Know your ‘idioms’? 10 Spanish sayings that will have you sounding like a native
Want to improve your Spanish? Here’s 10 idioms that will take you from beginner to pro in no time. De tal palo, tal astilla Directly
Shock in Spain as Goya-nominated actress reveals she is now living on a bench in Marbella
A GOYA-nominated actress has revealed she is living on a park bench in Marbella and is often forced to beg for money at traffic lights.
Jewish groups in Spain demand anti-Semitic descriptions branding them ‘greedy’ are removed from Spanish dictionaries
OVER 20 Jewish groups from Spanish-speaking countries have written to the leading linguistic authority, the Spanish Royal Academy (RAE), to demand the removal of antisemitic
Spanish GCSE entries rise by 11% on 2022 figures and could overtake French as students leading language choice
A SURGE in popularity for the Spanish GCSE has led to an increase in entries of 11.3% on 2022’s figures. The rise continues the steady
In hot water: Viral tweet sparks fierce debate about how much Spaniards, and Europeans, shower
A VIRAL tweet has sparked lively online debate about how often Spaniards shower compared to their European counterparts. The answer? Less than the Italians but
Woman’s foster dog disobeyed her… until she started speaking in Spanish to it
A woman thought her foster dog was not obeying her demands because it was disobedient, but it turns out the pooch only understood Spanish. Ariana
LONG READ: Jack Gaioni reveals the fascinating story of Lola Montez, the fake Spanish dirty dancer who captured a king’s heart
Lola mimed the crushing of spiders that had invaded her undergarments
QUE? Ten Spanish phrases that make no sense in English
LEARNING another language is never easy, but as expats, we should at least give it a try. But whether you’re beginner or near fluency, there
Boom time: Spain’s property market on the up with help from foreign buyers
Mark Stücklin of Spanish Property Insight explores how foreign buyers are fuelling a property boom in Spain.
Vandal destroys Penelope Cruz star on Madrid’s Walk of Fame
SHE may be the only Spanish actress to have won an Oscar as well as countless other prizes both home and abroad, but it seems
U-TURN CAMPAIGN: Brits considering leaving Spain following driving licence saga
THE OLIVE PRESS is calling for a resolution to the ongoing saga of Brits who, since May 1, are no longer legally allowed to drive
The ten best Spanish language shows on Netflix to binge watch right now
SPANISH crime drama Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) has proved a big hit with English speaking audiences around the world. Telling the story of
MUST READ: British drug mules flew from Spain to UK with suitcases full of marijuana grown on Costa Blanca and other parts of country
A drugs gang including British citizens who took suitcases of narcotics to the UK and across Europe, has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. Police
36 English words you probably didn’t know were stolen from Spanish
NOBODY likes a false friend. They’re a thorn in our relationships, and a downright disaster when it comes to language learning. Of course, in linguistic
Lessons from a Spanish granny: 10 timeless homemade remedies that really work
APART from lending a shoulder to cry on in bad times or spoiling us with our favourite foods, grandmothers are also a font of knowledge
Books: 12 essential Spanish literary works that are NOT Don Quixote
WHENEVER iconic Spanish literature is mentioned, the first and sometimes only work that comes to mind abroad is that of Miguel de Cervantes. And that’s
14 common Spanish proverbs that you can use everyday without offending anyone
EVERY language has its own particular sayings and proverbs that are passed down generation to generation and whose origins are often lost in the annals
ESCAPES: The Olive Press picks its top ten hotels to enjoy the Spanish mountains – and not just for skiing
Sitting by a fire, reading a good book, taking a bracing stroll, followed by a massage or dip in a spa is a wonderful way
10 romantic (and sometimes strange) nicknames for your sweetheart in Spain
FROM honey bun to sweetie-poo, the English language has its fair share of nauseating terms of endearment. This Valentine’s day, why not mix it up
Four top tips to step up your Spanish this year
LEARNING a language is hard. Luckily for us living here in Spain, Spanish is one of the easier languages to pick up. But we are
Nine quintessential Spanish proverbs with ancient origins to use to impress your friends
Once you have more than a basic grasp of Spanish you will start to realise that in common parlance conversation is peppered with delightful and
Spanish festive traditions: Do you know your Nochebuena from your Nochevieja?
Christmas is a little bit different in Spain.
Chef reveals perfect Spanish tortilla hack in viral video – but you will need 57 eggs
YOU can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, and you can’t make the perfect Spanish tortilla without inevitably making a mess in a pan
Spanish naval ship helps farmers in La Palma gain access to their land
THE Spanish Navy amphibious transport ship Castilla has docked in La Palma on the Canary Islands today, Saturday, November 6. The vessel’s crew will help
Spain wants to reopen Cervantes Institute in Gibraltar to boost Spanish language on the Rock
Spain’s Cervantes Institute is considering plans to reopen a branch on the Rock amid concerns that the number of people who speak Castellano well is
Going native: How to improve your Spanish and what to look for in a language course
NO one wants to be the expat who can’t speak the language, but starting out on the road to being bilingual can be hugely intimidating.