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Mexican Spanish ( Castellano in Spanish) is the dialect of the Spanish language, as spoken in Mexico. Spanish was brought to present day Mexico around 500 years ago. As a result of Mexico City's central role in the colonial administration of New Spain, the population of the city included relatively large numbers of speakers from Spain. Mexico City (Tenochtitlán) had also been the capital of the Aztec Empire, and many speakers of the Aztec language Nahuatl continued to live there and in the surrounding region, outnumbering the Spanish-speakers for several generations. Consequently, Mexico City tended historically to exercise a standardizing effect over the entire country, more or less, evolving into a distinctive dialect of Spanish which incorporated a significant number of hispanicized Nahuatl words. The territory of contemporary Mexico is not coextensive with what might be termed Mexican Spanish. First, the Spanish of the Yucatán Peninsula is distinct from all other forms, both in intonation and in the incorporation of Mayan words. The Spanish spoken in the areas that border Guatemala resembles the variation of Central American Spanish spoken in that country, where the voseo is used. Secondly, the waves of 19th and 20th century migration from Mexico to the United States have caused Mexican Spanish to become the most widely spoken variety of Spanish in the United States, except in the East Coast (e.g. Miami). The Spanish spoken in the Gulf Coastal areas of Veracruz and Tabasco and in the states of Yucatan and Quintana Roo, is also distinctive&_160;– at least at the level of vernacular speech&_160;– as the Spanish spoken there exhibits more Caribbean phonetic traits than that spoken in the remainder of Mexico. Regarding the evolution of the Spanish spoken in Mexico, the Swedish hispanist Bertil Malmberg points out that in Mexican Spanish, unlike most variations of the other Spanish-speaking countries, it is the vowels which lose strength, while consonants are fully pronounced. Malmberg explains this by the influence of the consonant-complex Nahuatl language through bilingual speakers and placenames. However, there are currently more than 50 native Mexican languages spoken throughout the country and they all contribute to the diversity of accents found all over Mexico[1]. For instance, the tonal or "sing song" quality of some forms of Mexican Spanish derive from some of the indigeneous languages such as Zapotec which, like Chinese, include tonality in their standard form.
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1. Things to do in Rocky Point, Mexico
November 12, 2009
Located on the Sea of Cortez, Rocky Point is one of the closest Mexican beach towns to the United States. Located less than 75 miles from the Arizona border, Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point in Spanish) is a great location for a family looking for an international vacation that is relatively close to home.
There are a load of things to do when visiting Rocky Point. From water sports to on-land adventures, Puerto Peñasco has activities that will keep the entire family smiling.
• ATV Rentals: Take a guided tour of Rocky Point and its surrounding areas on a 4-wheeler (ATV). A guided ATV... (read more)
Author: Derek Schimmel
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2. List of Yo Mama Jokes
November 05, 2009
Yo mama or your mother jokes has been around North America's pop culture since 1990s. Pharcyde had released a song in 1992 entitled Ya Mama. The Mexican film, Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too), shows the corresponding usage of the term in Spanish. A televison game show entitled Yo Momma was aired too.
The classic yo mama joke has this basic form: Your mother is so X, she's a Y.
In here, X is substituted by words such as stupid, ugly, dirty and Y is the example of such words. Some jokes are in the form of metaphor. Here's a list of yo mama jokes to show some examples:
Yo m... (read more)
Author: Kenny Leones
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3. Come to Julian in San Diego For a True Country Experience
September 24, 2009
San Diego is a paradise it itself. Blessed with an ideal climate, long miles of sun kissed sandy beaches, plethora of fun-filled attractions, a rich and distinctive Spanish-Mexican heritage and quality and affordable hotels in San Diego, this city is also popular for its age old country side charm. The best time to enjoy the country side is during the Fall with crisp fall foliage and succulent apples. For all this you need to head towards the small mining town of Julian.
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Nestled in the picturesque Cuyamaca Mountains just one hour east of downtown San Diego, Julian is a po... (read more)
Author: David Miller
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4. Finidn Medium Size Dogs That Are Hypoallergenic
September 21, 2009
Do you love dogs, but have allergies? If you have a smaller home, a medium sized hypoallergenic dog might be perfect. Hypoallergenic dogs have a tendency to create less allergic reactions because of an absence of fur or a very low amount compared to most pets. There are a few breeds that fit into the criteria. The Spanish Water Dog, the Bouvier des Flandres, and the Mexican Hairless are all medium sized, hypoallergenic dogs that work great for families and singles alike.
If big, friendly, shaggy dogs are your thing, the Spanish Water Dog is a good fit. They resemble the sheep dog on the ... (read more)
Author: John Singleson
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5. 10 Mexican Foods Tourists Should Try on Holiday in Mexico
June 30, 2009
Mexican dishes are known to be rich in flavour, spicy and colourful. Mexican cuisine is said to be a mix of Spanish, Middle-Eastern and native Mexican cooking styles. Mexican cuisine is also known for the use of many native spices that are unique to the country. A trip to Mexico will open your eyes to the many possibilities of Mexican food. Here is a list of some of the best Mexican dishes that you should try while on holiday in Mexico.
