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10 COVID-19 WORDS IN SPANISH

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Here you have 10 covid-19 words in Spanish. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, these 10 Covid-19 words in Spanish have been used more than ever and have become part of our daily vocabulary. These 10 Covid-19 words in Spanish have become so popular and very much needed in any language around the world since the whole world is going through the same situation.

Desde el comienzo de la pandemia del virus Covid-19 en marzo de 2020, estas 10 palabras del tema de la  pandemia del virus Covid 19 han sido usadas más que nunca y se han convertido en parte de nuestro vocabulario diario. Estas 10 palabras del tema de la  pandemia del virus Covid-19 se han vuelto tan populares y muy necesitadas en cualquier idioma alrededor del mundo ya que el mundo entero está atravesando por la misma situación 

  1. agua – water
  2. Jabón – soap
  3. Desinfectante – Sanitizer 
  4. mascarilla – mouth mask
  5. guantes – gloves
  6. cuarentena – quarantine
  7. bioseguridad – biosecurity
  8. vacuna – vaccine
  9. virtual/remoto – virtual/remote
  10. toque de queda – curfew

Nota: la palabra “toque de queda – curfew” no se aplica en todas las ciudades.

Note: The word “toque de queda – curfew” does not apply in all cities..

EJERCICIO – Exercise
A. Make a sentence with each word:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
6. _____________________________________________________
7. _____________________________________________________
8. _____________________________________________________
9. _____________________________________________________
10. ____________________________________________________
 
B. ¿Hay alguna otra palabra que podamos considerar en esta lista?
Are there any other words we can consider in this list?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
 
C. Write the words from this list that are completely new to you!
Escribe las palabras de esta lista que son completamente nuevas para ti.
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
 
Learn & practice more in our conversational SPANISH BOOTCAMPS

PRETERIT TENSE – El dinero que ahorré

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Preterit Tense – El dinero que ahorré

Hoy vamos a practicar el tiempo pretérito/ Preterit Tense en el siguiente párrafo.

Today we are going to practice the preterit tense.

  1. Lee el tiempo pretérito – el dinero que ahorré – Read the preterit tense – El dinero que ahorré

Mi hermana y yo fuimos al centro comercial ayer. Ella se compró unas zapatillas deportivas y yo me compré un vestido maxi rojo para mi fiesta del sábado. Sus zapatillas costaron más que mi vestido. Mi vestido costó menos de la mitad del precio de sus zapatillas. Con el dinero que ahorré pienso comprarme unas sandalias que hagan juego con mi vestido largo, pues la fiesta va a ser en el jardin trasero de la casa de mi amiga. 

     2. Escribe una lista de los verbos en pretérito – Write a list of the verbs in the preterit tense   

              Español                                                         Inglés

a. _____________________________                   __________________________________

b. _____________________________                   __________________________________

c. _____________________________                   __________________________________

d. _____________________________                   __________________________________

e. _____________________________                   __________________________________

f. _____________________________                   __________________________________

       3. Escribe una oración con cada palabra – Write a sentence with each word.

a. ____________________________________________________________________________                  

b. ___________________________________________________________________________                   

c. ___________________________________________________________________________                  

d. ___________________________________________________________________________                  

e. ___________________________________________________________________________                   

f. ___________________________________________________________________________           

If you would like to refresh or learn more about The Preterit Tense, join my “SPANISH BOOTCAMP – THE PRETERIT”

ANSWERS to excercise 2: fuimos, compró, compré, costaron, costó, ahorré

 

MUJER-Erasmo Carlos-Happy Women’s Day!

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MUJER-Erasmo Carlos

¡Feliz Día de la Mujer! – Happy Women’s Day!

MUJER - WOMEN'S DAY
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MUJER-Erasmo Carlos, is a song composed by Brazilian singer-composer Erasmo Carlos and its original version is in Portuguese. It can be found in his youtube channel “erasmocarlosbr”. Some of his most popular songs were translated to Spanish and sang by Brazilian singer-composer Roberto Carlos. This song was popular around the late 70’s.

In MUJER-Erasmo Carlos, he wants to honor all women. In the story, himself finds him out that women are mistakenly considered fragile or weak. He presents a man’s testimony of his experience with the woman he shares his life with, which makes him reach his conclusion. He expresses his admiration for her strength and wisdom as a mother, as a wife, and as a real woman.

