arcoíris y unicornios
/aɾkoiɾis i unikoɾnjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rainbows and unicorns" is translated into Spanish as arcoíris y unicornios.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾkoiɾis i unikoɾnjos/
Did you know?
- While 'rainbows and unicorns' is a common English idiom for pure fantasy, a Spanish speaker might describe such an unrealistic situation as 'un mundo de fantasía' or 'cuento de hadas'.
- In Spanish, arcoíris can be used as both a masculine and feminine noun, though the masculine form is more common.
- In Spanish grammar, the plural form arcoíris remains spelled the same in the singular, changing only the article from el to los.
Examples in context
- Hoy soñé con arcoíris y unicornios.Today I dreamed of rainbows and unicorns.
- Ese cuento trata de arcoíris y unicornios.That story is about rainbows and unicorns.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a colorful drawing.
- LucíaMira qué dibujo tan bonito de arcoíris y unicornios.Look at this beautiful drawing of rainbows and unicorns.
- JavierEs muy colorido, Lucía.It is very colorful, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Crees que es para un niño?Do you think it is for a child?
- JavierSí, le encantarán esos arcoíris y unicornios.Yes, he will love those rainbows and unicorns.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
