Estefanía Vélez
Estefanía, graduate of Universidad de Antioquia in Early Childhood Education, is a passionate educator from Colombia. With a focus on teaching Spanish as a second language, she brings creativity and cultural richness to their classrooms. Outside of teaching, Estefanía is an avid salsa dancer.
The word alma comes from the Latin word anima, meaning soul or spirit. The Latin anima comes from the Greek ἄνεμος (ánemos), meaning ‘gust/gale/wind.’ (In Latin, anima was used in the sense of “breath of life.”) Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The word alma is grammatically feminine in Spanish, so you would expect it to use the article la (feminine article). …
When I was sick, my grandmother would always prepare various teas for me using different hierbas, a Spanish noun that refers to herbs and grass. Derived from the Latin word herba, meaning plant or vegetation, hierba is a term commonly used to describe the green, leafy plants that cover the ground or are used for …
With autumn approaching, we all begin to think about Halloween and its traditions, and it’s no surprise that brujas are among the most popular costumes and decorations. For centuries, the word bruja has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures to describe women believed to have magical powers, whether for healing or causing harm. The term has …