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En este artículo Paul Whitelock aprovecha los contenidos de su bolsa de mano como base de una lección de español.…
Most famous for his autobiographical work Cider with Rosie, the Gloucestershire-born Lawrence Edward…
The Spanish adjective real has several meanings. Paul Whitelock, our resident linguist, explains.
The Spanish word padre, ‘father’, occurs as frequently as its female counterpart, especially in idiomatic expressions. Paul Whitelock highlights…
Forget swearing like a trooper, the real phrase should be swearing like a Spaniard. Everyone in Spain, from sweet little kids to frail old…
There is a common type of compound noun in Spanish which describes a person or a device that does something. Like a can opener, a corkscrew or a…
In this article on Spanish language and culture, Paul Whitelock looks at greetings, common courtesies and farewells&…
Like most languages, Spanish makes wide use of acronyms and abbreviations. Here Paul Whitelock casts his eye
Have you ever noticed that whenever you ask for something in a Spanish bar, restaurant or shop, the barman, waiter or shopkeeper invariably…
The title of this blog, Spanish Matters, neatly encapsulates its purpose. …
Paul Whitelock remains fascinated by language and its origins and the way it links together and develops. Lately he’s been wondering about the…
Over the last five centuries hundreds of Spanish words have entered the English language. Here is Part Five, the final part of my selection of…
Over the last five centuries hundreds of Spanish words have entered the English language. Here is Part Four of Paul Whitelock’s selection of the…
In most Christian countries it has been commonplace for two thousand years for parents to choose biblical names for their children.
Over the last five centuries hundreds of Spanish words have entered the English language. Here is Part Three of Paul Whitelock’s selection…