I’ve lived in Mexico my whole life. And over the years, I’ve seen many tourists trying to communicate in Spanish with little success. To avoid this, if your next vacation is going to be in a...

Over the years, I had many outstanding students that were more than able to hold a conversation with native speakers. For that reason, it was surprising to find that they didn’t know how to write...

What does ‘hostia’ mean in Spanish? In standard Spanish, ‘hostia’ refers to the bread used in the Holy Communion. However, in informal Castilian Spanish, it means ‘damn it’, ‘holy...

What does 'cachito' in Spanish mean? In Spanish, the word ‘cachito’ is an informal term used to refer to a small piece or a small quantity of something. Depending on the situation, it can be...

Being able to communicate that you’re hungry in any language is essential, but since it can be done in many ways, it’s necessary to understand how to express it depending on the situation....

What does 'Ay Chihuahua' mean in Spanish? ¡Ay, Chihuahua! is a Mexican expression that people use to show surprise, annoyance or unconformity. This informal Mexicanism is often used instead of...