General

25/05/2026

Where is your abode?

An “abode” (morada, dómicilio) is where mortals live. You could say that “my abode” is in Spain, or my house, where I live, is in Spain. The meaning (significado) is the same. There are also some expressions using “abode”. Contemplate these¨: So, where is your abode? In Patagonia? In England?

Do not upset the applecart!

“Apple” (manzana) you may know. Cart (carro), and “hand-carts” (carros de mano) you may know too. An applecart (carrito de manzanas) is literally a s…

18/05/2026

Are you a rider?

Rider (horse rider, jinete) you may know. Two examples: A rider can also be a cyclist (ciclista) or a motorcyclista).There is another use: an additio…

11/05/2026

Are you a “wise owl”?

“Owl” (búho) you may know. “Wise” (sabio) too. A «wise owl» is a metaphorical phrase (una frase metafórica) describing a person who is knowledgeable…

04/05/2026

What is the “setback”?

A setback (obstáculo, retroceso, revés) is an obstacle to progressing something: it delays (retarda) a project or a plan. Contemplate these examples…

27/04/2026

Ginger up!

Ginger (jengibre) you may know. You may be the chef (cocinero) at home, and use organic (ecológico) ginger in soups (sopas) and juices. Some mortals…

20/04/2026

Are you on board with the plan?

The work “board” (tabla, tablero) you may know. There are other uses. There are “chess boards” (tableros de ajedrez), ironing boards (tablas de planc…

13/04/2026

Are we on the “cusp of” big changes?

“Cusp” (umbral de, cúspide) has two important meanings. First, the easy part. A cusp is the pointed end of something, perhaps a leaf or a mountain. U…

06/04/2026

Are you a brick?

“Brick” (ladrillo) you may know. Normally, builders (constructores) use bricks to build houses. There are some expressions that use “brick”. Contempl…

30/03/2026

It is my shout!

To “shout” (gritar) you may know. The noun (substantivo) is a shout (grito). Sometimes mortals shout to someone in the distance (in order to be heard…

23/03/2026