1. Tacos al Pastor – The Tacos al Pastor or Sheperd Tacos is one of the most delicious taco dishes that you will find in Mexico. This dish is a wrap of po... (read more)
Author: Orson Johnson
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6. Party Time
April 30, 2009
Cinco de Mayo’s soon approaching! Cinco de Mayo’s Spanish for "Fifth of May" is a holiday in Mexico that’s been celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla, and has very little recognition in other parts of Mexico. However, Cinco de Mayo is not treated like a federal holiday in Mexico. Cinco de Mayo is recognized in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. This holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The Mexicans were outnumbered alm... (read more)
Author: Regina Jacques
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7. Welcome to Real Estate Advisor Cancun
April 14, 2009
Welcome to REAC headquarters is located in the beautiful Cancun, Mexico! We are a Mexican owned company specializing in exceptional homes, condominiums and land throughout Mexico.
At Real Estate Advisor Cancun we specialize in marketing, sales and property management throughout the Caribbean. Our sales team is experienced and knowledgeable in the all Real Estate markets that we specialize in. To serve our diversified clients from around the world, our team of agents is fluent in English and Spanish.
Reac is here to guide you to make your real estate investment smooth and hassle free ... (read more)
Author: Francisco Rivadeneyra
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8. How to Learn Spanish? Listen to Spanish!
March 10, 2009
More about Each Way to Listen to Spanish
(1)IN YOUR CAR: If you like to have a CD or radio station playing in your car while driving, why not make it in Spanish? There are so many choices of CDs with Mexican singers as well as ones from other countries. Depending on your mood and maybe on the traffic, you can choose soothing or lively music, love songs or Gospel -- or a mix of all these on one CD. Or explore your radio dial for any programming in Spanish that you may have never noticed before.
(2)ON TELEVISION: You may have access to Spanish programming with your cable or satellite p... (read more)
Author: Rosana Hart
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9. The History of Mineral Rights in Texas and California
February 24, 2009
The United States is the only country where below ground minerals such as oil and natural gas belongs to the surface owner who owns the land in fee simple. Fee Simple means the property owner is entitled to full rights to the surface, subsurface and the air above the surface. In other countries, these subsurface minerals automatically belong to the government.
In understanding the history of mineral rights, it is appropriate to begin with the state of Texas which has immense mineral wealth. When it was under Spanish and Mexican control, Texas originally owned all the subsurface mineral... (read more)
Author: Billy Long
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10. Gambling in New Mexico
February 09, 2009
Situated in the south western corner of the United States, New Mexico has been occupied by both Native American Tribes as well as by Mexico even long past being made a state. For this reason, culture in New Mexico is a very strong mixture of Spanish, Mexican and Native American culture, more so than any other state. A state which is very arid and topographically typified by wide expanses of deserts and mountains, people are few and far between in New Mexico, with an average of 15 New Mexicans per square mile, making it the sixth less densely populated state in America.
The almost two mi... (read more)
Author: Anand Rajkumar
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11. Outwit the Criminals
January 22, 2009
California...what do you think of when you hear the name? Just a bit of interesting info on the state, California has the biggest population of all the states in the U.S. and is the third largest state by area. It was colonized by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century. It became an independent republic in 1821, broke away from Mexico in 1846 following the Mexican-American war...Mexico ceded California to the U.S. and then became the 31st state on Sept. 9, 1850. It was in that era that the Gold Rush drew in a lot of people. By the 20th century, Los Angeles was the center of the ... (read more)
Author: Regina Jacques
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12. Important Bakery Tips for Birthday Cake
December 08, 2008
As we think of someone’s birthday, we also tend to think of delicious, beautiful birthday cakes almost right away. And particularly kids are extremely fond of these cakes. They wait the whole year for their birthdays to come in order to get their much loved, yummy cakes ordered exactly in accordance with their own suggestions and choices. So, at this extraordinary time of your child’s birthday, get them a very unique birthday cake; one of their own preference, with the beloved cartoon character, super heroes, landscapes or other such stuff. Let them be really excited with their most wante... (read more)
Author: artimexbakery@gmail.com artimexbakery@gmail.com
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13. Restaurants on Guam offer scrumptious delicacies food.
