Down to Earth Spanish Blog
Welcome to our blog where you will find interesting articles, news and tips about the Spanish language and culture
Is Castilian The Same As Spanish?
Is it called Spanish or Castilian? Español o castellano? Is there a difference? There is a lot of confusion on what the exact difference is between Castilian and Spanish. If you want to understand the differences, whether or not you are headed to Spain, you want to interact more effectively with Spaniards, or you are simply curious, then keep reading!
Celebrating Halloween in Spanish
¡Bu! That is Spanish for boo! Halloween, or la Noche de Brujas, is just around the corner and is an exciting time of year with costumes, pumpkin carving, and of course, candy! Although Halloween is not a traditional Spanish or Latin American holiday, every year it is becoming more and more popular.
How are Día de los Muertos and Halloween Different?
When you hear Day of the Dead or in Spanish, Día de los Muertos, it sounds pretty spooky, right? It is not! Many people think that Día de los Muertos is the Latino version of Halloween, but they couldn’t be more different.
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spanish
Thanksgiving, or el Día de Acción de Gracias in Spanish is a delicious holiday that brings family and friends together and is a day to remember what we are thankful for. Learn how to celebrate Thanksgiving in Spanish!
The Benefits of Learning Medical Spanish
In the medical field there exist additional challenges when treating Spanish-speaking patients due to the communication barrier. However, no matter in which medical field you practice, nor your level of Spanish, learning medical Spanish can help you bridge the communication gap with your patients which may result in improved levels of care.
