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Torbellino

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Whirlwind, dust storm

She rushed by like a torbellino

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Torbellino

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Whirlwind, dust storm

She rushed by like a torbellino

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Agujero

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Hole

To have ones eares pierced hacerse agujeros en las orejas

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Hirviente

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Boiling , hot, burning

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What does ‘descaro’ mean?

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Descaro refers to shamelessness or impudence

It indicates a boldness that lacks respect or consideration.

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Define ‘repisa’.

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Repisa is a shelf or ledge

It is commonly used for storage or display purposes.

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What is the meaning of ‘azorada’?

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Verward , onrustig, geschrokken

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What does ‘corral’ refer to?

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Corral refers to an enclosure for animals

It is typically used for livestock.

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What is a ‘revoltijo’?

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Revoltijo means a jumble or mess

It describes a disorganized collection of items.

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What does ‘aterrizaron’ mean?

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Aterrizaron means they landed

It is the past tense of the verb ‘aterrizar’, referring to the act of landing.

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Define ‘ligera’.

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Ligera means light or lightweight

It can refer to physical weight or a light-hearted attitude.

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What does ‘chismes’ refer to?

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Chismes means gossip or rumors

It typically involves informal talk about other people.

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What is the meaning of ‘pesadilla’?

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Pesadilla means nightmare

It refers to a disturbing or frightening dream.

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Define ‘asqueroso’.

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Asqueroso means disgusting or repulsive

It describes something that causes strong dislike or aversion.

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What does ‘partidario’ mean?

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Partidario means supporter or partisan

It refers to someone who advocates for a particular cause or group.

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What is the meaning of ‘ligero’?

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Ligero means light or slight

It can describe both physical weight and ease of movement.

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What does ‘apercibimiento’ refer to?

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Apercibimiento means warning or notification

It implies a formal notice about potential consequences.

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Define ‘agitado’.

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Agitado means agitated or restless

It describes a state of being disturbed or unsettled.

Onrustig, gejaagd, hectisch

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What is a ‘cuenco’?

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Cuenco means bowl

It is typically used for holding food or liquid.

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What is the term for a state of extreme hunger or lack of food?

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inanición

Inanición refers to the condition of being extremely undernourished or starved.

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What is the English translation of the word ‘gatera’?

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cat flap

Gatera is a small opening or door for a cat to come in and out.

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What does ‘retrato’ mean?

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portrait

Retrato refers to a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person.

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What is the meaning of ‘feroz’?

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fierce

Feroz describes something that is savage, cruel, or aggressive.

Woest fel meedogenloos

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Define ‘torbellino’.

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whirlwind

Torbellino refers to a rapidly rotating column of air or a tumultuous situation.

