While Halloween is a well-known holiday celebrated in many Western countries, Mexico has its own unique and vibrant tradition called Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Although these two holidays occur around the same time, they differ significantly. In this article, we will explore the origins, meaning, and customs […]
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In this Spanish lesson we are going to practice describing people negatively in Spanish. As usual, first we will review some relevant grammar and vocabulary and then see if you can follow a short listening. Image courtesy of Pixabay.com This lesson is part of a Spanish course that practices the […]
Apart from exercising your brain and foster your critical thinking, riddles can help you learn new vocabulary and retain it longer in your mind. They also make you think in Spanish, which is key in the language acquisition process. In my previous post, you learned very common sayings to impart […]
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what is typical Mexican food. The question might seem very easy to answer, but is complex. In my opinion, there are two answers: tacos or mole. Mole is perhaps one of the best representations of the complexities and tradition surrounding […]
In Argentina, the inhabitants speak a unique variant of Spanish known as “español rioplatense” or “Spanish from the Río de la Plata.” Alongside the distinctive features you may have already learned about, there is a collection of common everyday words that belong to the informal vocabulary of Argentinians, also known […]
We’re taking a look at the top Spanish songs of 2018 here to kick off the New Year. If you missed it, go back and check out Part One for five of the most popular songs en español from last year. Get your notepad out, put your dancing shoes on, and […]