¿Dolar o Peso? La Historia y Uso del Signo - Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol

¿Dolar o Peso? La Historia y Uso del Signo - Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol

Have you ever wondered why the dollar sign is used for both U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos? We’ve had students ask if ATMs in Mexico give out dollars or pesos, all because of that same “$” symbol. In this episode, we break down the real history behind the sign—from colonial-era Spanish pesos to silver mines and the American Revolution—and reveal how the U.S. didn’t create the symbol, but actually adopted it from Latin America. Key Takeaways: The “$” symbol likely originated from the abbreviat...

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Cómo Tomar el Camión en México - How to Take the Bus in Mexico

Cómo Tomar el Camión en México - How to Take the Bus in Mexico

From figuring out which bus to take to knowing when and how to signal the driver, we walk you through the reality of using urban buses in Mexico. We talk about routes, schedules (or the lack of them),...

3 Helmi 34min

La salsa Tabasco no viene de Tabasco

La salsa Tabasco no viene de Tabasco

From Cholula to Tabasco, we explore how some of the world’s most famous hot sauces are named after places they don’t actually come from. We break down the real origins of Tabasco sauce, how it was cre...

27 Tammi 26min

¿Puede la IA Reemplazar el Aprendizaje de Idiomas? - Can AI Replace Language Learning?

¿Puede la IA Reemplazar el Aprendizaje de Idiomas? - Can AI Replace Language Learning?

We explore the growing fear that AI and instant translation tools make language learning unnecessary, and we explain why that mindset misses the point. From real-life cultural misunderstandings and ge...

20 Tammi 31min

La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte II - The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part II

La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte II - The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part II

In this episode, we conclude our real-life battle with Sam’s Club after buying a couch that arrived incomplete and went unresolved for months. We share how filing a complaint through PROFECO and Conci...

13 Tammi 20min

México, Tierra de Maíz…y de Pan - Mexico, Land of Corn…and Bread

México, Tierra de Maíz…y de Pan - Mexico, Land of Corn…and Bread

In episode 301, May takes the mic solo to respond to claims that Mexico lacks a true bread culture, using this moment to explore how wheat arrived during the colonial period and evolved into something...

6 Tammi 26min

Especial Fin de Año - End of the Year Special

Especial Fin de Año - End of the Year Special

We reflect on reaching 300 podcast episodes and five years of Spanish and Go, a journey that started during the pandemic in Puerto Rico and led us to where we are today. We talk about the biggest mome...

30 Joulu 202532min

Vocabulario Navideño Esencial - Essential Christmas Vocabulary

Vocabulario Navideño Esencial - Essential Christmas Vocabulary

We walk you through essential Christmas words and traditions in Mexico, from nacimientos and Christmas trees to poinsettias, piñatas, and festive street decorations. We also explore classic holiday fo...

23 Joulu 202528min

La Sobremesa - La Sobremesa

La Sobremesa - La Sobremesa

We break down what la sobremesa really is, why almost everyone in Mexico practices it (even if they don’t name it), and how it contrasts with the fast-paced dining culture many of us grew up with. We ...

16 Joulu 202519min

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