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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The phrase 'the oven is not for buns' has a literal origin: what it means and where it comes from

The phrase 'the oven is not for buns' is commonly used in Argentina and other Spanish-speaking countries as a warning that conditions are not right for discussing sensitive issues.

Feb 28 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How to Pronounce Andalucía

The article explores the various ways to pronounce 'Andalucía' in Spanish, highlighting regional differences.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Norway seeks Spanish-speaking workers: salaries up to 5,000 euros a month without needing to know the local language

Norway has reopened job opportunities aimed at Spanish speakers, offering salaries that can reach 5,000 euros per month in various sectors.

Feb 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Corner of the Language: A Chulla Shoe

The article explains the unique grammatical usage of the Quechua word 'chulla' in Spanish, particularly in relation to objects that exist in pairs.

Feb 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Matteo Bocelli: How he prepares for his debut in Argentina, why he sings in Spanish, and the advice from his famous father

Matteo Bocelli is preparing for his debut concert in Buenos Aires on March 1, where he will present his latest album 'Enamorarse', and shares insights on his language choices and his father's influence on his career.

Feb 20 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

First-look at history-making streaming series based on ‘masterpiece’ novel

Prime Video has confirmed the premiere date for its highly anticipated series adaptation of Isabel Allende's iconic novel, 'The House of Spirits.'

Feb 16 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'The House of the Spirits' arrives at Berlinale, in series and in Spanish: Latin American classics seduce platforms

The Spanish-language series adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel 'The House of the Spirits' premiered at the Berlinale, highlighting the appeal of Latin American literature on streaming platforms.

Feb 16 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Until March 31: the only group of drivers who can still take the driving test in Spanish in Florida

A recent decision in Florida allows a specific group of drivers, primarily migrants, to take the driving test in Spanish until March 31, following the state's transition to English-only driving exams.

Feb 15 • 22:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Was it a crush or a spark? The RAE invites you to talk about love in Spanish

On Valentine's Day, the RAE encourages Spanish speakers to use the richness of their language to express their feelings of love and friendship.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A classroom for children who come from abroad not to fall behind: "It's a luxury; in one course they master the language or, if not, they defend themselves quite well"

A Madrid school is providing a special classroom to help immigrant children learn Spanish and integrate into the education system.

Feb 14 • 23:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Bad Bunny receives recognition from the Puerto Rican Academy of the Spanish Language for his cultural and musical impact

Bad Bunny has been honored by the Puerto Rican Academy of the Spanish Language for his contributions to music and the Spanish language.

Feb 14 • 04:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Elma Correa wins the 2026 Biblioteca Breve Award for her novel 'Where Summer Ends'

Mexican writer Elma Correa has won the Biblioteca Breve Award 2026 for her novel 'Where Summer Ends,' an important literary award in the Spanish language.

Feb 13 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Wall Against Spanish

The article discusses Donald Trump's criticism of the Spanish language and its representation, particularly in relation to the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny, highlighting the ongoing tension regarding language use in the U.S.

Feb 12 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

After Bad Bunny's show at the Super Bowl, the number of people starting to study Spanish increased

Following Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl, Duolingo reported a 35% increase in users beginning to study Spanish.

Feb 11 • 02:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Driver's License in Florida: Passed the Exam in Spanish, They Made Her Retake It in English, but a Detail Saved Her

A woman in Florida who initially passed her driving test in Spanish was told she had to retake it in English, but a transitional provision allowed her to forgo the requirement.

Feb 10 • 22:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Uses of Words: How to Use the Word 'as'

This article discusses the versatile word 'como' in Spanish and its various usages in language.

Feb 10 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bad Bunny X Trump: the Latin force in the USA - O Assunto #1657

Bad Bunny made a mark at the Super Bowl with a Spanish-language performance, emphasizing Latino culture amid comments from Donald Trump.

