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¿Cuál es el mejor taco de México? Posted by sasha on May 26, 2021
El taco es el platillo más famoso de México. Hay muchos tipos diferentes de tacos, por ejemplo carnitas, barbacoa, birria, pescado, bistec, camarones y muchos más. Hoy vamos a responder a la pregunta – ¿Cuál es el mejor taco de México? (The taco is the most famous dish from Mexico. There are many different types…
5 de Mayo: Is it a Mexican Holiday? Posted by sasha on May 5, 2021
Today is May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo as it’s known in Spanish. All over the US, people are eating nachos and drinking margaritas. Many are probably wearing a sombrero and/or a poncho. Some think they are celebrating “Mexico’s 4th of July.” Well, I’ve got some bad news for you: el 5 de mayo no…
¿Cómo es la comida ecuatoriana? Posted by sasha on Apr 28, 2021
La comida es muy importante (Food is very important). After all, you’ve gotta eat! That’s why we love talking about food here on the Spanish blog. Me encanta probar comida nueva cuando viajo (I love trying new food when I travel). I also love introducing food from Spanish-speaking countries to our audience here. You can…
Famous Frida Kahlo Works and Quotes Posted by sasha on Apr 15, 2021
In my last post, I introduced the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and discussed her early life. You can click here to read it if you missed it. Before I continue with her life story and her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera, I’d like to share some famous Frida Kahlo works and quotes. Famous Works…
Frida Kahlo: A Mexican Icon Posted by sasha on Mar 24, 2021
In honor of el Día Internacional de la Mujer (International Women’s Day) earlier this month, I’d like to introduce one of the most famous and important women in Mexico’s history – Frida Kahlo. Her story is a fascinating one, so I’ll break it up into a few different parts. In this first post, I’ll go into…
International Women’s Day Protests in Mexico Posted by sasha on Mar 10, 2021
El 8 de marzo es el Día Internacional de la Mujer (March 8 is International Women’s Day). In the Spanish-speaking world, it’s often referenced as “8-M” for 8 de marzo. Esta fecha no es una celebración festiva, pero es un día para visualizar la desigualdad de género (This date is not a festive celebration, but…
How to Order a Coffee in Spanish Posted by sasha on Feb 24, 2021
Me gusta mucho tomar café. Tomo café todos los días. ¿Y usted? (I really like drinking coffee. I have coffee every day. How about you?). If you’re a big coffee drinker and a Spanish learner, I think you’ll enjoy this post on how to order a coffee in Spanish. From Mexico all the way down…