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Superstitions, Phrases, Health, News, and More Vocabulary

Posted by admin on Mar 10, 2025 in Hispanic Philology | 0 comments

Superstitions

If a black cat walks in front of you, you will have good luck.
If you walk under a ladder or open an umbrella in the house, you will have bad luck.
If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck.
If you carry a lucky charm, like a rabbit’s foot, it will bring you good luck.
If you see a shooting star in the sky, you can make a wish.
If you want a good thing to continue, you should touch wood.
If you spill salt on the table, you should throw it over your shoulder.

Describing People

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English Vocabulary: Crimes, Body Parts, Senses, and Confused Verbs

Posted by admin on Mar 6, 2025 in Hispanic Philology | 0 comments

Similar Sounds

1. Drugs 1. Mugger 1. Judge 1. Punishment 1. Smuggling 2. Burglar

2. Murderer 3. Caught 3. Court 3. Fraud 4. Accuse 5. Jury

Silent Letters

Aisle, Calm, Climb, Design, Fasten, Half, Honest, Knock, Muscle, Whistle, Whole

Parts of the Face

Cheek = Mejilla

Chin = Barbilla

Eyebrow = Cejas

Eyelash = Párpado

Eyelid = Pestaña

Forehead = Frente

Lips = Labios

Neck = Cuello

Wrinkles = Arrugas

Parts of the Body

Ankle = Tobillo

Heel = Tacón

Elbow = Codo

Fist = Puño

Nails = Uñas

Palm = Palma

Wrist = Muñeca

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Eating Habits in Spain and Superstitions

Posted by admin on Feb 17, 2025 in Hispanic Philology | 0 comments

Eating Habits in Spain

My topic is eating habits, and I’d like to share my opinion about the eating habits of Spanish people. The first thing I’d like to say is that the eating habits of Spanish people have changed in the last few years. I personally think that there are two main reasons:

Some people don’t have the workplace near their homes, so they don’t have enough time to go home for lunch. Therefore, they have to eat quickly in fast food restaurants such as Burger King and McDonald’s, which don’

The Scarlet Letter: Symbolism and Themes in Hawthorne’s Novel

Posted by admin on Jan 27, 2025 in Hispanic Philology | 0 comments

The Scarlet Letter: Contrasting Settings and Characters

In The Scarlet Letter, the town and the surrounding forest represent opposing behavioral systems. The town represents civilization, a rule-bound space where everything one does is on display and where transgressions are quickly punished. The forest, on the other hand, is a space of natural rather than human authority. In the forest, society’s rules do not apply, and alternate identities can be assumed. When Hester and Dimmesdale meet in the

Master English Grammar and Legal Vocabulary

Posted by admin on Jan 10, 2025 in Hispanic Philology | 0 comments

Mastering English Grammar: Common Sentence Structures

After she had read the book, she saw the film. They asked if we were enjoying ourselves. Unless you pay, you can’t win. It’s ages since I last went to an Indian restaurant. Nancy hasn’t been here since 1986. Steve’s been learning the violin for a month. If only we hadn’t eaten all the food. Helen’s such a busy person that she never feels bored. I wish I had warned her. If I had had an umbrella with me, I wouldn’t have gotten wet. A waitress served

Understanding Crime and Legal Terms: A Comprehensive List