Welcome to the second part of this blog post, where we are delving into those special little marks that distinguish altogether Spanish from other languages. Image taken from Pixabay. So, which other character grants la lengua de Cervantes its unique flavor? It is, of course, el acento agudo (the acute […]
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The Spanish language can be distinguished by many features: the way its words are formed, its sonority, its many regional varieties… But an easier way to recognize it among most other languages is its unique set of caracteres (written characters). Image taken from Pixabay. Let’s make one thing clear: Spanish […]
In my previous post I introduced you to the most influential authors of the Spanish-speaking world. In this blog I present you another three essential names whose works you must read if you want to delve deeper into the best of literature written in the Spanish language. Mario Benedetti Photo […]
Literature makes all languages spread throughout the world, and in the case of Spanish, it was not only spread but also enriched by the great contributions of a selected group of writers that left an inspiring legacy for universal narrative and poetry. In the coming posts, I will introduce to […]
In today’s post, I will continue my list of Spanish variations of food items’ names. It is worth mentioning that all the varied names for these ingredients trace their origins back to the many indigeneous languages of pre-Columbian America—Nahuatl, Quechua, and Taino, just to name a few— as you could […]
In this Spanish lesson we are going to practice more with using Spanish reported speech. 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 […]