Carolina Rodriguez
Carolina is a former classroom teacher with experience in Bilingual Elementary Education in the United States. Now, she uses her prior knowledge to create digital products and bilingual content for teachers and parents to use in the classroom or at home for their children. Carolina also has a passion for travel and teaches others about the places she visits. Aside from teaching and creating products, Carolina enjoys her current home in Mexico City, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family.
The word lobo (wolf) originates from the Latin word lupus which also means wolf. These carnivorous mammals are from the (familia canina) canine family, which are similar to dogs but bigger. Their scientific name is Canis lupus. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Lobo is a masculine noun, but when speaking about the wolf, you can …
The Spanish word espejo, which means mirror in English, derives from the Latin word speculum. Speculum is taken from the Latin verb specere meaning to see or to look. Espejo reflects the concept of using a mirror as an object for seeing and looking at one’s reflection. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation Espejo is a masculine …
The Spanish masculine noun equipaje means luggage and baggage in English. It comes from the French word equiper which originally meant to embark. The word later took on a different definition, which is to equip. Originally, the definition was more closely related to boarding a ship, as the term equiper is derived from the Germanic …
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits that grow from a unique plant. Inside their golden-brown rough skin, they are filled with sweet and juicy yellow flesh. Their vibrant flavour makes them perfect for a summer drink or a fresh snack. The term piña derives from the Latin word pinea, meaning cone. This name was chosen because …
The Spanish word esquina translates to corner in English. It originates from the Gothic word skĭna, which is related to the Old High German word scina. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The word esquina is a feminine noun that takes the following definite and indefinite articles: It is used for different types of corners, such …
With their huge jaws, scaly skin, and sharp claws, these cold-blooded creatures are top predators in the animal kingdom. Let’s learn more about the alligator and the corresponding Spanish word caimán. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The origin of caimán is unknown, but it’s believed to have come from acayuman, a word from the Taíno …