Talk Like a Venezuelan: Slang Words for Everyday Use
Venezuelan slang is one of the most unique in all of Latin America. In the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and making friends with a lot of young Venezuelans. It’s always a pleasure to meet people from other cultures. While many similarities exist within Latin American countries and their inhabitants, slang words are one of the most prominent differences you’ll notice...Read More
Spanish vs Portuguese: Similarities and Differences
Are Spanish and Portuguese that different? That is the question I’ve heard lately from my friends when I tell them how challenging speaking Portuguese is for me. I studied Spanish philology, married a Mexican guy, lived for more than 15 years in Spanish-speaking countries, and 6 months ago, I moved to Portugal. It must be easy, people say. Spanish and Portuguese are so similar. That’s...Read More
Talk Like a Honduran: Slang Words for Everyday Use
Are you planning to visit Honduras and looking to learn a bit of Honduran slang? You’ve come to the right place! Honduras is a beautiful country located in the middle of Central America. It borders Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. While Hondurans speak Spanish, they have created their own words and unique way of speaking the language. For that reason, today I’ll explain what slang...Read More
Don’t Get it Backwards! Learn to Use ‘al revés’ in Spanish
Did you know that saying that something is al revés in Spanish can mean different things? Or that in order to communicate all the ideas that al revés conveys in Spanish, you would need to use several different words and expressions in English? Today, I’ll take you on a journey to the upside down world of the al revés expression in Spanish. I’ll discuss its different meanings, what the...Read More
Llevarse vs llevar: What’s Their Difference in Meaning?
Do you know the difference between llevarse vs llevar? Both of these Spanish verbs generally refer to the action of carrying or taking someone or something somewhere. However, by digging a little deeper, we’ll see that Spanish speakers use them in a variety of ways. Due to the overlap between the two, it’s natural for Spanish learners to confuse llevarse vs llevar. Read this...Read More
Ordering Pizza in Spanish: A Vocab Guide for Kids
Happy National Pizza Day! Today I’m paying homage to your kids’ favorite meal and chosen dish for weekends, birthdays, and special occasions. In this blog post, I’m teaching you all there is to know about ordering pizza in Spanish like a native speaker. Everybody loves pizza. It’s a dish that brings us together during its preparation and a meal that tastes better when shared. Join me...Read More
3 Key Translations of ‘Harto’ in Spanish and How to Use This Word
Several years ago, I first encountered the word harto in Spanish on a billboard in Guatemala. It was a political advertisement during a presidential campaign that said Estoy harto de la corrupción political, which translates to “I’m fed up with political corruption.” This common word has varied meanings that depend on its combination with certain prepositions. Harto is...Read More
The Definitive Vocabulary List on Politics in Spanish
Over the last 6 months I have been discussing politics in Spanish on a daily basis and I am currently living in Portugal! Why? To be more specific, I am teaching in Madeira, a Portuguese island with a strong relation to Venezuela. Many years ago, a large group of people emigrated to Venezuela from this island, and now they’re slowly returning. For this reason, there’s a huge Spanish-speaking...Read More
Sinalefa: Why Spanish Isn’t Actually Pronounced as It’s Written
Why do you find yourself at first listen disoriented by native Spanish speakers? You have the sinalefa to thank for that. You think, “Wait! What happened? If I can read Cervantes in the original version, why can’t I understand the guy selling me a newspaper?” There’s a reason for that. When you hear a native person speaking Spanish, and especially if they are in a hurry, you...Read More