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Inserting Spanish words into English sentences usually for comedic effect - done by people who do not speak Spanish.

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Mock Spanish is even used in movies because it is so normalized. People fail to see how harmful it is because it is used everywhere we look.

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Trump has publicly used many examples of mock Spanish such as the words “loco” and “hombres” when talking about democrats, voters, and immigrants.

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The use of mock Spanish allows for subtle racism that goes uncorrected and this is very harmful to Spanish speakers. It’s essentially mocking the language, the culture, and its people.

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Donald Trump usually uses mock Spanish when he’s talking badly about latino people calling them “bad hombres”. This is racist and demeaning. This behavior coming from a president opens the door for other people to feel safe using this form of racism because they feel justified.

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Mock Spanish isn’t as harmless as it seems

Mock Spanish is racist even if it doesn’t seem like it

People should think before they use these terms

Stopping the use of mock Spanish creates a safer environment for Spanish speakers.

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Simply educate people and let them know that the use of mock Spanish is harmful and if they refuse to stop, hold them accountable. Don’t just let it slide or act like it’s okay.

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Gillon , C., & Figueroa , M. (2024, October 1). Media/podcast appearances. The Vocal Fries Pod. https://vocalfriespod.com/media-podcast-appearances/