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Spanish Idioms 〜 Speak Like a Local
Estar como una cabra. Literally means to be like a goat and is used to mean acting strange or crazy. Es pan comido. Literally means it’s eaten bread and is used to mean something easy, similar to ‘It’s a piece of cake’ in English. Hablar sin pelos en la lengua. Literally means to speak without […]
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The ‘balcony code’: What do the flags in Catalan buildings mean?
Once you are in Barcelona or in another Catalan city, you would probably notice that in many balconies or windows there are different kinds of flags. You would likely recognise the ‘senyera’, the official Catalan flag with its four red stripes on a yellow background. But there are many other varieties that you may not […]
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Spain’s Top 10 most popular drinks
With a reputation for being one of the best countries in the world, Spain’s irresistibly vibrant culture continues to beckon visitors from all over the globe. Offering mouth-watering cuisine, sun blossomed wines, Mediterranean beaches, and incredible architecture spilling from every street crevice, it’s easy to see how Spain has become one of the most popular destinations […]
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