Spanish

In Colombia pretty is lindo for masculine things and linda for feminine ones. Bonita, bonito and hermosa are also common.

In Spanish, the English adjective ‘sparkling’ when referring to a beverage is translated as efervescente or espumoso.

The English phrase ‘public servant’ is translated into Spanish as servidor público.

The English phrase “laundry detergent” is translated into Spanish as detergente para ropa.

To count to 10 in Spanish is contar hasta 10. This phrase is used to express the action of saying the numbers from one to ten in sequential order.

The English word ‘because’ is translated into Spanish as porque.

The English word departure can be translated into Spanish as salida, partida or ida.

The English phrase ‘hope you feel well’ is expressed in Spanish as espero que te sientas bien.

The English word bookshelf is translated into Spanish as estante.

To paint nails in Spanish is to say pintarse las uñas. Pintar las uñas is a common and straightforward way to say ‘paint nails’.