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    Decoding Governor Newsom’s Tweet: “Vete a la Chingada” Explained

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    Students of Spanish often encounter phrases that carry a much deeper meaning than their literal translation, and Governor Newsom’s recent tweet, “Vete a la Chingada,” is a good example. While it is a highly offensive expression in many contexts, its use in this particular political situation takes on a nuanced, “playful trolling” tone, which is […] More

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    Why Do Spanish Speakers Use Two Last Names?

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    In most Spanish-speaking countries, people are traditionally identified by two last names. The usual format is: First name + father’s last name + mother’s last name. For example, someone named María González López is María, daughter of Mr. González and Mrs. López. In daily life she may be called simply María González, but in legal […] More

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    Rayo

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    The Spanish word rayo is short, but it has many different meanings. Depending on the situation, it can be translated in many ways in English. That is why it is a good word to look at when comparing Spanish with English and other Romance languages. In Spanish, rayo can mean: A lightning bolt: Le cayó […] More

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    Consuegros: Another Spanish Word with No English Equivalent

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    One of the things students always find fascinating in Spanish is how we have very specific words for family relationships that in English don’t exist. A good example is the word consuegros. Who are the consuegros? Very simple: they are the parents of your son-in-law or your daughter-in-law. In other words, the parents of your […] More

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    María Inés, a famous telenovela character

    Mirada de Mujer

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    A Little Background on Mirada de Mujer Mirada de Mujer is one of those Mexican telenovelas that really changed the way people looked at the genre. It aired from 1997 to 1998 on TV Azteca and was produced by Argos Televisión. With Angélica Aragón in the role of María Inés, it became an unforgettable story. […] More

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    Tocayo, tocaya: More Than Just Sharing a Name

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    In Spanish, tocayo is a warm and friendly word you use when someone has the same first name as you. It’s like saying “name twin” in English, but with more charm. If your name is Carlos and you meet another Carlos, you can greet him with “¡Hola, tocayo!” and maybe even smile like you’ve known […] More

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    Ser and Estar: Your Essential Spanish Guide

    Ser vs Estar

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    Learning Spanish can be a wonderful and challenging task. One of the most common difficulties for students is knowing when to use the verbs Ser and Estar. Both translate to “to be” in English, but they have very different uses in Spanish. Don’t worry, by the end of this post, you’ll have a clearer idea! […] More

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