuestan en camas de clavos o carbones encendidos.
People who do magic tricks sometimes lay down on a bed of nails or a bed of fire.

May 20, 2008: libro

Tomisimo — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 20, 2008

libro

masculine noun (el), book. Look it up in the dictionary

Mi librero está lleno de libros; libritos, librotes y libros de tamaño normal.
My bookshelf is full of books; little books, big books and medium sized books.

May 19, 2008: hilo

Tomisimo — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 19, 2008

hilo

masculine noun (el), thread, yarn, wire, line, floss. Look it up in the dictionary

Puedes coser el botón a tu camisa con esta aguja e hilo.
You can sew the button onto your shirt with this needle and thread.

May 18, 2008: palo

Tomisimo — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 18, 2008

palo

masculine noun (el), stick, pole, club, staff. Look it up in the dictionary

En una historia de piratas, no puede faltar el pirata de la pata de palo.
You can't have a pirate story without at least one pirate with a pegleg.

May 17, 2008: zapato

Tomisimo — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 17, 2008

zapato

masculine noun (el), shoe, dress shoe. Look it up in the dictionary

Los zapatos negros son más comunes que los otros colores.
Black dress shoes are more common than other colors.

May 16, 2008: canción

Tomisimo — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 16, 2008

canción

feminine noun (la), song. Look it up in the dictionary

Siempre hay una canción para cada sentimiento que estás experimentando.
There's always a song for every feeling you can have.

May 15, 2008: avión

Tomisimo — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 15, 2008

avión

masculine noun (el), airplane, plane. Look it up in the dictionary

Cuando tengo que viajar mucha distancia, es más cómodo un vuelo en avión que un viaje en coche.
When I have to travel long distances, a plane flight is more comfortable than a trip in car.

May 14, 2008: reloj

Tomisimo — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 14, 2008

reloj

masculine noun (el), clock, watch. Look it up in the dictionary

Algunos dicen que las mujeres deben usar el reloj en la mano derecha y los hombres en la mano izquierda.
Some people say that women should wear their watch on their right wrist and men on their left wrist.

May 13, 2008: pañal

Tomisimo — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 13, 2008

pañal

masculine noun (el), diaper. Look it up in the dictionary

Los pañales económicos salen más costosos porque ocupas más y se pueden reventar.
Cheap diapers are actually more expensive because you use more and they can leak.

May 12, 2008: ventana

Tomisimo — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 12, 2008

ventana

feminine noun (la), window. Look it up in the dictionary

La ubicación y tamaño de las ventantas pueden hacer tu casa muy caliente o muy fría.
The placement and size of your home's windows will make it very hot or very cold.

May 11, 2008: canasta

Tomisimo — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 11, 2008

canasta

feminine noun (la), basket, hamper, hoop (basketball). Look it up in the dictionary

El costo de la canasta básica-- arroz, leche, huevo, azúcar-- sigue incrementando.
The cost of staple foods-- rice, milk, eggs, sugar-- keeps rising.

May 10, 2008: mochila

Tomisimo — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 10, 2008

mochila

feminine noun (la), backpack, daypack. Look it up in the dictionary

Es increíble como la moda adapta a las mochilas.
It's incredible, but backpacks keep changing and adapting to current trends.

May 9, 2008: cachorro

Tomisimo — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 9, 2008

cachorro

masculine noun (el), pup, puppy, cub. Look it up in the dictionary

Los cachorros de león causan ternura a la vista, pero cuando crecen causan temor.
Lion cubs are cute and cuddly, but when they grow, they become scary.

May 8, 2008: llanta

Tomisimo — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 8, 2008

llanta

feminine noun (la), tire, tyre. Look it up in the dictionary

Es importante llevar siempre en tu auto una llanta de refacción.
You should always carry a spare tire in your car.

May 7, 2008: control remoto

Tomisimo — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 7, 2008

control remoto

masculine noun (el), remote, remote control. Look it up in the dictionary

El control remoto es una herramienta muy útil.
The remote control is a very useful tool.

May 6, 2008: globo

Tomisimo — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 6, 2008

globo

masculine noun (el), balloon, globe. Look it up in the dictionary

Los globos son indispensables en las fiestas infantiles. ¡Hay que inflar muchos!
Balloons are indispensable at children's parties. You've got to blow up lots of them!

May 5, 2008: partido político

Tomisimo — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 5, 2008

partido político

masculine noun (el), political party. Look it up in the dictionary

Muchos ciudadanos desconfían de los partidos políticos.
Many citizens don't trust the political parties.