MUJER-Erasmo Carlos WOMAN By Erasmo Carlos
Dicen que la mujer They say that women
es sexo frágil belong to a weak gender
que mentira tan absurda what an absurd lie
yo que hago parte de la rutina de una ellas I am part of the routine of one of them
sé que la fuerza esta con ellas. and I know the strength is with all of them.
Como es fuerte la que yo conozco The one I know is strong
su sabiduría no tiene precio, and her wisdom is priceless,
satisface mi ego fingiéndose sumisa she satisfies my ego by pretending to be compliant
pero en el fondo me hechiza. but indeed she charms me.
Cuando llego a casa por las noches When I got home at night
quiero una mujer muy mía I want to enjoy my woman’s company
pero yo ya no tengo derecho but she is not only mine anymore
porque un hijo quiere el pecho because while the baby boy wants to be breastfed
el otro por su mano ya reclama the other boy tries to reach her with his hands,
y el otro quiere cuentos en la cama. and the other one wants bedtime stories form her.
Cuatro hombres dependientes y carentes de tu fuerza mujer We are four men dependent and so in need of your strength, dear.
CORO CHOIR
Mujer, mujer del barro del cual fuiste tu creada Woman, woman, from the mud you were made of
bebí mi inspiración para exaltarte a ti esta canción I got the inspiration to honor you with this song
mujer, mujer, en la escuela en que tu fuiste enseñada Woman, woman, in the school that we were taught,
jamas saqué un diez, soy fuerte pero no llego a tus pies. I never failed! -I am strong! -But I can’t ever be compared with you.

MUJER-Erasmo Carlos video

Youtube video from Erasmo carlos’ concert with the cover of the spanish version of the song.

Title: Mujer ERASMO CARLOS video con letra 8 DE MARZO FELIZ DIA DE LA MUJER

 

 

 

Amor es…

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Hablemos del amor de pareja, al mismo tiempo que aprendemos un poquito más de español. Amor es …

Let’s talk about that love between partners, at the same time we learn a little bit more of Spanish. Love is…

…descubrir las virtudes de la otra persona y enfocarse en estas virtudes para fortalecer este sentimiento.

…to discover the virtues of the other person and to focus on these virtues in order to strength this feeling.

La intimidad es lograr conocerse mutuamente.

Intimacy is to get to know each other.

Two words that say it all: “Te Amo”

In Spanish you just need two words to say “I love you”:” TE AMO”

*Important note: Some translations are literal. When you see the literal translation, you can start feeling the language and understanding the mentality and “la cosmovisión” of the native speaker. It helps you start thinking in Spanish language!

Amor es… love is…

…entenderse – to understand each other.

…conectarse – to connect each other.

…extrañarse – to miss each other.

…buscarse – to look for each other.

…respetarse – to respect each other.

…admirarse – to admire each other.

…aceptarse – to accept each other.

…estar allí cuando esa persona te necesita – to be there for that person, when that person needs you.

…estar abierto a la comunicación con la otra persona – To be open to communicate with the other person.

…confiar totalmente en la otra persona – to fully trust the other person.

…estar seguro/a de poder confiar en esa persona – to be confident that you can trust that person.

…sentirte tu mismo con esa persona – to feel yourself when you are with that person.

…expresar tus sentimientos abiertamente – to express your feelings openly.

…una sonrisa espontánea cuando piensas en esa persona – a spontaneous smile when you think about that person.

…cuando tu corazón “salta de felicidad” cada vez que ves o escuchas a esa persona – when your heart “jumps joyfully” every time you see or hear that person.

…buscar la forma de hacer feliz a esa persona – to find the way to make that person happy.

…disfrutar la vida juntos – to enjoy life together.

…compartir el mismo sentimiento – to share the same feeling.

y lo más importante, debe ser recíproco. – and the most important, should be reciprocal.

Amor es… – Love is…

Gramática:

Amor es + Action: Amor es estar junto a ti – love is to be by your side, to be with you.

Amor es + description: Amor es cuando te preocupas por esa persona – love is when you care about that person.

Definition: ¿Qué es el amor? – El amor es un sentimiento.

Amor es…

Jokes – Bromas

  1. Broma de adolecentes – Teenagers’ joke

If the guy couldn’t catch the girl’s attention he would tell her:

Amiga, ¿Crees en el amor a primera vista, o vuelvo a pasar?

Hey girl, do you believe in love at first sight, or should I pass by again?

  1. El amor es ciego – Love is blind!
  2. El amor encontrará la forma – Love will find the way!

    El amor encontrará la forma.

    Amor es… compartir este artículo con esa persona y “propagar el amor” 🙂

    love is… to share this article with that person and “to share the love” 🙂

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Say it in Spanish: Rewarding – Gratificante

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Say it in Spanish: Rewarding – Gratificante

Usuing “Gratificante” [Rewarding] in  sentence:

-Ser profesora es muy gratificante. Me gusta ver cuando mis alumnos hablan español. Les cambia la vida.

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Crema de Palta – Pure Avocado Dip

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Today, we will make CREMA DE PALTA – Pure Avocado Dip
What is PALTA /pal-tah/ ?
It is AVOCADO! Most countries in South America, call it PALTA!
In today’s recipe, we will use the Avocado’s South American name, since this is a South American recipe.

