Spanish

The English word mud translates to Spanish as barro, lodo, fango or limo. All these terms refer to a mixture of soil and water.

The English phrase “lied” translates to Spanish as mentí. This term is the past tense of the verb meaning to say something that is not true.

The English phrase “I love you” can be translated into Spanish as te quiero or te amo.

In Peru the fresh coriander herb is usually called culantro.

The English phrase “what the heck is going on?” is translated into Spanish as ¿qué demonios está pasando?

In Honduras you say Te quiero for “I love you” to friends, family and partners. Te amo is stronger and is kept for romantic love.

The English word “valve” is translated into Spanish as válvula.

The English word “guitar” is guitarra in Spanish. Both guitarra and jarana refer to the musical instrument.

The English phrase ‘worst’ is translated into Spanish as peor. The word peor is used to describe something that is the most inferior.

The phrase “hello stranger” is translated into Spanish as hola, extraño.