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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

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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

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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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    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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    SpaceX launch as seen from Mexico

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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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    Villancicos

    Villancicos Navideños

    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

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    Spanish names of some international movies

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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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    Spanish for chess players.

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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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    Zodiac signs in Spanish

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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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    10 expressions that are NOT so easy to figure out.

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    Spanish is an interesting and complex language, full of colorful expressions and idioms. Learning these expressions can greatly enhance your understanding of the language and allow you to communicate more effectively with native speakers. In this post, we’ve compiled another list of 10 Spanish expressions, along with their literal translations and English equivalents. Whether you’re […] More

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