Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Today’s verb is perfect for those moments when you want to drop a hint or make a subtle suggestion. Our verb of the day is insinuar, which means “to insinuate“. Whether you’re hinting at plans for a surprise party or suggesting someone might want to tidy up, “insinuar” is the word you need. Let’s dive into its conjugation, uses, and some entertaining examples!
📖 Definition and Meaning
Insinuar: To insinuate, to hint, to suggest.
Example: No quiero insinuar nada, pero quizás deberías limpiar tu habitación. (I don’t want to insinuate anything, but maybe you should clean your room.)
🌟 Present Tense Conjugation
🌟 Usage Tips
- Subtle Suggestions: Use “insinuar” when you want to make a suggestion without being too direct.
- Dropping Hints: Perfect for hinting at something without saying it outright.
- Pronunciation: Stress the second syllable: in-si-NU-ar.
💬 Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: ¿Estás insinuando que no soy puntual? (Are you insinuating that I’m not punctual?)
- Preterite Tense: Insinuó que deberíamos irnos temprano. (He hinted that we should leave early.)
- Imperfect Tense: Siempre insinuaba que sabía más de lo que decía. (He always insinuated that he knew more than he said.)
📝 Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “insinuar”:
- She insinuated that there might be a surprise.
- They are hinting that we should be careful.
- He subtly suggested that we need more preparation.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Keep learning, keep practicing, and keep dropping those hints! Every verb you master brings you one step closer to fluency. ¡Hasta mañana!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s verb and enjoy your day!
Saludos,
Daniela from the DOMA Games team
📝 Answers to Quiz
- Ella insinuó que podría haber una sorpresa.
- Están insinuando que deberíamos tener cuidado.
- Él insinuó sutilmente que necesitamos más preparación.