Jennyfer Monsalve
Jennyfer is a graduate of Universidad de Antioquia in Early Childhood Education and 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, she enjoys painting.
I visited my family in Spain earlier this year, and we spent a lot of time at the table eating and talking. Having two or three dishes per meal is the norm there, but the most important part is the conversation you have while eating. Sobremesa is a term with no direct translation in English …
Lately, I’ve been considering taking out a loan to finance my new business venture. In Spanish, when we talk about a loan in this context, we use the word préstamo, which originates from the Latin word praestare, meaning to provide or to lend, a term commonly used in financial, academic, and everyday settings. Latin American …
The word ojalá originates from the Arabic phrase in shā’ Allāh, translating to if God wills or God willing. This reflects the historical influence of the Moorish occupation of Spain, which lasted from 711 to 1492. Latin American Pronunciation European Pronunciation The best translations for ojalá are I hope, I wish, and hopefully, a term frequently …
In Spanish, we have a rich vocabulary for insults, with numerous ways to call someone an idiot. Since the 26th is my lucky number, I’ve compiled 26 different ways to say “idiot” in Spanish. This list includes explanations, the countries where each term is commonly used, and a ranking of their level of offensiveness. Each …