PinPoint Spanish: Insights into Mexican Spanish

Each state in Mexico has its corresponding gentilic—adjectives that describe people's place of origin. Here's a guide through the nomenclature

You shouldn't have to spend too long in Mexico before coming across the terms "naco" and its social opposite, the dainty "fresa"

Among the many versatilities of the Spanish language is the use of a descriptive noun referring to a person, place or thing

Spanish has two different words that can be translated as "for" and which occasionally cause some confusion for people learning the language

Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits

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While some might insist otherwise, in Spanish, double negatives are valid when referring to the absence of people and things

In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus

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

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.

People who attend conferences in Mexico will have discovered that they aren't much different here than anywhere else...

Mexican Spanish makes use of a good number of euphemisms, which play along well with Mexico's penchant for polite language