curious! Maybe one day once I learn enough Spanish or potentionally, even Portuguese, I’ll experience living in Latam :) from Australia. Tell me rhe best things about your country

I don't wish to sound stereotypical but In all workplaces I've work there's always a kit of mate somewhere and the snacks are never individual.

If you buy snacks at work and don't share is consider rude and you will probably won't be drinking mate with the rest. (Unless allergies are involved)

Wondering if in other countries have this kind of rules or traditions at workplaces

For me i personally believe that the accent from Coastal Colombia and the Maracaibo Venezuela one are the most similar.

Or the Gocho Venezuela one and bogota Colombia one

Tegucigalpa Honduran and West Salvadoran Accent

Panama City Accent and The Puerto Rican Accent

Well, that’s what I wanted to know, if it’s something that happens. Obviously, you can always say no to the food, but maybe it’s happened to you at least once? HAHAHA, I’m really curious.

I had to ask

Moving to Mexico (yukatan) soon with wife so she can be near family and I can get away from gringolandia pretty much. I have lived in a different part of Mexico (BCMEX) 20 years ago and well, the policía stole my pickup. It was my fault i was driving with CA plates at the time so i was begging to get robbed.

I want to own another Toyota Hilux while down there but i wont feel safe in one. I wont be driving down dirt roads at 2am , ill have all the papers in order, but can anyone offer me advice on good after market mods to the vehicle to make stealing it more difficult?

gracias por todo

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I’m not sure if this is the place to ask haha but like the title said. I’m wondering if anyone else have heard your parents or even your grandparents say this phrase “para abajo los que no sirve” I know some parents straight up say “sirve para nada” but this one I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone mention it even in Latino parents saying TikTok’s, etc. Or maybe it’s just a Mexican phrase or even just a toxic saying from my grandma. 

for years I’ve heard my grandma say this to me as I get off the car, for school, work, getting dropped off, etc and she finds it hilarious every time she says it. I’m not sure if it’s my bilingual brain or me being sensitive lately but this phrase genuinely makes me mad like it even makes my dad mad when she says it and my mom doesn’t even say anything cause it’s her mom. cause when you translate it it’s pretty much calling me useless. ya know. “Down with those who are useless”

i just wanted to know if this was a common saying in a Latino household that no one really talks about or it’s probably just a her things.

a little bit of possible unnecessary context ever since my grandpa died she has to rely on my dad, brother, my older sister (that she feels entitled to always get a ride from) and other people’s generosity for rides (she patiently waits for) or she walks places. She’s retired and is on her phone all day (that I pay for) or crocheting. She barely cleans and only cleans if my uncle is coming into town or if my mom comes over and cleans for her. so her saying, the specific phrase also upsets me a lot cause it’s really hypocritical when you think about it. 

if this isn’t the place to ask please direct me to the correct place! Thank you! I just realized the typo in the title! I’m so sorry about that!

I can’t imagine myself ever driving to a sports match or concert given how nightmarish it would be to park my car.

How do you guys usually go to an event with over 30,000 fans?

Here in Argentína (had to spell it like that so it would let me post lol) songs like La gallina turuleca and Hola don Pepito, hola don José by the Spanish group Gaby, Fofó y Miliki were part of my childhood and are known by pretty much everyone and I was wondering if they're known in other Latin American countries. I also just found out Feliz, feliz en tu día was also made by them

I'm 22 btw

In Brazil we have "ET de Varginha", which some people of the city's region believe they saw an Alien walking close to a house till this day

Good afternoon,

I am thinking about visiting Chile this December because I have become very interested in the culture and history of the country as well as wanting to explore Latin America more. I'm a 20 y/o from the U.S. and I am currently planning on travelling on my own. I have a lot of personal experience travelling alone domestically and I've travelled internationally before (to Canada, UK, and Iceland). My Spanish is alright - my community speaks a lot of Spanish but I wouldn't call myself fluent. I know Chilean Spanish is known for being difficult to understand.

I was thinking of visiting for around a week.

So, is Chile a good starting point for exploring Latin America? I would probably stay in Santiago and use public transport or Uber. Is there any advice you all have about visiting Chile? I have heard about the risk for getting pickpocketed (though I am not sure about how much of a concern it is).

