Spanish - Desk mat

• What is the phrase "A mi modo de ver" in English?

  In my view
• How do you say "I believe that" in Spanish?

  Creo que
• What does "Desde mi punto de vista" translate to in English?

  From my point of view
• What is the meaning of "Me parece que"?

  It seems to me that
• How do you express uncertainty in Spanish with "No estoy seguro pero..."?

  I'm not sure but...
• What does "Opino que" mean?

  I think that...
• How do you say "I have the impression that" in Spanish?

  Tengo la impresión de que
• What is the translation of "hay"?

  There is
• What does "muestra" mean?

  It shows
• How do you say "I can see" in Spanish?

  Puedo ver
• What does "tiene" translate to in English?

  It has
• How do you say "we see" in Spanish?

  Vemos
• What is the meaning of "muchas actividades"?

  Lots of activities
• How do you say "a person" in Spanish?

  Una persona
• What does "un viejo" mean?

  An elderly person
• How do you say "a family" in Spanish?

  Una familia
• What is the translation of "un cine"?


  A cinema
• What does "un parque" mean?

  A park
• How do you say "next to" in Spanish?

  Al lado de
• What is the meaning of "debajo de"?

  Underneath
• How do you say "in between" in Spanish?

  Entre
• What does "el dilema es que" translate to?

  The dilemma is that
• How do you say "it allows me" in Spanish?

  Me permite
• What is the translation of "apoyar a los demás"?


  To support others
• How do you say "to relax" in Spanish?

  Descansar
• What does "cuidar el planeta" mean?

  To look after the planet
• How do you say "to experience different cultures" in Spanish?

  Experimentar culturas diferentes
• What is the meaning of "ser respetuoso"?

  To be respectful
• How do you say "to have success" in Spanish?

  Tener éxito
• What does "ser una pérdida de tiempo" mean?

  To be a waste of time
• What are some connectives used in Spanish to express contrast or addition?

  • No obstante - however
  • Además - also/furthermore
  • Por eso - because of this
  • Por lo tanto - therefore
  • Por un lado - on one hand
  • Por otro lado - on the other hand
• What are some verbs that express opinions in Spanish?

  • Creo que - I believe that
  • Opino que - I think that
  • Diría que - I would say that
  • Desde mi punto de vista - From my point of view
  • Tengo la impresión de que - I have the impression that
• What are some phrases that indicate uncertainty in Spanish?

  • No estoy seguro pero - I'm not sure but
  • Quizás - maybe/perhaps
  • Originalmente hubiera dicho que... sin embargo ahora pienso - I would have said that... however now I think...
• What are some positive infinitive verbs in Spanish and their meanings?

  • Aprender un idioma - to learn a language
  • Cuidar la salud - to look after your health
  • Desarrollar habilidades - to develop skills
  • Divertirse - to enjoy oneself
  • Pasar tiempo en familia - to spend time as a family
• What are some negative infinitive verbs in Spanish and their meanings?

  • Causar problemas - to cause problems
  • Ser una distracción negativa - to be a negative distraction
  • Ser una pérdida de dinero - to be a waste of money
  • Dañar el planeta - to damage the planet
  • Ser incómodo - to be uncomfortable
• What are some locations mentioned in the study material?

  • El campo - the countryside
  • La calle - the street
  • Una biblioteca - a library
  • Un cine - a cinema
  • Una playa - a beach
• What are some types of people mentioned in the study material?

  • Niños/as - children
  • Adolescentes - teenagers
  • Adultos/as - adults
  • Gente - people
  • Una familia - a family
• What are some common phrases used to express a way or opportunity in Spanish?

  • Es una (buena) forma de - it's a way to
  • Ofrece la oportunidad de - it offers the opportunity to
  • Ampliar mis horizontes - to broaden my horizons
• What are some phrases that indicate a conclusion or summary in Spanish?


  • A fin de cuentas - all things considered
  • Al fin y al cabo - all things said & done
  • De hecho - in fact
• What are some phrases that indicate a dilemma in Spanish?

  • El dilema es que - the dilemma is that
  • Nadie ignora que - everyone knows that
  • Mi madre dice que - my mum says that