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🚨 Careful with these words!They don’t mean the same thing in every Spanish-speaking country... or even in Italian!🥪 Tort...
11/04/2025

🚨 Careful with these words!
They don’t mean the same thing in every Spanish-speaking country... or even in Italian!

🥪 Torta
🇲🇽 México → Sandwich
🇪🇸 España → Cake

💰 Pasta
🇮🇹 Italia → Dough
🇪🇸 España → Money

💸 Plata
🇨🇴 Colombia → Money
🇦🇷 Argentina → Silver

🗣️ Language is full of surprises!
👇 What do these words mean in YOUR country? Let us know in the comments!

Spanish phrases that sound weird… but we use them all the time! 😅🇪🇸Literal translation vs real meaning ⬇️🌕 Estar en la l...
10/04/2025

Spanish phrases that sound weird… but we use them all the time! 😅🇪🇸

Literal translation vs real meaning ⬇️
🌕 Estar en la luna – “To be on the moon” → To be distracted.
🔥 Tener ganas de... – “To have desires of...” → To want to do something.
🖐 Echar una mano – “To throw a hand” → To help someone.

Languages are full of fun expressions like these!
💬 Do you know more strange Spanish phrases? Drop them in the comments! 👇

Did you know these Spanish words aren’t really Spanish? 😱🇪🇸Some everyday words come from other languages… and we use the...
10/04/2025

Did you know these Spanish words aren’t really Spanish? 😱🇪🇸
Some everyday words come from other languages… and we use them without even thinking! Here are 4 fun examples:

🥪 Sándwich – from English
🍕 Pizza – from Italian
👖 Jeans – from French
🎤 Karaoke – from Japanese

Language is full of surprises, right?
💬 Do you know more words like these? Comment below and let’s build a list!

‘Por’ vs ‘Para’ en español 🇪🇸Still confused about when to use "por" and when to use "para"? You're not alone!✅ ‘Por’ is ...
10/04/2025

‘Por’ vs ‘Para’ en español 🇪🇸
Still confused about when to use "por" and when to use "para"? You're not alone!

✅ ‘Por’ is all about cause, time, and means.
✅ ‘Para’ is used for goals, recipients, and deadlines.

👉 Swipe to learn the difference with clear examples.
💬 Still not 100% clear? Drop a comment with your sentence and we’ll help you out!
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🗓️ Want to learn Spanish step by step?Start with the basics: Days of the Week 🧠💬Here’s how to say each day — with pronun...
08/04/2025

🗓️ Want to learn Spanish step by step?
Start with the basics: Days of the Week 🧠💬

Here’s how to say each day — with pronunciation included!
Perfect for travelers, expats, or Spanish learners at any level.

🎯 Challenge: Say them all out loud!
Which one is hardest to pronounce? Let us know in the comments! 👇

👉 Learn real-life Spanish with Olalingo Campus in Medellín.
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🇨🇴 Want to sound like a real Colombian?Here are 5 expressions locals use every day — from "Qué más, parce" to "Dar papay...
08/04/2025

🇨🇴 Want to sound like a real Colombian?
Here are 5 expressions locals use every day — from "Qué más, parce" to "Dar papaya."

Whether you're learning Spanish or just arrived in Medellín, these phrases will make you sound like a native.

💬 Which one have you heard before?
👇 Drop your favorite Colombian expression in the comments!

Learn real-life Spanish with us at Olalingo Campus.

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👉🧐Careful! These Spanish words don’t mean what you thinkThink you know Spanish? Think again.Some words in Spanish look f...
07/04/2025

👉🧐Careful! These Spanish words don’t mean what you think

Think you know Spanish? Think again.
Some words in Spanish look familiar… but don’t let them fool you.
From “embarazada” to “molestar,” these tricky false friends can lead to some very awkward misunderstandings.

Swipe through this post to make sure you’re saying what you really mean.
Whether you're traveling, living in Latin America, or just learning Spanish, these are essential to know!

At Olalingo, we make Spanish easy (and fun!) with real-life experiences, immersive classes, and content designed just for you.

📍 Based in Medellín, Colombia
🎓 Learn through café meetups, events, and real conversations

👇 Tell us: Have you ever been confused by a Spanish word?
Comment your funniest or most embarrassing moment!

🔊 Words in Spanish that sound the same… but don’t mean the same!Swipe 👉 to discover tricky Spanish homophones like botar...
07/04/2025

🔊 Words in Spanish that sound the same… but don’t mean the same!

Swipe 👉 to discover tricky Spanish homophones like botar vs votar and banco vs banco.
These words sound identical but mean completely different things 😅 — and yes, they can lead to hilarious misunderstandings.

Want to avoid confusing a "wave" with a "greeting"? 🌊👋
Or asking someone to “pray” when you mean to check the “time”? 🕒🙏

Learn Spanish the smart (and fun) way with Olalingo 🇨🇴✨
📍 Based in Medellín — we teach through real-life experiences, events, and café classes ☕🎉

👇 COMMENT your favorite confusing pair or one you’ve struggled with!
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How do you say “What’s up bro” in Spanish? 🌎🔥Spanish greetings aren’t all “Hola.”From “¿Qué más, parce?” to “¿Cómo estay...
05/04/2025

How do you say “What’s up bro” in Spanish? 🌎🔥

Spanish greetings aren’t all “Hola.”
From “¿Qué más, parce?” to “¿Cómo estay weon?” — every country has its own slang for saying hi to a friend.
These are real greetings locals use — not textbook Spanish.

Which one have you heard before?
Comment the country where you’ve heard it — or tell us your favorite way to say "What’s up!"

🎓 Want to speak like a local in Latin America?
Follow us 👉 for daily tips and native phrases.

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