If you love avocado, you are going to have fun making “crema de palta – Pure Avocado Dip” yourself and enjoying it with crackers, or chips.
Personally, I love it over sliced cucumbers and raw pistachio on top, as snack at nights, or with pita chips, or flax seed chips, and hot tea!

Palta-Avocado

Crema de Palta – Pure Avocado Dip, Recipe.

Crema de palta - Pure avocado dip

Ingredientes

 

Una palta madura

Un Limón

Aceite de oliva. Una cucharada.

Sal al gusto

Pimienta negra

Galletas

 Ingredients

 

A ripe avocado

Una Lima

Olive Oil. A tablespoon.

Salt to taste

Black Pepper

Crackers

Utensilios

Un tazón pequeño

Un tenedor

Un cuchillo de cocina

 Utensils

A small bowl

A fork

A cooking knife

Instrucciones

-Cortar la palta y poner la pulpa en el tazón.

-Presionar la palta con el tenedor hasta que quede como puré.

-Añadir la cucharada de aceite de oliva, el jugo de limón, la sal y la pimienta.

-Mezclar bien.

-Servir acompañado de galletas, chips o vegetales.

 Instructions

– Cut the avocado and place the meat in the bowl.

– Puree the avocado with the fork.

-Add the Olive oil, the lime juice, the salt and the pepper.

-Mix thoroughly.

– Serve with crackers, chips or vegetables.

 

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Palabras De Amor-Love Words

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We all love to say Palabras de Amor-Love Words to our love. So, I have prepared a list of useful words that you can use with that special person.

Palabras de amor-Love words

It is always a good time to say these Palabras de Amor – Love words. Find any excuse to say them for no reason, just to infuse happiness into your relationship.

Below this list of expressions, you will find a list of ideas to keep pampering that special person.

List of Palabras De Amor-Love Words

-Me gusta tu sonrisa.

-Me gusta estar contigo.

-Me gustas mucho.

-Me encantan nuestras conversaciones.

-Eres lo mejor que me ha pasado en la vida.

-Me gusta mirarme en tus ojos

-¡Te amo!

 -I like your smile.

-I love to spend time with you.

-I like you so much.

-I love our conversations.

-You are the best thing that ever happened to me.

-I like to see myself reflected in your eyes.

-I love you!

Don’t forget to pamper your love with:

Flores

Chocolates

Una cena romántica

Besos

Abrazos

Coqueteos

Miradas a los ojos

Silencio significativo

Tu presencia

Tu amabilidad

Tu respeto

Tu entendimiento

Tu tiempo

Tu deseo de hacerla/lo feliz

Comunicación sincera

Tu mismo/a

 Flowers

Chocolates

A romantic dinner

Kisses

Hugs

Flirts

Looking into his/her eyes

Meaningful silence

Your presence

Your kindness

Your respect

Your understanding

Your time

Your desire to make him/her happy

Sincere communication

Yourself

Being fully present is the best gift you can give to your love!

Lista de Palabras De Amor-Love Words

Amor love words

A LOVE STORY TO SHARE WITH YOU

Last weekend I met an inspiring couple that were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. She said the main reason they were together, it was that her husband believed in marriage. He said SHE was the main reason they were together all of these years, and start talking about all her achievements in life, as a person, and as a professional, which showed how mesmerized he was with her and how much he admires and respects her. But I loved when he started his talk saying: First of all, to be married for 60 years, you need to be alive for such a long time! J

Do you have a love story you want to share with us?

We want to hear from you!

If you wish to learn more Palabras de Amor – Love words, use the comment box to send me the words or expressions you would like me to translate for you.

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Peruvian Rice Pudding-Arroz Con Leche Peruano

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PERUVIAN RICE PUDDING-ARROZ CON LECHE PERUANO, literally rice with milk.

Are you craving for a delicious dessert? Let me share with you my Peruvian rice pudding-Arroz con leche peruano recipe.

Receta tradicional de Dalila – Dalila’s traditional recipe

                                                                                                       “With love for my students” Dalila M.

El Peruvian rice pudding-Arroz con leche peruano es un postre casero muy común en la cocina peruana.

The Peruvian rice pudding-Arroz con leche peruano, is a very common home made dessert from the Peruvian cuisine.

Es una receta muy fácil de preparar, y los ingredients se encuentran fácilmente en la casa, pues son ingredients de uso diario.

Is an easy to make recipe and the ingredients are easily found at home, since they are of daily use.

Este postre se disfruta no solo después de algunas comidas, sino también se sirve en las fiestas de cumpleaños para niños y otras reunions familiars y sociales.

This dessert is enjoyed not only after some meals, but is also served at children birthday parties and other family and social gatherings.

Se sirve frio o caliente.

It can be served cold or hot.

