If someone in Rome says “Mi hai fregato!” or in Mexico City you hear “¡Me fregaste!”, they’re both saying “You tricked me!” or “You screwed me up!” These phrases, built on the verbs fregare (Italian) and fregar (Mexican Spanish), show a surprising link between two languages. Let’s break it down, with a peek at Rome’s […] More
You may need to watch this first: https://spanishny.com/comedy-skit-by-mexican-actor-eugenio-derbez/ Rabo, which means “tail” in Spanish, refers to the green stalk of the onion. In Mexico, cebolla con rabo or onion with a tail is the term used for a scallion. For example, in the phrase: “Make sure you add the onion with the […] More
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
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
Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most iconic artists, was born on July 6, 1907. Her life and art have been extensively studied and celebrated worldwide. Despite the wealth of information about her, a notable mystery remains: no recordings of her voice are known to exist. Frida Kahlo’s life was tumultuous, marked by physical suffering and […] More
Caesar salad, one of the world’s most beloved salads, celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 4, 2024. This iconic dish was invented on the 4th of July, 1924 by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini at his restaurant, Caesar’s, located on Avenida Revolución in Tijuana, Mexico. The creation of the Caesar salad is attributed to a moment […] More
The Apache Legacy in Mexico The Apache people have long been part of northern Mexico, in areas like Chihuahua, Sonora, and Coahuila. Originally, Mexico was much larger, and it was the changing borders of the United States that brought the two nations together. The Apaches were already there when the borders shifted. One of the […] More
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