In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of language, accents, and history with our co-host Jellissa, who has studied the rich linguistic influences that shape Latinidad. From the echoes of Arabic and Latin that live on in our words, to the ways different countries pronounce the same letter, to how migration and heritage influence accents—we explore how our voices carry centuries of history.
Whether you’ve wondered why Spanish sounds so different in Puerto Rico versus Argentina, why some words trace back to Arabic roots, or how colonial and Indigenous languages shaped our speech, this conversation is for you.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- How Arabic and Latin shaped modern Spanish and Portuguese
- The story behind different accents across Latin America
- Why letters are pronounced differently in different regions
- How language connects us to identity, ancestry, and migration
- Personal reflections on what language means to Latinidad today
Join us for a journey through language, history, and heritage—and discover how our words connect us to our ancestors and to each other.
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