¡Olé! The mysterious origin of one of Spain’s most international words

Brian's Spain Domain

Oct 19 2022 | 00:09:44

00:00 / 00:09:44

Show Notes

Easily one of Spanish’s most international words, and one which the Spanish themselves still say all the time, the origin of “olé”, just where it came from, has been the center of debate for many years. Theories have been posed and debunked many times over. Where do academics stand now? Listen and learn more! You […]

Other Episodes

Episode

February 01, 2026 • 00:13:10

How was King Jaime I conceived?

Well, we can agree that his parents had somethng to do with it, but if a popular legend is to be believed, and there...

Episode

March 14, 2025 • 00:16:08

Spain’s Covid Lockdown Five Year’s Later

Today, March 14, marks the fifth anniversary of Spain’s total lockdown to try and bring the deadly COVID virus spike under control. Today people...

Episode

December 21, 2023 • 00:13:27

Spanish History 101, EP 32: Fernando VI

By the middle of the 18th Century, the Age of Enlightment began to have an effect on Spain, and King Fernando VI and his...