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in Culture, Grammar, Mexico, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Igual e Igualito, and even igualititito
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Igual e Igualito Why Mexican Spanish speakers say igualito (igualita, igualitos, and igualitas.) Someone shows you an old family photo and says: “Eras igualito a tu papá.” You may already know that igual means “same,” but why do people add -ito? In Mexico, people say igualito all the time when they see a strong […] More
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How to Say “Excuse Me” in Spanish: More Than One Useful Phrase
How to Say “Excuse Me” in Spanish Con permiso, perdón, disculpe, lo siento, dispense and other ways to sound polite in Spanish. English uses excuse me for many different situations: getting someone’s attention, moving through a crowd, apologizing for a small accident, asking someone to repeat something, or politely interrupting. Spanish does not rely on […] More
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Three Typical Spanish Jokes Explained in English
Some Spanish jokes are tricky for English speakers, not because the grammar is hard, but because they depend on a small cultural detail, a hidden assumption, or a little misunderstanding in the dialogue. Here are three short jokes, with translations and explanations in English so you can see what is going on. Spanish joke […] More
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¡Niño malcriado y maleducado!
Spanish Words with the Prefix “mal‑” Part 2: everyday words and strong insults built with mal‑. The prefix mal‑ comes from Latin and adds the idea of “bad, wrong, poorly” to the base word. Many of these words are common and neutral in everyday Spanish, while others are very strong or even vulgar, so it […] More
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in Mexico, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
How fruits change names in Spanish
In Spanish, fruits and vegetables don’t always get the same name in every country. You say a word that worked perfectly in one place… and in another country they look at you like you’re speaking Chinese. In this post you’ll see some classic examples, so the next time you see china, palta, batata or pochoclo […] More
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Spanish vocabulary for beauty, skin, hair, and nails
If you go to a salón de belleza, peluquería, or centro de belleza, it helps a lot to know some basic Spanish words. In this post, you will also learn common vocabulary for haircuts, hair color, skin care, and nails. For example, how to ask for a corte de pelo, a manicura, or a tratamiento […] More
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Adjectives Before and After the Noun in Spanish
Adjectives Before and After the Noun in Spanish Gran hombre or hombre grande? In Spanish, the position of the adjective is not only decoration. Sometimes, when we put the adjective before or after the noun, the meaning can change a lot. 1. Two Main Positions Adjective before the noun: usually more subjective, emotional, or something […] More
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The many meanings of cuenta in Spanish
The many meanings of cuenta in Spanish The noun cuenta comes from the verb contar (to count / to tell), and it carries both ideas: numbers and stories. From there, Spanish builds a whole family of expressions about money, responsibility, realization, revenge, and more. At the basic level, cuenta can mean: a bill / check in a restaurant (la cuenta) an […] More
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in Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Calladito, despacito: how Spanish uses little words to soften commands
Calladito, despacito: how Spanish uses little words to soften commands In English, you are just sitting or quiet. In Spanish, you can be sentado, but also sentadito, callado, or calladito, depending on the tone. Those little endings -ito, -ita, -cito, -cita don’t change the basic meaning, but they change how it feels: more affectionate, softer, […] More
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in Culture, Spanish, Translation
✨ “Estrenar”: A Spanish Verb with No Exact English counterpart
“`html ✨ “Estrenar”: A Spanish Verb with No Exact English counterpart Wearing, using or showing something for the first time… all in one word Spanish has a very special verb that English doesn’t really have: estrenar. We use it all the time, but it’s hard to translate with just one neat word in English. At […] More
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😵💫 10 More Spanish Expressions That Are Not Easy to Figure Out. Soponcio.
From fainting fits to “letting loose” and covering the macho’s eye Sometimes the most confusing Spanish expressions are the ones that sound “transparent” but actually mean something completely different. In this new set of ten, you’ll see fainting fits, party mode, money slang, and even a macho bull getting his eye covered. […] More
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10 Expressions You Don’t Learn in Textbooks
Spanish is rich, playful, and full of expressions that even advanced students find mysterious. Many of them don’t mean what the words literally say — and some don’t even make sense if you translate them word by word. Here are ten expressions that many people in Mexico use all the time, with their literal meanings […] More
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