The Origin of the Spanish Expression “Quinta”

June 29, 2026 00:08:09
The Origin of the Spanish Expression “Quinta”
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The Origin of the Spanish Expression “Quinta”

Jun 29 2026 | 00:08:09

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Show Notes

Saying someone is from your “quinta” is to say that they are basically the same age as you, and you hear it from time to time in Spain. The origin goes back to the 18th Century and the compulsory military service. Listen and learn more. And enjoy! Become a part of the Spain Domain community. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and Castos. Or if you wish to support Brian’s Spain Domain, click on our PayPal donate button at www.brianmurdock.net or check us out at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/briansspaindomain Also, visit our YouTube channel and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BriansSpainDomain

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