April 2023
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in Grammar, Spanish, Vocabulary
Preterite and Imperfect verb tenses.
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Here I show ten sentences in Spanish that use both the preterite and imperfect verb tenses. By studying these sentences and their explanations, you can gain a better understanding of the different uses of these tenses, which are important for communicating effectively in Spanish. The preterite tense is used to describe specific, completed actions in […] More
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SpaceX launch as seen from Mexico
This is the map showing the Space X launching/landing site and Faro Bagdad (blue mark, a lighthouse 3 or 4 miles south) which is on Playa Bagdad on the Mexican side of the border. They had the best view. @SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Orbital Test Flight, 20th of April, 2023. As seen […] More
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Spanish names of some international movies
This is a table containing the names of some international movies and their corresponding Spanish translations for Mexico. Sometimes, movies receive a different Spanish name in Spain. English Title Spanish Title (Mexico) Titanic Titanic The Godfather El Padrino The Lord of the Rings El Señor de los Anillos Star Wars La Guerra de […] More
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Spanish for chess players.
Chess is a game of strategy and tactics that has been played for centuries. It is believed to have originated in northern India during the Gupta Empire in the 6th century AD, and it was later introduced to Persia, where it evolved into the game we know today. Chess then spread to the Islamic […] More
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Zodiac signs in Spanish. Los Signos del Zodiaco.
I will introduce you to the names of the zodiac signs in Spanish, English (and some other languages). In Western astrology, the zodiac signs are based on the position of the sun at the time of birth. These are 12 zodiac sign names: Signos del Zodiaco en Español Zodiac Signs in English Segni dello […] More
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10 expressions that are NOT so easy to figure out.
Spanish is an interesting and complex language, full of colorful expressions and idioms. Learning these expressions can greatly enhance your understanding of the language and allow you to communicate more effectively with native speakers. In this post, we’ve compiled another list of 10 Spanish expressions, along with their literal translations and English equivalents. Whether you’re […] More
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in Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Por or Para, last minute refresher
Let’s say that you are taking an exam about Para and Por tomorrow and you need something quick to remember the most important points, you don’t want to just blindly guess the answers. The use of “por” and “para” in Spanish is a bit tricky, but there are some general rules that, in many cases, […] More
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in Grammar, Vocabulary
The silent Spanish letter H
In most varieties of modern Spanish, the letter “h” is silent and has no sound. However, this has not always been the case. The sound of the letter “h” in Spanish has been gradually disappearing over the centuries. In medieval Spanish, the letter “h” was pronounced as an aspirated consonant, similar to the “h” sound […] More
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The Organic Architecture of Javier Senosiain
Javier Senosiain is a Mexican architect who has made a name for himself in the industry thanks to his unique and refreshing approach to architecture. Instead of following modern and conventional trends, Senosiain has chosen to create structures that are more in tune with nature. Senosiain’s approach focuses on creating buildings that harmoniously integrate into […] More
