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Spanish word of the day / Feed : la ONU (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) - U.N. (United Nations)
« Last Post by Spanish word of the day on 18 Jul, 2026, 01:19:25 am »
la ONU (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) - U.N. (United Nations)

Spanish example: La ONU coordina la asistencia a las víctimas del tsunami.

English example: The U.N. is coordinating assistance for the victims of the tsunami.
Source: la ONU (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) - U.N. (United Nations)
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Word games and quizzes / Re: news quiz
« Last Post by Judi_bk on 04 Jul, 2026, 01:46:56 pm »
 :laugh: :laugh:
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Word games and quizzes / Re: news quiz
« Last Post by Drax on 03 Jul, 2026, 09:54:57 pm »
I got 4, Penny Keith and Serena, the dinosaur and Kate. Thought about Haifax and changed my mind. No idea about Trump (but who has these days?) and Harry was a complete surprise.
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General Discussion / Re: Would you believe it?
« Last Post by Judi_bk on 03 Jul, 2026, 04:39:46 pm »
I've made it.  It's delicious.  Must do it again
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Word games and quizzes / Re: news quiz
« Last Post by Judi_bk on 03 Jul, 2026, 03:44:19 pm »
oooh this is back on the BBC site https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70ydx22q25o  Only scored 3
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General Discussion / Would you believe it?
« Last Post by Drax on 26 Jun, 2026, 09:36:19 pm »
According to the stats on the database my "Homemade Limaria Cheese Burger" recipe has been read 43,436 times, might be more soon. Jamie eat your heart out. 🤣
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Spanish word of the day / Feed : infravalorar, to underestimate - to undervalue
« Last Post by Spanish word of the day on 13 Jun, 2026, 05:59:31 am »
infravalorar, to underestimate - to undervalue

Spanish example: Los mapas infravaloraron el tamaño del palacio.

English example: The maps understated the size of the palace.
Source: infravalorar, to underestimate - to undervalue
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Spanish word of the day / Feed : el quebradero de cabeza - headache in the sense of someone or something that causes concern or bother.
« Last Post by Spanish word of the day on 07 Jun, 2026, 04:11:06 am »
el quebradero de cabeza - headache in the sense of someone or something that causes concern or bother.

Spanish example: Sin embargo, no todo es maravilloso, y tienen serios inconvenientes que provocan más de un quebradero de cabeza.

English example: Nevertheless, not everything is wonderful, and they have serious problems which cause more than a headache.
Source: el quebradero de cabeza - headache in the sense of someone or something that causes concern or bother.
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Spanish word of the day / Feed : el lucero - bright star, morning star, evening star
« Last Post by Spanish word of the day on 27 May, 2026, 07:18:40 pm »
el lucero - bright star, morning star, evening star

Spanish example: Primero se pone el sol, luego se pone Mercurio, y finalmente se pone Venus, el \"lucero vespertino\".

English example: First the sun sets, then Mercury sets, and finally Venus, the "evening star," sets.
Source: el lucero - bright star, morning star, evening star
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Spanish word of the day / Feed : entumecer - to make numb
« Last Post by Spanish word of the day on 16 Apr, 2026, 07:58:46 am »
entumecer - to make numb

Spanish example: Soltó el machete que llevaba apretado en la mano cuando el frío le entumeció las manos.

English example: When the cold numbed his hands, he let go of the machete that he was carrying tight in his hand.
Source: entumecer - to make numb
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