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10 mostly Mexican Spanish expressions that are hard to figure out
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10 Mexican Spanish expressions that are hard to figure out These expressions are common in Mexican Spanish, and probably in other Latin American Spanish varieties but they are very hard to understand if you only translate the words one by one. In this table you can see the natural English idea, a literal meaning, and […] More
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Changarro. 10 Spanish Expressions That Are Not Easy to Figure Out.
Spanish is full of expressions that look simple, but when you translate them word by word, they make very little sense. This is especially confusing for Spanish students, because dictionaries usually give you the literal meaning, not the real one. In this post we look at ten very common expressions, some of them apply to […] More
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Names of Some Jobs — Remake 2.0
This is an updated and expanded version of an older spanishNY.com post. If you’re learning Spanish, it helps to know both the formal profession names (doctor, abogado) and the local, informal words you’ll hear on the street, in markets, or at small businesses. Below is a large table with many job names, some of […] More
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10 Spanish Expressions That Are Not Easy to Figure Out. Ya me agarraron de su puerquito.
Here is another batch of ten colloquial Spanish language expressions, their literal meaning, and their closest equivalent in English. Some are humorous, others are very informal, and a few can sound rude or pejorative — so learn them, but use them carefully or just recognize them when you hear them. Spanish Expression Literal Translation Natural […] More
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10 Spanish-language Expressions That Are Not Easy to Figure Out. Tres Doritos Después.
Everyday phrases that don’t translate directly Spanish is full of expressions that confuse students because the literal meaning does not match the actual usage. Some of them are playful, others are pejorative (so they are better learned than repeated), and a few are just Mexican. Here is a batch of ten more examples. Spanish expression […] More
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Decoding Governor Newsom’s Tweet: “Vete a la Chingada” Explained
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
