Nancy Stacey

The English phrase “for beginners” is translated into Spanish as para principiantes.

The English phrase “best friends forever” is translated into Spanish as mejores amigos para siempre.

The English word ‘egyptian’ is translated into Spanish as egipcio.

The English phrase “in conclusion” is translated into Spanish as en conclusión. En conclusión is used to mean “in conclusion” in formal settings.

In everyday Peruvian talk money is plata. Dinero is the neutral word for writing and formal speech, and the Peruvian currency is the sol, plural soles.

The Spanish word for map is mapa. The word mapa is used to describe a visual representation of an area.

The English phrase “playoffs” is translated into Spanish as eliminatorias.

In Venezuela beans are called caraotas, and the typical ones are caraotas negras, black beans. Elsewhere you hear frijoles.

The English phrase “left side” is translated into Spanish as lado izquierdo.

To say to be honest in Spanish, use para ser honesto. Put para ser honesto at the start of a sentence before giving a frank opinion, just as in English.