7 Appetizing Guatemalan Tamales You Have to Try
Guatemalan tamales are one of the most popular dishes in Guatemala. The word tamal comes from the nahuatl tamalli, and it usually identifies a pre-Columbine food, whose ingredients are masa de maíz (corn dough) or rice dough, meat (beef, chicken or pork), vegetables, sauce, and even fruits. Most tamales use natural leaves as wrappings—such as dried corn husks, or leaves from...Read More
The Bold and Bizarre Street Art of Havana, Cuba
Cuba’s streets have many stories to tell, and Cuban street art in Havana is the best storyteller. Art is a means of expression and an important part of any society. It’s a way to portray reality. Not only the hardships and tribulations, but also the joys and victories. Some societies encourage and promote art. Freedom of speech and thought is the norm. In Cuba, those freedoms have...Read More
6 Penelope Cruz Movies You Don’t Want to Miss
Penelope Cruz is a versatile Spanish movie star with major roles in both Spanish and American movies. She acts in an amazingly diverse range of movies, but no matter what character she’s playing, the quality of her acting is top-notch. Over her 20+ year acting career, she has changed and adapted to appeal to younger audiences without losing her essence. If you are a superfan of...Read More
Different Types of Packaging and Containers in Spanish
Learning about containers and packaging in Spanish is useful not only to expand your vocabulary and fluency but also to help you in everyday life. This knowledge comes in handy when you’re shopping, shipping, doing business, or eating at a restaurant in a Spanish-speaking country! Read this article to learn the names of all kinds of containers and packages in...Read More
10 Famous Hispanic Directors and Their Best Movies
It’s no secret that in the last few decades, famous Hispanic film directors have made their names known worldwide because of their bold and unique style of filmmaking. Watching movies from Latin America and Spain is an entertaining and effective way to learn about other cultures in the world—and, of course, to learn Spanish! Let me introduce you to 10 of the most famous...Read More
7 Books by Rosa Montero that Break all the Rules
Spanish learners, please do yourself a favor and read Rosa Montero books. Rosa Montero is a powerhouse of a woman, journalist, and writer! Read this blog post to discover why you should add this amazing woman’s work to your reading list. Why Read Spanish Literature as a Spanish Student While reading in a different language may seem intimidating at first, literature is one...Read More
The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Water Skiing and Sports in Spanish
Summer is here, and the blue skies, and hot weather means there’s no better moment to practice el esquí acuatico—water skiing in Spanish—plus a whole lot more water sports! Water sports are not only fun to watch and practice but also beneficial for your physical and mental health. Whether you want to relax or have an adventure, there’s a watersport for you. Read this blog post to...Read More
The Most Comprehensive List of Tools in Spanish
Las herramientas — tools in Spanish — are objects you use to fix things or otherwise modify the environment. The official definition of a tool is a device or implement, especially one held in the hand and used to carry out a particular function. The word herramientas comes from the latin ferramentum, which is a combination of the words ferrum (hierro or iron) and mentum (instrument). So,...Read More
10 Types of Stores and Their Names in Spanish
For thousands of years, buying things has been part of our everyday life, and different types of stores help us to obtain what we need and want! Part of visiting a different country is exploring its businesses and stores in search of gifts and souvenirs. And sometimes you’re looking for familiar names but don’t know the name of a specific store in Spanish. Keep reading to learn...Read More