Spanish

In Spanish, a u-turn is expressed as cambio de sentido. A u-turn refers to a semi-circular turn.

The Spanish term for the children’s game pattycake is tortitas de manteca.

The English phrase ‘stingy’ is translated into Spanish as tacaño. These words are used to describe someone who is unwilling to spend or give.

nueces is the Spanish word for nuts.

The Spanish phrase for trash can is basurero. The term basurero refers to a container used for holding waste materials before they are taken away.

The Spanish word for “eagles” is águilas. águilas refers to large birds of prey characterized by powerful beaks and keen vision.

To say “welcome to Cuba” use Bienvenido a Cuba for a man, Bienvenida a Cuba for a woman and Bienvenidos a Cuba for several people.

The English phrase “I have two brothers” is said in Spanish as tengo dos hermanos.

To say “it is snowing” in Spanish, you use está nevando. This phrase is used to describe the current weather when snow is falling from the sky.

The English phrase “aye papi” is translated into Spanish as ¡ay, papi! This phrase is highly dependent on tone and context.