Jewelry in Spanish: A Vocabulary Guide
Jewelry in Spanish is full of dazzling color, shine, and style. If you want to learn about the value and symbolism of jewelry in Latin America and discover cool facts about the jewelry industry, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for the ultimate vocabulary guide to jewelry in Spanish. I’ll introduce you to a veritable gold mine of jewelry-related nouns, verbs, and...Read More
Phone Vocabulary: How to Make a Call in Spanish
These days, learning how to call in Spanish is crucial if you want to master the language. We’re on the phone all the time, and making calls is a common activity in a Spanish-speaking environment. I know from experience that making phone calls in another language can be intimidating. For that reason, in this post I’ll explain how to make a call in Spanish by introducing you to common...Read More
How to Discuss Your Likes and Dislikes in Spanish
When you want to talk about your likes and dislikes in Spanish, you have different ways to do it. The most common one is using the verb gustar. However, this verb is a little quirky, to say the least. Keep reading to discover why that is and how you can master this popular Spanish verb. You’ll also learn other verbs that work like gustarpositive and negative...Read More
How to Use Inclusive Spanish Alternatives
Have you ever written or spoken a word or phrase using inclusive Spanish? Do you know what inclusive Spanish is and what it entails? In this post, I’ll discuss a topic that’s a little bit controversial: inclusive Spanish. I’ll approach it with an open mind and a sincere interest in understanding the different positions regarding inclusive language. In the following...Read More
Know the Field! Soccer Positions in Spanish
If you’re a soccer fan, odds are that you know already the soccer positions well. But, do you know them in Spanish? Read on to find out about the soccer culture in Latin America—and why you should learn about soccer positions in Spanish. Then, I’ll introduce you to useful soccer terms in Spanish, including soccer positions, sections of the field, and equipment. Are you ready...Read More
20 Delicious and Popular Puerto Rican Foods
Puerto Rican food is a delicious blend of culinary traditions and ingredients. However, being a tropical island has also influenced the development of Puerto Rican cuisine, which has evolved over the centuries to what it is today. In this blog post, I’ll discuss the reasons Puerto Rican food is so unique and introduce you to twenty of its most delicious main courses, side dishes, and...Read More
The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Restaurants in Spanish
Learning vocabulary related to restaurants in Spanish is a useful exercise that will make your life easier when it comes time for you to have dinner at a Mexican restaurant, for instance. Knowing your way about a restaurant in Spanish—or about any other place you happen to visit—is one of the main goals of studying the language. The idea is that no place or area of life feels out of...Read More
The Meaning of Chancla: Flip Flops and Discipline
The meaning of chancla in the Latin culture has a long and interesting story behind it. A story that, at first sight, sounds funny and colorful, but under a closer review it’s hurtful and embarrassing. In this article I’ll discuss the meaning of chancla in Spanish, how it became a famous feature of Latin culture, and what the “chancla culture” is. Then, I’ll explore the differences...Read More
50+ Spanish Teaching Resources for Motivated Educators
Are you a Spanish teacher in need of high quality Spanish teaching resources for your lessons? You’ll find them here! In this post, I’ll discuss the meaning of being a Spanish teacher these days, how to make the most of the web’s huge diversity of resources, and introduce you to over 50 Spanish teaching resources that will take your Spanish lessons to the next level. What...Read More