Macho / Hembra
If el gato is a male cat and la gata is a female cat, what would be the word for a male rat since la rata is the word for a […]
Argentine Slang Essentials: Che
The Wondrous Origin of the Word CHE Slang words are often tethered to other ideas and attitudes that simply cannot be expressed as succinctly without them, and the slang word [...] Tres traducciones de “time”
(1) TIME AS TIEMPO When we talk about a certain period in between events or the passing of minutes, days, weeks, etc, we translate “time” as “tiempo”: Se nos acabó […]
Mexican Slang and The Curious Case of “Aguas”
Water is such an essential part of life, and -not surprisingly- it is one of the first words you learn in any language. So I’m sure that you already know [...] Arizona news anchor defends her pronunciation of Spanish words during English broadcasts
According to this interesting article from The New York Times, Arizona anchor Vanessa Ruiz took some time on air to respond to viewers’ comments about the way she pronounces certain […]
Should I say ‘cambiar de mente’ or ‘cambiar de idea’?
Always say “cambiar de idea” o “cambiar de opinion”. When we talk about altering one’s opinions or decisions, the correct equivalents are “cambiar de idea” and “cambiar de opinión”. “Cambiar […]
Are “aggressive” and “agresivo” the same?
“Aggressive means agresivo, right?” Well, yes and no. When we use this adjective to describe a violent situation or someone who is hostile and always ready to pick a fight […]
What is the difference between “sentir” and “sentirse”?
When we talk about these verbs the difference is not really in their meaning, but in their structure. Sentir + nouns: we use it to express feelings and sensations. It […]
How do I say “Have a good time”en español?
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Want to Be Smart? Learn a Foreign Language
Need any more motivation to improve your Spanish? Este interesante artículo de BrainBlogger describe algunos de los beneficios de saber varios idiomas. Here are some key excerpts: The scientists found […]
Don Quijote de la Mancha… ¿en Spanglish?
“Don Quijote de la Mancha” ya ha sido traducida a casi 100 idiomas, pero ¿sabes que ahora hay una versión en Spanglish? De acuerdo a El Comercio, esta tarea la […]
Tres traducciones de “to brush”
(1) TO BRUSH AS CEPILLAR When we use this term to describe using a brush to clean something or someone or to groom someone’s hair, we translate “to brush” as […]