This year Spanish Honor Society at the high school has decided to focus on pop culture in Spanish speaking countries where you can check them out on the bulletin board in the language department! The first bulletin board focuses on Spain, specifically music, fashion, sland, sports, and tv.

Music is a central part of social and cultural life in Spain, especially for teenagers. The sharing of music creates a sense of community among young people. The most popular styles among spanish teens reggaetón, Latin urban, and trap, which dominate the charts and playlists across the country.  Global stars such as Bad Bunny and Maluma as well as some more local stars such as Lia Kali and Iñigo Quintero. 

Fashion in Spain currently combines lots of other cultures with their takes on fashion, including many basics in the United States like jeans and sneakers often paired together. However spanish fashion as a culture is much more well mannered with an elegance of European style which allows their clothing items to look sophisticated without much effort. Presentation is held to a high standard which means that sloppy will not cut it. 

Sports are a significant part of social and cultural life in Spain for people of all ages, from the youth to the elderly. Throughout history, sports have been a unifying force in Spain, fostering a sense of community among its citizens. It is widely agreed that football (we know it as soccer) is the most popular sport in Spain, with 70% of the country’s population having consistent interest in either watching or participating in the sport.

There are many “slang” terms and phrases that are used on a daily basis in Spain. Some include ¡Qué guay! (cool/awesome), pasta (money), cole (school- shortening of colegio), and peña (a group of friends). These words and their origins reflect both the creativity and informality of everyday speech.

Examples in a sentence: 

¡Qué guay tu chaqueta nueva! (Your new jacket is so cool!)

No puedo salir, no tengo pasta. (I can’t go out, I don’t have money.)

Voy a recoger a mi hermano del cole. (I’m going to pick up my brother from school)

El sábado voy con mi peña al cine. (On Saturday I’m going to the movies with my group of friends)

Feel free to check out more information on the board in the language wing and keep an eye out for new countries to come!