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En España, this gesture means “a lot”.
I asked someone from Mexico and they understood it as something like “don’t be a coward”.
Do you know any other meanings in Spanish for this gesture?
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I asked someone from Mexico and they understood it as something like “don’t be a coward”.
Do you know any other meanings in Spanish for this gesture?
#LearnSpanish
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
En España, this gesture means “a lot”.
I asked someone from Mexico and they understood it as something like “don’t be a coward”.
Do you know any other meanings in Spanish for this gesture?
#LearnSpanish
I asked someone from Mexico and they understood it as something like “don’t be a coward”.
Do you know any other meanings in Spanish for this gesture?
#LearnSpanish
100%!
Like "I want" and "I should"...
How we speak matters A LOT!
Like "I want" and "I should"...
How we speak matters A LOT!
Change "can't" to "won't" when it comes to setting boundaries.
There is a striking difference between "I CAN'T handle you being disrespectful" and "I WON'T tolerate you being disrespectful".
When you allow others to cross a boundary, then you haven't made a boundary.
You've made a request.
There is a striking difference between "I CAN'T handle you being disrespectful" and "I WON'T tolerate you being disrespectful".
When you allow others to cross a boundary, then you haven't made a boundary.
You've made a request.
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
100%!
Like "I want" and "I should"...
How we speak matters A LOT!
Like "I want" and "I should"...
How we speak matters A LOT!
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Change "can't" to "won't" when it comes to setting boundaries.
There is a striking difference between "I CAN'T handle you being disrespectful" and "I WON'T tolerate you being disrespectful".
When you allow others to cross a boundary, then you haven't made a boundary.
You've made a request.
There is a striking difference between "I CAN'T handle you being disrespectful" and "I WON'T tolerate you being disrespectful".
When you allow others to cross a boundary, then you haven't made a boundary.
You've made a request.
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Change "can't" to "won't" when it comes to setting boundaries.
There is a striking difference between "I CAN'T handle you being disrespectful" and "I WON'T tolerate you being disrespectful".
When you allow others to cross a boundary, then you haven't made a boundary.
You've made a request.
There is a striking difference between "I CAN'T handle you being disrespectful" and "I WON'T tolerate you being disrespectful".
When you allow others to cross a boundary, then you haven't made a boundary.
You've made a request.
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Joder, que ha muerto Robe.
Esta vez de verdad.
Esta vez de verdad.
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Joder, que ha muerto Robe.
Esta vez de verdad.
Esta vez de verdad.
Alright! Despacito, pero… the big switch from Google services to other services continues.
First the writing tools to Libreoffice.
Now moving all comms to Protonmail.
Then, I‘ll start moving away from Wix (I need to double check but I saw some things I didn’t like).
First the writing tools to Libreoffice.
Now moving all comms to Protonmail.
Then, I‘ll start moving away from Wix (I need to double check but I saw some things I didn’t like).
December 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Alright! Despacito, pero… the big switch from Google services to other services continues.
First the writing tools to Libreoffice.
Now moving all comms to Protonmail.
Then, I‘ll start moving away from Wix (I need to double check but I saw some things I didn’t like).
First the writing tools to Libreoffice.
Now moving all comms to Protonmail.
Then, I‘ll start moving away from Wix (I need to double check but I saw some things I didn’t like).
There's a tiny mistake in this cool drawn meme in Spanish, can you find it?
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From the memes community on Reddit: I had to make this for my Spanish class, translation in comments
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December 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
There's a tiny mistake in this cool drawn meme in Spanish, can you find it?
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I was trying to sort out some sort of problematic DNS so I could connect my domain with ProtonMail and I seem to have screwed up and my website is down 😭
Doing everything can be rewarding, but also stressful af sometimes.
Now to wait 48h to see if I managed to fix it.
POPULATE IT ALREADY
Doing everything can be rewarding, but also stressful af sometimes.
Now to wait 48h to see if I managed to fix it.
POPULATE IT ALREADY
December 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I was trying to sort out some sort of problematic DNS so I could connect my domain with ProtonMail and I seem to have screwed up and my website is down 😭
Doing everything can be rewarding, but also stressful af sometimes.
Now to wait 48h to see if I managed to fix it.
POPULATE IT ALREADY
Doing everything can be rewarding, but also stressful af sometimes.
Now to wait 48h to see if I managed to fix it.
POPULATE IT ALREADY
I subscribed to this newsletter by a Spanish teacher who is very good at what they do… but omg, the attitude in how they write and the overall tone is incredibly exhausting.
December 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I subscribed to this newsletter by a Spanish teacher who is very good at what they do… but omg, the attitude in how they write and the overall tone is incredibly exhausting.
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buenos días ☀️ como está usted?
December 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
buenos días ☀️ como está usted?
"Por hacerme esperar"
Kind of like "Because of making me wait"
Kind of like "Because of making me wait"
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Por hacerme esperar"
Kind of like "Because of making me wait"
Kind of like "Because of making me wait"
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Does it make sense?
