Have you heard about music from Panama? Or can you name a famous musician from the Central American country? Panama is an extraordinary source of amazing music and most of it remains certainly unknown. The thin, tropical bridge that connects … Continue reading
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Spain’s Healthy Alternative to Ice cream: “La Horchata de Chufa”
Horchata de Chufa is one of Spain’s most loved beverages. Some of you may get confused between Mexican Horchata and Horchata de Chufa (from Valencia). Mexican Horchata is rice milk based and Horchata de Valencia is made with the unique tuber named … Continue reading
¿Cómo se Dice? Spanish Pronunciation Tips
1. Vowels Learning the vowels correctly will improve your Spanish and your ability to be understood by native Spanish speakers. Spanish vowels are simple, brief and consist on a single sound. a-e-i-o-u Lets practice and repeat! “a” as hat (casa/house), … Continue reading
La Noche de San Juan: The Night of Fire
San Juan is a festival celebrated on June 23rd, a magical night that welcomes the summer season. The celebration takes place during the shortest night of the year; the summer solstice. It is a celebration that is usually held on … Continue reading
The Best Chocolate con Churros in Spain
This sweet Spanish treat, churros and sweet hot chocolate for dipping, brings me back childhood memories of Sunday afternoons spent at La Churrería. Some like it for breakfast, and let’s be honest is not the healthiest meal, but … Continue reading
“Latin America’s Literary Outlaw,” Roberto Bolaño’s Best Novels Found Post-Mortem
The summer of 2003 was a sad time for Spanish literature lovers; Chilean writer Roberto Bolaño sadly left us. He spent his last days in Spain in a small town near Barcelona, the setting of one of his last books, … Continue reading
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ¡VIVA México!
It is widely believed that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s independence, this however, is a misconception. Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain on September 16th. The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the … Continue reading
Lost In Translation: Funny English to Spanish Movie Title Translations
A few days ago, I was discussing with a student how movie subtitles aren’t usually very accurate.The task of translating a movie script and shortening the words to a minimum amount to fit it each movie caption seems pretty difficult … Continue reading
A Spanish Song with International Fame: ¿¡Oye cómo va!?
Tito Puente released the internationally famous song “Oye como va” (hear how it goes) in 1963 and after lots of covers and versions by other famous artists, the original version by Tito Puente and his orchestra remains unbeatable one of … Continue reading
The Secret Language of the Spanish Hand Fan (abanico)
Hand fans are an accessory used among all cultures from East to West. From Ancient Egypt, China, Japan, and from England to Spain. The hand fan reached the heights of it’s splendor in nineteenth century Europe, particularly in Spain. The … Continue reading
