Basic Vocab/Introduction Flashcards
(93 cards)
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you/you’ll (informal v. forma)
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tu (formal)
usted (formal)
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question
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pregunta
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easy
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facil
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Q
clock/watch (for wrist)
A
reloj
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today
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hoy
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Q
comfortable
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comoda
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Q
purse/wallet
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cartera
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game/match (ex. soccer game)
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partido
ex. partido de futbol
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day
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dia
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days of the week (Monday-Sunday)
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Lunes
Martes
Mirecules
Jueves
Vierness
Sabado
Domingo
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nervous
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nervioso
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gift
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regalo
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week (ex. this week, have a good work week)
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semana
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weekend
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fin de semana
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tired
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cansada/cansado
ex. estoy cansada (i’m tired).
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clothes
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ropa (same for plural or singular)
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daughter v. son
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daughter - hija
son - hijo
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- teacher
- pen
- dress
- belt
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- maestro
- boligrafo
- vestido
- cinturon
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- hat
- jacket
- coat
- skirt
- t shirt
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- gorra
- chaqueta
- abrigo
- falda
- camiseta
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Q
movie/film
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pelicula
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- love
- too
- fun (not verb “to have fun”)
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- encantan
- demasadio
- divertida
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difficult
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dificil
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Q
- fish
- shrimp
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- pescado
- camarón
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- rice
- beans
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- arroz
- frijoles
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same ex. I want the same thing
mismo/misma
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thing
cosa
ex. I want the same thing/Quiero la misma cosa
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question
pregunta
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1. closed
2. open
3. banco
4. street
5. store
1. cerrado
2. abierto
3. banco
4. calle
5. tienda
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what is the word for "they are/it is" in relation to the total quantity or cost of an item
ex. "___ $20 dolares." They are 20 dollars/it is 20 dollars."
son
- this is the 3rd person form of "ser" = to be and refers to the cost of an item or thing, commonly used when bargaining or purchasing at a store
ex. Son 10
ex. Las entras son - $50 cado una - the tickets are $50 each
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what is the word for "each" in relation to an item, commonly used when discussing the cost of each item, or separate things
cada
ex. Son 10 cada una - they are 20 each.
ex. cada persona tiene su propia opinion - Each person has their own opinion.
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"What is your name>"
"My name is..."
Como te llamas?
Mi llamo Mallory; or Mi nombre es Charlie
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Que?
what?
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Where?
Donde?
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When?
Cuando
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in
en
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direction
direcion
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distance
distancia
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nearby
cerca
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For
- 2 forms, one to express cause/reason, indicate movement, duration of time or exchange; while the other is used to indicate that the subject is "for the intended recipient" ex. this is for you; also used to express goals, deadlines and opinions
For - por (WHY SOMETHING HAPPENS) vs. para (WHAT IS SOMETHING FOR)
Por - I'll give you $10 for your help; I was there for 2 hours, I did it for you; we travel by plane.
para - this gift is for you; i'm going to the airport; it's a gift from my mom; for me, this is easy.
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Pero v. Perro
Pero - but...
Perro - dog
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The (3 forms)
La, Los, El
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How?
Como?
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Why?
Por que?
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Without
ex. margarita without salt
Sin
ex. Margarita sin sal
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1. glass
2. berry
3. cranberry
4. sugar
5. orange juice
6. cranberry juice
7. meat
1. vaso
2. arandano
3. arandano rojo
4. azucar
5. jugo de naranja
6. juga de arandano rojo
7. carne
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this v. that
this - este
that - ese
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cheap
barato
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expensive
caro
carisimo (ver expensive)
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doing (technically verb, but used commonly in this form)
haciendo
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Look - when directing someone to look at something (technically a verb, but commonly used in this form and context)
Mira
ex. Mira, alla esta el autobus - look, there's a bus
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How many v. how much?
how many - Cuanto
how much - Cuantos
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how are you?
nice to meet you.
Como estas?
Mucho gusto.
- "encantado/a" may also be used in this phrase.
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available
disponsibles
ex. Hay mesas disponsibles - there are tables available
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main currency and abbreviation for Nicaraguan currency
Cordoba
abbrev. NIO
- small change is referred to as "Moneda" meaning coins
- the Cordoba is divided into "Centavos" similar to pennies/coins in English
ex. "5 cordoba" = 5 cordoba coins (5 c)
- "Billetes" or Banknotes are used for larger amounts
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cash v. card
cash - Efectivo
card - tarjeta
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change - in reference to currency; can I have change back
(2 forms)
1. Cambio
ex. Me da cambio - can you give me change
ex. Cambio, por favor - change please
2. Vuelto - change after payiing, commonly used in Nicaurag.
ex. Vuelto, por favor
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con
with
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Who?
Quien
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check/bill
Cuenta
ex. La cuenta, por favor - the check/bill, please.
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recommend
recomienda
ex. que recomienda - what do you recommend
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1. Menu
2. breakfast
3. lunch
4. dinner
1. menu
2. desayuno
3. almuerzo
4. cena
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include/included
includio
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service
servicio
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options
opciones
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food
comida
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1. grilled
2. salad
3. fried
1. a la parrilla
2. ensalada
3. frito/a
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1. soup
2. seafood
1. sopa
2. mariscos
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dessert
postre
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1. soft drink
2. tea
3. coffee
1. refresco
2. te
3. cafe
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1. tip/extra payment
2. receipt
1. aguinaldo
3. factura
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1. store
2. market
1. tienda
2. mercado
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souvenirs
articulos de recuerdo
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close - in relation to close in proximity
cierra
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slow/slower
despacio
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discount
descuento
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1. right
2. left
3. straight
1. derecha
2. izquierda
3. recto
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near v. far
near - cerca
far - lejos
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1. in front
2. behind
3. across/crossing
1. enfrente
2. detras
3. cruzando
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street
calle
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corner
esquina
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station (bus, train, etc)
estacion
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time
tiempo
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I am
soy
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the bathroom
el bano
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napkin
servilleta
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1. spoon
2. fork
1. cuchara
2. tenedor
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1. chips
2. salsa
1. papas fritas
2. salsa
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road
carretera or camino for smaller roads
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1. traffic
2. dangerous
1. trafico
2. peligroso/a
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late v. early
late - tarde
early - temprano
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1. small
2. little
3. big
4. fast
5. slow (something is slow)
6. cute
1. pequeno/a
2. pequeno/a or chico/a
3. grande
4. rapido
5. lento/a
6. lindo/a or bonito/a
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free
gratis
ex. Hay desayuno en el hotel.
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