Words Beyond Translation: Ojalá
Cusco, Peru How often does what we desperately wish for come true? Ojalá has always been one of my favorite...
Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta) is a brand story coach and writer partnering with Rosetta Stone to share real, human stories around the world.
Cusco, Peru How often does what we desperately wish for come true? Ojalá has always been one of my favorite...
A Japanese Encounter in Nepal Think of all the people you meet in your lifetime. What if you recognized each...
Antigua, Guatemala The expression “hacerle ganas” in Spanish captures a sentiment of strength and perseverance that I’ve consistently found present...
When I think of a reunion, I imagine two long-lost lovers running towards one another, limbs akimbo as fireworks play...
Skinnskatteberg, Sweden The Swedes are well-known for their minimalist, functional, and sustainable approach to living, and this is reflected in...
Colorado, United States I recently came to learn of a German word that perfectly captures one’s deep and intimate connection...
Lazio, Italy Vale la pena is an Italian expression that has a direct translation but, as a native Italian speaker,...
Belo Horizonte, Brazil No one had to teach me the meaning of saudade, because I’ve intimately understood it since I...
I experienced kefi before I even knew it was a word. Kefi accurately captures Greek culture as I’ve experienced it. The...
JAVA, INDONESIA As a writer and a traveler, I scavenge the world for words that carry far more meaning than...