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I am Frankelda – A New Animated Movie from Mexico with Big Names Behind It
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So there’s this new animated movie from Mexico called I Am Frankelda (in Spanish, Frankelda y el Príncipe de los Sustos). I had to write about it because it looks pretty amazing, and it’s getting attention from some serious names in Mexican cinema — like Guillermo del Toro and some of his filmmaker friends. Frankelda […] More
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La Doña
When to Use Don and Doña in Spanish If you’ve heard people say Don Juan or Doña María, and you’re wondering what those words mean and when to use them, here’s a quick explanation. Don (for men) and Doña (for women) are respectful titles that go before someone’s first name, not the last name. So […] More
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What Is a “Mercería”? And Why We Don’t See Many of Them in the U.S.
If you’ve ever lived in Mexico or visited often, you’ve probably seen a mercería. It’s one of those small neighborhood stores where people go to buy thread, buttons, elastic, zippers, and all sorts of sewing and craft supplies. Some are tiny — like the size of a hallway — and others, like Mercería del Refugio […] More
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Chespirito Returns to Free TV in Mexico
If you’ve ever spent time in Latin America, chances are you’ve heard of El Chavo del 8 or El Chapulín Colorado. These are more than just TV characters — they’re cultural icons, especially in Mexico and Brazil. Now, the man behind them, Chespirito, is back in the spotlight thanks to a new TV series […] More
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Why Do Some People in Mexico Say “¿Mande?” Instead of “¿Qué?”
If you’ve spent any time in Mexico, you might’ve noticed something different when people don’t hear what you said. Instead of answering ¿Qué? (“What?”), many people say: “¿Mande?” It literally means “Order me?” or “Command me?” — which sounds kind of intense, right? But in Mexico, it’s just a polite way to say, “I didn’t […] More
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American YouTubers in Mexico almost had a baby in Costco.
Almost a Costco Baby in Puerto Vallarta An American couple who have been living on and off in Mexico for the past six or seven years shared a very special (and tense!) moment in their latest YouTube video. While shopping at a Costco in Puerto Vallarta, the soon-to-be mom started having strong contractions — […] More
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in Grammar, Vocabulary
Mandatos / comandos Irregulares de “Tú” con Pronombres (RID)
Irregular tú Commands Infinitive Affirmative Command Negative Command decir (to say, tell) di no digas hacer (to make, do) haz no hagas ir (to go) ve no vayas poner (to put) pon no pongas salir (to leave) sal no salgas ser (to be) sé no seas tener (to have) ten no tengas venir (to come) […] More
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What Is Lotería?
If you’ve ever been in a Mexican household during a family gathering or a festive night, chances are someone pulled out a deck of vibrant cards and shouted, “¡El Diablito!” That’s Lotería — a beloved Mexican table game full of color, culture, and nostalgia. How Lotería Works: Bingo with a Twist Lotería is often called […] More
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Decimal Comma or Decimal Point?
If you’ve ever studied Spanish or looked at prices or statistics in different countries, you may have noticed something confusing: numbers don’t always look the same. In most Spanish-speaking countries, the decimal separator is a comma, not a dot. For example: 1,5 litros = 1.5 liters €2.399,75 = 2,399.75 euros This follows the European format, […] More
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Easy but ridiculous over-the-top telenovela scene
Hay escenas de telenovela que pasan a la historia por su intensidad, otras por lo absurdo… y luego está esta joya. En este breve pero inolvidable fragmento, una villana digna de Halloween, con una actuación digna del Oscar al drama exagerado, decide envenenar a su empleada doméstica… ¡con veneno para ratas! Todo, por supuesto, con […] More
