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

    Sagrada Familia, Cataluña, España

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    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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    in Mexico, News

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

    An electric vehicle for the Tulum rainforest.

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      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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    in Culture, Funny, Spanish

    A Condorito joke explained

    Condorito

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    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

  • 546 Views

    in Culture, Mexico, Spanish

    The Peso and Dollar signs

    Origin of the dollar and peso signs

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    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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    in Culture, Mexico, Translation

    Cajeta is not exactly Dulce de Leche

    Cajeta Coronado

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    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

  • 38 Views

    in Grammar, Spanish, Vocabulary

    Preterite and Imperfect verb tenses.

    verbos

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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

  • 56 Views

    in Mexico, News, Spanish, Video

    SpaceX launch as seen from Mexico

    SpaceX_mexico_sergio_fragoso

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    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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    in Culture, Mexico, Spanish, Video

    Villancicos

    Villancicos Navideños

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    Los villancicos son canciones tradicionales de las fiestas navideñas. Todo comenzó en España allá por el siglo XV. Al principio no eran necesariamente canciones de Navidad, pero con el tiempo se convirtieron en indispensables en las fiestas de fin de año. Los españoles le pusieron su toque mágico y pronto se exportaron a Latinomérica, al […] More

  • 499 Views

    in Culture, Mexico, Spanish, Table of Expressions, Translation

    Spanish names of some international movies

    movie posters

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      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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    in Culture, Spanish, Table of Expressions, Translation, Vocabulary

    Spanish for chess players.

    Tablero de Ajerez

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      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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    in Culture, Funny, Spanish, Table of Expressions, Translation, Vocabulary

    Zodiac signs in Spanish. Los Signos del Zodiaco.

    Zodiac

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    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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