February 2026

“Cortes” most often translates to “cuts” or “courts,” and it can also mean “you cut” in Spanish, depending on context. You’ll see cortes in texts, subtitles, notes, and news. It looks simple, yet it can point to more than one idea. That’s why people pause: is it about cutting? a royal court? a parliament? a […]

In Spanish, “leave of absence” is usually “licencia” or “permiso”, picked by context. You’ll see “leave of absence” in school portals, HR forms, doctor notes, and visa paperwork. Spanish has no single one-size label that covers every use. The good news: once you match the setting, the right term feels natural and clear. This article

The most common translation is “caldo de huesos,” and you can tweak it with context when you’re ordering, labeling, or translating a recipe. You’ve got “bone broth” on a recipe card, a supplement label, a café menu, or a cooking video, and you want a Spanish version that sounds natural. Good news: Spanish gives you

In Spanish, “Toby” is often kept as-is, or written as “Tobías” for a more Spanish-looking form. If you’re trying to say Toby in Spanish, here’s the first thing to know: Spanish usually doesn’t “translate” modern given names. Most of the time, you’ll still call someone Toby. What changes is the way people say it, spell

Spanish uses “cítrico” for the citrus family and “cítricos” for citrus fruits, with a few handy kitchen variations. You’ll see the word “citrus” on juice cartons, skincare bottles, science worksheets, and grocery signs. In Spanish, you don’t always translate it the same way. Sometimes you want the family name (the group of fruits). Other times

Enojado means “angry” in Spanish, used for everyday upset, from mild irritation to a stronger but not raging anger. Spanish has more than one way to say “angry,” and the best choice shifts with the situation. Enojado is common, so it shows up in classes, TV dialogue, and texts. If you learn how it sounds,

Use hola, buenos días, and polite follow-ups with clear English meanings so your Spanish greetings sound natural. Spanish greetings are small words with big payoff: they set the tone, show respect, and help you start a chat. You don’t need fancy grammar to greet well. You need a handful of phrases, good timing, and a

In Spanish, you’ll usually say Pedialyte the same way, or ask for suero oral when you mean an oral rehydration drink. You might only need one word, yet the moment you’re tired, sick, or traveling, the right word suddenly matters. “Pedialyte” is a brand name, so many Spanish speakers keep the name as-is. Still, in

Most people say “reproductor de CD”; for more than one disc, “reproductor de CDs” fits. You’ll still hear CD players talked about in Spanish, even if streaming gets most of the attention. A teacher may mention one in a listening class. A thrift shop might have a shelf full of them. A parent may ask

Say “Me gustan las tortugas” to mean you like turtles in general, or “Me gusta la tortuga” when you mean one turtle. You’ve got a fun sentence on your hands, and Spanish gives you a couple of clean ways to say it. The trick is that Spanish doesn’t use “like” the same way English does.