Speaking with the Right Accent in Spanish
In Spanish, accents are used for words that don't follow the rules for natural stress, to differentiate words with different meanings, and to split weak vowels
Learn about the context and nuances of Mexican Spanish language usage with this PinPoint Spanish series
Learn about the context and nuances of Mexican Spanish language usage with this PinPoint Spanish series
In Spanish, accents are used for words that don't follow the rules for natural stress, to differentiate words with different meanings, and to split weak vowels
Spanish has two different words that can be translated as "for" and which occasionally cause some confusion for people learning the language
Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits
While some might insist otherwise, in Spanish, double negatives are valid when referring to the absence of people and things
In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus
Academic definition of the verb “disculpar” and its use in everyday situations may differ, but you don't need to ask permission about how to express your regret
One of the most rewarding, and frequently neglected, parts of learning another language is finding out the names of the different animals
Mexican Spanish is versatile when it comes to questions of time and punctuality through use of the diminutive term, "ahorita"
Hand-painted signs and sales boards can provide artistic flair and sometimes amusement, but spelling is not one of the sign-writers' fortés
When Mexicans make fun of Anglo-Saxon efforts at speaking Spanish, they usually focus on the flat r's and incorrect verb conjugations
An exploration of the complexities that exist in Spanish surrounding the use of the terms "there is," "there are," and "to have"
People who attend conferences in Mexico will have discovered that they aren't much different here than anywhere else...