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Britain has been trading with the Canaries for six centuries, so it’s no surprise that some very amusing anglicisms have crept into the Spanish dialect of the Atlantic archipelago. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

The so-called Reconquista (Reconquest) has led many to believe that Spaniards recovered and united their country after 800 years of Moorish conquest. However, the history of ‘España’ as a nation is a lot more complicated than that. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

You may be surprised to find out that Spain, a country famous for its sunny weather, has a wide array of ways to refer to rain and the different types of precipitation, including its own version of 'raining cats and dogs'. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you meet all the requirements and have applied for Spanish citizenship, it can be a long and frustrating wait to find out if it has been granted or not. Fortunately, there are several ways you can check on the status of your application. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

How can you tell Spain's regional accents apart? Where do they drop the ‘s’? And is there a 'best' and 'worst' accent? This detailed guide tells you all you need to know about the accents which people have across Spain’s regions. ​Read More ​The Local

If you don’t have a Spanish bank account but you own or rent a property in Spain, you may be wondering if you can use a foreign account to pay your water, electricity and internet bills. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Foreigners, including Spanish speakers from Latin America, often find it surprising how loudly Spaniards tend to speak. So is there a reason for this or is it just a stereotype? ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Have you ever thought of taking unpaid leave from your job in Spain in order to travel, write that book you've always wanted to, or to simply have more free time? If you can afford a sabbatical, keep in mind that Spanish law gives you this right. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

If you've had your visa approved and you've newly arrived in Spain, you'll need to apply for your Spanish residency. As your Spanish language skills may not be up to scratch yet, you'll need some help in knowing what all the terms mean. ​Read More ​The Local Spain