Sentarse Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Quiz, and PDF
Come sit down for this lesson about the sentarse conjugation! Sentar is an irregular and stem-changing verb that means “to sit”. It is part of the –ar verbs in Spanish such as estar, dar, llegar, and pensar. Today, we’ll learn this Spanish conjugación in multiple forms, encompassing three moods: indicative mood the subjunctive mood and the imperative mood Read...Read More
10 Incredible Facts About the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico
The Morelia International Film Festival happens every second week of October. Are you a cinema geek looking for a reason to travel to Mexico? That’s great! I’ll give you not one, not two, but 10 excuses! The Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia (Morelia International Film Festival) is a 4-day event in the great “city of pink quarry stone” that features cultural activities,...Read More
A Traveler’s Guide to La Morisma Festival in Mexico
If you are looking for a unique experience in Latin America, go to the festival of La Morisma, Mexico! You will find religious processions, colonial music, horses dancing, historical representations… and 3,000 people performing just for you! This regional fiesta is visited by 12,000 attendants every year and is a Spanish tradition that has been kept alive since 1622. In this...Read More
Going to the Movies in Spanish: A Vocabulary Guide
Do you love watching movies in Spanish? Bring your language knowledge to a whole new level with this movie vocabulary guide! Every word here plays an essential role in the producing, making, editing, advertising, and selling of películas (films). Movies are made to tell a story. And the people behind them use many different resources to create atmospheres. The objective is to produce...Read More
What’s the Difference Between ‘Estar Por’ and ‘Estar Para’?
Estar por + infinitive and estar para + infinitive are both very common in Spanish. These verbal constructions are often confused but in this blog post, I set them apart. These expressions denote the intention and state of a person or the condition of a thing. Read ahead to find which is which, the negative forms and variants you need. Also, I include examples so you can practice these...Read More
Ir Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Quiz, and PDF
We’re going to learn—or vamos a aprender—about the conjugation of the verb ir in Spanish! Ir is one of the most used verbs in Spanish, so get ready to level up your language understanding. Ir is an irregular and stem-changing verb that means “to go.” It is part of the –ir verbs in Spanish such as decir, seguir, venir and salir. Just as in English it does not always mean...Read More
How to Use ‘Apenas’ in Spanish: Definitions and Common Phrases
You barely got here in time for a lesson about how to use apenas in Spanish! Apenas has many different translations and meanings such as “barely,” “as soon as,” “hardly,” and many more. Read ahead to learn how to say apenas correctly in different contexts—and be sure to test your new knowledge with the quiz at the end of this post! ¡Apenas terminemos te daré un tip para...Read More
All the Ways to Say ‘Update’ in Spanish
Welcome to this post about how to say “update” in Spanish, including its synonyms. You can update information or people within your working circle, or you can update software, apps or phones at home. While it is a universal word in the English language, in Spanish there are many terms and phrases that aren’t necessarily exchangeable and do not mean the same thing. Read ahead to find...Read More
Chismeando: How to Spread Gossip in Spanish
Have you heard there is a new lesson about gossip in Spanish? It was a secret but it is all out in the open now! Gossiping is a big part of popular culture all around the world and a window inside other countries’ cultures. Major industries have been built upon the fact that we want to know everyone’s latest news. Normally, this activity is seen as time-consuming and not worthy, but I am...Read More