This conversation with Mauricio of @babelsolutions was originally published on March 21, 2022 as Episode 93: Speaking LatAm Spanish

Episode 93 takes us on a linguistic journey through Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, offering insights into the rich tapestry of Spanish dialects across these regions.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌎 Mauricio’s upbringing between Argentina and Peru, and how this duality shaped his understanding of Spanish.

🌎 The three geographical blocks of Spanish-speaking regions and why Chile and Argentina are considered linguistic outliers.

🌎 The unique characteristics of Chilean Spanish and how Mauricio navigates these differences in his translation work.

🌎 His career in translating media, including movies and television, and the impact of technology on the field of translation.

🌎 Observations on the influence of English on Spanish spoken in the US and the cultural nuances that arise from this interaction.

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