It’s Urgent that You Wait
Mexican Spanish is versatile when it comes to questions of time and punctuality through use of the diminutive term, "ahorita"
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In Spanish, Two Verbs are Better than One
Along with two verbs "to be," Spanish also has two different verbs for "to know," as well as two verbs "to have." This article describes them.
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital
Spanish and the Art of Managing Disappointment
Exploring a tidy arrangement of words in Spanish usage that most usually leads to the listener’s disappointment
Cultural Insight: Woe is the Malinchista
The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés
Public Rótulos and their Dubious Ortografía
Hand-painted signs and sales boards can provide artistic flair and sometimes amusement, but spelling is not one of the sign-writers' fortés
Enjoy Simple, Sustainable Lifestyles in Mexico
Mexico offers choices for people seeking simpler lifestyles alongside its welcoming culture, agreeable climates, and affordable living costs
Encountering Military Checkpoints in Mexico
Information and tips about dealing with military checkpoints that you may encounter when you take a road trip across Mexico
Dealing with Minor and Major Car Accidents in Mexico
While most road trips in Mexico are trouble-free, accidents do happen and this article describes what to do if you become involved in a road traffic accident
Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners
Buying Gasoline and Using Service Stations in Mexico
When you're driving your car or taking a road trip across Mexico, eventually you'll need to use a service station. This article shares helpful tips for drivers.
Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit
The way visitors are admitted to Mexico is changing in regard to the amount of time granted to stay under auspice of a visitor permit (FMM)