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What does 'agujeros' translate to in English?
holes ## Footnote Agujeros is the plural form of agujero, meaning openings or gaps.
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What is the meaning of 'hirviente'?
boiling ## Footnote Hirviente describes a liquid that is bubbling and steaming due to high temperatures.
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What does 'silbido' mean?
whistle ## Footnote Silbido refers to the sound made by forcing air through a small opening.
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What does 'sencilla' mean?
simple ## Footnote Sencilla describes something that is uncomplicated or easy to understand.
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What is the meaning of 'descaro'?
impudence ## Footnote Descaro refers to a lack of respect or shamelessness. Nerve
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Guiñar
guiñar, meaning to wink or signal.
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What does 'mazmorras' refer to?
dungeons ## Footnote Mazmorras are underground cells or prisons, often dark and damp.
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What is the meaning of 'burlón'?
mocking ## Footnote Burlón describes someone who is teasing or ridiculing others.
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Reojo
Looking from the corner of your eye
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Obtener
obtener, meaning to obtain or get.
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What is the Spanish term for 'cork oaks'?
alcornoques ## Footnote Alcornoques are trees known for their bark, which is harvested to produce cork.
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What does 'deslizan' mean in English?
they slide ## Footnote 'Deslizan' is the third-person plural form of the verb 'deslizar', which means to slide.
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Define 'sutil'.
subtle ## Footnote 'Sutil' refers to something that is delicate or not obvious.
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What is the meaning of 'celebridad'?
celebrity ## Footnote 'Celebridad' refers to a person who is famous or well-known.
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What does 'calabozo' translate to in English?
dungeon ## Footnote 'Calabozo' refers to a dark room or cell, often used for imprisonment.
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What does the verb 'conseguir' mean?
to achieve or obtain ## Footnote 'Conseguir' is used to express the act of getting or achieving something.
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Translate 'mordisquearle' to English.
to nibble at him/her ## Footnote 'Mordisquear' means to take small bites or nibbles.
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What does 'atrasado' mean?
delayed or late ## Footnote 'Atrasado' is used to describe something that is behind schedule or overdue.
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What is the past tense of 'ruborizar'?
ruborizó ## Footnote 'Ruborizó' is the third-person singular form of the verb, meaning 'he/she blushed'.
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What does 'puntiaguda' mean?
pointed ## Footnote 'Puntiaguda' describes something that has a sharp or pointed tip.
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What is the English translation of 'aguja'?
needle ## Footnote 'Aguja' refers to a slender, pointed tool used for sewing or stitching.
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What does 'cerilla' mean?
match ## Footnote 'Cerilla' refers to a small stick that produces fire when struck against a rough surface.
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Translate 'chiflado' into English.
crazy or eccentric ## Footnote 'Chiflado' is often used to describe someone who behaves in a quirky or irrational manner.
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What does 'malvado' mean?
wicked or evil ## Footnote 'Malvado' describes a person or action that is morally bad or malevolent.
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What is the Spanish term for 'dungeons'?
calabozos ## Footnote Calabozos refers to underground prisons or cells.
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What does 'amenazar
Threatened
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What is the Spanish word for 'chalk'?
tizas ## Footnote Tizas are used for writing on chalkboards.
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Deslizar
meaning 'to slide'.
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What does 'sino' mean?
"Sino" kan in het Spaans verschillende betekenissen hebben, afhankelijk van de context: 1. Als voegwoord: "Maar (juist)", in tegenstelling tot iets. Het wordt gebruikt na een ontkennende zin om een tegenstelling aan te geven. Voorbeelden: "No quiero café, sino té." – Ik wil geen koffie, maar juist thee. "No fue Juan, sino Pedro." – Het was niet Juan, maar Pedro. 2. Als zelfstandig naamwoord: "Lot" of "noodlot". In deze betekenis heeft het een poëtische of filosofische toon. Voorbeelden: "Es el sino de los héroes." – Het is het lot van de helden. "No puedo escapar de mi sino." – Ik kan niet aan mijn lot ontsnappen. Let op: Verwar "sino" niet met "si no" (twee woorden), wat "als niet" betekent, zoals in: "Si no vienes, me enfadaré." – Als je niet komt, word ik boos.
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What is the term for 'step' in Spanish?
escalón ## Footnote Escalón refers to a step in a staircase.
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What does 'Home' refer to in this context?
Home ## Footnote 'Home' could refer to a place of residence or origin.
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What does 'destartaladas' mean?
dilapidated ## Footnote It describes something that is in a state of disrepair.
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What is 'puntillas' in English?
tips ## Footnote Puntillas can refer to the tips of shoes or any pointed ends.
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What does 'burló' mean?
mocked ## Footnote It is the past tense of 'burlar', meaning 'to mock or evade'.
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What is the word for 'portrait' in Spanish?
retrato ## Footnote Retrato refers to a painted or drawn likeness of a person.
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What does 'seña' mean?
sign ## Footnote Seña can refer to a signal or indication.
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What does 'prefectOs' refer to?
prefects ## Footnote Prefectos are officials or leaders in various contexts.
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What does 'novatos' mean?
newcomers ## Footnote Novatos refers to beginners or novices.
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What is the sound 'chasquido' in English?
snap ## Footnote Chasquido describes a sharp, quick sound.
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What does 'plomo' mean?
lead ## Footnote Plomo can refer to the metal or be used metaphorically for weight.

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