La Influencia del Árabe en el Español - The Influence of Arabic on Spanish
We dive into how Arabic influenced Spanish vocabulary through centuries of cultural exchange during the time of Al-Andalus. We share a personal story that sparked our curiosity, explore patterns like the “al-” prefix, and break down common words you probably didn’t know came from ...Show more
Cognados y Falsos Amigos en Español e Inglés - Cognates and False Friends in Spanish and English
We break down the differences between true cognates, near cognates, and false friends in English and Spanish. We share examples of words that look similar across both languages—some that mean the same thing and others that can easily trick learners into saying the wrong thing. By ...Show more