Spanish

The Spanish word idioma means language. idioma is used to mean a system of communication used by a particular country or community.

Turkey in Puerto Rico is pavo, the bird served at holiday tables. Do not confuse it with the country: Turkey is Turquía.

The Spanish word for staples is grapas. grapas refers to the small pieces of bent metal wire used to fasten papers together.

In Spanish, ‘i need the check’ is expressed as la cuenta, por favor. This phrase is a request used in a restaurant to ask the server for the bill.

The English phrase “window wall” is translated into Spanish as muro cortina.

The Spanish equivalent for the English male given name Ezra is Esdras. Esdras is used as a masculine given name.

The English phrase “cowboy hat” is sombrero vaquero in Spanish.

The English phrase ‘chasing butterflies’ is translated into Spanish as persiguiendo mariposas.

The English phrase “common sense” is translated into Spanish as sentido común. The term refers to ordinary understanding.

The English phrase “the animal llama” is la llama in Spanish. la llama refers to the South American camelid used as a pack animal.