Tag Archives: Spanish

Why do you boot a computer?

Posted 121 days ago by Stephen Whiteley

Every wondered why it is that you ‘boot’ a computer? Especially considering that the only other meaning of ‘boot’ as a verb is ‘give something a good kick’? The answer lies in a very nice bit of contemporary etymology: the …

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Spanish twists and turns

Posted 150 days ago by Stephen Whiteley

Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language − after Mandarin, English, and Hindustani − and is arguably the most translated language in the world. This Romance language, originally spoken in northern Spain, gradually became the principal language of government …

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Should you translate into your native language?

Posted 201 days ago by Stephen Whiteley

Some people will wonder why I have asked this question. Isn’t it pretty much given that translations should always be done by native speakers translating into their own language? Yes, but… The orthodox view is that only a native speaker …

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Different influences on Spanish and Mexican Spanish

Posted 264 days ago by Stephen Whiteley

Spain and Mexico both have influential neighbours to the north and this is sometimes reflected in the differences between the two varieties of Spanish. Here are a few of the terms I’ve noticed where Mexico follows an English form and …

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The day before yesterday

Posted 364 days ago by Stephen Whiteley

Nuestro mañana será más luminoso [sic] que nuestro ayer y nuestro hoy. Pero ¿quién pondría la mano en el fuego en cuanto a que nuestro pasado mañana no vaya a ser peor que nuestro anteayer? [Our tomorrow will be more …

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