We are Tania and Gaetano, two expats who moved our families to Spain for new adventures. We both moved here from the US, Tania (originally from the UK) in 2020, with her husband and daughter from Northern Virginia, and Gaetano in 2023 with his two daughters from Los Angeles. We all met in Valencia and got along incredibly well, but while we cracked each other up discussing our fun times adjusting to Spain, there were quite a few eye-rolls from our girls (tweens and teenagers anyone!). In an effort to give our daughters a little break we thought what the heck, let’s share our experiences with unsuspecting strangers instead. This podcast came to life and we hope you enjoy the pitfalls and joys of our experiences - we all have!
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
In this lively episode of Ah... Spain!, Tania and Gaetano take you on a tour through 20 colorful Spanish proverbs — expressions packed with wit, wisdom, and a touch of mischief. You’ll learn why dressing a monkey in silk doesn’t change much (la mona, aunque se vista de seda, mona se queda), what shoemakers should stick to (zapatero, a tus zapatos), and how centuries-old sayings still shape conversations in modern Spain.
We share each proverb’s literal translation so you can enjoy the quirky imagery, as well as the real meaning so you’ll know when (and when not!) to use it. You’ll also find out which ones are our personal favorites, and why some make us laugh while others feel surprisingly profound.
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