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    Jarritos

    Jarritos

    Jarritos is a popular Mexican soft drink brand known for its wide variety of fruit-flavored sodas. Established in 1950 by Don Francisco “El Güero” Hill, Jarritos has become a beloved beverage in Mexico and among the Hispanic community in the United States. Key Features of Jarritos: Variety of Flavors: Jarritos offers numerous flavors, many of […] More

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    ¿A poco?

    A poco

    The expression “¿A poco?” is a versatile and widely used phrase in Mexican Spanish that conveys surprise, disbelief, or a request for confirmation. It can be translated to “Really?” or “Are you serious?” in English. It’s often used in informal conversations to react to something unexpected or to show that you find something hard to […] More

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    Cornudo

    Cornudo

      First and foremost, cuerno in Spanish, and corno in Italian and Portuguese means horn. The expression “cornudo” is a term used in Spanish to describe a man whose wife or girlfriend has been unfaithful to him. The literal translation of “cornudo” is “horned one,” and it carries a strong connotation of being cheated on. […] More

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    Nopales en Nápoles: De México para Italia

    Nopales en Nápoles

    Los cactus, en particular los nopales y las tunas, son plantas originarias de México que han encontrado un segundo hogar en Italia, especialmente en el sur, en Sardinia y en Sicilia. Esta interesante historia de cómo llegaron estas plantas a Europa comienza en la época de la colonización española. Origen Mexicano y Viaje a Europa […] More

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    Argentina’s Mirtha Legrand: Still Going Strong at 97

    Mirtha Legrand

    Mirtha Legrand: Still Going Strong at 97 Can you believe Mirtha Legrand is still hosting her TV show at 97 years old? It’s unheard-of! She’s been a staple on Argentine TV for decades and shows no signs of stopping. Mirtha is possibly the most veteran active TV host in the world, which is pretty incredible. […] 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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    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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