Watchiman, chichí, motoconcho and yipeta. Do you know these words used in the Dominican Republic? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! If you are curious about the local Spanish vocabulary of this Caribbean paradise, you should check out our list of Dominican Spanish words. This list is part of the Speaking Latino Spanish Slang Dictionary […]
List of Venezuelan Spanish Words and Phrases
More new things are happening at Speaking Latino. Recently we updated the Speaking Latino Spanish Slang Dictionary database to include approximately 1,000 Venezuelan Spanish words. This is the first time we feature words form Venezuela in our online dictionary. If you are curious about what the meanings of words such as cambur, violín, pasapalo and […]
List of Colombian Spanish Words and Phrases
Here is a list of Colombian Spanish words and phrases with English translations. The list includes more than 500 terms.
Listen to the Puerto Rican Spanish Accent in 96 Audio Clips
Puerto Rican Spanish Accent: Audios for the Puerto Rican Spanish Cheat Sheet I invite you to listen to all our Puerto Rican Spanish audio clips in the voice of my amazing Puerto Rican wife and accomplice, Diana. The examples are the companion to our Puerto Rican Spanish Cheat Sheet. If you don’t have this awesome […]
List of Cuban Spanish Words and Phrases
Check out the Speaking Latino’s this list of more than 500 Cuban Spanish words with English translations.
List of Puerto Rican Slang and Colloquial Spanish Words Used by Locals
Ten years ago, Jared started collecting Puerto Rican Spanish slang words. Later, that list of words became the core of the book Speaking Boricua, a dictionary that translates to English the everyday colloquial words used in Puerto Rico. While living in Puerto Rico as an already fluent Spanish speaker, Jared found out that there were […]
List of Peruvian Spanish Slang and Colloquial Spanish Words Used by Locals
Traveling to Peru to live there or maybe study Spanish? Get ready because you will hear words like pulenta, choche, pituco and chancón and it might take some time to understand what they mean. If you want to learn more about the Peruvian Spanish vocabulary you can check out our list of Peruvian Spanish words. […]
List of Argentine Spanish Slang and Colloquial Spanish Words Used by Locals
This list of Argentine Spanish slang and colloquial Spanish words used by locals includes more than 1,500 terms with English definitions.
List of Mexican Spanish Words and Phrases
We are starting 2014 by completing work long overdue. Those pending projects included the update of the Speaking Latino Spanish slang words database. After two and half years, we ended up having more material that we wanted to share with you. Diana and I are pleased to announce that our list of Mexican Spanish words […]
How Do You Say Corn In Spanish?
There are several ways of how to say corn in Spanish: maiz, mazorca, elote, choclo, jojoto and marlo. Due to the fact corn is used in many ways and has such a long history in Latin America – in summary, the Spanish word for corn can vary from one country to another. Why Is There […]
How to Say SELFIE in Spanish
“Selfie” was selected as the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2013. The word, that also has the alternate spelling “selfy,” was defined as “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.” How to say selfie in Spanish: AUTOFOTO This […]
Learn Spanish Quiz: Why Is It So Difficult To Identify Spelling Errors?
The mistakes on the back of this key card from a hotel in Puerto Rico are two simple spelling errors that could be avoided if someone had proofread the material. Before writing this post I showed the card to three native speakers and only one of them identified the first error. Apparently it’s too minor […]
The Best 15 Latino Children’s Books from 2013
Here is the list of best Latino children’s books published in 2013. It is based in the recent release of the lists created by Latinas for Latino Lit, School Library Journal and Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature. Whether you are looking for a gift for your child or (if you are a […]
Epiphany: Videos to Explain Three Kings Day
Here are some videos about Three Kings Day that you can use to complement your Spanish class. I selected these clips because they are concise, and they give a simple explanation of Three Kings Day religious meaning and background. If you have our class activity packet for the song La protesta de los Reyes by […]
5 Versions of Jingle Bells in Spanish
If you are looking for the Christmas song Jingle Bells in Spanish you have plenty of options. This song actually has two versions or lyrics: Cascabel, cascabel or Navidad, Navidad. Any of these versions have been adapted to different rhythms and here are some demo examples. Share with me which one is your favorite and […]
Argentina Spanish Clothing Words Flashcards
Every Spanish-speaking country has its own set of common words for specific topics. It is important to familiarize and know these while traveling abroad. Even if you are a native Spanish-speaker you might find some words completely new for you. Here is a list of 20 Argentina Spanish clothing words. They are presented in a […]
6 Traditional English Christmas Songs in Spanish
Now that we are getting closer to Christmas Day, the mood is turning more and more festive. If you are visiting a Spanish-speaking country during the Holidays you will hear in Spanish some of the traditional Christmas carols that you learned as a kid. These villancicos, the word for Christmas songs in Spanish, have the […]
MLB Team Names in Spanish: Infographic
There are a lot of Hispanics playing in the Major Leagues Baseball (MLB) teams. According to Fox News Latino “24.2 percent players on this year’s MLB rosters are foreign-born players from Latin American countries.” There is a good representation of players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Panama. We previously […]
INFOGRAPHIC: 6 Names for Nativity Scene in Spanish
The nativity scene or special exhibition of art objects representing the scene of the birth of Jesus has different names in Spanish: NACIMIENTO, BELÉN, PESEBRE, PORTAL, PASITO or MISTERIO. La escena que recrea con figuras el nacimiento de Jesús en Belén tiene varios nombres en español. Dependiendo del país puede llamarse: NACIMIENTO, BELÉN, PESEBRE, PORTAL, […]
10 Gifts For Spanish Teachers They Can Use In Class
Teachers are always looking for new materials to use in class. The process of finding the right tools to help students improve never ends. Sometimes the school doesn’t provide the materials, but teachers are still willing to cover the expenses using their own money. That is basically the story of my sister, who has been […]
9 Words in Spanish for Doobie Hair Wrap
Famous singer Rihanna surprised the public by appearing with a Doobie wrap at the 2013 American Music Awards. The Doobie wrap is a natural hair straightening technique that is also popular among Latin American women. It consists of wrapping the hair around the head securing it with metal hair clips. Generally women do it at […]
Top 10 Bolivian Spanish Slang Words and Expressions
Guest author for this article, Robert, is a UK writer living in Bolivia. He is currently a writer for Listen and Learn. Top 10 Bolivian Spanish Words and Expressions When you travel around South America you’ll realize the words and expressions used vary from one country to another. Sure, your Spanish level might be up […]
2 Meanings for the Word HUACHAFO in Peruvian Spanish
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
One of the Most Important Nicaraguan Spanish Words: CHUNCHE
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
7 Guatemala Spanish Expressions About Work
Lee is back for his second article with Speaking Latino. This time he’s sharing from his new book Guatemalan Spanish: Speak Like a Native! Be sure to check it out.” 7 Guatemalan Spanish expressions about work By Lee Jamison All work and no play makes Jack—or even Hector—a dull boy! And the same is […]
The Meaning of the Mexican Spanish Word PINCHE
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
PIJA: One of the Most Versatile Honduran Spanish Slang Words
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
An Authentic Guatemalan Spanish Word: KAIBIL
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Meaning of the Word CIPOTE in Salvadoran Spanish
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]
The Most Authentic Spanish Words from 11 Latin American Countries
Every country has a flag, food and symbols that identify them. But what about a single word? During the 6th International Congress of the Spanish Language (VI Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Española) celebrated in Panama, the blog Papeles Perdidos, created by the newspaper El País, published an atlas of the representative words of Spanish-speaking […]