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Dictionary of Curiosities

In working as translators, we always come across words that are difficult to translate. We’ve spoken on other occasions about how certain languages use words that are curiously specific and

May 30, 2014

Curiously Specific and Unusual Words

In a recent post we wrote about the longest words in world, and commented on the particular power of synthesis and specificity that the German language has which allows it

October 3, 2013

The Longest Words in the World

In a post at the beginning of this year, we were introduced to the marvelous world of compound words and the German language. As explained in the post, the German

September 19, 2013

Following the steps of Malespín

“Yo estoy tuanis, pero el brete está pelis” Many people (including Spanish speakers) might hear this and have no idea what it means. It is thought that in some Central

July 12, 2012

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Dictionary of Curiosities

Curiously Specific and Unusual Words

The Longest Words in the World

Following the steps of Malespín

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