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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.


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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Spanish Word of the Day: Lechuga (lettuce)

Crispy, tender, crunchy, earthy, fresh, slightly sweet, peppery. These are just some of the words that describe lechuga, known as lettuce in English. When it comes to lettuce and leafy greens, there are many choices. They are packed with flavour, texture, and nutrients for healthy eating and allow us to make unique and varied salads for our taste …

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12 Ways to Say Goodbye in Spanish

Saying goodbye in Spanish is simple – all you need to do is say adiós. However, if you want to impress with your Spanish-speaking skills, you can expand your vocabulary by learning other common phrases to bid someone farewell. Today we will review some informal and informal ways to say goodbye in Spanish and how to appropriately …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Cebolla (onion)

Cebolla is one of the most versatile vegetables used in various cuisines around the world. Its distinctive aroma and flavour make it a fundamental ingredient, enhancing the taste of countless dishes with its savoury profile. The word cebolla is taken from the Latin word cepulla, which is a diminutive of the Latin word cēpa. The cebolla …

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Spanish Word of the Day: Chisme (gossip)

The word chisme is thought to have derived from the Latin word cimex, meaning bug, but it may also come from the Latin word schisma meaning division. In English, it translates to gossip. However, in Spanish, the word carries a much broader meaning than just the negative connotation associated with gossip and rumours in English. …

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