Some of these can be amazing ways to break the ice, create rapport, and show off your Spanish abilities in the workplace. OK, but what is Mexican slang? Mexican slang is a mix of rich and varied expressions that are commonly used in everyday conversations by Mexicans or Mexican residents...
Unlike other Latin American countries,Mexico has a particular tendency to stray from the use of typical Spanish expressions; local expressions (which logically include Mexican slang) tend to carry more weight. These proverbs complement the ones used in Spain which we’re already familiar with, and ...
Dennis McLellan
Puerto Rican cuisine, a blend of Spanish, African, and Taino influences, impacts its Spanish through words like “mofongo” (mashed plantains with garlic and pork) and “lechón” (roast pork). Expressions such as “Darle con el tostonero” (to insist on something) reference food in metaphor...
No other book offers such a wide-ranging introduction to these cultural expressions of Mexican Americans today. Chicano Popular Culture invites readers to share the excitement of these vital arts and, through them, to learn more about the uniqueness of America's fastest-growing minority. Chicano ...