Ever wondered why a table (`la mesa`) is 'female' in Spanish, but a map (`el mapa`) is 'male'? The rules…
Ordering a banana in Spanish seems simple, but it can lead to some delicious confusion. Is it a `plátano`, `banana`,…
Think 'coche' is just a car? Or that ordering a 'torta' in Mexico City will get you a slice of…
You’ve heard them muttered in movies and shouted in the streets, but do you really know what Spanish ‘palabrotas’ mean?…
From the raw, emotional communication of a Flamenco performance to the unified circle of a Catalan Sardana, Spain's cultural identity…
Paella is far more than Spain's most famous culinary export; it's a social ritual cooked over an open fire and…
Long before the English arrived, Spanish explorers and settlers left an indelible mark on the landscape and language of North…
Spain's identity is deeply intertwined with its Catholic history, but the modern nation is increasingly secular. We explore how sacred…
For over 700 years, the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus was a beacon of culture and science in Europe, leaving an…
Ever been puzzled by the long, elegant names of Spanish figures? This tradition of using two last names, or an…
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