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Women's History for Spanish Students
Links to Spanish-language articles on women's history.

Spain's Linguistic Diversity
If you think that Spanish or Castilian is the language of Spain, you're only partially right.

Spanish Baby Names
This is a list of dozens of Spanish names that can be given for baby girls, along with their English equivalents and original meanings.

Spanish Baby Names
This is a list of dozens of Spanish names that can be given for baby boys, along with their English equivalents and original meanings.

Spanish Proverbs
Spanish has thousands of proverbs, known as refranes. This list includes 30 of the most common or interesting ones.

Spanish Surnames
The matter of Spanish surnames might seem confusing at first to native English speakers, but that's mostly because it's different than what they're used to.

Dichos, refranes y citas
For a quick and enjoyable way of learning saying and proverbs familiar to Spanish speakers, subscribe to "Dichos, refranes y citas," a daily newsletter that features a new saying, proverb or quotation each day.

Questions Learners Ask
This is a collection of questions that Spanish students have directed at this site.

The Urban Legend of the Chevy Nova
You may have heard the story about Chevrolet having trouble marketing the Chevy Nova in Latin America because the car's name means "it doesn't go." But the interesting thing about the story is that it never happened.

Profiles of Countries Where Spanish Is Spoken
Learn more about the countries where Spanish is spoken.

La vida de Estévanico
Estévanico was the first nonindigenous person to visit parts of what is now the southwestern United States. This article, written in both Spanish and English, was prepared in recognition of Black History Month.

Names of Nationalities in Spanish
Here is a list of Spanish words used for people of various nationalities.

Would I Offend by Speaking Spanish?
"I work at a store, and sometimes I come across people who I hear speaking Spanish. When I ring up their purchases, I always want to speak Spanish to them, but I am afraid to. I don't want to offend them by implying that they can't speak English...."

Country Names
El and la are used with the names of some countries but not with others.

How Did Colón Become Columbus?
Find out why the Spanish name and the English name of Christopher Columbus are so different.

Where Can I Use My Language Skills?
Those who have a knack for languages can find plenty of employment opportunities to use their ability.