In Spanish many words start with the letters “DES.” This phenomenon is primarily related to the use of prefixes in the language. Prefixes are affixes added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or provide additional context. In the case of “DES” in Spanish, it often carries the meaning of negation or … Read more
Responding to an invitation in a language that isn’t your first can be a daunting task. The fear of inadvertently coming across as rude due to a linguistic misstep is a concern many of us share. The struggle lies in not knowing the exact words or phrases to use, and the last thing anyone wants … Read more
The presence of the prefix “DES-” in some Spanish verbs adds depth and nuance to the language. It often serves to indicate a reversal, negation, or removal of the action described by the base verb. In essence, it transforms the verb into its opposite or signifies a process of undoing or negating an action. This … Read more
The word “vez” in Spanish means “time”, “turn” or “occasion.” Vez is a common word in Spanish. It can be used as an adverb, adjective, or noun. It is used in phrases and expressions such as: -¿Cuántas veces has estado en México? (How many times have you been to Mexico?) -¿Por primera vez? (For the … Read more
Did you know there are over 275 suffixes in the Spanish language? Imagine if you would know just a couple and how this would enhance your Spanish vocabulary? Let’s review what a suffix actually is and also the most common suffixes of the Spanish language. At the end of this article you will find a … Read more
We all love getting gifts! But it you receive a gift from a Spanish speaking person and you don’t fully speak the language, it can be hard to express your gratitude. Or in Spanish: Agradecer un regalo – to be thankful for a gift Obviously you could just say “Gracias”, but how many times can … Read more
When you are learning Spanish being able to spell is a very useful skill. Especially to be able to book appointments over the phone or to apply for something. How about we dive into how to spell in Spanish and make sure you able to nail it the next time you are in one of … Read more
Any Spanish speaker would agree with the following: Roll your R’s correctly in Spanish or else it wouldn’t even make sense to speak it at all. The trilled R is such an important feature in the Spanish language. Knowing the technical way to pronounce the R and knowing where to roll them will make the … Read more
Spanish for “Of course” The simple word for “Ofcourse” in Spanish is: Por supuesto. However, did you know there are may other translations for this word in the Spanish language? The phrase “of course” in Spanish is a simple form of agreement an easy supplement to a line of thought and a proper answer of … Read more
Spanish is a beautiful and popular language to learn, and one of the most common phrases you’ll hear in Spanish is “See you soon.” But how do you say it? There are many different ways to say this phrase depending on what the situation may be. In this post we will discuss the 10 ways … Read more