Discover Mexico

A Quick Prep on the Use of Prepositions in Spanish

Spanish prepositions are generally less troublesome than English equivalents, although there are some exceptions and context may be needed

Roadcraft in the Capital: Driving the Mexico City Way

Weekday traffic in Mexico City has reached the point of saturation, giving rise to higher stress levels and the need for patience

But Which One? No Se Diga Mas, Sino Pero

Spanish has three different words for "but," and learning how to apply each one in different situations gives you additional flexibility in your conversations

Getting Through Traffic with an Oasis on the Frequency Band

Amid the relentless noise broadcast over the airwaves, lies an oasis of frequency modulation for radio listeners in their cars, and online

Euphemisms and Things Like That

Mexican Spanish makes use of a good number of euphemisms, which play along well with Mexico's penchant for polite language

A Nice Cup of Tea: Searching for Camellia Sinensis

Finding "a decent cup of tea" in Mexico used to be difficult, but specialist purveyors are now offering more choice, albeit at a premium

Calculating the Value of Old Mexican Banknotes

Old Mexican bank notes can be exchanged for their present-day value at the Bank of Mexico, or sold to collectors who seek to acquire them

Lazarillo de Tormes

Foreign Native shares a practical suggestion for readers of literature wishing to avoid having their literary choices blindsided by a disparaging comment