Two Words in Spanish For For, Para Que Sepan
Spanish has two different words that can be translated as "for" and which occasionally cause some confusion for people learning the language
Discover Mexico Lifestyle
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
When Saying Sorry in Spanish Gets Complicated
Academic definition of the verb “disculpar” and its use in everyday situations may differ, but you don't need to ask permission about how to express your regret
The Five Vowel Sounds in the Spanish Language
One thing that makes Spanish quite an easy language to converse in for the beginner is that there are basically only five vowel sounds
That’s what False (Cognate) Friends are for
There are many pairs of words in English-Spanish that look and sound similar but have very different meanings, known as 'false cognates'
A Place for Every Adjective, and Every Adjective in its Place
Adjectives can be hard to place in Spanish. Here are a few tips to guide your arrangements.
A Nice Cup of Tea: Searching for Camellia Sinensis
Finding "a decent cup of tea" in Mexico used to be difficult, but specialist purveyors are now offering more choice, albeit at a premium
Palabras Domingueras, an Exercise in Fancy Spanish Words
Spanish language students seeking an armory of fancy words need look no further than the opinion columns of Mexico's principal newspapers
How Busy is the US-Mexico Land Border?
The US-Mexico land border is the world’s busiest land crossing. Data reveal the colossal volume —and types— of crossings traversing the land border each year
Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico
Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water
Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card
This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date
The Growing Popularity of Mexican Craft Beers
Independent regional Mexican brewers are making a noticeable comeback and some refreshing tasty craft beers may be available at your local restaurant
Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico
Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them
