Spanish Word of the Day: 'Zambullirse'
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22 May, 2019
Updated Wed 22 May 2019 09:00 CEST
Our Word of the Day today is an excellent one to really show off your Spanish level!
Zambullirse means to dive or plunge into water.
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Me zambullí en la piscina en casa de mis padres.
I dove into the pool at my parents' house.
It can also be used figuratively to describe getting engrossed or submerging yourself in something, like studying or something at work:
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Aprender español en el extranjero es una oportunidad para zambullirte en una cultura nueva.
Learning Spanish abroad is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture.
Pronunciation:
zahm-boo-yeer-she
Check out our other word of the day posts
This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.
See Also
Zambullirse means to dive or plunge into water.
- Me zambullí en la piscina en casa de mis padres.
I dove into the pool at my parents' house.
It can also be used figuratively to describe getting engrossed or submerging yourself in something, like studying or something at work:
- Aprender español en el extranjero es una oportunidad para zambullirte en una cultura nueva.
Learning Spanish abroad is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture.
Pronunciation:
zahm-boo-yeer-she
Check out our other word of the day posts
This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.
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