Present tense in Spanish
The present tense in Spanish is the first and most practical tense to learn when you want to learn Spanish. It is the tense that will get you far in any conversation and it is the basic and backbone of any language. And good news, with the right tools the Spanish Present tense is easy … Read more
Read MoreSpanish words that start with Des-
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
Read MoreSpanish christmas vocabulary
First of all let’s start with some basic Spanish words about Christmas: Merry Christmas! – Feliz Navidad! Happy new year! – Feliz Año Nuevo! Christmas tree – Arbol de Navidad Christmas lights – Luces navideñas Christmas stocking – El calcetín de Navidad Christmas carols – Villancicos Christmas card – La tarjeta de Navidad Father christmas … Read more
Read MoreThe first 5 verbs you should learn in Spanish
What are the 5 essential verbs to learn in Spanish? That is simple: Deber (must / should) Querer (want) Poder (can / be able to) Necesitar (need) Ir (to go) Why these verbs? What makes these Spanish verbs so essential? It’s really simple: When you conjugate deber, querer, poder, necesitar and ir and add the … Read more
Read MoreLearn Spanish verbs
Learning Spanish verbs is the key to be able to master this language. Knowing the right verbs and being able to conjugate them will make you king of the language. And if you want to learn, you will need all the right tools to get you there as soon as possible. We have listed all … Read more
Read MoreSpanish verbs that start with EX-
Here is a list of the 10 Spanish verbs that start with EX-. Spanish verb that starts with EX English translation exhibir to exhibit, to show, to display exigir to demand, to require explicar to explain explorar to explore, to pioneer explotar to exploit, to explode exponer to expose, to exhibit exportar to export expresar … Read more
Read MoreHow to Use the Spanish Verb “Tener”
The Spanish verb “tener,” which means “to have” in English, is a fundamental and frequently used verb in the Spanish language. This is because it serves various purposes, such as indicating possession, age, expressing idiomatic expressions, and denoting obligation. In this chapter, we will delve into these four essential uses of the verb “tener.” Below … Read more
Read MoreSpanish hack: Simple way to learn PAST and FUTURE tense in Spanish in 5 minutes
What if you could speak Spanish in past and future tense without learning any rows of verbs and conjugations: by just knowing these 12 words. Here is my hack to speak Spanish in past and future tense without actually learning it.
Read MoreTraer vs. llevar
Traer vs llevar? Many people that start to learn Spanish are confused by how to properly use the verbs Traer and Llevar. First, let’s see what they actually mean: Traer means to bring, to get, to carry Llevar means to carry, to take, to bring The difference between the two verbs is the relation between … Read more
Read MoreMost common Spanish verbs
Out of all the verbs used in Spanish language about 48% of the time, it will be one of these 10 verbs. Learn them well, because you will come across them all the time when you are listening or speaking Spanish: The 10 most common verbs used in the Spanish language: Estar – To be … Read more
Read MoreSer vs Estar
Ser vs Estar? One of the most important rules to learn when you are learning Spanish. It can even often prevent you from making a fool out of yourself! Let’s take a look at what Ser and Estar actually means and than look at a simple overview of how to use them correctly: What does … Read more
Read MoreStill can’t understand Spanish in conversation? 3 much needed tips!
Here is the solution! Three tips, that make the secret to understanding this super fast spoken language is this: Learning the “melody” of the language. Listen to Spanish and listen a lot! Over time you’ll be able to recognize that there is a way of construction sentences, a certain way of putting them together. The … Read more
Read More25 most used Spanish verbs – poster
Do you want to learn Spanish? And do you need a good conjugation chart to get you all the basic verbs you need to be able to have decent conversation in Spanish? Here is a Spanish Conjugation chart and poster with the 25 most used Spanish verbs and the way to conjugate them in the … Read more
Read MoreSpanish verbs that start with DES-
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
Read MoreGustar and similar verbs
49 Gustar and similar verbs are listed in this article. First an explanation on how a verb like Gustar works. Next an overview of the most used verbs that are similar to Gustar and than you’ll find a full list of verbs. The verb Gustar is a very useful verb to learn in Spanish. Use … Read more
Read MoreSpanish vocabulary: at the pharmacy
This full guide will get you ready to visit any Spanish pharmacy to explain your complaints and help you need to get what you need. Click through to what you are looking for : Medicine and products at the pharmacy Phrases to describe your symptoms or complaints in Spanish Common complaints Naming bodyparts Naming organs … Read more
Read MoreWhy you think you can speak Spanish, but actually can’t
As you are learning a language you will have lots of ups and downs. It is a long process of trial and error which hopefully in the end will reward you with a new language skill! To learn a language we learn, talk, read, listen and write for hours, weeks and months. Sometimes you think … Read more
Read More750 Words that are the same in English and Spanish
Did you know there are 750 Spanish words that are the same in English? Instantly grow your Spanish vocabulary by 750 words when reading this list. Notice how especially a lot of words that end in -CION, -OR, -AL and -ABLE are the same in both languages? Do you have an additional word to add … Read more
Read MoreConjugate Spanish verbs IR
All Spanish verbs end in either -AR, -ER or -IR. All 3 have a different set of rules when it comes to conjugating. However, the reassuring thing is that there is a pattern to follow when conjugation IR verbs, because there are a lot of regular verbs ending in IR that are all conjugated in … Read more
Read MoreLongest Spanish word
Spanish words can be very long. The average word in the Spanish language contains only 8 characters (7,9 to be exact). However, there are even words that are up to 33 characters long than can be real tongue twisters. Interestingly enough there are a lot of words in the top 100 longest words list that … Read more
Read MoreReflexive verbs in Spanish
The Spanish language has 69 reflexive verbs. An indicator for a reflexive verb is that the verb (the infinitive) always ends in -se. What are reflexive verbs in Spanish? A verb is reflexive when the subject and object are the same. Meaning when the person doing the action and the receiver of that action are … Read more
Read MoreSpanish vocabulary: insects
This full Spanish insect guide will learn you all how insects are called in Spanish and all words related to the subject like places they live, bodyparts and behaviour. Let’s take it subject by subject and don’t forget to the quiz at the end! Spanish words and synonyms for insect: Insect – Insecto Bug – … Read more
Read MoreFuture tense
In Spanish, the future tense is simple and used to talk about things that will happen in the future. The application of the future tense is not limited to just talking about the future. It can also be used for hypothetical situations or events that have not happened yet. You can use this tense for … Read more
Read MoreHow long does it take to learn Spanish?
Learning Spanish is not an easy task. It takes time and effort to learn a new language. The amount of time it takes to learn a language depends on the person, their skills, and the type of learning they are doing. The most common way to learn a new language is through lessons or classes. … Read more
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