Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
About this episode
This episode discusses the humorous cultural event Operativo No Inglés and its impact on brands and language in Mexico.
What happens when an entire country jokingly decides to “cancel” English for a day? In this episode, we explain the story behind Operativo No Inglés, the meaning of expressions like ponerse la verde and ¿Y si sí?, and the hilarious ways famous brands translated their names into Spanish to support Mexico’s national team. Along the way, you’ll learn about Mexican humor, internet culture, and some useful vocabulary and expressions that will help you better understand everyday Spanish and life in...
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