Can You Translate These Spanish Words To English?

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Can You Translate These Spanish Words To English? - Quiz

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Spanish words. How good are you? And just how much of a multilingual intellect are you? Have fun.

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1.

Buenas tardes.
- A.
  
  How are you?
- B.
  
  Good afternoon
- C.
  
  How's it going?
- D.
  
  Be good
Correct Answer
B. Good afternoon

Explanation
The correct answer is "Good afternoon" because the phrase "Buenas tardes" is a Spanish greeting that translates to "Good afternoon" in English. The other options, "How are you?", "How's it going?", and "Be good" are not appropriate responses to a greeting and do not match the given phrase.

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2.

Hola, me llamo Lisa.
- A.
  
  How do you do?
- B.
  
  Be right back, Lisa.
- C.
  
  This is not right, Lisa.
- D.
  
  Hello, my name is Lisa.
Correct Answer
D. Hello, my name is Lisa.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Hello, my name is Lisa." because it is the phrase that matches the given statement "Hola, me llamo Lisa" in Spanish. It is a common greeting used to introduce oneself in a polite manner.

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3.

Seguro means?
- A.
  
  Insurance
- B.
  
  Happiness
- C.
  
  Joy
- D.
  
  Peace
Correct Answer
A. Insurance

Explanation
Seguro is a Spanish word that translates to "insurance" in English. This term refers to a financial agreement in which an individual or entity pays a premium to an insurance company in exchange for protection against potential losses or damages. Therefore, "insurance" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of the word "seguro".

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4.

Nuevo means?
- A.
  
  Accurate
- B.
  
  New
- C.
  
  Sure
- D.
  
  Correct
Correct Answer
B. New

Explanation
Nuevo means "new" in Spanish.

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5.

Querer means?
- A.
  
  To want
- B.
  
  To hold
- C.
  
  To make
- D.
  
  To create
Correct Answer
A. To want

Explanation
The correct answer is "to want." In Spanish, the verb "querer" is commonly used to express the desire or want for something. It is often used to indicate a person's preferences or wishes.

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6.

Allí.
- A.
  
  Certain
- B.
  
  There
- C.
  
  Sure
- D.
  
  Awesome
Correct Answer
B. There
7.

What does the Spanish word ''poner'' mean in English?
- A.
  
  To drop
- B.
  
  To run
- C.
  
  To dash
- D.
  
  To put
Correct Answer
D. To put

Explanation
The Spanish word "poner" means "to put" in English. This verb is commonly used to indicate the action of placing something in a particular position or location. It can also be used to express the act of setting or placing an object or person in a specific state or condition.

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8.

Pero.
- A.
  
  But
- B.
  
  And
- C.
  
  Yet
- D.
  
  Actually
Correct Answer
A. But

Explanation
The word "but" is used as a conjunction to connect contrasting ideas or statements. It indicates a contradiction or opposition between the two clauses it connects. In this context, "but" is the appropriate choice because it suggests a contradiction or contrast between the information that is being conveyed.

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9.

Usted
- A.
  
  You
- B.
  
  We
- C.
  
  Me
- D.
  
  I
Correct Answer
A. You

Explanation
The correct answer is "you". "Usted" is the formal form of "you" in Spanish. It is used when addressing someone in a respectful or formal manner.

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10.

Desde.
- A.
  
  Total
- B.
  
  From
- C.
  
  New
- D.
  
  Old
Correct Answer
B. From