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If you’ve ever wondered how to say Mexico City in Spanish, the most direct translation is Ciudad de México – but that’s just the start of the story.

Because if you ask someone who actually lives in Mexico, you’ll quickly realise that the way locals refer to their capital is highly contextual, often playful, and sometimes deliberately ambiguous. So if you want to sound more like a local – and less like a textbook – here’s what you need to know.

If you’re learning Spanish and want to ask questions about quantity, one of the most useful phrases to know is “¿Cuántos?”, which means “how many?” in Spanish. It’s the go-to word when asking about countable things – like how many people, how many apples, or how many days.

But there’s more to mastering questions in Spanish than just cuántos. In this guide, we’ll explore how to say how many, how much, and a few other essential question words that’ll help you navigate conversations, travel confidently, or just keep up in class.

Whether you’re moving abroad, going on holiday, or sending encouragement to someone from afar, knowing how to say “good luck” in another language is a thoughtful way to connect.

So let’s get right to it; French for good luck is “Bonne chance”. But it isn’t pronounced as you’d think…

Valentine’s Day in Brazil is celebrated on June 12 – not February 14 like in many other countries. Known locally as Dia dos Namorados (Lover’s Day), it’s a day dedicated to romance, gift-giving and meaningful traditions, all with a uniquely Brazilian twist.