spanish language

Lost in Translation in Galicia

Ever tried to say you're 'close' in Galicia and ended up implying you're 'tight'? This post explores the hilarious and…

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The Logic of Illogical Spelling: Ghoti = Fish?

How can 'ghoti' possibly be pronounced 'fish'? This famous linguistic riddle isn't just a party trick; it's a gateway to…

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The Spanish ‘S’ Ghost: Where Does It Go?

Ever wondered why the 's' in Spanish sometimes vanishes into thin air or turns into a soft puff of air?…

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The Future Subjunctive: A Fossil in Peru?

The future subjunctive, a verb tense dead in almost all spoken Spanish, is a ghost from the Golden Age. Yet,…

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The Plural of ‘Café’: A Dialect Test

How do you pluralize 'café'? The seemingly simple choice between 'cafés' and the colloquial 'cafeses' is actually a fascinating dialect…

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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 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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Zero-Translation: The Art of Transcreation

Some marketing messages can't be translated; they must be reborn. Discover "transcreation", the creative process of adapting a brand's core…

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That French ‘R’ Sound? Here’s How to Nail It.

The infamous French 'R' can feel like an impossible hurdle for English speakers. But what if the secret to mastering…

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Can You Learn Two Romance Languages at Once?

It’s a tempting thought for any language enthusiast: why not learn Spanish and Italian at the same time? Their shared…

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