What to do and what to avoid if you see a wildfire in Spain
Here is some useful advice on how to prevent wildfires in Spain and what you should do and what you should not do if you see a blaze.
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14 expressive ‘sounds’ that will make you seem like a true Spaniard
Spaniards use countless interjections and onomatopoeia in daily talk. If you don’t speak Spanish well but want to pass yourself off as ‘a good listener’, these monosyllables and very short words will help you blend in.
Can I buy a car in Spain if I’m not a resident?
If you spend only part of your time in Spain but don’t officially reside in the country, what are the rules regarding vehicle ownership? Can second home owners buy a car for the time they spend in Spain?
How to find an English-speaking therapist in Spain
Whether your Spanish isn’t good enough or you’d just be more comfortable in your mother tongue, it is possible to find an English-speaking therapist here. To mark World Mental Health Day, here’s what to know about accessing English-languag…
Why do Catalans have a reputation for being stingy?
Catalans have a reputation throughout Spain for being tight-fisted and miserly, particularly when it comes to money. Is there any truth to this stereotype and how did it come about?
From George to Breonna to Eric: What happens to police officers who kill Black people
String of law enforcement officers acquitted or not faced charges in high-profile killings
The most common mistakes foreigners make when greeting people in Spain
Saying hi and goodbye in Spanish can’t be that hard, right? Well, if you’ve been using your home country as your frame of reference you may be getting some simple Spanish greetings wrong.
Speak like a local: Ten useful Spanish expressions with the word ‘water’
In hot and sunny Spain, ‘agua’ is certainly a word you need to know. But there are also many handy expressions which include the word for water, from the Spanish version of being ‘in dire straits’ to what you call a ‘party pooper’.
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How a female teacher campaigned for Spain to have a Father’s Day
Today marks Father’s Day in Spain, the day when children all over the country come home with handmade crafts and often enjoy a special meal with their dads. But what are the origins of this day in Spain and why is it celebrated on March 19…
Why do Spaniards find it ’embarrassing’ to eat the last bite?
You may have noticed that your Spanish friends refer to the last bite of food on a shared plate of tapas as ‘la de la vergüenza’ (the one to be ashamed of or embarrassed about).