Compralo por mí means "buy it in mi place" "instead of me"
Compralo para mí means "buy it for me", as in, "you buy it so I can have it"
Compralo por mí means "buy it in mi place" "instead of me"
Compralo para mí means "buy it for me", as in, "you buy it so I can have it"
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Does it make sense?
Compralo por mí means "buy it in mi place" "instead of me"
Compralo para mí means "buy it for me", as in, "you buy it so I can have it"
Compralo por mí means "buy it in mi place" "instead of me"
Compralo para mí means "buy it for me", as in, "you buy it so I can have it"
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It's ok, also since we're doing it in public it may help someone else, which is what I like :)
Claro, because in "compralo para mí" I am the goal.
In "compralo por mi" we could say I am creating an abstract space, which is meant to be me, and you are kind of stepping inside and acting as me.
Claro, because in "compralo para mí" I am the goal.
In "compralo por mi" we could say I am creating an abstract space, which is meant to be me, and you are kind of stepping inside and acting as me.
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's ok, also since we're doing it in public it may help someone else, which is what I like :)
Claro, because in "compralo para mí" I am the goal.
In "compralo por mi" we could say I am creating an abstract space, which is meant to be me, and you are kind of stepping inside and acting as me.
Claro, because in "compralo para mí" I am the goal.
In "compralo por mi" we could say I am creating an abstract space, which is meant to be me, and you are kind of stepping inside and acting as me.
Por & Para, a small thread.
Understanding the logic vs. Usage lists, won't use up brainpower in recall.
POR tends to create a radius, and introduces something within it.
PARA tends to create a goal, a target, and introduces something going towards it.
(1/3)
#LearnSpanish
Understanding the logic vs. Usage lists, won't use up brainpower in recall.
POR tends to create a radius, and introduces something within it.
PARA tends to create a goal, a target, and introduces something going towards it.
(1/3)
#LearnSpanish
December 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Por & Para, a small thread.
Understanding the logic vs. Usage lists, won't use up brainpower in recall.
POR tends to create a radius, and introduces something within it.
PARA tends to create a goal, a target, and introduces something going towards it.
(1/3)
#LearnSpanish
Understanding the logic vs. Usage lists, won't use up brainpower in recall.
POR tends to create a radius, and introduces something within it.
PARA tends to create a goal, a target, and introduces something going towards it.
(1/3)
#LearnSpanish
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when i say these confused the hell out of me 😂😂 like i get in but i was also like whaatttt. so “para” = directional like “para mi jefa” but por for “inside of a radius” like “por el día “ but i say “para mañana” which is even more confusing 😂 but thanks. i’ve learnt some things better. e.g somos.
December 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
when i say these confused the hell out of me 😂😂 like i get in but i was also like whaatttt. so “para” = directional like “para mi jefa” but por for “inside of a radius” like “por el día “ but i say “para mañana” which is even more confusing 😂 but thanks. i’ve learnt some things better. e.g somos.
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You got it.
Para mañana
Something is due/ happening tomorrow (the goal post)
Para la mañana
For the morning time
Por la mañana
Within the morning, within that radius
Por el día
Within the day/ sunny hours, which is the radius.
Youuuu got this!
Para mañana
Something is due/ happening tomorrow (the goal post)
Para la mañana
For the morning time
Por la mañana
Within the morning, within that radius
Por el día
Within the day/ sunny hours, which is the radius.
Youuuu got this!
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
You got it.
Para mañana
Something is due/ happening tomorrow (the goal post)
Para la mañana
For the morning time
Por la mañana
Within the morning, within that radius
Por el día
Within the day/ sunny hours, which is the radius.
Youuuu got this!
Para mañana
Something is due/ happening tomorrow (the goal post)
Para la mañana
For the morning time
Por la mañana
Within the morning, within that radius
Por el día
Within the day/ sunny hours, which is the radius.
Youuuu got this!
Good advice!
I’d like to also add: think in Spanish (to the best of your ability).
It really doesn’t get much easier than that!
Try fetching any Spanish you know, name things around you, describe what you see… but make a habit of thinking in your target language.
I’d like to also add: think in Spanish (to the best of your ability).
It really doesn’t get much easier than that!
Try fetching any Spanish you know, name things around you, describe what you see… but make a habit of thinking in your target language.
I'm sick of hearing: "I want to learn Spanish, but I don't have time."
Here are 3 micro-habits that any busy working professional can incorporate in their schedule to learn Spanish:
Here are 3 micro-habits that any busy working professional can incorporate in their schedule to learn Spanish:
December 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Good advice!
I’d like to also add: think in Spanish (to the best of your ability).
It really doesn’t get much easier than that!
Try fetching any Spanish you know, name things around you, describe what you see… but make a habit of thinking in your target language.
I’d like to also add: think in Spanish (to the best of your ability).
It really doesn’t get much easier than that!
Try fetching any Spanish you know, name things around you, describe what you see… but make a habit of thinking in your target language.
Reposted by ¡Anchoa es Castilla!
Twelve Grapes - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_...
Este artículo dice que lo ocurre en México también.
