Sueñitos Naranjas

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How to speak Spanish like an Andalucían

One of my favorite things about functioning in my second language was trying to pick up the Andalusian accent and learning Spanish slang. This list is condensed to my favorites words and phrases—ones that are niche to southern Spain or have a little bit of spice—but trust I have quite the extensive list of everything…
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Reverse Culture Shock

Now that it’s July, it’s probably pretty obvious that I have returned to the U.S. Before I continue: don’t worry, I’m going to finish my travel blogging. I want to hold on tight to the memories I made and the knowledge I gained while overseas, and Sueñitos Naranjas was made for just that. I do…
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Inner Monologue

Why Sueñitos Naranjas?

Sueño (n) /sweh-nyoh/ – dream; a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal -ito (suffix) /ito/ – diminutive suffix in order to convey smallness or endearment Naranja (n) /nah-rahng-hah/ – orange; a round juicy citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind Naranja (adj) /nah-rahng-hah/ – orange; reddish yellow Studying abroad in Spain has always been a dear dream of mine.…
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