El Chingonario - The Chingonary

What does 16 years of learning Spanish really look like? In this episode, May and I take you through my personalized Spanish evaluation, from the strengths I’ve developed over the years to the grammar mistakes I still need to work on. We talk about tricky areas like ser vs. estar ...  Show more

We take you inside the fascinating tradition of El Trueque de Cholula and explain how bartering has connected people, products, and communities for centuries. We share examples of what people exchanged this year—from fruits, vegetables, and handmade goods to clothing, groceries, ...  Show more

¡Hola a todos! Which region of Spain has the funniest expressions? Which corner of the Spanish-speaking world has the best accent? In this latest episode, we cover curious colloquialisms and pow-wow about pronunciation. Music: Urbana-Metronica (wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba ( ...  Show more

In this episode, we dive into Puerto Rican Spanish 🇵🇷 words and phrases from "mona" to "chincorrear," we explore the meanings and contexts of each word or phrase. 🤓 Don't forget to check out our Puerto Rican Spanish 101 phrase book for even more vocabulary! 📖The Puerto Rican ...  Show more

¡Hola! The fifth and final episode in this series is dedicated to discussing LUNFARDO, the cryptic slang of Buenos Aires.We’ll explore its origins, how it's used today, and why it still matters. You’ll hear fun, colorful expressions and learn how it fits in Rioplatense Spanish.Yo ...  Show more

958. We trace the history, usage, and meaning behind identifiers such as "Hispanic," "Chicano," "Latino," "Latina," "Latinx," and "Latine." Plus, we look at whether metaphors like "grow the business" and "grow smaller" are trendy jargon you should avoid or just regular figurative ...  Show more