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Comedy skit by Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez
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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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in Culture, Vocabulary
New York City Bodegas
Bodegas in New York City A bodega in New York City is a small convenience store usually found on street corners. The word “bodega” comes from Spanish and means “storeroom” or “wine cellar.” The people who work in or own a bodega are called bodegueros. History Started by Hispanic Immigrants: Bodegas were started by immigrants, […] More
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Buenísimo
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.
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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in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Why English and Spanish form their plurals using an S
Languages that form noun plurals by adding an “s” include just a handful and are some of the most widely spoken languages in the world. English: Most nouns form their plural by adding “s” (e.g., cat → cats, car → cars). If the noun ends in -s, -x, -z, -sh, or -ch, an “es” is […] More
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in Culture, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
La Feria
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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in Culture, Mexico, Vocabulary
¿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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in Culture, Funny, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
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
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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in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
These are some words in Catalan that a Spanish speaker cannot understand
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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in Grammar, Spanish, Vocabulary
Preterite and Imperfect verb tenses.
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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