Da un beso a la botella. Literally means: Give the bottle a kiss. English equivalent: Take a swig. Part of the culture in any location around the world is the nightlife. Impress your new local friends by encouraging them to besar your botella!
Testimonial: Lauren McConnell, Part 1
Meet Lauren McConnell, who wrote and supervised the production of a play called Maytags. She works for Central Michigan University teaching Theater. She grew up in Washington State and currently lives in Mount Pleasant, Michican with her husband, daughter, dog, and cat. VV: Thank you so much, Lauren, for doing this! VV: What is the […]
Frase del Día
Frase del Día: Meter la pata Today’s phrase of the day is for those who occasionally say something embarrassing or offensive by accident; for those who speak before they think about what they are saying. You can say that these people “meter la pata”, or “put one’s foot in one’s mouth.” It may not be […]
Do you have ganas?
Donde pueda
Weekends are an enjoyable time here at the ECELA Blog. I’ll share some of your favorite Spanish words, Spanish phrases, Spanish jokes, or whatever interests my readers! Send me your submission* at blog@ecela.com. Our first phrase comes to us from Stephanie Moldenhauer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enjoy! *Those who submit favorites that are chosen will […]