April 2, 2010 Words of the Week
Words of the Week from Valley Wide Health Systems in Partnership with Marillac Clinic, funded by the Colorado Trust
Words of the Week - Palabras de la Semana
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| What’s new? (informal) | ¿Qué hay? | Kay “eye” |
|
Tummy |
Barriga | Bah-rree-ga |
| To lance | Abrir con bisturí | Ah-breer cohn bee-stoo-ree |
Cultural Note - Nota cultural
April is National Humor Month
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Laugh | Reir | Reh-eer |
| Giggle | Risilla | Ree-see-yah |
| Chuckle | Risita | Ree-see-tah |
| Snicker | Risa Disimulada | Ree-sah dee-see-moo-lah-thah |
| Joke | Chiste/Broma | Chee-steh/Bro-mah |
Why laugh? Why encourage others to laugh?
Scientific research now indicates that the curative power of laughter and its ability to relieve debilitating stress and burnout may indeed be one of the great medical discoveries of our times. The UN International Labor Organization reports that “Stress has become one of the most serious health issues of our times,” and the quickest most effective way to beat stress is literally to laugh it off.
Take a humor break, learn to laugh at yourself, and/or make your own “funny file” of things that make you laugh. You’ll feel better. April is National Humor Month For more information check out the following websites:
http://www.larrywilde.com/rxstress.htm
http://www.humormonth.com/
