In today's episode, we're talking about Spanish nicknames. Our guest is Paulísima, a teacher at Spring Languages who is originally from Cancún, Mexico. Paulísima shares some common Spanish nicknames and explains the stories behind them. She'll also discusses some nicknames that are commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries but might be considered inappropr ... Show More
Jul 14
Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
What happens when an entire country jokingly decides to “cancel” English for a day? In this episode, we explain the story behind Operativo No Inglés, the meaning of expressions like ponerse la verde and ¿Y si sí?, and the hilarious ways famous brands translated their names into S ... Show More
22m 44s
Jul 7
Fray Tormenta: El Sacerdote Luchador Que Inspiró Nacho Libre - Fray Tormenta: The Wrestling Priest Who Inspired Nacho Libre
Have you ever wondered how much of Nacho Libre is actually true? We talk about what the movie gets right (and wrong), the stereotypes it presents about Mexico, and the remarkable life of Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez—better known as Fray Tormenta—a priest who secretly became a luchado ... Show More
34m 38s
Jun 30
Viajar al Caribe en Temporada de Sargazo - Traveling to the Caribbean During Sargassum Season
If you’re planning a trip to the Riviera Maya or simply want to understand one of the Caribbean’s biggest environmental challenges, this episode is for you. We explain what sargassum is, why so much of it has been washing ashore, how it impacts local communities and tourism, and ... Show More
30m 12s
Nov 2019
All about Spanish — Spanish in Spain, Mexico and Colombia
¿Qué tal chicos? In this episode, we have two special guests to help us decide where you can find the best spoken Spanish. Together we will talk about the variations of the Spanish in different countries, by looking at everything from accents to vocabulary and expressions. Join u ... Show More
12m 52s
958. We trace the history, usage, and meaning behind identifiers such as "Hispanic," "Chicano," "Latino," "Latina," "Latinx," and "Latine." Plus, we look at whether metaphors like "grow the business" and "grow smaller" are trendy jargon you should avoid or just regular figurative ... Show More
