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Best Traditional Hispanic Drinks
1. SANGRIA
A classic in the pantheon of famous Hispanic drinks, Sangria, hails from Spain. This refreshing concoction blends red wine with fresh fruits, a dash of brandy, and a hint of sweetness from sugar or honey. While traditionally served in the summer, it’s now a year-round favorite.
COMMON VERBS IN SPANISH
Haber
Used as an auxiliary verb that goes before other verbs, haber is used in the perfect tenses. An English equivalent is “to have.” Here’s an example sentence:
He comprado un teléfono nuevo. (“I have bought a new phone.”)
A special form of this verb, hay, is used to express “there is” and “there are” in Spanish. For example:
Hay café en la cocina. (“There is coffee in the kitchen.”)
Colombian Spanish: The “Easiest” Spanish Dialect
What are the differences between Colombian Spanish and Standard Spanish?
There aren’t many! With a shared grammar and vocabulary, the Spanish dialects that you are already familiar with will be easy to apply to Spanish in Colombia, as the majority of communication will be mutually understood. Knowing a few particularities of Spanish in Colombia will help you connect with the locals.
Preference for Usted
If you’ve taken a Spanish course, you may have learned about the five (yes, five!) ways to say “you.” Formal vs. informal, singular vs. plural, Latin American vs. Peninsular Spanish, and even masculine vs. feminine… it’s easy to get confused. Even though it is usually taught that tú is for friends and family and usted is for people you don’t know well, the reality is much more complicated depending on the culture and region.
Diminutives
Many varieties of Spanish use -ito and -ita at the end of a word to make the meaning smaller, cuter, more affectionate, or even derogatory, making it confusing for learners to catch the exact nuance and meaning of a word. These suffixes are used a great deal in Spanish in Colombia, as well as -ico and -ica.
Regalar
The verb regalar typically means “to give something to someone as a gift,” but in Colombia and other places such as Costa Rica, people will use it in place of dar (to give). This does not mean that it will be free, so if you hear it in the context of a restaurant or store, assume you will still have to pay!
What does a Dominican Spanish accent sound like?
Most people can’t perceive their own accent, but almost everyone’s speech is affected by where they grew up. English speakers from around the world all seem to have vastly different pronunciation and tone, but can understand each other. Compare Louisiana to Liverpool, or Sydney to Scotland, and you can understand what we mean when we discuss the diversity of regional accents!
Eliminating “s” sounds and other final consonants
muchas gracias sounds like mucha gracia
feliz sounds like felih
ustedes can sound like u’tede
verdad may sound like velda
pasar could be shortened to pasá
Switching the “r” sound for an “l” (or “i”, especially in el Cibao in the North)
verde may sound like velde
puerta can sound like puelta
hablar can sound like hablal or hablai
jugar can sound like jugal or jugai
amor can be amol or amoi
What are the official languages of Peru?
On the national level, Peru has three official languages: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. About 84 percent of people living in Peru speak Spanish, and around 26 percent speak an indigenous language, with a greater concentration in the southeast part of the country. Both Quechua and Aymara are indigenous languages, making Peru a very unique outlier. It’s quite rare for any country to name an indigenous language as an official one!
To take their stance on preservation a step further, Peru instituted protection over all indigenous languages in 1972.
States give special recognition to regional indigenous languages, and all people are guaranteed the right to a bilingual education, as well as interpreters when dealing with authorities. Their public school system even offers materials in at least 24 indigenous languages!
COMMON VERBS IN SPANISH
Dar
Dar is an easy one to remember, as it means “to give.” For example:
Dan dinero a la caridad. (“They give money to charity.”)
CONJUGACION:
Yo doy
tu das
el/ella/usted da
nosotros damos
ellos dan
vosotros dais
COMMON VERBS IN SPANISH
Parecer
When you want to say that something seems like something else, you use the verb parecer. It is often used to express the idea of feeling or thinking that something is a certain way. For example:
Pareces cansado hoy. (“You seem tired today.”)
CURRENCY IN PARAGUAY:
The Paraguay guarani (PYG) is the national currency of the Republic of Paraguay. The guarani is abbreviated as PYG in the foreign exchange (forex) market and is represented by the symbol ₲.
Banknotes in circulation range in value from ₲1,000 to ₲100,000 while coins are minted from ₲50 to ₲1,000. One guarani is divided into 100 céntimos, which are no longer in use. The guarani, which isn't pegged to any other currency, has suffered from severe inflation over its lifetime.
CURRENCY IN URUGUAY:
The official currency of Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso, also known by its currency code, “UYU,” or by the symbol “$” or “$U.” The Uruguayan peso is issued by the Central Bank of Uruguay.
The UYU is the fourth peso currency the country has seen. In the 1830s, Uruguay used a currency called “peso fuerte,” which means “strong peso.” In the early 1900s, Uruguay introduced a new peso that was based on the gold standard. This led to a stable period for the currency until World War I.
