Have you ever wondered what exactly 'wepa' means? Well, you're in luck. Spanish Con Salsa language coach Nahomy Irizarry is from Puerto Rico and she fills us in on the 2 ways this familiar phrase is used. She also shares common Puerto Rican Spanish greetings and how to respond like a native speaker. Finally, Nahomy shares the unique ways to say goodb ... Show More
Oct 20
Tú, Usted, or Vos? How to Say “You” in Spanish from Cuba to South America ♫ 248
In this episode I’m joined by a new member of our team at Spanish con Salsa, Language Coach Celín Mesa. She was born and raised in Cuba and now lives in Montevideo, Uruguay.Celín shares the expressions she had to learn from scratch after moving, the pronoun that threw her off com ... Show More
36m 2s
Sep 2025
Spanglish: Identidad, mezcla y aprendizaje - Spanglish: Identity, Mixture and Learning
<p>We explore the phenomenon of Spanglish and why it’s more than just mixing two languages. From everyday words like <em>postear</em> and <em>textear</em> to full-on code-switching, we share examples that highlight how Spanglish works in real conversations. You’ll hear about its ... Show More
27m 17s
Jan 2023
Apodos mexicanos con Paulísima - Mexican Nicknames with Paulísima
<p>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 som ... Show More
35m 33s
Aug 2023
El español a través de las fronteras | Spanish Across Borders
<p>Discover the intriguing differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and verb tenses between Spanish spoken in Latin America and Spain as we take you on a language journey, exploring regional variations that make each variant unique and valuable. Learn how embracing diverse accen ... Show More
34m 9s
Aug 2025
Chatea como nativo con acrónimos - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms
<p>Whether you’re texting a friend, planning a trip, or simply want to level up your Spanish, knowing how native speakers actually type is a game changer. In this fun and practical episode, we share some of the most popular Spanish abbreviations like TQM, NTP, XFA, and more—plus ... Show More
28m 19s
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
Ever translated los as "the"… and the sentence made zero sense?You're not alone. In Spanish, the same tiny word can mean "the," "them," "her," or "it."In this episode, I'll give you one simple rule that tells you which one you're hearing, even in the middle of a fast conversation ... Show More
