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    I am Frankelda – A New Animated Movie from Mexico with Big Names Behind It

    I am Frankelda

    So there’s this new animated movie from Mexico called I Am Frankelda (in Spanish, Frankelda y el Príncipe de los Sustos). I had to write about it because it looks pretty amazing, and it’s getting attention from some serious names in Mexican cinema — like Guillermo del Toro and some of his filmmaker friends. Frankelda […] More

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    La Doña

    La Doña María Félix

    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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    What Is a “Mercería”? And Why We Don’t See Many of Them in the U.S.

    Mercería Florecita, Oaxaca, Mexico.

    If you’ve ever lived in Mexico or visited often, you’ve probably seen a mercería. It’s one of those small neighborhood stores where people go to buy thread, buttons, elastic, zippers, and all sorts of sewing and craft supplies. Some are tiny — like the size of a hallway — and others, like Mercería del Refugio […] More

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    Chespirito Returns to Free TV in Mexico

    Chespirito, the series. All the actors and actresses playing the new Chespirito TV show characters.

      If you’ve ever spent time in Latin America, chances are you’ve heard of El Chavo del 8 or El Chapulín Colorado. These are more than just TV characters — they’re cultural icons, especially in Mexico and Brazil. Now, the man behind them, Chespirito, is back in the spotlight thanks to a new TV series […] More

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    Why Do Some People in Mexico Say “¿Mande?” Instead of “¿Qué?”

    Mande

    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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    American YouTubers in Mexico almost had a baby in Costco.

    A baby came close to being born in a supermarket in Puerto Vallarta.

      Almost a Costco Baby in Puerto Vallarta An American couple who have been living on and off in Mexico for the past six or seven years shared a very special (and tense!) moment in their latest YouTube video. While shopping at a Costco in Puerto Vallarta, the soon-to-be mom started having strong contractions — […] More

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