PERUVIAN RICE PUDDING-ARROZ CON LECHE PERUANO

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Peruvian rice pudding-Arroz con Leche peruano | Arroz con Leche | Rice Pudding

Ingredientes

Ingredients
Un litro de agua A liter of water
Azúcar al gusto Sugar to taste
Arroz blanco [1 taza] White rice [1 cup]
Canela [dos palos] Cinnamon [two sticks]
Canela en polvo para decorar Cinnamon powder to garnish
Clavo de olor [1 o 2 clavos] – Opcional Clove [1 or 2] – optional
Pasas secas negras [un puñado]-opcional Black dried raisins [a fist] – optional
Extracto de vainilla [1 cdta] – opcional Vanilla extract [1 teaspoon] – optional
Leche condensada – Opcional Condensed milk – Optional

Utensilios

 Utensils
Una olla mediana A medium size pot
Una cuchara de palo A wooden spatula

Instrucciones

 Instructions
Poner el agua en la olla en la cocina Put the water on the pot on the stove
Agregar el azúcar, los dos palos de canela, clavos de olor y vainilla Add the sugar and the cinnamon sticks, cloves and vanilla
Hervir el agua Boil the water
Remover para dissolver el azúcar Remove to dissolve the sugar
Aparte lavar el arroz y escurrirlo On a side, wash and strain the rice
Añadir el arroz al agua hirviendo Add the rice to the boiling water
Cocinar a fuego lento removiendo todo el tiempo con la cuchara de palo, para que no se puegue al fondo Cook at low heat removing with the wooden spatula all the time, so it does not get burn at the bottom
Cocinar alrededor de 15-20 min Cook around 15-20
Probar cuidadosamente. ¡Está caliente! Taste carefully. It’s hot!
Remove hasta que está cocinado “al dente” y el agua está casi evaporada Remove until it is cooked “al dente” and the water is almost evaporated
Añadir la leche y continuar moviendo lentamente. La leche se puede añadir poco a poco. Add the milk and continue cooking slowly. The milk can be added little by little.
Cocinar hasta alcanzar la textura deseada Cook till get the desired texture
Retirar los palos de canela y el clavo Remove the cinnamon sticks and clove
Añadir las pasas Add the raisins
Añadir la leche condensada poco a poco, removiendo bien, para mezclarla bien con el arroz. Add the condensed milk little by little, removing thoroughly, to mix it evenly with the rice.
Dejar enfriar Let it cool down
Servirlo en dulceras Serve it in dessert bowls
Espolvorear la canela en polvo sobre el arroz Sprinkle the powder cinnamon over the rice
Disfrutarlo frio o caliente! Enjoy it cold or hot!

Espero que hayan disfrutado de la receta de mi auténtico Arroz con Leche Peruano.

I hope you enjoyed my authentic Peruvian Rice Pudding recipe.

Por favor, pongan sus comentarios abajo y me gustaría saber si tienen sugerencias para nuestra próxima receta.

Please, put your comments below and I would like to know if you have some suggestions for our next recipe.

¿Cómo te salió la receta? How did it turn out?
¿Fue fácil hacerlo? Was it easy to make?
¿Te gustó? Did you like it?
¿Lo compartiste con alguien? Did you share it with someone else?

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Spanish Language School Reviews

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SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL REVIEWS

Find Spanish language school reviews for LA Spanish school here.

LA Spanish was founded by foreign language educator Dalila Miranda. Ms Miranda helps students, professionals and Spanish language lovers to improve their conversational skills in Spanish successfully.

Most of her students from the prime educational institutions in the area request her services during the academic year and are satisfied with the results.

You are our inspiration, your needs become our needs, and in order to help us give you the best service, we greatly appreciate your Spanish language school reviews.

Kind regards,

Dalila

SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

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SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

LA Spanish, provides Spanish language instruction in Greater Los Angeles area.

The same Spanish language Instruction is offered overseas online through Skype.

At LA Spanish, we make sure that you learn the fundamentals in the way your mind is ready to produce sentences on its own, which is the real goal to get to a conversational level.

With LA Spanish language instruction, the building blocks of Spanish language are taught carefully so pieces can be engaged step by step and bonded to produce the language the right way.

LA Spanish, conversational level training includes:

–       Preparation for tests. All skills.

–       Preparations for Spanish I, II, III

–       Help with homework for high school, college, university.

–       Professional Instruction for health, business, etc.

–       Spanish grammar review

–       Spanish for travelers

–       Spanish for children

–       Cultural awareness for companies doing business with Latin American clients in the US and Latin countries.

–       ESP, English for specific purposes.

–       Bilingual, English-Spanish interaction between employees and employers.

–       Translations for documents, website, etc.

–       Proof reading for blogs, scripts, commercials, and all type of documents.

Whatever is you need in Spanish, we are here to help…just ask!

 

Contact us:

Dalila Miranda, Foreign Language Educator.

(310) 403-3001

dalila@laspanish.com

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