Current Venezuelan bolivar coins and banknotes
Currently, there are coins of 1, 5, 10, 12.5, 25 and 50 cents and 1 bolivar in circulation. Coins are circular and in the obverse, the denomination is shown, as well as the 8 stars of the Venezuelan flag and the waves, representing the bands of the national flag.
In the reverse, the national coat of arms in shown and the name of the minting country, except for the coin of 1 bolivar, which bears the portrait of Simón Bolívar in the obverse and the denomination, the coat of arms and the inscription “Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela” in the reverse side.
The Argentine Peso ARS
The Argentine Peso is the official currency of the Argentine Republic, which is the largest (by area) Spanish-speaking country in the world. The peso, which is divided into 100 centavos, is designated simply with an ordinary dollar sign.
In September 2020, the Argentine peso’s foreign exchange value fell by an additional 10% right after Argentina’s central bank announced its intention to further restrict the movement of the peso.
The central bank’s attempts to prop up the Argentine peso over the past couple of decades are largely a record of one failure after another.
CURRENCY IN ECUADOR: DOLLAR
By the end of the 20th century, Ecuador was experiencing significant economic instability. Bursts of inflation were causing prices to skyrocket and the sucre became worth less and less. In 2000, Ecuador decided to replace its own currency with U.S. dollars.
The switch made use of Ecuador’s trade surplus; by selling more oil and other products for U.S. dollars, it could bring more money into circulation. Ecuadorians had a limited time to exchange their sucre for dollars at a fixed rate.
The chilean currency
CLP is the currency code for the peso, the official currency of Chile. Its symbol is $, and its sub-units are centavo (¢). However, officials eliminated the subdivision of the Chilean peso in 1984 because of its low value. The Banco Central de Chile issues the currency, which is minted by the Casa de Moneda.
Coin denominations: 10-, 50-, 100-, 500- pesos. 1- and 5-peso coins are still legal tender but production has discontinued.
Banknote denominations: 1,000, 2,000-, 5,000-, 10,000-, and 20,000-peso notes are common. 500-peso notes have discontinued production, but remain legal tender.
CURRENCY IN SPAIN
The Euro (€). You can consult its official value on the European Central Bank website.
One Euro is made up of 100 cents, and there are eight different coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 Euros), and seven notes (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros).
Mexican Peso Currency
The Mexican peso (MXN) is the official currency of Mexico. It is subdivided into 100 centavos. The currency was initially based on Spain’s official currency, called ‘real’, which was the Spanish dollar. The Mexican peso’s name originated from the silver 8-real coins issued by Spain in Mexico.
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SUPERSTICIONES LATINOAMERICANAS
Walk in a circle with your luggage.
In some Latin American countries, it is believed if you walk around in a circle with your equipaje (luggage), you will be given opportunities to travel the world in the coming weeks. The walk can be around the block or even just around your house, and the suitcase doesn’t even have to be packed, so grab your luggage and get moving.
SUPERSTICIONES LATINOAMERICANAS
Keep a broom near the door to keep away unwanted guests. Keeping an escoba (broom) or an upside-down broom near the doorway is supposed to sweep away any evil presence near your threshold.
SUPERSTICIONES LATINOAMERICANAS
Don’t cut your baby’s hair before he or she turns a year old. Many Latina mothers are taught by their mothers they should never cut their children’s cabello (hair) before their first birthdays. There are many superstitions about what will happen if you do, but no matter what the belief, the outcome is always undesirable. The consequences range from the hair never growing back, to delaying their ability to walk or talk.
SUPERSTICIONES LATINOAMERICANAS
Ward off evil with water.
In many cultures, agua (water) symbolizes new life, cleanliness and purity. In Latin American countries, keeping a cup of water by the entrance of a home is supposed to absorb evil presences, and throwing a pot of water out the window is supposed to signify renewal.
SUPERSTICIONES LATINOAMERICANAS
Never place your purse on the floor.
It is believed that placing your bolsa (purse) on the floor (or even below waist height in some cultures) will bring bad luck and potentially cause you to lose all of your money. It may seem doubtful, but it’s not a risk that many people are willing to take
SUPERSTICIONES LATINOAMERICANAS
Eat 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve.
This tradition doubles as a superstition because many Spaniards and Latin Americans believe eating 12 uvas (grapes) as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve will bring good fortune and luck in the coming year. Each grape symbolizes a month of the year and should be eaten one by one on each of the 12 chimes at midnight. This superstition began in Spain but is now celebrated in many Latin American countries, including Cuba and parts of Mexico.
TRADICIONES LATINOAMERICAS:
Fiesta de Quinceañera One of the most well-known and beloved Latin American celebrations is the “Fiesta de Quinceanera” or a Sweet 15. It’s a symbolic rite of passage recognizing when a young girl becomes a woman or Latina. The elaborate event is much more than an ordinary birthday party. It’s chock full of traditions, including choreographed dances, exchanges of meaningful gifts, a religious ceremony and most importantly – the dress. The bright, bold and super-sized ball gown is one of the highlights of the event and is thoughtfully considered to accurately reflect the birthday girl’s personality and character.
