Spanish Dialogue Common in Kids’ Programs

“Each episode of “Dora the Explorer” starts with the animated heroine dashing from her family’s hacienda, waving to her Mami and Papi and scooting off into the jungle.

“Ready to explore?” asks the brave and curious 7-year-old. “Vamos arriba!”

Just about everyone in Dora’s world speaks fluent English and Spanish, their adventures are punctuated by salsa rhythms — and young TV viewers can’t get enough of the mix. Her Nickelodeon show was the top-rated preschool program for four years, and when she was finally dethroned a few months ago it was by a new spin-off featuring her cousin, Diego. “

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