手早い答え
espiar はこっそり見ること、expiar は罪を償うことです。
確実な見分け方は、英語から訳す前に、その単語の働きを見きわめることです。
それぞれの単語の働き
espiar
to spy or peek
Use espiar for watching secretly or looking through a small opening.
expiar
to atone for
Use expiar for paying a penalty or making amends for guilt.
選び方
- espiar: Choose espiar if the sentence points to watching secretly or looking through a small opening.
- expiar: Choose expiar if the sentence points to paying a penalty or making amends for guilt.
例文
A criança espiou pela janela.
The child peeked through the window.
O personagem tentou expiar sua culpa.
The character tried to atone for his guilt.
よくある落とし穴
The initial vowel changes the moral role: a espião espia, while someone seeking atonement expia uma culpa.
文脈の中で練習する
自分の実生活から文を一つ選び、二回書いてみましょう。一度はespiarで、もう一度はexpiarで。どちらも成り立ちそうなら、意味の違いを言葉にしてみましょう。