Lorraine Kristen

The English phrase ‘dumplings’ is translated into Spanish as empanadillas.

mi nieta is the Spanish phrase for my granddaughter. mi nieta is used to refer to the daughter of one’s son or daughter.

The phrase “sit me” in Spanish is siéntame.

The English word “obnoxious” can be translated into Spanish as insoportable.

The English phrase ‘band’ can be translated into Spanish as banda or grupo. Both terms refer to a group of musicians.

In Spanish, “you take me for granted” is translated as me das por sentado.

The English phrase “I was sick” is expressed in Spanish as estaba enfermo. A statement used to say that you were not in good health in the past.

The Spanish phrase for “my sister” is mi hermana. The phrase is used to refer to a female sibling of the speaker.

In Peru “please” is por favor. Peruvians like diminutives, so por favorcito is also heard as a softer request. Porfa is the quick casual form.

To say “believe me” in Spanish, use créeme. This phrase is used to ask someone to be assured of the truth of what you are saying.