Hispanic Culture: The Familiar (Informal) Form “Tú”

Hispanic Culture: The Familiar (Informal) Form “Tú” The use of the familiar “tú” form will vary quite a bit from country to country, from region to region within a given country, from family to family, and among individuals. The familiar form is used more readily in some countries than in others; however, in recent years […]

Hispanic Culture: Public Transportation

Hispanic Culture: Public Transportation The question of whether or not to bargain is one that many Americans ask themselves when faced with the prospect of having to buy something or employ the services of someone while traveling or living in a Spanish-speaking country. If you thought of bargaining conjures up the classic scene of the […]

Hispanic Culture: Composition of Hispanic Names

Hispanic Culture: Composition of Hispanic Names Traditional Hispanic names consists of three parts: given name(s) + father’s surname + mother’s surname (or initial) The idea of having a “middle name” is more a part of the Anglo-American culture.  In Spanish, there are names that appear to be made up of a first and a middle […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /v/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /v/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /t/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /t/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /s/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /s/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /rr/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /rr/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /r/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /r/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /p/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /p/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /o/ Sounds

Las Trabalenguas – Spanish Tongue-Twisters With /o/ Sounds Trabalenguas are Spanish tongue-twisters! They’re a fun way to practice Spanish pronunciation and speaking. Trabalenguas come from all across Latin America and Spain, and are often connected with the colloquial speech of their respective regions. Traba(r) – To trap … La Lengua – The tongue! Each trabalengua focuses on a different area […]