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Estrenar: One Spanish Word for First-Time Experiences
Estrenar is one of those Spanish words that doesn’t translate into just one simple English word. In English, we often have to use more words, like “wear for the first time,” “use for the first time,” “debut,” or “premiere,” depending on what we are talking about. In Spanish, estrenar works for almost anything you are […] More
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in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Madrugar — and the Beautiful Word Madrugada
In Spanish, madrugar means “to wake up very early in the morning.” At first, it sounds simple — just wake up early, right? But this word is more than a clock time. It carries a cultural feeling: starting your day before most people are even thinking about coffee. The word comes from madrugada, which is […] More
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in Culture, Funny, Grammar, Spanish, Vocabulary
Spanish Suffixes: re-, rete-, requete- to Exaggerate
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In Spanish, we can exaggerate meaning by adding special prefixes to adjectives and adverbs.The most common ones are: re- rete- requete- They all mean very, super, extremely — but in a more informal or playful way.Sometimes they are used in everyday speech, sometimes in children’s books, and sometimes just for fun. re- This is the […] More
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AZUL: one word in Spanish, many blues in other languages
If you speak Spanish, azul is simple: it’s blue. Dark blue, light blue, sky blue… still azul. But in other languages (Italian, French, even English), things get a little more complicated. Where does azul come from? And blue? Azul comes (indirectly) from Arabic lazaward, which comes from Persian and referred to lapis lazuli, the blue […] 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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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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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
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Cebolla con rabo.
You may need to watch this first: https://spanishny.com/comedy-skit-by-mexican-actor-eugenio-derbez/ Rabo, which means “tail” in Spanish, refers to the green stalk of the onion. In Mexico, cebolla con rabo or onion with a tail is the term used for a scallion. For example, in the phrase: “Make sure you add the onion with the […] More
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Comedy skit by Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez
Pepe Roni- Salmón Con Salsa Morita This video might be hard to follow. Eugenio Derbez delivers a rapid-fire mix of jokes and puns, most of which rely heavily on Mexican expressions and cultural references. Even if you speak Spanish from another country, many of the jokes may go over your head. I will […] More
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LO BUENO, LO MALO, LO INTERESANTE, LO MEJOR.
Mastering expressions that use the neuter definite article “lo” can greatly enhance your Spanish skills. Below are some examples and their uses: English Common Student Translation Using the Neuter Article The bad thing(s) La cosa mala Lo malo The best thing La cosa mejor Lo mejor The funny thing(s) La cosa chistosa/divertida Lo chistoso/divertido […] More
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On her birthday: The Mystery of Frida Kahlo’s Voice
Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most iconic artists, was born on July 6, 1907. Her life and art have been extensively studied and celebrated worldwide. Despite the wealth of information about her, a notable mystery remains: no recordings of her voice are known to exist. Frida Kahlo’s life was tumultuous, marked by physical suffering and […] More
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Tijuana: Celebrating 100 Years of the Caesar Salad: The 4th of July, 1924.
Caesar salad, one of the world’s most beloved salads, celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 4, 2024. This iconic dish was invented on the 4th of July, 1924 by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini at his restaurant, Caesar’s, located on Avenida Revolución in Tijuana, Mexico. The creation of the Caesar salad is attributed to a moment […] More
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