06.27.2023 - By Tamara Marie
In this episode, we'll explore 11 words you'll commonly hear in the largest island of Venezuela, la Isla de Margarita (Caribbean's Pearl) In this conversation with Mariana, currently living on Margarita, we'll discuss the must-visit places on the island, its distinct Spanish, and how it's influenced by Venezuela's history and culture.
From this episode, you'll learn…Margariteño Spanish, its melodious and relaxed rhythm, unique vocabulary, and expressions.How the accent and expressions used on the island resemble but also create contrast within the Spanish spoken in other regions of the Caribbean (especially Puerto Rico)How the Spanish spoken in the interior of Venezuela is different on the islands and Caribbean portion of the country.
Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast?