13. Valentina. Derived from the Latin word "valens," meaning "healthy and strong," Valentina is the feminine version of Valentinus. Your cutie will have a plethora of punchy nicknames to choose from, ...

To truly master Costa Rican Spanish, understanding the country’s unique slang, known as tiquismos and costarriqueñismos, is essential. In this installment of our “Tico Talk” series, we dive into the ...

Ivon Garcia, 26, grew up two exits from the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego. Garcia was so steeped in Mexican-American culture and Spanish that Garcia “didn’t really conceptualize someone not knowing ...