"Spaniel" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A spaniel is a type of gun dog that is known for its friendly and affectionate nature. They are a popular breed, often used for hunting and are known for their coat, which can be either curly or wavy. There are several types of spaniels including the Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, and English Cocker Spaniel.
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A spangle is a small, shiny, metallic disk or ornament, typically made of paper, plastic, or metal, used as a decoration, especially on clothes, hats, or other items. Alternatively, a spangle can refer to a sparkle or shimmer of light, often used to describe something that is dazzling or eye-catching.
Adorned or decorated with or covered in stripes, motifs, or other ornamental patterns, especially in relation to a flag.<br><br>Example: The British Union Jack flag was intricately spangled with gold and red.<br><br>Alternatively, spangled can also mean decorated with stars or other celestial bodies, especially in reference to a flag.<br><br>Example: The American flag was spangled with 50 stars.
Illuminated drops of molten metal, typically pieces of metal strip or paint, produced by journeymen coppersmiths as a byproduct of a process to clean old coppers. They are also sparkling decorations, originally made from small pieces of glass, metal foil, etc., often used as a decoration on a festive occasion or clothes.<br><br>In a figurative or idiomatic sense, spangles refer to something that sparkles and shines, such as a linguist's usage in 'Her voice added spangles to the evening concert'.
Decorated or ornamented with small brilliant spots or bits of color; adorned with sequins, gemstones, etc.: Nowadays, some diamonds are used in jewelry that glitters and spangles in the light.
A term used to describe a blend of the Spanish and English languages, often used by bilingual speakers of Spanish as their first and second languages. Spanglish can be found in various linguistic contexts and forms, and can range from a minority language incorporated into a majority language (English) to an autonomous language in its own right. It draws on vocabulary, grammar, and idioms from both Spanish and English, as well as sometimes elements from indigenous languages.<br><br>Spanglish emergence can be attributed to historical and cultural factors, such as colonization, language contact, and migration. This linguistic blend serves as a means of communication for people who live in areas where both languages are spoken, and facilitates social mobility, identity formation, and economic opportunities.<br><br>Examples of Spanglish grammar and vocabulary include:<br><br>- Using Spanish words for articles (e.g., "Es dollar" instead of "This dollar").<br>- Employing Spanish and English phrases together (e.g., "No puedo dormir mucho, que tengo una reunión" - "I can't sleep much, I have a meeting").<br>- Influences on English vocabulary (e.g., using "frio" to describe the temperature instead of "cold").<br>- Inverting words (e.g., "La chatanooga" - a combination of "cheat" and " Chattanooga")
A person from Spain, originally referring to someone born in the Iberian Peninsula or a citizen of Spain.<br>Example sentence: "The Spaniard welcomed the tourists with a warm smile."
Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pastry dish made with spinach, feta cheese, and sometimes other ingredients such as onions, garlic, and breadcrumbs, wrapped in flaky filo pastry. <br><br>It is often served as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal, and can be found in many Greek restaurants and households around the world.
To give a spank: a light blow or tap, often on the buttocks, as a form of punishment or playful reprimand.
To spank someone means to strike them lightly, usually on the buttocks, as a form of punishment or discipline, especially a child.
To strike someone, typically a child, as a form of punishment, usually on the buttocks, often with the hand.
Stretched out or expanded over a longer period of time or area.<br><br>Example: The new school will be spanned over three acres of land.<br><br>It can also mean separated into parts, especially by a hard or sudden change.<br><br>Example: The road was spanned by a bridge over the river.<br><br>It can also mean to cover or bridge a gap or divide between two things.<br><br>Example: The company will span the gap between rich and poor communities with its new welfare program.