All about culture in Spanish-speaking countries - Lingoda https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/category/culture-learn-spanish-main/ The Online Language School Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:02:09 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lingoda-2020-favicon-150x150.png All about culture in Spanish-speaking countries - Lingoda https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/category/culture-learn-spanish-main/ 32 32 8 Mexican painters worth knowing about https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/mexican-painters/ Mon, 27 May 2024 11:04:37 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79830 When it comes to art, Mexican painters are among the most well-known names around the world. This is especially true of Mexico’s famous artistic women, many of whom specialize as muralists. In this guide, we’ll explore the lives and work of eight Mexican painters whose work spans the last century. Aurora Reyes Flores Aurora Reyes […]

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]]> The fundamentals of Panamanian Spanish https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/panamanian-spanish/ Mon, 27 May 2024 10:53:40 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79827 Panamanian Spanish has diverse influences, which you can trace back to various corners of the world. Indigenous communities, Andalucia, the Caribbean and the United States have all shaped the evolution of this variety of Spanish. Panamanian Spanish has its own distinctive pronunciation and a lush jerga (slang), even compared with the Spanish spoken in neighboring […]

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]]> An essential guide to Chilean writers https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/chilean-writers/ Thu, 16 May 2024 16:21:03 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79787 Are you planning on moving to Chile and wish to better comprehend the country by reading the works of great Chilean writers? Are you a Chilean-American looking to connect with the rich literary history of your South American homeland? Either way, you’ve come to the right place.  Books are wonderful conduits of culture and language. […]

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]]> 12 great Spanish-speaking athletes you should know about https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/spanish-speaking-athletes/ Thu, 16 May 2024 16:02:47 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79783 You may already be familiar with Spanish-speaking athletes like tennis phenom Rafael Nadal and Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona. But have you heard of ultramarathon runner Lorena Ramírez?  Spanish-speaking athletes, particularly those from Latin America, rank among the greatest performers in modern sports. Their standing in the ancient world was also impressive. The Mesoamerican Maya […]

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]]> Lingoda’s career stories: Meet Andreas, our People Engagement Specialist https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/career-stories-andreas/ Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79619 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a company where your passion for languages fuels your career? In this interview, we chat with Andreas Dimopoulos, People Engagement Specialist at Lingoda, about his journey from Recruiting Coordinator to culture champion. We’ll delve into what motivates Lingoda’s team, how he is revamping our core […]

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]]> Boost your Spanish by reading these 4 Spanish authors https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/spanish-authors/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:14:05 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79674 Looking for some great Spanish authors to read, but not sure where to start? Your instincts are in the right place: reading is a gateway to culture and a fantastic way to pick up new vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in a foreign language. But it can be difficult to find an entry point into classic […]

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]]> A study of Argentinian Spanish https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/argentinian-spanish/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:28:07 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79671 Argentinian Spanish has some unmistakable pronunciation and vocabulary, making it one of the most easy-to-identify accents for Spanish language learners. Some people refer to it as castellano, leaving you wondering “Does  Argentina speak Spanish?” According to the Argentinian government, the official language is indeed Spanish (español). If you hear someone shush-ing their double-Ls or using […]

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]]> 10 traditional foods in Spain for breakfast, lunch and dinner https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/traditional-foods-spain/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:20:19 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79668 If you’re interested in Spanish cuisine, you may have already sampled some of the country’s traditional dishes. But while Spain is known for its fragrant seafood paellas and elaborate tapas, what really lies at the heart of Spanish cuisine? Rustic charm.  Many traditional foods in Spain, from crunchy pimientos de Padrón to piquant patatas bravas, […]

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]]> A guide to Honduran Spanish https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/honduran-spanish/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:23:22 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79631 Honduran people are known for being warm, welcoming and friendly. With coffee, cacao, tobacco, crystal blue waters and rugged mountains, the country of Honduras has much to offer any visitor. But what language do Hondurans speak? The official language is Spanish, with approximately 97% of Hondurans speaking it as their primary language. The remaining, approximately […]

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]]> 20 Arabic words used in everyday Spanish https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/arabic-words-in-spanish/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:28:33 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79503 Are there Arabic words in Spanish? Yes, there are certainly Spanish words of Arabic origin that we use every day. The Arabic language has had a major influence on the Spanish language — perhaps greater than you’d think.  While Spanish is ultimately a Romance language, the history of the Iberian Peninsula reveals why the Arabic […]

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]]> Bolivian Spanish: Accents, slang, and more https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/bolivian-spanish/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:02:11 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79497 Bolivian Spanish has regional idiosyncrasies that draw from the diversity of indigenous languages spoken across the country. Any Spanish-language learner who visits Bolivia or watches a Bolivian television series will hear very distinct accents, words and expressions. These are unique to Bolivian Spanish and aren’t heard elsewhere across Latin America. The diversity of Bolivian Spanish […]

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]]> Business Spanish: The benefits and key vocabulary https://www.lingoda.com/blog/en/business-spanish/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:41:10 +0000 https://www.lingoda.com/blog/?p=79375 Spanish is among the top-five most spoken languages worldwide, and trust us, adding business Spanish to your resume can significantly boost your career prospects. Whether you’re introducing yourself in a business setting or composing a work-related email, knowing the basics of business Spanish will surely prove useful. Sure, maybe you’re only learning Spanish for personal […]

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