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Hay & Haber—Treading in a Grammatical Minefield
An exploration of the complexities that exist in Spanish surrounding the use of the terms "there is," "there are," and "to have"
Dichos y Refranes: A Saying For Every Occasion
Mexico has a wide variety of sayings, maxims, or phrases intended to convey truth or natural wisdom that admits no argument
Mexico’s Constitution Marked with a National Holiday
Mexico's Constitution was legalized on February 5th 1917, and its enactment is marked with a long-weekend national holiday
Febrero loco and the Interval of Unpredictable Weather
"Febrero loco" is a common Mexican saying that refers to the changeability of the weather as spring begins to emerge from winter across Mexico
(Don’t) Read This Until You’re Ready
There is one area where Spanish language usually omits a negative which in English is necessary, related to the word 'Hasta'
Terremoto or Temblor? Well, it Depends
Mexican Spanish contains three terms for the word 'earthquake,' and choosing which one to use depends on a range of factors
Getting to Grips with Ordinal Numbers in Spanish
In Spanish, ordinal numbers get complicated way before cardinal numbers; this article guides you through the variations
Cardinal Numbers Spoken Using Spanish Words
Numbers in Spanish —particularly big numbers— can be a bit tricky for native English speakers. This article helps you through the counting
Mexico Newsletter —
February 2025
The dry season; Residency qualification; Trip insurance; Pay with a Smartphone; Mexico's peso; Selling your house; Cultivating friendships; and more...
Comprehension: ¿Me Entiendes, o Me Explico?
A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility
Speaking with the Right Accent in Spanish
In Spanish, accents are used for words that don't follow the rules for natural stress, to differentiate words with different meanings, and to split weak vowels
