Word of the Day: Farra 🎉
If you spend more than a week in Tenerife, chances are you’ll either stumble into a farra or hear someone invite…
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Word of the Day: Guachinche
When you hear the word guachinche in Tenerife, you’re not just learning vocabulary—you’re stepping into a whole way of life. Imagine…
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Word of the Day: Bola 🎈
At first glance, bola is just the Spanish word for “ball.” Straightforward, right? A round object, something you kick, throw, or…
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Word of the Day: Bollito 🥖
If you sit down at a Canarian café and see someone order a bollito, don’t expect a giant feast. This…
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Word of the Day: Machango 🎭
If someone in Tenerife calls you a machango, don’t take it as a compliment. It’s not quite an insult, but…
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Word of the Day: Cotufa 🍿
If you walk into a cinema in Tenerife and ask for palomitas (popcorn), they’ll still understand you. But if you want…
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Word of the Day: FISCO ⚡
Ever heard a Canarian mutter “¡Qué fisco se armó anoche!”? No, they’re not talking about taxes. In the Canary Islands, fisco means…
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Word of the Day: JUMO
Feeling tipsy in Tenerife? 🍹 Don’t say “borracho” — say you caught a jumo (pronounced HOO-moh). It’s local, it’s casual, and…
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Word of the Day: GUAGUA
If someone in Tenerife tells you to “take the guagua,” no — it’s not baby talk. It’s how you…
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Word of the Day: CHACHI
Ready to sound like a cheerful local or someone who just discovered how fun Spanish can be? Meet: Chachi(pronounced CHA-chee). 🔹 What It…
