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One example is "sobremesa," which refers to the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and relaxation. Another is "empalagar," conveying the feeling of being overwhelmed or disgusted by something overly sweet or sentimental.
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here are a few Spanish words that don't have an exact literal translation in English: "Sobremesa" - The time spent chatting at the table after a meal. "Estrenar" - To wear or use something for the first time. "Merienda" - An afternoon snack or tea time. "Tocayo/tocaya" -...
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here are a few Spanish words that don't have an exact literal translation in English:

  1. "Sobremesa" - The time spent chatting at the table after a meal.
  2. "Estrenar" - To wear or use something for the first time.
  3. "Merienda" - An afternoon snack or tea time.
  4. "Tocayo/tocaya" - Someone who shares your first name.
  5. "Friolero/friolento" - A person who feels the cold easily.
  6. "Empalagar" - To be overwhelmed by excessive sweetness, like from eating too much candy.
  7. "Te quiero" - Expressing affection between "I like you" and "I love you."
  8. "Sobremesa" - The relaxed conversation after a meal, lingering at the table.
  9. "Desvelado" - Unable to sleep or stay awake due to worry or excitement.
  10. "Estrenar" - Using or wearing something for the first time.
 
 
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Here are a few Spanish words that might not have a direct English equivalent: Sobremesa: The time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation. Merienda: An afternoon snack or light meal. Estrenar: To use or wear something for the first time. Friolero/a: Someone...
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Here are a few Spanish words that might not have a direct English equivalent:

  1. Sobremesa: The time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation.

  2. Merienda: An afternoon snack or light meal.

  3. Estrenar: To use or wear something for the first time.

  4. Friolero/a: Someone who is particularly sensitive to cold.

  5. Empalagar: The feeling of being overwhelmed or bored by something overly sweet or repetitive.

  6. Madrugada: The period from midnight until dawn.

  7. Saudade: A deep emotional state of longing or nostalgia, often with a sense of incompleteness.

  8. Tocayo/Tocaya: Someone who shares your first name.

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