December 02, 2008
Guam Island was captured by the Japanese in 1941, the island was retaken by the U.S. three years later. That means in 1944, after that Guam has become strategically the most important U.S. base in the Pacific. Despite Guam’s small population, a wide array of restaurants on Guam offer scrumptious delicacies food The wide selection of guam restaurants features American, Chinese, European, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Mexican food. guam food cooking is very similar to Spanish cuisine. Guam is a small Island but it is very famous for holidays and food lovers, you can find so many var... (read more)
Author: Mariano Reyes
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14. Brentwood Valet Parking Services
November 26, 2008
Brentwood, an affluent district of Los Angeles, is situated near some of the best clubs and restaurants in the area, all with a valet parking service available, of course. What started out as part of a Spanish land grant that was pieced out after the Mexican-American war, is now an affluent suburb with multi-million dollar estates, and is home to the famous Sunset Boulevard.
Professionals and executives make up most of the population, with many of them with ties to the entertainment industry, either because they're on stage or screen, or they work behind the scenes as writers, producers... (read more)
Author: Jay Wilson
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15. Which Spanish Dialect Should You Learn?
November 21, 2008
So you've decided to learn Spanish but have heard stories about how different the various accents can be. Being the official language of nineteen different countries on two different continents, there are plenty of Spanish dialects to choose from. How do you know which accent you should concentrate on? Sometimes the answer is simple. For example, if you plan on travelling in Spain, you should probably concentrate on the castilian dialect. Similarly, if you expect to be communicating primarily with mexican immigrants at your job, the mexican dialect is a clear choice. Not everybody has a specif... (read more)
Author: Kyle Bumpus
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16. Enjoy the Mexican cinema as you learn Spanish in Mexico
November 14, 2008
Going to the cinema and enjoying an evening film is an excellent option to learn and practice Spanish in Mexico. You will discover colloquial expressions, contextualized grammar and typical jargon. Watching movies is also advisable before you travel abroad to learn Spanish in Mexico.
Cinema industry in Mexico has undergone different periods from boom to stagnation, with a great number of producers that came up with very diverse films. As you learn Spanish in Mexico you can enjoy low-budget movies and high tech productions that will amaze you in different manners.
Learn Spanish in M... (read more)
Author: Enrique Helmbrecht
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17. Useful Tips and Tricks for Those That Wish to Learn Mexican Spanish
November 14, 2008
Cancun is not only a hip vacation destination, it is also a great place to learn Spanish. It's also a great place to learn Spanish for those who want to work within the travel industry.
You can learn Spanish in South America, but do your homework. Start with choosing the right school or a program.
If you are an enrolled college or university student, look into exchange and immersion programs, Mexico often makes the cut. Then consult with the coordinator of the program, to inquire if you can participate in it. The coordinator will guide you through the application process.
If you are ... (read more)
Author: Robert Sinclair
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18. Things You Must Know Before You Learn a Single Spanish Word
November 12, 2008
Currently Spanish is the language of choice for over 400 million people around the globe. In terms of its global ranking it has achieved an impressive 3rd place, right behind Mandarin and English. Therefore, growing influence of Spanish language on all continents is unquestionable, especially in the United States of America.
If you live in Texas or any other of the bordering states, you surely have firsthand knowledge of its popularity. The Americas see it quickly rising to the status of the official business language of the continent.
Without further a due let's get to the actua... (read more)
Author: Robert Sinclair
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19. Study Spanish in Mexico and find out what goes on in the beachfront
October 24, 2008
Everyone knows and is aware of how beautiful and paradisiacal Mexico’s beaches are. But I am not quite sure if they really understand what goes around the sand and water. Study Spanish in Mexico and find out the secrets of the Mexican sea that enchants all travelers.
First of all, there will always be sport matches on every beach region of the country. Study Spanish in Mexico and make new friends by playing volley, football or participating in the wide selection of water sports that include scuba diving, sailing, windsurf and many more. There are local contests with music, prizes, parades... (read more)
Author: Enrique Helmbrecht
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20. Polish Translation - A Perfect Business Sense
October 20, 2008
Translation is a process of gathering the meaning of a text or a document from an unknown language, to a known language that communicates the same meaning. Now it is estimated that there are nearly 7000 languages in the world that include the popular languages of English, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Russian , Spanish, Mexican to name a few. Language is one of the important parts of our life that changes from time to time. A person who translates a language into another is called a translator. The translator should have the following qualities. To translate, he should be versatile in both the l... (read more)
Author: Adelajda Rymut
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21. Popular Types of Baked Breads - Part II
October 16, 2008
Pan Fino – This is soft, sugary and delicate bread and one of the most popular types of bread from Mexican bakery. The Pan Fino is well known for its unmistakable cinnamon flavor. Although, Pan Fino is made by hand, and its shape is also given by hand, but it comes in several shapes, sizes and flavors. You can find several variants of Pan Fino with different fruit fillings and decorated by frosting.
Danes – Also known as Wienerbrod (Viena'a bread) is well known throughout the world. This bread is originated in Australia but popular all around the world due to its sweetness and mild taste.... (read more)
Author: artimexbakery@gmail.com artimexbakery@gmail.com
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