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Unexpected word meanings for a Venezuelan in Argentina Posted by Anais on Jan 21, 2019
Living in Buenos Aires since 2018 has made me aware of the little, funny differences between the Spanish variants you’ll find in the Americas today. Even if it may be on a tiny scale, words have a significant impact in my day-to-day life as a foreigner on the south shore of the Río de la…
The best events that brought Argentina to the spotlight in 2018 Posted by Anais on Dec 31, 2018
El país del tango was the scenario for many important events in 2018, even within the context of a national economic crisis that has risen Argentina’s inflación to its highest peak since the 90’s. Let’s delve into the most interesting events that made Argentina show up on the news this year. A new satellite in…
Hallacas, gaitas, and baby Jesus: a Venezuelan Christmas Posted by Anais on Dec 24, 2018
Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. It is the moment to forget about diets and how much you despise your noisy neighbors, and to spend time with your loved ones. Navidad in Venezuela is by far the most awaited and important time of the year. El espíritu navideño can be felt…
Baseball expressions in everyday Spanish Posted by Anais on Nov 19, 2018
Now that MLB’s winter season is here, the “Play ball!” shout can be heard from Central America to the north coast of South America, where béisbol (baseball) is eagerly followed by young and old alike since its introduction in that region in the 19th century. America’s old-time favorite sport is so much ingrained in the…
Say hello to your little new friend! A self-introduction post Posted by Anais on Nov 5, 2018
Hello, Spanish learners! My name is Anais and I’m so happy to join the Spanish bloggers team and help you learn more about Latin American culture and the language we speak in this culturally rich part of the world. I was born and raised in Caracas, the noisy and vibrant capital city of Venezuela, a…