Did you know that ball games were already extremely popular in America in pre-Hispanic times? Work on your Spanish listening abilities and learn all about it! Fútbol, baloncesto, béisbol... los juegos de pelota son super populares en todo el continente americano y despierta verdaderas pasiones.

Did you know that the word ‘sangria’ literally means 'bleeding' and its origins can be traced back to Ancient Rome? Learn all about it here and show off your knowledge of Spanish culture! La sangría es una deliciosa y refrescante bebida a base de vino

Did you know that in many Latin American countries people believe one can get sick from ‘bad vibes’ which is called mal de ojo (evil eye)? Así es, si te duele la cabeza, el estómago o tienes una serie de accidentes, muchos latinoamericanos te dirán

Did you know that the Spanish city of Almería in Andalusia, Spain has one of the better-preserved systems of underground shelters in Europe? Así es, durante los turbulentos años de la Guerra Civil Española (1936-1939), la ciudad de Almería se llenó de una sofisticada red

Did you know that Spanish words like ‘barbacoa’, ‘huracán’ or ‘hamaca’ and many more come from the Taíno people? Listen to our Spanish podcast to learn all about it! Cuando los españoles llegaron al continente americano en 1492, los taínos fueron los primeros nativos que

Did you know that the popular paella dates back to the fifteenth century? Listen to our podcast to learn about the origins of this delicious dish and dazzle your amigos with your knowledge of Spanish culture! La paella es uno de los platos emblemáticos de

Did you know that our beloved Saint Valentine was a priest? Listen to our Spanish Podcast to learn more about the real-life man that inspired this popular festivity! De acuerdo a los registros históricos, San Valentín de Roma es el nombre compartido por tres santos

Did you know that La fiesta de la Candelaria is a perfect example of cultural and religious syncretism? Improve your Spanish listening skills while learning all about it! Cada 2 de febrero, Mexico celebra la fiesta de la Candelaria. Esta fiesta tiene lugar 40 días después

Do you know how the state of California got its name? Listen to our Spanish Podcast to keep improving your Spanish listening skills and picking up new vocabulary! ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué el estado de California se llama así? Como tantas otras

Did you know that nachos are named after the chef that created them? Listen to their story and practice Spanish vocabulary at the same time! Como muchas de las mejores comidas y platillos, los nachos fueron el producto de una improvisación. Hay versiones diferentes sobre