Putsata Reang staff writer
The Philippines was under Spanish rule for more than 300 years (yes, that long) so Spain’s influence on Filipino culture runs deep and profound. The country itself is named after King Philip! You can see obvious Spanish influence on Philippine cuisine, fromchamporadotoleche flan. Ironically, ...
Regardless, there now seems to be Central Mexican influence in Tikal, including the adoption of the Teotihuacánian god, Quetzalcoatl, the "Feathered Serpent" -- a name that we also know, of course, from the Aztecs (in Nahuatl). Kings of Palenque K'uk' Bahlam I 431–c.435 AD "Casper"...
TheSpanish languageis a member of theRomance languagefamily, the group of languages descending fromVulgar Latin, the dialect spoken by the soldiers and provincial officials of theRoman Empire. Originally spoken in the northern regions of what is nowSpain, Spanish also draws some influence from the...
This dialect's widespread adoption and its role as the linguistic spine of the Spanish-speaking world underscore its importance and influence, making it a central element of Spanish identity and a vital tool for global communication. Four official languages of Spain You might be wondering to ...
The siesta is a tradition from Spain. But other places also have this custom, including other Mediterranean countries in Southern Europe. People in countries with Spanish influence may also take siestas, like in the Philippines and some Latin American countries. In this program, we will look at...
The influence of American English in the North of the region also took its toll; words were absorbed with a Spanish pronunciation which was based solely on what was heard with no regard for the correct spelling, for example 'boila' (boiler) and 'mechas' (matches)!
a. La Siesta is when students and professionals would return home around midday for a few hours of rest and to spend time with their family, along with lunch (Thyberg). It has spread to the Philippines, the Middle East, and North Africa. ...
Lava bien: you are absolutely right. Mindanao and the influence of the Muslims in that part of the Philippines have not been treated or considered properly in our history books. In school and university, I don’t recall any subject that mentioned Mindanao and the Muslims in any detail. Sad...
I mean, if Spanish comes from there, it has to be the most correct. Although I know that Spain Spanish has a lot of influence from Arabic because of the African and Middle Eastern Moors. Is that why? And if so, this happened before Columbus “discovered” South America and the ...