May 4, 2008: silla

Tomisimo — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 4, 2008

silla

feminine noun (la), chair, seat. Look it up in the dictionary

Las sillas hechas de palma son comunes en las costas de México.
Chairs made from palm fronds are common on the coasts of Mexico.

May 3, 2008: cartón

Tomisimo — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 3, 2008

cartón

masculine noun (el), cardboard, carton. Look it up in the dictionary

Tráeme la caja de cartón donde guardamos los cartones apachurrados de leche.
Bring me the cardboard box where we keep the flattened milk cartons.

May 2, 2008: traste

Tomisimo — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 2, 2008

traste

masculine noun (el), plate, dish, container; in plural it means 'dishes' in a general sense. 'Trasto' is also used in some areas.. Look it up in the dictionary

Por favor, lava los trastes cuando hayas terminado de comer.
Please wash the dishes when you're finished with your lunch.

May 1, 2008: leche

Tomisimo — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for May 1, 2008

leche

feminine noun (la), milk. Look it up in the dictionary

Yo me tomo un vaso de leche todas las mañanas.
I drink a glass of milk every morning.

April 30, 2008: pegamento

Tomisimo — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 30, 2008

pegamento

masculine noun (el), glue. Look it up in the dictionary

Hay que clavar esta tabla, creo que el pegamento no va a aguantar.
We need to nail this board, I don't think the glue will hold.

April 29, 2008: teclado

Tomisimo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 29, 2008

teclado

masculine noun (el), keyboard. Look it up in the dictionary

¿Ya te compraste el teclado ergonómico que querías?
Have you already bought the ergonomic keyboard you wanted?

April 28, 2008: puerta

Tomisimo — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 28, 2008

puerta

feminine noun (la), door. Look it up in the dictionary

La puerta está entreabierta.
The door is cracked open.

April 27, 2008: ratón

Tomisimo — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 27, 2008

ratón

masculine noun (el), mouse. Look it up in the dictionary

A nadie le gusta tener un ratón en la casa.
Nobody likes to have a mouse in the house.

April 26, 2008: vaso

Tomisimo — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 26, 2008

vaso

masculine noun (el), glass, cup. Look it up in the dictionary

Tu dices que el vaso está medio lleno, y yo digo que está medio vacío.
You say the glass is half full and I say it's half empty.

April 25, 2008: pescado

Tomisimo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 25, 2008

pescado

masculine noun (el), fish [Note that when a fish is dead, it's pescado and when it's alive it's a pez]. Look it up in the dictionary

Me gusta comer pescado.
I like to eat fish.

April 24, 2008: vidrio

Tomisimo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 24, 2008

vidrio

masculine noun (el), glass, window. Look it up in the dictionary

El vidrio puede ser peligroso cuando se rompe.
Glass can be dangerous when it breaks.

April 23, 2008: impresora

Tomisimo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 23, 2008

impresora

femenine noun (la), printer, computer printer. Look it up in the dictionary

¡Me urge imprimir esta hoja, pero mi impresora no sirve!
I need to print this page right now by my printer doesn't work!

April 22, 2008: zoológico

Tomisimo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 22, 2008

zoológico

masculine noun (el), zoo. Look it up in the dictionary

Hay animales de todas partes del mundo en el zoológico.
There are animals from all around the world in the zoo.

April 21, 2008: jugo

Tomisimo — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 21, 2008

jugo

masculine noun (el), juice. Look it up in the dictionary

El jugo de naranja recién exprimido me gusta mucho.
I really like fresh-squeezed orange juice.

April 20, 2008: engrapadora

Tomisimo — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 20, 2008

engrapadora

feminine noun (la), stapler. Look it up in the dictionary

The stapler is an indispensable tool.
La engrapadora es una herramienta indispensable.

April 19, 2008: tijeras

Tomisimo — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 19, 2008

tijeras

feminine noun (las), scissors, shears. Look it up in the dictionary

Usamos las tijeras para cortar papel.
We use scissors to cut paper.

April 18, 2008: cámara

Tomisimo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 18, 2008

cámara

feminine noun (la), camera, chamber, house (politics). Look it up in the dictionary

He tomado unas buenas fotos con mi cámara digital.
I've taken some pretty good pictures with my digital camera.

April 17, 2008: pluma

Tomisimo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 17, 2008

pluma

feminine noun (la), pen, ballpoint pen, feather. Look it up in the dictionary

Me gusta dormir con mi almohada de plumas de ganso.
I like sleeping with my feather pillow.

April 16, 2008: bocina

Tomisimo — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:03:56 -0700

Daily Spanish Word for April 16, 2008

bocina

feminine noun (la), speaker, car horn, horn.. Look it up in the dictionary

Se oye bien la música en estas bocinas.
The music sounds good in these speakers.