Spanish

Llanito: The Code of Gibraltar

Discover Llanito, the fascinating linguistic code of Gibraltar that fluently mixes Andalusian Spanish and British English, often within a single…

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‘Vos’ and ‘Tú’ in Chile: A Coexistence

Ever heard a Chilean say '¿Tú querí…?' and wondered why the pronoun and verb don't seem to match? This fascinating…

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The Lost ‘Vosotros’ of the Americas

Why do Spaniards say 'vosotros' while Latin Americans say 'ustedes'? The answer is a fascinating linguistic journey back to the…

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The Voseo of Central America

Think 'vos' is just for tango and Buenos Aires? Think again. This post dives into the vibrant world of Central…

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Canarian Spanish: The Atlantic Bridge

Discover how the Spanish of the Canary Islands became the crucial linguistic link between Spain and the Americas. The dialect's…

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The Neutral Spanish Myth: Dubbing for LatAm

Ever wonder why every cartoon character in Latin America seems to speak with the same, non-specific accent? This is "neutral…

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The ‘Sh’ of Buenos Aires: Yeísmo Rehilado

Ever wondered why Argentinians and Uruguayans pronounce 'calle' as 'cashe'? This unique 'sh' sound, known as *yeísmo rehilado*, is more…

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The History of Spanish Grammar in 5 Minutes

Ever wondered why Spanish has gendered nouns or a tricky subjunctive mood? The answers aren't in a textbook; they're in…

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Your Guide to Spanish Punctuation (It’s Easy!)

What's with the upside-down question marks (¿) and exclamation points (¡) in Spanish? Far from being a random quirk, these…

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The ‘Me Gusta’ Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

You learned that 'Me gusta' means 'I like', but this simple translation is the source of one of the most…

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