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Carolina Rodriguez

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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.


11 Ways to Say “Stop” in Spanish

Do you know how to say “stop” in Spanish? You might be familiar with the word para or have seen a red stop sign in a Spanish-speaking country with the word alto printed on it. Today, you’ll explore the various other ways to express “stop” in Spanish. Whether you intend to use it as a …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Nariz (nose)

Nariz, which is the word for nose in English, originates from the Latin Word nares. As we know, la nariz plays an important role in our lives because it allows us to breathe and smell. Today we will learn some Spanish words that relate to nariz. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The feminine noun nariz takes …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Cerveza (beer)

Cerveza, translated to beer in English, is one of the most consumed drinks around the world and is most often enjoyed in social settings. If you’re planning to visit a Spanish-speaking country and want to enjoy a cold one with the locals, keep reading to learn the many colloquial terms for cerveza so you order …

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9 Ways to Say “Good job” or “Well done” in Spanish

With its expressive and rich vocabulary, Spanish offers a variety of ways to express admiration and praise towards people. This is especially helpful when you’re in a foreign country and want to make friends or improve your relationships with others. Whether you want to congratulate someone for their great performance, highlight a stellar play in …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Mono (monkey)

Do you know those mischievous little critters that enjoy frolicking around, scampering through trees, and occasionally snatching your food when you cross paths with them? Yep, I’m talking about monkeys. In Spanish, they are called monos. The word originates from the Arabic word مايمون (maymūn), which means fortunate, and they are often associated with luck …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Vaquero (cowboy)

When you hear the word vaquero (cowboy), you probably imagine a cowboy hat-wearing man riding a horse through the hot desert of the Wild West. You’re not wrong! The Wild West is where you can trace back the meaning of the word vaquero.  The term vaquero traces its roots back to the Latin word vacca …

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