el enfoque
El enfoque means the focus or the main point you concentrate on, especially for work, study, or a plan.
Common Phrases
- tener enfoque — to have focus
- el enfoque de hoy — today's focus
Example
Mi enfoque esta semana es estudiar un poco cada dia.
My focus this week is to study a little each day.
Common Mistake
Using enfocar like an English noun: say el enfoque, not mi enfocar.
el descanso
El descanso means rest or a break that helps you recover energy.
Common Phrases
- necesitar descanso — to need rest
- tomar un descanso — to take a break
Example
Necesito descanso antes de empezar a estudiar.
I need rest before I start studying.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong verb: say tomar un descanso, not hacer un descanso.
la rutina
La rutina means a routine: repeated actions you do regularly, often daily.
Common Phrases
- la rutina de la manana — the morning routine
- seguir una rutina — to follow a routine
Example
Sigo una rutina simple para empezar el dia con calma.
I follow a simple routine to start the day calmly.
Common Mistake
Confusing it with schedules: la rutina is habits, while el horario is fixed times, not la rutina for a timetable.
el orden
El orden means order: organization, tidiness, or a logical sequence.
Common Phrases
- poner orden — to put things in order
- mantener el orden — to keep order
Example
Pongo orden en mi escritorio antes de trabajar.
I put my desk in order before working.
Common Mistake
Using the plural when you mean organization: say poner orden, not poner ordenes (that sounds like giving commands).
el cambio
El cambio means change: a shift from one state to another, often in habits or lifestyle.
Common Phrases
- hacer un cambio — to make a change
- un cambio pequeno — a small change
Example
El cambio empieza con un paso pequeno hoy.
Change starts with a small step today.
Common Mistake
Using the wrong preposition: say un cambio en mi rutina, not un cambio de mi rutina when you mean a change within it.
el tiempo
El tiempo means time, and it can also mean weather depending on context.
Common Phrases
- organizar mi tiempo — to organize my time
- no tener tiempo — to not have time
Example
Organizo mi tiempo para no correr por la tarde.
I organize my time so I do not rush in the afternoon.
Common Mistake
Mixing time and weather: in routines, el tiempo is time, not el tiempo meaning weather like Hace buen tiempo.
la meta
La meta means a goal: a specific target you want to reach.
Common Phrases
- poner una meta — to set a goal
- cumplir una meta — to achieve a goal
Example
Mi meta es dormir mejor cada noche.
My goal is to sleep better every night.
Common Mistake
Using objetivo everywhere: la meta is very natural for personal goals, so do not avoid it by default.
la salud
La salud means health: your physical and mental well-being.
Common Phrases
- cuidar la salud — to take care of your health
- mi salud mental — my mental health
Example
Cuido mi salud con comida casera y agua.
I take care of my health with home cooking and water.
Common Mistake
Forgetting the article in general statements: say Cuidar la salud, not cuidar salud.