Back in the “old” days where the Lonely Planet used to be the insider guide to the backroads and hidden places for backpacker and adventerous tourists, it was easy to discover genuine places unspoilt by mass-tourism.
Nowadays travelers have to do some serious research in order not to find themselves squeezed together in an authentic bar [...]
In Spain and Latin America, the Christmas build up is already in full swing. Here are a few Spanish phrases and traditions to get you in the festive spirit:
el Gordo – massive Christmas lottery which takes place on 22nd December, almost everyone buys a ticket. The results are sang by children as the balls come [...]
It’s that time of year when everyone starts sniffling and sneezing and feels a bit under the weather. Don’t let that stop your Spanish learning! Here’s some Spanish phrases for health and wellbeing:
Estar pachucho (*) – to be poorly. (lit:- To be overripe)
Estar achacoso (*) – to suffer ailments of old age but it can [...]
From Spain to Mexico the hispanic world loves a good fiesta and as its coming up to party season, here are a few Spanish phrases to get the party started:
pasarlo bomba- to have a great time
un chupito – a shot
un huelemoles- a party crasher (lit:-someone who can smell the mole sauce cooking!)
salir de marcha – to go out [...]
In Britain we love to talk (complain) about the weather, and Spanish speakers also have a few sayings of their own:
-Aguacero a las tres, buena tarde es – A downpour at 3 makes for a good afternoon.
-Cuando el sapo canta fuerte, agua promote – When the toad sings aloud, rain’s on its way
-En diciembre, no hay [...]
There are a million ways to express ‘money’ in English, and the Spanish are no different. Spain and Latin America have a fantastic collection of slang words and phrases to describe money, here are a few to try out next time you pop to the tienda
apalear oro – be made of money
apretarse el cinturón – [...]
Always wanted to learn Spanish but thought language courses weren’t for you? Good news! Because you speak English, you already know quite a few Spanish words. Here are some easy Spanish words; they have the same meaning in English – only the pronunciation is different!
actor
animal
banana
chocolate
color
cruel
horrible
hospital
hotel
metal
motor
natural
opinión
radio
sofá
taxi
terrible
tropicál
Whatever your level, a Spanish course in Spain or Latin America is [...]
The multi-functional word ‘cool’ is useful in any language. Here’s how to ‘be cool’ in Spanish whichever hispanic country you’re in from Spain to Venezuela.
Argentina- langa (cool person)
Spain- molar (to be cool)
Mexico- chido (cool)
Peru- bácan (cool)
Colombia- bacano (cool)
Venezuela- chevere (cool)
So if you fancy putting your hispanic ‘coolness’ into practice, check out all our exciting destinations. [...]
The Spanish are notoriously proud of their food and wine, and rightly so…make like a wise Spanish food lover with some of these Spanish foodie phrases.
- Una fiesta sin comida no es fiesta cumplida- A party without food is isn’t a party at all
- Barriga llena, corazón contenta- Full tummy, happy heart
- El vino alegra [...]
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Spain is one of the most diverse and visually stunning nations of Europe. Home to dynamic cities, beautiful beaches, cork forests and imposing mountain ranges. Spain attracts more [...]
Barcelona is one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. Summer is serious party time, but year-round this Spanish city sizzles – it’s always on the cutting edge of architecture, food, fashion, style, music and good times and is the perfect place to learn Spanish. Forget your worries about [...]
Spain are in the final of the World Cup on Sunday and won their place by playing what looked like simple and effortless football but wasn’t. They played as a true team should, running selflessly off the ball, understanding angles and passing quickly and cleanly despite a good solid performance by the German team.
The Spanish way [...]
