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    Estrenar: One Spanish Word for First-Time Experiences

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    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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    Comedy skit by Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez

    Pepe Roni by 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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    Buenísimo

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    The usage of “-isimo” and its variants in Romance languages originates from Classical Latin. This shows how linguistic elements can last through centuries of language evolution, even as the languages themselves diverge and develop unique characteristics. The Latin suffix to indicate the superlative degree of adjectives “-issimus” was inherited by Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan  […] More

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    Actual and actually mean something else in almost every other language.

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    Actual and Actually in Different Languages Language Word Translation in English Spanish Actual Current Actualmente Currently French Actuel Current Actuellement Currently Italian Attuale Current Attualmente Currently German Aktuell Current Aktuell Currently Portuguese Atual Current Atualmente Currently English Actual Real !!!! Actually In fact !!!! In English, the words “actual” and “actually” have unique meanings that […] More

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    La Feria

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    Fair Rides and Their Names in Different Countries Fair rides, called juegos mecánicos in many countries, are a staple of amusement parks and fairs around the world, and each country has its unique names for these attractions. Below is an overview of some popular fair rides and their names in various countries, focusing on English-speaking […] 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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    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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    Cajeta is not exactly Dulce de Leche

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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

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