1. What’s your story? How did you come to speak so many languages?

From a very young age, I have been fascinated by languages and cultures. For me, learning a language is never just about words; it is about understanding how people think, feel, and live.

The roots of my multilingualism lie in my family. I grew up in a cosmopolitan environment, with parents from different countries and grandparents who each came from a different cultural background. Speaking several languages was something natural in my upbringing.

One of my grandfathers was a merchant ship captain. My maternal grandfather was Italian, emigrated to Brazil, and became a businessman. My parents later emigrated to Mexico. Being open to the world and living among different cultures and languages has therefore felt completely natural to me since childhood.

2. Which language(s) would you like to practise more?

I would love to dedicate more time to practising the languages I do not use on a daily basis, such as Greek, Hindi, and Arabic. I can communicate in them, but I would like to gain greater fluency and deepen my understanding of their cultural nuances.

3. Which languages would you like to learn in the future?

I would like to learn Swahili. I am especially drawn to languages that open doors to very different cultures and ways of thinking.

4. Let’s be honest: which language has the most charm for you?

I could never choose just one. If I thought that way, I would have learned only a single language. Every language has its own unique charm, and that is precisely why I am able to devote equal attention and affection to each of them.

5. What is the greatest pleasure you get from speaking so many languages?

The greatest pleasure is being able to connect with people directly in their own language. This creates understanding, trust, and a sense of closeness that translations can never fully convey.

It also opens doors to literature, music, and ideas in a deeply personal way. For me, languages are closely connected to my roots: being able to communicate with my grandparents in their own languages was a source of pride. Both my grandparents and my parents spoke at least three languages.

6. Some people say that in 100 years the world will only have a few languages left. Do you think this is true?

I believe this may be partly true. Globalization encourages certain languages to dominate, and today many people no longer feel the need to make the effort, since technology can translate almost everything.

However, a language only truly dies when it is no longer loved. As long as there are people who live it, cherish it, and pass it on, it will survive.

On the other hand, I also know many people — especially from younger generations — who are learning languages with remarkable enthusiasm. They know how to take full advantage of the technological opportunities the modern world offers, and that is truly impressive. Today, more and more people are studying languages such as Arabic or Chinese, whereas in the 1970s and 1980s these were often learned mainly by scholars or specialists.

Above all, the opportunity to communicate instantly via platforms such as Zoom or Google with fellow language enthusiasts around the world is extraordinary. I sincerely hope that this growing community continues to expand, and that being a polyglot will no longer be perceived as something unusual or “from another planet,” but rather as a natural expression of curiosity and openness toward the world.

7. What is your message to young (and not so young) people who are interested in studying multiple languages?

Languages are not merely school subjects; they are doors to other worlds — and to other hearts. Do not be afraid of making mistakes, and immerse yourself in the culture as deeply as you can.

Every language you learn changes the way you see life. Thanks to languages, I experience a profound joy in living each day through my connection with other cultures.