Spanish Word of the day: 'Arena'
Spain is known for its hot weather and stunning beaches! So we imagine that you will need to know this word: Arena, meaning sand. It can also mean arena or stadium.
- La arena de la playa hace cosquillas en los pies.
The sand in the beach often tickles your feet.
- Un grano de arena.
A grain of sand
- El toro salió a la arena con mucha valentía.
The bull came out into the bullring with bravery.
- Los romanos celebraban batallas en la arena del estadio.
The Romans celebrated fights in the stadium.
There are also some phrases that use the word arena.
- Cada uno aporto su granito de arena para que la fiesta fuera un éxito.
Everyone did their bit to help make the party a success.
- Laura siempre hace una montaña de un grano de arena.
Laura always makes a mountain out of a molehill.
Pronunciation:
A-re-na
LAE Madrid is the leading Spanish academy in Madrid and is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. It offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families. For more information on our Spanish courses contact [email protected]
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- La arena de la playa hace cosquillas en los pies.
The sand in the beach often tickles your feet.
- Un grano de arena.
A grain of sand
- El toro salió a la arena con mucha valentía.
The bull came out into the bullring with bravery.
- Los romanos celebraban batallas en la arena del estadio.
The Romans celebrated fights in the stadium.
There are also some phrases that use the word arena.
- Cada uno aporto su granito de arena para que la fiesta fuera un éxito.
Everyone did their bit to help make the party a success.
- Laura siempre hace una montaña de un grano de arena.
Laura always makes a mountain out of a molehill.
Pronunciation:
A-re-na
LAE Madrid is the leading Spanish academy in Madrid and is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. It offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families. For more information on our Spanish courses contact [email protected]
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