Why ‘Ahorita’ in Spanish Almost Never Means ‘Now’
Ahorita is for the Mexicans like the letter ñ is for the Spaniards. What you immediately want to translate as “now” almost never means “now.” At least not for the Mexicans. However, other countries in Latin America also have a very peculiar relationship with this concept. Ahorita is a fascinating word with layers of meaning within it depending on context and also the region the speakers...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to 200+ Sleep Words in Spanish
Have you ever wondered how to say “good night” in a different way than buenas noches? Have you ever gone to Zara Home in Spain or another Spanish-speaking country to buy bedsheets and got lost with mysterious names and weird sizes? Have you ever heard your friend saying that he couldn’t pegar ojo all night, and you didn’t get why he wanted to” glue his eye”? If you’re...Read More
20 Habits Happy Families Have (But Never Talk About)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your family were happier? Would it be easier to laugh together, to bond, and to avoid fighting? The fact is, there’s a recipe for a happy family—and it can even be taught. My family and I took the chance to learn this tried-and-true recipe—but it didn’t happen overnight. I slowly implemented these changes in my family routine, and...Read More
An Epic Grammar Guide to ‘Lo’ in Spanish: ¡Sí, Lo Puedes Aprender!
Who knew such a tiny word could cause such big confusions? Lo is a wacky word—and the moment you want to translate it from Spanish into English, it starts to get rough. What does lo mean? Here are some examples of its versatility in meaning: Lo quiero. (it)I want it. Lo vi. (him)I saw him. Lo difícil es comenzar. (the)The hard part is getting started. Lo siento. (no...Read More
The Practical Parent’s Guide to Raising Bilingual (and Happy) Kids
Do you want to know how to raise a bilingual child? Then this guide is for you! In the modern world, parents like you want to embark on the bilingual journey, raising your kids to speak more than one language and helping them to be proud of their multilingual experience. Whether you’re a bilingual or monolingual parent, here you’ll find answers to all your questions, including tips to...Read More
10 Mistakes You’ll Hear Native Spanish Speakers Make in Spanish
Have you ever heard a Spanish native speaker say something that you thought was incorrect? You then ran to check if you had learned something wrong, but no. You, the Spanish learner, were right, and the native speaker was wrong! Stop the presses! Yeah, it happens in every language. In English, you’ll also hear people saying things like *”He don’t like...Read More
Ya Que vs Porque: What’s the Difference?
Have you been studying Spanish for some time and still don’t understand the difference between ya que and porque? Estudio Español ya que mi familia viene de México.Estudio español porque mi familia viene de México. You’re not alone. But you know what? It will take you about 15 minutes to end the confusion once and for all. In this blog post, I explain the similarities and...Read More
What Are the 6 Stages of Spanish Language Acquisition?
Have you ever wondered at what Spanish level you are? Stages of language acquisition can be either too blurry or too technical, and it can be confusing to set up exact limits. I can promise you one thing! After reading this article, you’ll be able to precisely define at what stage your current level is but also know what to do to reach the next stage. The end of...Read More
Why Learning Spanish Is Your Child’s Key to a Better Future
Who doesn’t look for a better future for their child? We’re all guilty of imagining our children as important public figures, successful scientists, doctors, models, actors, and presidents. And we all know that the choice is finally theirs—not ours. But you still set them up for success by providing all the tools your children need to have a better future, and learning...Read More