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Preterite conjugations

All conjugations in the preterite tense Here is a handy table of all Preterite conjugations in the Spanish with over 600 Spanish verbs. Use the search box to filter and look for the verbs you are looking for. The table contains the Spanish verbs, English translation and all preterite conjugations. First want to learn a … Read more

How to say “see you later” in Spanish

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

Preterite tense in Spanish

The preterite tense in Spanish, also called Simple Past or Pasado simple, will most likely be the first or second form of the past tense that you will learn. The Preterite tense (simple past tense) together with the Preterite perfect indicative (Present Perfect Indicative) is without doubt the most commonly form used to explain something … Read more

How to roll your R in Spanish

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

What to say when you receive a gift in Spanish

Spanish vocabulary: What to say when you receive a gift?

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

Love phrases in Spanish

Are you ready for some love phrases in Spanish? Get some help with putting sentences together that actually make sense. Let’s do this. Find some useful love phrases in Spanish underneath to successfully display you love and interest. Let’s categorize our Spanish love phrases into these categories: 16 ways to say “I love you’ in … Read more

Gustar 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

501 Spanish expressions

If you want to live and breath Spanish you will have to learn to use it’s common expressions and sayings as well. Underneath you’ll find a list of 501 common and familiar expressions used throughout Spain and South America. You will see them listed together with the English translation. Easily search and filter the expression … Read more

750 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

How 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

Still 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

Spaniards be like…

Do you honestly think you have mastered the skill of keeping up with the speed that Spaniards talk in? I have the ultimate test for you: For me the answer is a definite NO! Luckily I had a couple of my native Spanish speaking friends listen to it and they also had no clue on … Read more

Traer 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

“I would” in Spanish

I would like…, I would say…. Would you want…. Would you give? How do you form these sentences in Spanish. Real easy: the conditional tense! The conditional tense (also known as the Potential simple) is used to describe actions that would happen. This is the same as in English when the word would is used (I would eat). The difference in … Read more

Word stress in Spanish

Spanish words are stressed on the second to last syllable if the words ends in a N, S or A, E, I, O, U.

All things you can say with ‘vez’

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

Future 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

Learn 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

Of course in Spanish

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

‘Me muero de’ vs ‘Me muero por’

Have you ever been to a Spanish-speaking country and been puzzled with the difference between “Me meuro de” and “Me muero por”? One of the most common mistakes Spanish learners make is confusing these two very different phrases. Let’s see what the difference is between ‘Me meuro de’ y ‘Me muero por’. Me muero de … Read more

Why 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