Easter in Latin America: Symbols and Traditions

Halloween also speaks Spanish

Halloween is approaching and a small controversy is flaring up: have we Spanish-speaking countries betrayed our roots by turning something as profound as All Souls' Day into something superficial?

Lunfardo, the language of tango

Many of us are familiar with lunfardo words from the lyrics of the tangos so masterfully sung by Carlos Gardel, among other great interpreters of the genre. Let's get to know a little better the origins and characteristics of this slang that originated in Argentina, which nowadays has been incorporated to a great extent in the speech of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is considered to have more than 6,000 words.

Harvest festival in Mendoza

The first week of March is very important in the city of Mendoza in Argentina. The harvest festival is one of the most famous celebrations of wine worldwide.

Hellos and Goodbyes in Spanish

Often foreigners have doubts or hesitations when they greet or meet someone in Spain. Should they give a kiss on the cheek? Is it appropriate to give hugs?