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The Mexican Popemobile: From Pope Francis’ Mexico Tour to His Final Journey
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A Symbol of Humility A humble Dodge Ram pickup, gifted by Mexico for Pope Francis’ 2016 visit, became an enduring symbol of his legacy when it served as his funeral hearse in 2025. This Mexican-made truck, a Popemobile for vibrant crowds, carried the Pope on his final journey through Rome, embodying his lifelong commitment to […] More
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in Culture, Mexico, Spanish, Vocabulary
Italian Fregare and Mexican Spanish Fregar
If someone in Rome says “Mi hai fregato!” or in Mexico City you hear “¡Me fregaste!”, they’re both saying “You tricked me!” or “You screwed me up!” These phrases, built on the verbs fregare (Italian) and fregar (Mexican Spanish), show a surprising link between two languages. Let’s break it down, with a peek at Rome’s […] More
