50 Useful Spanish Transition Words for Everyday Speech and Writing
You use transition words regularly in your everyday speech and writing, whether you recognize it or not! In every language, transition words are beautiful tools that help us to connect our ideas and give a natural flow to the rhythm of our speech—and they’re vital to learn to improve your Spanish fluency. Keep reading to learn all there is to know about transition words in...Read More
Master the 18 Spanish Tenses (and Take Our Cheat Sheet With You)
What if I told you that the key to achieve your language learning goals resides in mastering the 18 Spanish tenses? I’m not exaggerating—if you master today’s post, you’ll master all Spanish conjugations and with that, most of your current mistakes when writing and speaking in the language will be gone. Keep reading to discover what the Spanish tenses are, how to...Read More
All About Adverbial Clauses in Spanish
There is time in every Spanish learner’s life when you need to go through the adverbial clauses. Students fear it before even starting the topic, but I’ll show you that it’s totally unnecessary. The adverbial clauses in Spanish are quite logical in their use, and I’m sure you will learn quickly and start using them sooner than later. First, I’ll remind you what an adverb and clause is, and...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to the Differences Between ‘Pero’ and ‘Sino’ in Spanish
The difference between pero and sino in Spanish is real, although both of these words translate to “but” in English. Many students of Spanish struggle with the distinction, and even native Spanish speakers make mistakes with the use of these conjunctions. However, it’s easy to learn when you should use pero in Spanish and when to use sino in Spanish. Don’t believe me?...Read More
A Guide to Double Negatives in Spanish
“We don’t need no education.” Pink Floyd Did you know that one of the most famous lyrics in the history of rock is grammatically incorrect? What a bummer, right? However, if Pink Floyd were a Spanish band suddenly this problem would simply go away. Why? Because in English double negatives aren’t considered correct, but we love double negatives...Read More
Ver Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Exercises, and PDF
Let’s see what we can learn about ver conjugation! The Spanish verb ver means “to see,” “to view,” and “to watch.” Ver conjugation is mostly regular, although the pattern varies in the past participle, visto (“seen”), and the first-person singular present, veo (“I see”). Verbs derived from ver include prever (“to preview” or “to foresee”) and entrever (“to glimpse” or “to...Read More
Common Irregular Informal Commands in Spanish
Irregular informal commands in Spanish appear regularly in Spanish conversations. That’s why it’s essential to master the irregular tú commands in Spanish if you want to sound like a native speaker. After reading this blog post, you’ll be able to form irregular informal commands in Spanish. I’ll guide you through the process, refreshing your knowledge about the imperative mood, explaining...Read More
Dialect vs Accent: Is It a Language, Dialect, or Accent?
If I told you that I speak Mexican Spanish and European Spanish, would you say I speak two languages or two dialects? Two varieties? Or just two different accents? If you’ve found yourself confused, don’t worry. Borders between dialect vs language or dialect vs accent terms can be blurry. I remember my own confusion while studying Spanish philology. For example, Portuguese and...Read More
How to Use the Past Participle as an Adjective in Spanish
Did you know that you can use a past participle as an adjective in Spanish? That’s just one of the many uses of past participles, and today you’ll discover how easy it is to do it. Don’t worry if you’re not sure what the past participle is or even what adjectives are. I’ll explain these terms and others that arise along the way. By the end of this post, you’ll know...Read More