February 2026

In Spanish, “com” usually isn’t a standalone word; it’s most often a web suffix, a dictionary abbreviation, or part of a longer word. Typing “com” into a translator can feel like hitting a wall. Spanish has plenty of short words, but com on its own is unusual. Most of the time, it isn’t something you’d […]

In Spanish, dolores refers to pains or aches, and it’s also used as a given name with religious roots. You’ll run into dolores in two places: daily language and people’s names. In plain Spanish, it points to pain you can feel in your body, or hurt you carry inside. As a proper name, Dolores is

In Spanish, “enamel” is usually “esmalte,” and you can narrow it with phrases like “esmalte dental” or “esmalte de uñas.” If you’re trying to translate “enamel,” the tricky part isn’t the spelling. It’s the meaning. In English, “enamel” can point to the hard outer layer of a tooth, a glossy coating on metal, a type

“¿Cómo eres?” asks what you’re like as a person—your traits, style, or personality. You’ll see ¿Cómo eres? in class dialogues, texting, and small talk with Spanish speakers. It points to your usual way of being, not what you’re doing right now. Below you’ll learn what each word does, when the question fits, and how to

The Spanish noun ajo means garlic in English, a kitchen staple you’ll spot in recipes, shopping lists, and casual talk. You’ll run into ajo the moment you read Spanish food content. It pops up on ingredient lists, on menus, and on labels in the spice aisle. If you’re translating, studying, or cooking from Spanish sources,

In Spanish, the standard medical word is “feto,” and the best choice depends on whether you’re speaking clinically or casually. You’ll see “fetus” translated a few different ways in Spanish, and that can feel confusing at first. The good news: most of the time, one word does the job. The better news: once you know

A common, clear way to say it is “ligamento cruzado anterior roto,” and many clinics also use “ruptura del LCA.” When your knee injury is scary, the last thing you want is to fumble for words. Spanish has a few normal ways to express “torn ACL,” and the best choice depends on who you’re talking

In Spanish, Achilles is “Aquiles” (ah-KEE-les) in most contexts. Names feel simple until you need to say one out loud. “Achilles” is a classic. It shows up in history class, sports talk, medical terms, and everyday conversation. In Spanish, the name changes spelling and sound, and the stress lands in a different spot than many

“Call me” in Spanish is usually said as “Llámame,” with other options that match how close, formal, or urgent you want to sound. You see “call me” all over messages: a friend wants a quick chat, a classmate needs details, a coworker wants to clear something up. In English, the phrase stays the same. In

In Spanish, “quarter to” is usually said as menos cuarto, meaning there are 15 minutes left until the next hour. When English speakers learn Spanish time phrases, “quarter to” is one of the first that can feel odd. English points forward: you’re thinking about the next hour. Spanish can point forward too, yet it often