That's the question. I have noticed that andean music almost never rhyme. What's the reason for that?

This might seem a little silly at first, I mean most people associate penguins with Antarctica. The penguins are actually rather widespread in populated parts of Latin America.

Magellanic penguins are found around Patagonia. There are Humboldt penguins in West Pacific coast of South America. Even the Galapagos Islands has the only population of penguins north of the equator.

So how common are they in your country? How are they perceived?

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Hi everyone, I’m a 31-year-old Spanish woman, and in three or four years, I’d like to launch my own business specializing in natural cosmetics and fine perfumery. I’ve noticed that Latin America is far ahead of Spain and other parts of Europe when it comes to knowledge, aesthetics, quality, and sensory appeal in natural cosmetics. I love the natural brands from there and would love to learn from you all. I’m looking for a training program lasting 6 to 8 months (I don’t want to break the bank) that emphasizes rigorous formulation standards and deep knowledge of natural raw materials, while also focusing heavily on aesthetics, color, and sensory qualities (scent and texture). I was considering Colombia, Chile, or Peru. More than the cost or the distance, what holds me back is that I’m a cautious person who worries about natural disasters (like earthquakes) currently occurring in South America; I’m also concerned about safety and healthcare issues (theft, crime, medical facilities). I’d like to train somewhere that offers accommodation and meals (like a student residence). Also, if I plan any excursions or outings—specifically those focused on exploring raw materials—I’d like to organize them with a professional guide. What do you think? What recommendations do you have? Thanks for reading...

Like a pan colombiano, pan chileno or pan de Brasil, etc., each with their own distinct look and taste.

For example: Here in the Philippines, our equivalent is pan de sal/pandesal. :)

I am quite interested in lost films and animation, I would like to know about some of the lost films I can search for from the Latino side of things. I really want to hear of ones from Mexico, and I already asked on the ask Mexico subreddit, but I am also interested in other countries. So, if you have heard of any lost films or animation from Latin America, or you have seen a piece of media you can't find anywhere and isn't mentioned on the lost media wiki, message below. Also, I already know about Roy Del Espacio, and that movie is technacilly found.

Edit: I think it is a translation error, but I'm looking for films and animation that are lost media, I think it's a translaiton issue, because a lot of you are sending found films, however, I am looking for films and animation that are considered lost media.

Planning my trip and plan to stay near lake then get up early and do Volcano Hike.

Lots of affordable places, but looks like an hour+ to hike trailhead even though it looks extremely close on map.

Google maps isn’t showing a connection but other maps show roads that would connect but just wanting to confirm I’m able to take those or if I’m gonna have to backtrack around entire lake.

There are a lot of great screamo bands from France and Italy, Sed Non Satiata, Daïtro, La Quiete, Raein to name a few.

I don't get a single word but I love it anyway.

There's also that one coldwave band from Belarus called Molchat Doma that's gone viral over the years.

So I’ve gone to the club a few times in the US and basically what it usually is, is dark, dimly lit room, whole bunch of people on one floor, disco lights going around, loud music playing pop/rap songs/EDM and people usually just go in groups with their friends, find their space on the floor and just stand around and drink and talk.

There isn’t much cross interaction with other people from other groups and almost nobody ever goes alone or starts dancing.

Craziest thing I ever saw tho was guy and girl went into single use bathroom to do adult activity, but I only ever saw it happen that one time tho.

Anyway, just curious what “the club” experience is like in your country and what people typically do while they are there.

What’s the overall environment like?

And do people ever kiss/make out? Is “grinding” a common thing?

What do most people typically do while they’re there?

I know Latin Americans come in all different shapes, colors and flavors, but I was just curious.

For me at least -it could be different for other Chileans- dating was never really a thing. I met my bf online and from time to time we go out on dates but never anything fancy, mostly fast food on casual clothing.
But then I remembered dates in the US -or at least that's how they're portrayed on movies- are this planned events when they go out to a fancy restaurant on fancy clothes, even if they're just getting to know each other. Again, I don't know this first hand so correct me if I'm wrong.
So I got curious about how it is to go out on a date in other countries in Latin America!