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Órale, Boricua, Güey & More Spanish Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary

Jeanette Hernandez — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:12:10 +0000

Spanish words from Latin American communities in the United States are being recorded in new places. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently revealed 66 new US Hispanic English entries as part of their quarterly updates. New additions include Spanish words widely used by Chicanos, Boricuas, Cubanos, and beyond. The OED traces the “influx” of Spanish-originated

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Here’s Where to Watch the Spanish-Language Broadcast of Super Bowl LIX

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:08:09 +0000

The NFL’s biggest game of the year will put the two-time defending Champions Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, February 9. With Super Bowl LIX set to begin at 6pm ET with kickoff at 6:30pm ET, Latine fans are probably wondering where can you watch Super Bowl LIX in Spanish? The answer

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Here’s How to Watch the Spanish Dub of ‘Wicked’ in the U.S.

Lucas Villa — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:23:54 +0000

There’s a way for Spanish speakers to enjoy the Wicked movie in Spanish in the U.S. Through the power of TheaterEars, people can listen to Danna and Ceci de la Cueva’s Spanish-language voiceovers and vocal performances. Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of Wicked opened in theaters in the U.S. with stars Ariana Grande as Glinda

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There’s a New (& Free) Streaming App for Latine Films & TV Shows

Kiko Martinez — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:58:42 +0000

A new, free-to-watch streaming platform dedicated to showcasing Latine films and TV series is now available to audiences across the U.S. Earlier this month, Avenida Entertainment Group launched A+, the new destination for movie lovers to find “English-language content that reflects the vibrant diversity and culture of the American Latino community.” Avenida is a Latino-owned

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Speaking Spanish Was the Heartbeat of My Home Until My Parents Died

Carmen Cusido — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:22:50 +0000

Growing up, Spanish was the heartbeat of my home. I was born in Union City, New Jersey, dubbed Havana on the Hudson, to much older Cuban exile parents who made it their mission to ensure I was fluent in their native tongue, something they took pride in and wanted to impart to me. Since there

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Will Bad Bunny Be Doing SNL Skits in Spanish?

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:21:51 +0000

Bad Bunny is set to return to the SNL stage on October 21, 2023. This time not just as the musical guest, but as the host as well. Which begs the question, will we get a skit or two in Spanish? The Puerto Rican singer isn’t a stranger to SNL, having appeared as a guest

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Knowing Spanish Isn’t a Requirement for Claiming Your Latinidad

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:49:08 +0000

The discourse around Spanish is always louder during Our Heritage Month, and this year has been no exception. From Miss Dominican Republic being questioned for not speaking Spanish fluently, to viral social media posts stating that “if you don’t speak the language of your people you are not an authentic member of that culture.” Basically,

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WATCH: Miss Dominican Republic Responds to Critics for Not Being Fluent in Spanish

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:01:30 +0000

Miss Dominican Republic, Mariana Downing, has responded to the criticism over the fact that she doesn’t speak fluent Spanish. She also defended her Dominican identity, despite the fact that she wasn’t born in the Dominican Republic. Downing, who was crowned Miss Dominican Republic and is widely regarded as one of the favorites for the Miss

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Here’s How You Can Watch ‘Blue Beetle’ in Spanish at Movie Theaters

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:45:15 +0000

If you have family members or friends who enjoy going to the movies but would prefer to watch DC’s Blue Beetle starring Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai) in Spanish, there’s an app for that. TheaterEars is an app that allows moviegoers to use their smartphone and a pair of earbuds to enjoy their movies in Spanish.

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WATCH: AOC Goes Viral & Divides the Internet During Puerto Rico Statehood Debate

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:22:57 +0000

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) stirred some discussion on social media Thursday (December 15) when she spoke Spanish on the House floor during a debate on the Puerto Rico Status Act, which would finally resolve the political status of the U.S. territory by allowing Puerto Ricans themselves to decide if they wanted statehood. Ocasio-Cortez ended

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