Feb 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Latinos in Florida: there is a grace period to take the driver’s license exam in Spanish

A new regulation in Florida allows eligible applicants a 60-day grace period to take their driver’s license exam in Spanish before it becomes available only in English.

Feb 10 • 02:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Duolingo records a 35% increase in Spanish students after Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl

Duolingo saw a significant increase in Spanish learners following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, with a 35% rise in new users.

Feb 9 • 19:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wonderful Latin Fiesta Criticized by Trump. Bad Bunny to Perform in Poland

Bad Bunny's upcoming performance during the Super Bowl halftime show has sparked criticism over his use of Spanish, deemed un-American by some, despite Puerto Rico's status as a U.S. territory.

Feb 9 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Super Bowl: Trump calls Bad Bunny's concert an 'affront to the greatness of America'

Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance as an affront to America, claiming no one could understand his words despite the song being in Spanish, which is spoken by millions in the U.S.

Feb 9 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gaudí Awards 2026: the ‘rave’ of ‘Sirât’ sweeps eight awards

The film ‘Sirât’ by Oliver Laxe won eight Gaudí Awards, including Best Film in a Non-Catalan Language, while other nominees like 'Romería' faced disappointment, securing only one win.

Feb 8 • 23:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Corner of Language: I Grip the Glasses, You Grip the Jug

The article discusses the irregular conjugation of the verb 'asir' in Spanish, highlighting its usage and grammatical nuances.

Feb 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Who is Bad Bunny? From Grammy winner to Super Bowl 2026 headliner

Bad Bunny, the first artist to win the Grammy for 'Album of the Year' with a Spanish-language record, is set to perform at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show.

Feb 8 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A Frenchwoman living in Spain confesses why she doesn't speak in Spanish

A French woman living in Madrid shares her challenges and hesitations about speaking Spanish publicly after two years of residence.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Bad Bunny's show at the Super Bowl faces Donald Trump's politics

Bad Bunny is set to make history with the first entirely Spanish-language performance at the Super Bowl, amidst political tensions related to immigration policies from Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Celimar Rivera, sign language interpreter for Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: You have to add your ‘flow’

According to Puerto Rican sociologist Hiram Guadalupe, Bad Bunny has established himself as a pioneer in singing in Spanish at the Super Bowl, and sign language interpreter Celimar Rivera will convey this universal message of fraternity to the deaf community during the performance.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She Passed the Florida Driving Test in Spanish, but Now They Force Her to Take It Again in English

A new Florida regulation requiring all driving tests to be conducted only in English has affected numerous Hispanic migrants, including Daniela, who previously passed her driving exam in Spanish.

Feb 6 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Official Bulletin of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands is published again in Spanish after 34 years

The Official Bulletin of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands resumes publishing in Spanish after more than thirty years of exclusive publication in Catalan.

Feb 6 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

‘It’s gonna be a huge party’: Bad Bunny set for Super Bowl stage as Trump skips event

Bad Bunny is set to perform at the Super Bowl after recently winning the Grammy for Album of the Year for his politically charged album, marking a historic moment for Spanish-language music.

Feb 6 • 10:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Bad Bunny on His Halftime Show: They Will Dance with or Without Knowing Spanish

Bad Bunny expresses gratitude and calmness as he prepares for his Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing that music transcends language, although he remains tight-lipped about the technical details and surprises of the performance.

Feb 5 • 22:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Bad Bunny warns about 'big party' at Super Bowl LX: 'You don't need to learn Spanish, just dance'

Bad Bunny emphasizes that his Super Bowl halftime show will celebrate Puerto Rican culture with dance as the universal language, highlighting that his performance will be solely in Spanish, which is a historic first for the event.

Feb 5 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Bad Bunny, three days before his performance at the Super Bowl: "No one has to learn Spanish, it's better if they learn to dance"

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny expressed that he will bring his culture and a festive spirit to the Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing the importance of dancing over learning the language.

