Spanish

The English phrase “licorice root” is translated into Spanish as raíz de regaliz.

The standard “hello” across Latin America is Hola.

The Spanish phrase for “I am married” is estoy casado. This phrase is used to state that a person has a spouse.

The English word ‘posh’ can be translated into Spanish using several terms depending on the region, with the default form being pijo.

The Spanish word for bib is babero. A babero is a noun used to describe an item of clothing worn to protect other clothes from stains while eating.

The English phrase “bye teacher” is translated into Spanish as adiós, profesor. The phrase is a polite way to say goodbye to a male teacher.

In Guatemala you say Gracias to thank someone. Muchas gracias is more polite and Mil gracias is warm. The reply is De nada or Con gusto.

To walk out the door in Spanish is salir por la puerta. To leave a room or building by going through the doorway.

The English phrase back and forth can be translated into Spanish as para atrás y para adelante.

The Spanish phrase for “your name is” is te llamas. This phrase is used to state or ask about a person’s name.