Spelling Is A Spell

You have to be cautious with spelling. That is why there is revision and editing as well as proofreading in translation. A word misspelled is a spill.

Gray or Grey Color

Gray and grey means the same thing. They are the same color. They are neutral colors. They are a mixture of white and black colors. There are popoulations who have gray or grey colors.

The Concept of Home

Home is also a concept. It is part of the settlement and habitat categories. A home can vary according to seasons. There is for example the chalet in Switzerland for winter and the cottage in summer for Canada. Some homes are renovated in summer for example in Burundi. There are also homes which are working places for example the ranches in the United States and the big farms of Latin America and Brazil for examples the latifundios.

The Importance of Typography: Caballo (Horse) and Cabello (Hair)

You have to be cautious with typography for example horse and hair are respectively caballo and cabello in Spanish.

Spanish Tortilla and Mexican Tortilla

Spanish tortilla is an omelette. It is made of eggs and you can add other ingredients. Mexican tortilla is made of flour for example maiz or corn flour. It is very thin and round. Tortillas are part of the respective cultures of Spain and Mexico.

Statesmen or and Officials

Statesmen are officials who work for governments. Officials are also international staff, military officials and experts. There are certified translators and interpreters as well.

Crepe, Crepe and Crêpe

Crepe is a pancake. It is from the Breton culture. Crepes or pancakes are very popular in the United States of America and in Canada. Crepe is also crepe in Spanish, in French with an accent on the e.

Spring in Spanish and French

Spring is primavera in Spanish. It is printemps in French. There is a famous soup called primavera soup.

Attention to Double Meanings

Words can have double meanings for example the word exodus can mean rural exodus or the exodus.

English Is A Celtic Language

English is a Celtic language. We should also study Irish, Breton, Scottish, Welsh and Gaelic because they are Celtic languages

Mujer and Mulher: Spanish and Portuguese Similarities

Mujer is woman in Spanish and mulher is woman in Portuguese. It is good to know because of the Internationl Women Day.