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Corn Tortillas folded with cheese and Loroco recipe

Known in Guatemala as "Dobladas de Queso Fresco y Loroco". This is one of those recipes so easy to prepare, that it will take you very little time to make and share them with your family and friends. We share with you another very traditional Guatemalan recipe, ideal for any time of the day, from breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack at any time of the day.


Guatemala Traditional Tostadas (corn tortillas toast) Recipe

The traditional "Tostadas Guatemaltecas" (Corn Tortillas Toasts) are very popular. These are basically a snack or appetizer before lunch. This traditional Guatemala snack is quite common during national holidays or just for sharing with the family and friends any time during the day.


How to start or end an email in Spanish - Part 4

This is the last of the posts in a short series of articles that include examples of how to start and end emails in Spanish. Below we share the last 23 phrases that we commonly use in emails in Spanish and translated into English.


Commonly lines used in emails in Spanish - part 3

This is the third post on this short series of articles sharing common phrases used in Spanish language when composing an email. We are listing 23 phrases or lines translated from English to Spanish for easier understanding.


Composing emails phrases in Spanish - part 2

Following the previous post on “common email phrases in Spanish Language” we shared last week, we are continuing with another 27 key phrases you can use when writing an email in Spanish language. Sometimes, a simple direct translation is not the best option.


Common emails phrases translated into Spanish - part 1

Email is the most widely used method of communication. Responding or composing a new message in Spanish can be a bit tricky, as there are many common phrases whose translation is particularly different.


Guatemalan Stewed Beef Recipe

Stewed Beef is a typical Guatemalan food. It has many ingredients that make it juicy and with a very intense flavor, which makes it the first choice for Guatemalan families at lunchtime, always accompanied by rice and avocado. This dish is known in Guatemala as "Guisado de Res Guatemalteco".


Nicknames for Personal Names in Latin-american Culture

Nicknames or "apodos" in Latin America and Guatemala are very common, they are regularly associated with a personal characteristic. But many these nicknames in Spanish language are specifically related to the personal name.