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Daniela Cantillo

Daniela Cantillo

Daniela Cantillo is a language enthusiast who speaks Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Arabic. She is currently pursuing a Master's in International Affairs with a concentration in Media at The New School. Daniela loves travel, food, and warm weather. She is a photographer, writer, and aspiring filmmaker.

Informal Arabic Dialects: Chat Alphabet (Arabizi)

What is Arabizi? Here’s a Quick Guide to Help You Understand the Arabic Chat Alphabet

by Daniela Cantillo

If you have any Arab friends on social media, you may have noticed that when writing in Arabic they often...

What does wallah mean in Arabic?

Learn The Meanings of Wallah, Yallah, and Other Super Addictive Arabic Words

by Daniela Cantillo

If you hang out with Arabic-speakers, you’ve definitely heard the word Wallah before. It’s very common, and once you know...

What does khalas mean in Arabic?

The Meaning of Khalas and 7 More Must-Know Arabic Slang Words

by Daniela Cantillo

If you’ve traveled to an Arabic speaking country, I’m sure you’ve heard the word khalas at least a few times....