Este artículo dice que lo ocurre en México también.
Twelve Grapes - Wikipedia
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December 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Twelve Grapes - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_...
Este artículo dice que lo ocurre en México también.
Este artículo dice que lo ocurre en México también.
“puente” means “bridge”, but it is also the time where a bank holiday or an official (short) holiday joins a weekend, making it longer.
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Con puente o sin él, ayer hubo Entre Cómics para todos los gustos.
Devil on my Shoulder y Hulk: Smash Everything son los #1 de la semana. Luego están los #2 de DC K.O. y Viking Moon. Y en Los Irresistibles (que son bastantes) despedimos a cuatro colecciones que se acaban.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“puente” means “bridge”, but it is also the time where a bank holiday or an official (short) holiday joins a weekend, making it longer.
#LearnSpanish
#LearnSpanish
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While POR tends to be used for reasons or “what’s inside of a radius”. If we imagine “ahora” as a specific chop of our timeline, we are somewhere inside that chunk we call “ahora”.
If you are starting, don’t worry too much about understanding these yet.
If you are starting, don’t worry too much about understanding these yet.
December 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
While POR tends to be used for reasons or “what’s inside of a radius”. If we imagine “ahora” as a specific chop of our timeline, we are somewhere inside that chunk we call “ahora”.
If you are starting, don’t worry too much about understanding these yet.
If you are starting, don’t worry too much about understanding these yet.
Two hours of physio are much better than one.
I have spoken.
I have spoken.
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Two hours of physio are much better than one.
I have spoken.
I have spoken.
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En 1974 casi detienen a mí padre porque recibí una carta de Radio Moscú.
Subió el cartero chivato con la poli.
Mi padre se llama como yo, y pensaban que la carta era para él. Tuve que decir que la carta era mía.
Era una respuesta a un informe de recepción.
Subió el cartero chivato con la poli.
Mi padre se llama como yo, y pensaban que la carta era para él. Tuve que decir que la carta era mía.
Era una respuesta a un informe de recepción.
Voy a contar cosas de mi vida, que ya tengo una edad.
December 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
En 1974 casi detienen a mí padre porque recibí una carta de Radio Moscú.
Subió el cartero chivato con la poli.
Mi padre se llama como yo, y pensaban que la carta era para él. Tuve que decir que la carta era mía.
Era una respuesta a un informe de recepción.
Subió el cartero chivato con la poli.
Mi padre se llama como yo, y pensaban que la carta era para él. Tuve que decir que la carta era mía.
Era una respuesta a un informe de recepción.
#BookSky I’ve got a rec!
I am reading my neighbour’s book, Written in Blood.
True Crime (if applicable) is not my jam, but the forensic’s perspective on real cases, the history and evolution of related science (blood types, testing…), is as interesting as it is graphic (includes photographies).
I am reading my neighbour’s book, Written in Blood.
True Crime (if applicable) is not my jam, but the forensic’s perspective on real cases, the history and evolution of related science (blood types, testing…), is as interesting as it is graphic (includes photographies).
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#BookSky I’ve got a rec!
I am reading my neighbour’s book, Written in Blood.
True Crime (if applicable) is not my jam, but the forensic’s perspective on real cases, the history and evolution of related science (blood types, testing…), is as interesting as it is graphic (includes photographies).
I am reading my neighbour’s book, Written in Blood.
True Crime (if applicable) is not my jam, but the forensic’s perspective on real cases, the history and evolution of related science (blood types, testing…), is as interesting as it is graphic (includes photographies).
😍 Absolutely overjoyed to be sharing my newly launched RedBubble store with you all!
Anchovies everywhere, pretty colours, celebrating learning Spanish and English.
Take a look!
www.redbubble.com/people/Ancho...
Anchovies everywhere, pretty colours, celebrating learning Spanish and English.
Take a look!
www.redbubble.com/people/Ancho...
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
😍 Absolutely overjoyed to be sharing my newly launched RedBubble store with you all!
Anchovies everywhere, pretty colours, celebrating learning Spanish and English.
Take a look!
www.redbubble.com/people/Ancho...
Anchovies everywhere, pretty colours, celebrating learning Spanish and English.
Take a look!
www.redbubble.com/people/Ancho...
He creado esta ruleta de Flippity para que mis estudiantes puedan practicar con el subjuntivo en conversación. La idea es completar las oraciones propuestas, ¿te animas?
"Aprender español ha hecho que yo..."
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Enlace a la ruleta 👉 bit.ly/4oyEuRg
"Aprender español ha hecho que yo..."
#LearnSpanish
Enlace a la ruleta 👉 bit.ly/4oyEuRg
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
He creado esta ruleta de Flippity para que mis estudiantes puedan practicar con el subjuntivo en conversación. La idea es completar las oraciones propuestas, ¿te animas?
"Aprender español ha hecho que yo..."
#LearnSpanish
Enlace a la ruleta 👉 bit.ly/4oyEuRg
"Aprender español ha hecho que yo..."
#LearnSpanish
Enlace a la ruleta 👉 bit.ly/4oyEuRg