How to Complain in Spanish
Can you think of a situation where you may need to complain in Spanish? I can think of many: at the airport of a Spanish-speaking city, after buying a product from a Spanish-speaking online shop, or after a terrible dinner at a Mexican restaurant—just to name a few. Complaining is a basic tool for communicating with others to express what you want and hopefully get it. ...Read More
7 Cases When Not to Use Articles in Spanish
If you’re a high beginner or intermediate Spanish learner, you may already be familiar with articles in Spanish. Perhaps you’ve heard that articles in Spanish accompany nouns most of the time and help to define their gender and number. Maybe you even know when to use them, and which kind of articles in Spanish you should use according to the different situations that may arise. But,...Read More
The Definitive Guide to Traffic Signs in Spanish
If you’re planning to do a little road trip through Latin America, it’s wise to learn some of the most common traffic signs in Spanish. Some would say that traffic signs are universal, as most of them are understood without the need of words or translations. However, today you’ll learn that there’s more to traffic signs than what is apparent at a distance. Keep reading to...Read More
10 Poems by Antonio Machado: the Poet of the People
Antonio Machado is one of the greatest Spanish poets of all time and, as such, an important figure to learn about when studying Spanish. Learning a new language doesn’t only mean learning grammar rules, vocabulary, and spelling. The Spanish language (like all languages) is an expression of the culture that produced it. By studying these cultural expressions, you better understand the...Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Spanish Antonyms
Spanish antonyms are just like their English counterparts—they include adjectives, nouns, and verbs that allow you to express opposite ideas. In fact, they’re the opposite of Spanish synonyms. Actually, you could say that synonyms are the antonyms of antonyms. (You see what I did there?) In this blog post, I cover the fascinating world of Spanish antonyms....Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Chilean Slang
Are you planning to visit Chile and would like to learn some useful words and phrases of Chilean slang? Or perhaps you’re just interested in Chilean culture or in growing your Spanish vocabulary. Whatever your goal may be, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s post, I give you a brief overview of Chilean slang, and why you should learn it. Then, I introduce you...Read More
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Cinco de Mayo is the ultimate Mexican holiday. It’s a celebration of Mexican culture, history, and way of life. Actually, it has even been called the “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.” Surprisingly enough, in Mexico, it’s not such a big deal. Yes, Mexicans love a good fiesta, just not this one in particular. On the other hand, people in the United States just love it! So much that...Read More
Vocabulary List of Weapons in Spanish
Perhaps you’ve never thought that one day you’d be learning about weapons in Spanish. But here you are, and this is an opportunity to increase your ever-growing Spanish vocabulary. While this topic may be controversial, an objective, academic approach towards it makes it possible to learn about weapons in Spanish without getting involved in passionate debates that have nothing to do...Read More
Learn the Suits of Playing Cards in Spanish
When playing cards in Spanish, you need to know the right terms to avoid confusion, or—even worse—losing money. In this post, you’ll learn about the Spanish-suited playing cards and some common Spanish card games. I’ll introduce you to the Spanish words for the standard card deck, the correct terms for the suits, cards, and poker hands. Finally, you’ll discover interesting card games...Read More