Spanish Girl Names: What They Mean, From María to Sofía
Spanish girl names and their meanings, from Sofía and Lucía to Carmen, Dolores and Pilar. Plus why about 1 in 4 women in Spain have María in their name.
Avocado, Aguacate or Palta? Spanish Food Words by Country
Aguacate or palta? Elote or choclo? See how 13 everyday Spanish food words change from Spain to Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela, and why.
Las Mañanitas and Other Ways to Say Happy Birthday
Las Mañanitas is the Mexican birthday song. Learn what its lyrics mean, who wrote it, and how the rest of the Spanish-speaking world says happy birthday.
Spanish Reading Practice: 6 Short Texts, A2 to B2
Spanish reading practice with 6 short texts about everyday life, from A2 to B2. Each has tap-to-define words, a glossary and 2 questions with answers.
15 Spanish Idioms and the Countries That Use Them
15 Spanish idioms pinned to the countries that use them, from echar aguas in Mexico to tirar arroz in Peru. Each has its meaning and its literal translation.
10 Short Spanish Poems for Learners, With Translations
10 short Spanish poems for learners, from Bécquer and Martí to Storni and Darío. Each comes with a line-by-line English translation and a level guide.
Spanish Accents by Country: 5 Sounds That Give Them Away
Spanish accents by country, from Spain to Chile. Learn the 5 sounds that give each accent away, with one clear example for each place and the zone it sits in.
Spanish Riddles: 15 Adivinanzas With Answers
15 Spanish riddles (adivinanzas) with answers, from 2 old books from Spain and Chile. Each one lists the words it teaches and the right level to try it at.
Día de la Hispanidad: Why 12 October Has So Many Names
Día de la Hispanidad, Día de la Resistencia Indígena, Día de la Nación Pluricultural: see what 12 October is called in 10 countries, and why each name changed.
Spanish Nicknames: What Gordo, Flaca and Mi Cielo Mean
Spanish nicknames like gordo, flaca and negrito mean love in much of the Spanish-speaking world. See where, why, and when they can still hurt someone.
8 Latin American Films to Learn Spanish: Vos, Usted, Tú
Latin American films to learn Spanish beyond Mexico. We counted every vos, tú and usted in 53,118 subtitle words from 8 films. Pick the Spanish you want.
Is Spanish the Second Most Spoken Language? Not Any More
Is Spanish the second most spoken language? Cervantes now ranks it third by native speakers. We checked the data and what it means for why you learn Spanish.