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Spanish lexicon. Latin origin of words and expressions Posted by Magda on Aug 23, 2012
Al igual toda lengua, el español ha sido siempre influenciado por todas las culturas con las que ha convivido a lo largo de los siglos. Me gustaría repasar algunas de ellas, ya que son palabras muy integradas en nuestro idioma. El español es una lengua romance que procede del latín, así que su herencia de…
Viva Mexico Wrap-Up Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2012
Well, it’s been a fun couple of months sharing stories and videos from my trip to Mexico with everyone here on the Transparent Spanish blog. Before I say “adiós”, here’s a little wrap-up of my trip, with some basic information and links to my previous posts in sequential order. For those of you hoping to…
Playa del Carmen (Video) Posted by sasha on Jun 24, 2012
While Playa del Carmen is a fully developed tourist destination – and by that I mean old, fat, shirtless men everywhere – it’s not quite as crazy as its neighbor to the north, Cancun. The pedestrian only 5th Avenue is lined with shops, restaurants, and bars, and its just a stone’s throw away from a…
Humor in basic Spanish: Mala Intención Posted by Adir on Jun 18, 2012
Hey, how’s it going? Let’s kick off our week with a very interesting story by Pedrito, a very smart boy. Pedrito era muy mal estudiante. Estaba siempre jugando y estudiaba poquísimo. Cuando llegó el momento de examinarse Pedrito no contestó nada. Naturalmente, no pasó en el examen y tuvo que repetir el curso. Al año…
Playing in Playa Posted by sasha on Jun 13, 2012
Although it was hard to leave Tulum, we had no choice, as our suitcasing adventure rolled into Playa del Carmen. Arriving in Playa via the ADO bus, we headed out onto the main road, Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue). This cobblestone road is pedestrian only and has a very relaxed beach side resort vibe about it…
Beach Bummin’ and Exploring in Tulum Posted by sasha on Jun 6, 2012
Most people who come into Tulum do so on a tour bus, stopping only at the ruins for a few hours and then heading back to one of the bigger resort areas like Cancun or Playa del Carmen. For those who choose to stay in Tulum a few days, however, there’s plenty to do and…
Tulum Ruins (Video) Posted by sasha on May 25, 2012
One of the best preserved Mayan cities, the ruins at Tulum are a fascinating place to visit. With stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and incredible Mayan architecture and artwork, a day spent here is a day well spent on any trip to Mexico.