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Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish is a major language of international organizations such as the Organization of Ibero-American States; and of countries in the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Until 1973, it was the official language of the Philippines, where its impact still is seen in the vocabularies of such native Filipino languages as Tagalog and Cebuano. Contributions typically raise questions about the language's local dialects; regional variations; and worldwide achievements in business, entertainment, and literature.
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Is the spanish language the most common language in the world?
Spanish is not the most common language in the world by number of native speakers. It ranks second or third, after Mandarin Chinese and possibly English, depending on the criteria used to measure language prevalence.
What does Gloria mean in Spanish and de?
Gloria (lat. gloria, gloriae) joy, delight, as in "estar en la gloria"; the power, the pleasure and the eternity of Christ; the Heaven (la gloria del Señor). It is also use as a name for women, Mi amiga se llama Gloria "My friend's name is Gloria".
De (lat. de). 1. A preposition in Spanish that expresses possession. It is the genitive in Spanish; i.e.: La casa de mis primos "My cousins' house". 2. With the verb "venir" or "llegar" expresses origin; to finish a visit or an action, vengo de España "I come from Spain"; Ya llegué/vine de correr (I just came from running). Apenas vinimos de la casa de mis amigos "We have just arrived from my friends' house". 3. The material with which something is made Las puertas son de madera "the doors are made of wood".
Is spanish language richer than English?
Both Spanish and English are rich languages with their own unique characteristics and histories. They have large vocabularies and varying levels of complexity in terms of grammar and structure. Ultimately, the richness of a language is subjective and depends on how it is used and appreciated by its speakers.
"Visitar" in Spanish means "to visit" in English. It is a verb used to indicate the action of going to see or spend time with someone or at a place. It is conjugated based on the subject and tense of the sentence.
Which form would be the correct form for the reflexive verb lavarse for the subject ellos?
Lavándose (gerundio)
Habiéndose lavado (gerundio compuesto o perfecto)
Se lavan (presente de indicativo)
Se laven (presente de subjuntivo)
Se lavaban (pretérito imperfecto de indicativo)
Se lavaron (pretérito de indicativo)
Se lavarían (potencial o condicional simple)
Se lavarán (futuro de indicativo)
Se lavaren (futuro de subjuntivo)
Se lavaran / se lavasen (pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo)
Se hubieran lavado / se hubiesen lavado (pretérito pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo)
Se habrían lavado (potencial o condicional compuesto o perfecto)
Se hubieren lavado (futuro perfecto de subjuntivo)
Se hayan lavado (pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo)
Se habían lavado (pretérito pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
Se han lavado (pretérito perfecto de indicativo)
Se hubieron lavado (pretérito anterior)
Se habrán lavado (futuro perfecto de indicativo)
Que se laven / lávense (imperativo indirecto)
What does Bien Trabajo Chica mean?
"¡Bien Trabajo Chica!" is Spanish for "Good job, girl!" It is a positive expression used to compliment someone, usually a female, on a job well done.
What is the difference between rubio and rubia in Spanish?
Rubio is in the masculine and Rubia is in the feminine, but they mean the same thing.
What is the English translation to the Spanish word sales?
It means Let's go out! or Let's hang out! (alone or with me or anybody else)
How has English language influence spanish language?
English has given words related to sports such as futbol (football), baloncesto (basketball), hockey... In last years (since 1960 and XXI century), Spanish has taken modern world words related to business, shopping, technology, television, music, fashion... (trendy, handicap, guay, cool, crash, outlet, tablet, internet...)
What is the correct form of ser for muchachas?
The correct form of "ser" for "muchachas" is "son." For example, "Las muchachas son inteligentes" (The girls are intelligent).
What does el 1 de noviembre mean in English?
"El 1 de noviembre" translates to "November 1st" in English.
What is new zealand in masculine and feminine form in spanish?
masculine: neozelandés
feminine: neozelandesa
plural: los neozelandeses
The indirect object pronoun for the sentence is "nuestra" which means "our" in English. It indicates that the blouse is being given to "our sister Gisela".
What Spanish- Speaking countries celebrate Halloween?
Halloween is celebrated in Spain, Mexico, and other countries in Latin America. While it is not as widely celebrated as in the United States, it is becoming more popular in many Spanish-speaking countries.
What does Feliz Dia de tu Santo mean?
"Feliz Dia de tu Santo" is Spanish for "Happy Name Day" or "Happy Saint's Day." This phrase is used to wish someone a joyful celebration on the feast day of the saint they are named after in some Spanish-speaking countries.
Why don't Spanish irregular verbs have accent marks?
Irregular verb forms can have accent marks (such as "fuéramos" which is a form of the verb "ser.") Accent marks aren't used to show whether words are regular or irregular. The accent in "fuéramos" shows that the syllable with "e" gets the stress.
What US places are derived from the spanish language?
Some US places with names derived from Spanish include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Santa Fe, and San Diego. These names reflect the historical influence of Spanish colonization and exploration in the region.
What places in the US derive from the Spanish language?
There are many place names in the U.S. that come from Spanish.
Two-word names beginning with "San" or "Santa" are usually Sapnish names of saints (as San Francisco and Santa Clara for Saint Francis and Saint Claire.
The State names of Colorado and Montana originated in Spanish.
Sierra Madre is a Spanish, as is the 'Diablo" part of Mount Diablo. Rio Grande is a Spanish name (although in Mexico they call it Rio Bravo).
Some towns with Spanish names are Boca Raton, Las Cruces, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe.
Is the Spanish word Compana masculine or feminine?
it is feminine because spanish word that ends with a "na" or just a "a" is feminine. if its masculine it ends with a "o"
What does the name Obdulio means?
The name Obdulio is of Spanish origin and means "servant of God" or "dedicated to God." It is a masculine name that is associated with devotion and faith.
