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    Vaquita Marina SOS

    Vaquita Marina

    Vaquita Marina The vaquita marina, or vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus), is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Found only in the northern part of the Gulf of California, Mexico, this small porpoise is critically endangered due to illegal fishing practices. Key Facts: Endemic Region: The vaquita lives exclusively in a small area of […] More

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    Spanish Is the Second Most Spoken Native Language in the World

    The Spanishi Empire

    Why Is Spanish So Popular? Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world when it comes to native speakers. Over 460 million people speak it as their first language! This huge number is thanks to the Spanish Empire back in the day. From the 16th to the 19th century, Spanish explorers and colonizers […] More

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    Mexican Coca-Cola: Why Americans Love It

    Coca Cola mexicana

    Have you ever noticed that a lot of people in the U.S. go crazy for Mexican Coca-Cola? There’s something about it that makes it extra special, and it’s not just the cool glass bottle. Let’s dive into why Mexican Coke has such a huge fan base. First off, Mexican Coca-Cola is made with real cane […] More

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    The Tiffany Crystal Curtain at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City

    Cortina de Cirstal, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico.

    La Cortina de Cristal diseñada y construida por Tiffany para el Palacio de Bellas Artes de la Ciudad de México La cortina de cristal del Palacio de Bellas Artes es una obra maestra única en su tipo, creada por Tiffany Studios de Nueva York. Esta magnífica cortina fue encargada en 1909 y completada en 1911, […] More

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    Navigating the Tricky World of False Cognates in Italian and Spanish

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    False cognates refresher: False cognates are words that look or sound alike in two languages but mean completely different things. They can be particularly misleading for language learners because their familiar appearance can make you think you understand them, only to find out later that you’ve misunderstood the conversation.   Examples: To help you navigate […] More

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    These are some words in Catalan that a Spanish speaker cannot understand

    Sagrada Familia, Cataluña, España

    Despite the similarities between Catalan and Spanish, there are some specific Catalan words that Spanish speakers find very difficult to understand. Since the recognition of Catalan as a co-official language in 1979, there have been significant efforts to promote its use in Catalonia. This bilingual environment has led to the incorporation of many Spanish influences […] More

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    An electric vehicle designed for the Tulum rainforest (Really?)

    An electric vehicle for the Tulum rainforest.

      Roth Architecture creates electric car for navigating narrow Tulum roads Según ellos: “Roth Architecture en Tulum creó este automóvil eléctrico EK hecho con materiales locales para ofrecer un viaje en contacto con la naturaleza. Este coche, parte de la marca Azulik, tiene un diseño elegante y orgánico, y busca reducir el impacto ambiental. Está […] More

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    A Condorito joke explained

    Condorito

    Condorito is a popular comic strip character in Latin America. Created by Chilean cartoonist René Ríos in 1949, the character is a condor in a human body who lives in the fictional town of Pelotillehue with his friends and family. The comic strip is known for its humorous and satirical take on Latin American culture […] More

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    The Peso and Dollar signs

    Origin of the dollar and peso signs

    Have you ever wondered about the origins of the dollar sign? While there are several theories about its creation, one of the most compelling is its connection to the Spanish dollar. The Spanish dollar, also known as the peso or piece of eight, was a widely used currency in the Americas, Asia and Europe in […] More

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    Cajeta is not exactly Dulce de Leche

    Cajeta Coronado

    Cajeta and dulce de leche are both sweet, caramel-like spreads made from sweetened condensed milk, but they differ in a few key ways. Cajeta is a traditional Mexican caramel cream made by simmering sweetened condensed goat milk with sugar until it thickens and turns a rich caramel color. Some recipes also call for the addition […] More

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    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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