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Beyond manners: The Many Meanings of Prego
Italian Language Learning | Languages

Beyond manners: The Many Meanings of Prego

ByDiscover Discomfort Contributor February 16, 2023April 22, 2023

Prego is a useful and versatile term in Italian. With a range of meanings prego can help convey politeness and respect in a variety of situations.

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How to Say How Much in Spanish for Beginners
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How to Say How Much in Spanish for Beginners

BySofía Poggi February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

How do you say how much in Spanish? The short answer is ¿cuánto? however it can get a little more complicated. Learn everything you need to know about saying “how much” in Spanish.

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BJJ / MMA Words in Spanish — A Working Vocabulary
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BJJ / MMA Words in Spanish — A Working Vocabulary

ByDana Hooshmand February 7, 2023January 19, 2025

A summary of my BJJ / MMA words in Spanish, a vocabulary for doing mixed martial arts in a Spanish-speaking country.

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7 Gracious Ways to Say You’re Welcome in Italian
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7 Gracious Ways to Say You’re Welcome in Italian

ByDiscover Discomfort Contributor January 31, 2023July 16, 2023

Prego is the most common way to say you’re welcome in Italian. And while that will get you 80% of the way there, there are so many other expressions you can use.

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Argentinian Spanish Differences — The “Voseo”, Pronunciation, and Words
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Argentinian Spanish Differences — The “Voseo”, Pronunciation, and Words

ByDana Hooshmand January 31, 2023January 30, 2024

How Argentinian Spanish is different from Spanish as it’s taught in books, courses, and apps.

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How to Say When in Spanish Like a Pro
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How to Say When in Spanish Like a Pro

BySofía Poggi January 26, 2023January 31, 2023

Need to know how to say “when” in Spanish? Here are the best ways to say when in Spanish as well as different ways to use it in conversation!

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7 Essential Ways to Say Stop in Spanish
Languages | Spanish Language Learning

7 Essential Ways to Say Stop in Spanish

BySofía Poggi January 13, 2023January 19, 2023

There are many ways to say stop in Spanish, but it really depends on the situation. In most cases you can use alto, but other situations may require a different expression.

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What does “Oss” or “Osu” mean in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
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What does “Oss” or “Osu” mean in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

ByDana Hooshmand January 12, 2023September 8, 2023

The meaning of the “oss” or “osu” exclamation in martial arts, mainly BJJ.

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Echo Park Boxing (LA, USA) — Quick Review
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Echo Park Boxing (LA, USA) — Quick Review

ByDana Hooshmand January 5, 2023April 4, 2023

A quick review of Echo Park Boxing, a Boxing and Muay Thai gym in Los Angeles.

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Learning BJJ / MMA in Korean — A Glossary
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Learning BJJ / MMA in Korean — A Glossary

ByDana Hooshmand January 5, 2023July 2, 2023

A glossary of words for travelling with BJJ / MMA.

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