Using the Spanish Gerund With Verbs Other Than ‘Estar’
When you first learned about gerunds in Spanish, you probably formed progressive tense with the verb estar. It’s an easy construction for English speakers that’s comparable to the English continuous tense. Juan está leyendo.Juan is reading. However, there’s much more to learn about gerunds in Spanish! They also form various constructions with other verbs. Read this blog post to...Read More
How To Give Suggestions and Advice in Spanish
Giving advice in Spanish is almost a national sport. Especially in Latin American countries, people seem to care more about your life than you might be used to. If you travel, let’s say to Mexico, you’ll surely meet strangers on your way who will tell you what you should do, see, and eat. They’ll give you all kinds of helpful recommendations and suggestions. If you want to learn...Read More
A Comprehensive Guide To Spanish Adjectives
Learning Spanish adjectives at an early stage of your Spanish journey is key. When you’re a brand-new beginner, nouns and verbs are enough to survive and get your message through. However, if you want to express yourself fully in your new language, Spanish adjectives are what you need. Read this blog post to learn everything you need to know about Spanish adjectives at the...Read More
Master the Use of Prepositional Pronouns in Spanish With 7 Easy Steps
Prepositional pronouns in Spanish can be mastered with simple steps. To understand prepositional pronouns in Spanish, I provide you with the definition, forms, and many example sentences. You’ll also learn a few exceptions so that nothing can surprise you in the future. And last but not least, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve learned by taking the quiz at the end of the...Read More
Types of Spanish Words You Shouldn’t Capitalize
Spanish capitalization rules are sometimes surprising. Not all the words that are capitalized in English should be written in uppercase letters in Spanish, and vice versa. Learning capitalization rules is part of learning a new language. Read this article to learn about the capitalization rules in Spanish. In the end, test your knowledge with a pop quiz! Capitalization Rules in...Read More
The Ultimate List of Common Spanish Abbreviations
There are nearly 400 fully recognized Spanish abbreviations — and thousands of accepted ones. You can even invent your own if you follow the rules. Read this article to learn all about Spanish abbreviations. Access multiple Spanish abbreviation lists that are useful even for beginners. Why Use Abbreviations? Abbreviations are shortened forms of words that help us to communicate...Read More
Guide To Definite and Indefinite Articles in Spanish
To speak Spanish like a native, you need to know the rules for Spanish definite and indefinite articles. It’s tempting to think that if Spanish has definite and indefinite articles like English does, you can simply translate them from one language to another. Unfortunately, you usually can’t. That’s where this article comes in handy! Read it to understand Spanish definite...Read More
13 Extraordinary Facts About the Mesoamerican Reef Off the Coast of Honduras
Everybody knows about the astounding Great Barrier Reef off the shores of Australia, but have you heard of the Mesoamerican Reef? It’s equally impressive! In Mexico, it’s near Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cozumel Island. Its colors, biodiversity, and beautifully fragile corals never cease to amaze. Let me take you today on a snorkeling tour. Let’s explore the fascinating underwater...Read More
How to Use Spanish Verbs with Prepositions ‘Con,’ ‘En,’ and ‘Por’
Spanish verbs with prepositions rarely resemble English verbs with prepositions combinations. They often have surprising translations that you would never suspect. To learn about this topic, a list of Spanish verbs with prepositions is not enough. I divided this post into logical sections that are easy to digest. You’ll also see many examples that will help you understand how Spanish...Read More