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Spanish word of the day => Spanish word of the day => Topic started by: AnnieM on 13 Aug, 2019, 07:37:45 am

Title: Don
Post by: AnnieM on 13 Aug, 2019, 07:37:45 am

el don
dohn

talent; Mr. (courtesy title)

1.  ¡Qué linda pintura has creado! Tienes un don artístico muy raro.

What a beautiful painting you've created! You have a very rare artistic talent.

2.  Ese coche deportivo lo compró don Gómez. Creo que está sufriendo una crisis de la mediana edad.

Mr. Gómez bought that sports car. I think he's going through a midlife crisis.

Title: Re: Don
Post by: AnnieM on 13 Aug, 2019, 07:38:04 am

I've heard of el don in the context of the mafia, but I didn't know it meant a talent too.

Title: Re: Don
Post by: frankie on 13 Aug, 2019, 06:54:46 pm

Nor did I!