English Sentence:

Contrary to popular belief the ostrich does not hide its head in the sand.

Spanish Translation:

Al contrario de la creencia popular, el avestruz no esconde la cabeza bajo la tierra.

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Words used:

al contrario

on the contrary

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de

of

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la

1. the (feminine singular) 2. it 3. you 4. her

Here: the (feminine singular)

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la creencia   (Pl: creencias)

belief

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popular   (Pl: populares)

popular

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el

the (masculine singular)

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el avestruz   (Pl: avestruces)

ostrich

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no

1. no 2. not

Here: not

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esconder

to hide, to conceal

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la

1. the (feminine singular) 2. it 3. you 4. her

Here: the (feminine singular)

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la cabeza   (Pl: cabezas)

head

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bajo   (Pl: bajos, Fem: baja, Pl Fem: bajas)

1. under, down 2. low 3. short (height)

Here: under, down

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la

1. the (feminine singular) 2. it 3. you 4. her

Here: the (feminine singular)

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la tierra   (Pl: tierras)

1. ground, soil 2. earth

Here: ground, soil

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