Word of the Day: Impetuous
Impetuous Meaning: Acting quickly without thought. Example: His impetuous decision caused problems later.
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Spanish Phrase of the Day : Put all your eggs in one basket
Word/Phrase: Put all your eggs in one basket Definition: To depend completely on one option. Spanish Translation: Poner todos los huevos en una sola canasta Example: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—apply...
Word of the Day: Harangue
Harangue Meaning: A lengthy and aggressive speech. Example: She delivered a harangue against the new policies.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Have a sweet tooth
Word/Phrase: Have a sweet tooth Definition: To love sugary food. Spanish Translation: Ser goloso Example: She definitely has a sweet tooth—look at all the cake she ate! Spanish Example: Definitivamente es golosa—¡mira todo el...
Word of the Day: Garrulous
Garrulous Meaning: Excessively talkative. Example: The garrulous host kept the conversation going.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Call it a day
Word/Phrase: Call it a day Definition: To stop working for the day. Spanish Translation: Dar por terminado el día Example: Let’s call it a day and continue tomorrow. Spanish Example: Demos por terminado el...
Word of the Day: Fastidious
Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to detail. Example: He was fastidious about his appearance.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Go bananas
Word/Phrase: Go bananas Definition: To become crazy or overly excited. Spanish Translation: Volverse loco Example: The crowd went bananas when the band came on stage. Spanish Example: El público se volvió loco cuando salió...
Word of the Day: Ebullient
Ebullient Meaning: Cheerful and full of energy. Example: Her ebullient personality lifted everyone’s spirits.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Pull someone’s leg
Word/Phrase: Pull someone’s leg Definition: To joke or tease someone. Spanish Translation: Tomarle el pelo a alguien Example: Relax, I’m just pulling your leg! Spanish Example: ¡Tranquilo, solo te estoy tomando el pelo!
Word of the Day: Demagogue
Demagogue Meaning: A leader who seeks support by appealing to desires. Example: The demagogue stirred unrest among the people.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : A piece of cake
Word/Phrase: A piece of cake Definition: Very easy. Spanish Translation: Pan comido Example: The test was a piece of cake. Spanish Example: El examen fue pan comido.
Word of the Day: Capitulate
Capitulate Meaning: Cease to resist; surrender. Example: The army had to capitulate after the siege.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : It’s not rocket science
Word/Phrase: It’s not rocket science Definition: It’s not very complicated. Spanish Translation: No es ciencia espacial Example: Come on, it’s not rocket science! Spanish Example: ¡Vamos, no es ciencia espacial!
Word of the Day: Benevolent
Benevolent Meaning: Well meaning and kindly. Example: She was a benevolent donor to the charity.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : In the same boat
Word/Phrase: In the same boat Definition: In the same situation as others. Spanish Translation: Estar en el mismo barco Example: We’re all in the same boat—just trying to pass the test. Spanish Example: Estamos...
Word of the Day: Abdicate
Abdicate Meaning: To give up a position of power. Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : On the fence
Word/Phrase: On the fence Definition: Undecided about something. Spanish Translation: Estar indeciso Example: I’m still on the fence about going to the party. Spanish Example: Todavía estoy indeciso sobre ir a la fiesta.
Word of the Day: Winsome
Winsome Meaning: Charming and pleasing. Example: Her winsome smile charmed everyone.
Spanish Phrase of the Day : Take something with a grain of salt
Word/Phrase: Take something with a grain of salt Definition: To view something skeptically. Spanish Translation: Tomarse algo con pinzas Example: Take his advice with a grain of salt. Spanish Example: Tómate su consejo con...
