Teachers are always looking for new materials to use in class. The process of finding the right tools to help students improve never ends. Sometimes the school doesn’t provide the materials, but teachers are still willing to cover the expenses using their own money. That is basically the story of my sister, who has been […]
9 Words in Spanish for Doobie Hair Wrap
Famous singer Rihanna surprised the public by appearing with a Doobie wrap at the 2013 American Music Awards. The Doobie wrap is a natural hair straightening technique that is also popular among Latin American women. It consists of wrapping the hair around the head securing it with metal hair clips. Generally women do it at […]
Top 10 Bolivian Spanish Slang Words and Expressions
Guest author for this article, Robert, is a UK writer living in Bolivia. He is currently a writer for Listen and Learn. Top 10 Bolivian Spanish Words and Expressions When you travel around South America you’ll realize the words and expressions used vary from one country to another. Sure, your Spanish level might be up […]
2 Meanings for the Word HUACHAFO in Peruvian Spanish
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
One of the Most Important Nicaraguan Spanish Words: CHUNCHE
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
7 Guatemala Spanish Expressions About Work
Lee is back for his second article with Speaking Latino. This time he’s sharing from his new book Guatemalan Spanish: Speak Like a Native! Be sure to check it out.” 7 Guatemalan Spanish expressions about work By Lee Jamison All work and no play makes Jack—or even Hector—a dull boy! And the same is […]
The Meaning of the Mexican Spanish Word PINCHE
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
PIJA: One of the Most Versatile Honduran Spanish Slang Words
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
An Authentic Guatemalan Spanish Word: KAIBIL
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Meaning of the Word CIPOTE in Salvadoran Spanish
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Most Authentic Spanish Words from 11 Latin American Countries
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Ecuadorian Word in Spanish YAPA
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Meaning of the Argentine Spanish Slang Word BOLUDO in English
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Death of Language Learning
The Future of Language Learning For three years now I have been following the Language Learning community online, occasionally even participating. During that time I have thought in-depth about the future of language learning. Where is it going? How will people learn languages? Why will they learn them? How can we use technology to learn […]
What Does the Word TUANIS Mean in Costa Rican Spanish?
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
PIRAGUA: Puerto Rican Spanish Word for Snow Cone
Piragua is the Puerto Rican Spanish word for snow cone. This refreshing pyramid shaped ice treat is popular all year long and I had the opportunity to have one on a recent visit. For the rest of the Spanish-speaking countries a piragua is a boat similar to a canoe. The word piragua is the result […]
The Most Versatile Word in Colombian Spanish: VAINA
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Most Authentic Word in Cuban Spanish: ASERE
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
7 Nicaragua Spanish Slang Expressions About Money
This article is written by Lee Jamison, the author of the book Nicaraguan Spanish: Speak like a native! Take it away Lee… 7 Nicaraguan Slang Expressions About Money Think you know Spanish? If so, put your money where your mouth is! I thought I knew Spanish too, when I first landed in Managua some 20 […]
VIDEO: How We Celebrated Fiestas Patrias in Chile
This video shows a collection of our best pictures and clips Fiestas Patrias in Chile. These visuals are from the 2013 fondas at Parque Inés de Suárez and Parque Padre Hurtado in Santiago, Chile. In 3 minutes you will see clips and photos of: 1. Huasos, the Chilean cowboys 2. Chilean Rodeo champions at the […]
Cook and Enjoy the Language: The Best Spanish Food Books To Help You Cook
How many times have you seen a lot of beautiful Spanish food books, with great pictures that look delicious? You can start to browse them, and to read a recipe, but you give up when you find that the ingredients are absolutely unknown to you … and furthermore, you think you would not even know […]
Halloween Song in Spanish: CUANDO LLEGA EL MES DE OCTUBRE [VIDEO]
Cuando llega el mes de octubre is a Halloween song in Spanish taught to all kids in Puerto Rico. This song doesn’t talk about monsters or ghosts, it’s about a jack-o’-lantern. Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean where the traditional orange pumpkin doesn’t grow and, consequently, pumpkin carving is nonexistent. The song Cuando […]
How to Say ROOM in Spanish? 6 Words to Choose From
As you know, we love to highlight the diversity that exists in Spanish vocabulary. Here I’ll show another example, this time the use of the word “room” or “bedroom.” If you want to say “room” or “bedroom” in Spanish you will have several options to choose from: 1. cuarto 2. pieza 3. recámara 4. dormitorio […]
One of Your First Lessons in Spanish: Asking For Directions
My very first Spanish lessons often left something to be desired. While knowing how to tell people your birthday and ask them about theirs is great and all, I didn’t find it all too easy to apply in real world situations. I’d like to give you some first lessons in Spanish that you can use […]
Spanish Words for Money: 32 Chile Spanish Expressions
Spanish words used for money and finance are another set of words that are particular to every country. Each country develops their own phrases to express from financial solvency to brokenness. There are also words use to name the currency and other money related activities. Here is a list of 32 Chile Spanish expression about […]
13 Words in Spanish for SNOW CONE: Infographic
Snow cones are a favorite treat for kids. This shaved ice treat is made in many countries around the world. Some shave the ice with a machine, and some still do it by hand. Also, there is a variety of flavors. There are even different methods to eat one. You can eat it or you […]
How to say BACON in Spanish
The words tocino, tocineta, beicon, bacon, bacón and panceta all mean bacon in different countries. When asked the simple question “How do you say bacon in Spanish?” there is no quick answer. The Spanish word for bacon varies from one country to the next as you can see from the list above. The Royal Spanish […]
Chilean Fiestas Patrias Celebration Check List: 9 Things to Do & Spanish Words to Remember
Chile commemorates their Fiestas Patrias on September 18th with a 3-day celebration that literally stops the city of Santiago for the whole week. But, what does it take to celebrate Chile’s Fiestas Patrias? Jared and I spent almost three weeks there to catch up with some of his friends and celebrate this important date. When […]
11 Spanish Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Do you want to show appreciation to your Spanish teacher? Here are several suggestions that your Spanish teacher will simply love. The following ideas will work well as gifts for Teacher’s Appreciation Day, end-of-school year, and even holidays. 1. Group Hispanic-Themed Gift Basket If the whole class is involved and contributing, it is possible to […]
Car Parts: Spanish School Lessons of Different Vocabulary Words For The Same Thing
As with all different areas of languages, vocabulary dedicated to car parts varies from one country to another. In Spanish, the car is el auto in one country, el coche in another, and el carro in a third. Let’s take a look at a couple of simple parts. In countries like Chile the clutch pedal […]