Feb 5 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show

Fans are motivated to quickly learn Spanish as Bad Bunny is set to perform the Super Bowl half-time show entirely in the language.

Feb 4 • 23:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Cher, Kendrick Lamar, and a historical confusion: this was the most viral moment of the 2026 Grammys

The 2026 Grammy Awards featured prominent artists like Cher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny, with Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year for his Spanish-language album amid a significant political context in the U.S.

Feb 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Grammy Awards: Bad Bunny made history on a night where music shared the stage with political speeches

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history by winning Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards, marking the first time a Spanish-language album has received this honor.

Feb 2 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

For the first time, a Spanish language album won the Grammy Album of the Year award

The Grammy Awards recognized Bad Bunny's album "Debí tirar más fotos" as Album of the Year, marking the first time a Spanish-language album received this honor, while Kendrick Lamar won five awards.

Feb 2 • 10:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Bad Bunny makes history with Spanish album win at 2026 Grammy Awards

Bad Bunny made history by winning the top prize for a Spanish language album at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a moment he dedicated to dreamers who left their homes.

Feb 2 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Grammy, in crowning Bad Bunny, gives voice to artists who oppose Trump

The Grammy Awards this year were heavily political, highlighting artists like Bad Bunny who won Album of the Year with his Spanish-language record, opposing President Trump and drawing attention to immigration issues.

Feb 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Bad Bunny makes history in Spanish with the Grammy for Album of the Year

Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist, made history by winning the Grammy for Album of the Year with a Spanish-language album amidst ongoing immigrant struggles in the U.S.

Feb 2 • 05:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Bad Bunny’s 2026 Grammy Awards triumph becomes protest against ICE

Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, using his acceptance speech to protest against ICE and dedicate the award to migrants, while Billie Eilish also spoke out against immigration policies after winning song of the year.

Feb 2 • 05:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Grammy for Album of the Year Awarded to Bad Bunny, Song of the Year to Billie Eilish

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny won the Grammy for Album of the Year for his collection 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' marking the first time a Spanish-language album received this honor, while Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for 'Wildflower.'

Feb 2 • 05:44 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

Kendrick Lamar makes history at the Grammys

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny achieve historic wins at the Grammy Awards 2026, with Lamar breaking Jay-Z's record and Bad Bunny winning Album of the Year with a Spanish-language album.

Feb 2 • 05:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards: Bad Bunny Makes History, Wins Album of the Year with Spanish-Language Record

At the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' made history as the first entirely Spanish album to win Album of the Year, highlighting significant political and social messages for the migrant community in the U.S.

Feb 2 • 04:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Bad Bunny makes history at the Grammy by winning Album of the Year with a Spanish album

Bad Bunny made history by winning the Album of the Year Grammy for 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos', marking the first time a Spanish-language album has won in this top category during the event's 68th edition.

Feb 2 • 04:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Bad Bunny crowned by Grammy with politically themed album of the year; see

Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards with a Spanish-language album, taking home three awards including Urban Music Album and Global Music Performance.

Feb 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Is it incorrect to use 'impasse' in the sense of 'conflict or disagreement'?

The article discusses the correct usage of the term 'impasse' and highlights its meanings, suggesting that Spanish alternatives could be used instead.

Feb 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

New license plate MU: Who doesn't drive a big city car is automatically a country bumpkin

A recent study highlights the rich diversity of German curse words compared to those in Spanish and English, showcasing a unique aspect of German culture.

Jan 16 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Spanish author lambasts linguistic academy over social media influence

Arturo Pérez-Reverte criticizes the Spanish Royal Academy for prioritizing social media opinions over those of established writers regarding language changes.

Jan 13 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A Gerona City Council Treats Spanish as a 'Foreign Language' in Its Catalan Use Regulation

The Gerona City Council's new language regulation classifies Spanish as a 'permitted language,' prompting allegations from Convivencia Cívica Catalana.

Jan 13 • 11:24 UTC

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