🌟 Verb of the Day: Zanjar 🌟

Hola, Conjugation Champions!

Are you ready to dig deep into today’s verb? Our featured word is zanjar, which means “to dig up“. Whether you’re talking about unearthing treasures, resolving problems, or simply doing some garden work, “zanjar” is the verb you need. Let’s dive into its conjugation, uses, and some entertaining examples.


📖 Definition and Meaning

Zanjar: To dig up, to resolve (a problem).

Example: El arqueólogo logró zanjar un antiguo tesoro. (The archaeologist managed to dig up an ancient treasure.)


🌟 Present Tense Conjugation

Spanish Verb Conjugation - pre-game conjugation screen for present tense of verb of the day "zanjar"
Spanish Verb Conjugationpre-game conjugation screen for present tense of verb of the day “zanjar

🌟 Usage Tips

  1. Archaeology and Treasures: Use “zanjar” when talking about digging up physical objects like treasures or artifacts.
  2. Problem-Solving: Perfect for discussing resolving conflicts or issues.
  3. Pronunciation: Stress the second syllable: zan-JAR.

💬 Sentence Practice

  • Present Tense: Los vecinos zanjan el jardín para plantar flores. (The neighbors are digging up the garden to plant flowers.)
  • Preterite Tense: Zanjaron el problema rápidamente. (They resolved the problem quickly.)
  • Imperfect Tense: Siempre zanjábamos el terreno antes de construir. (We always dug up the ground before building.)

📝 Quiz of the Day

Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “zanjar”:

  1. The detectives will dig up new evidence.
  2. She needs to dig up her old notes for the project.
  3. We have to resolve this issue before the meeting.

(Answers at the bottom of this post!)


Keep learning, keep practicing, and keep digging up those Spanish skills! 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

  1. Los detectives zanjarán nuevas pruebas.
  2. Ella necesita zanjar sus viejas notas para el proyecto.
  3. Tenemos que zanjar este problema antes de la reunión.