How to Use the Spanish Verb ‘Acabar’
The verb acabar in Spanish seems to mean something slightly different every time. Although the core meaning of acabar is always “to end” or “to finish,” it can acquire other nuances when it appears as an intransitive, transitive, or pronominal verb. Also, if you pair it up with prepositions, you’ll get different English translations. Read this article to understand acabar in a...Read More
The Future Simple Tense in Spanish
Are you ready to make plans with Spanish-speaking people in a natural, easy-going way? For a quick start, you can use the ir + a + infinitive construction to talk about the future, but eventually you’ll want to build your grammar knowledge to include the future simple tense (which is just one word). In this blog post, you’ll see why this tense is so useful, how to form it, when to use...Read More
How to Use Possessive Pronouns in Spanish
What are possessive pronouns in Spanish? When do you use them? “Mine” and “yours” are examples of possessive pronouns in English. They also exist in Spanish, but we use them in a slightly different way. In this blog post you’ll learn to identify the possessive pronouns in Spanish, use them like an expert, choose the correct form of “yours” (which is tricky)—and finally, you can test...Read More
How to Form Negative and Affirmative Commands in Spanish
How many times a day do you give or receive commands? Pass me the book, please. Sit. Be careful. Call me. Tell me when you’re ready. Don’t bother. Don’t worry. Quite often, isn’t it? That’s why knowing how to form both negative and affirmative commands in Spanish is an essential task. In this blog post, I’ll explain the...Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Conjugation
Do you want to learn Spanish but you fear Spanish conjugation? Don’t worry, I’ll show you that the conjugation concept is not difficult for an English speaker—and that you already know more than you think. I promise that by the end of this article, you’ll know basic Spanish tenses, you’ll be able to conjugate regular and irregular Spanish verbs, and know where to look for help when you...Read More
World’s Most Complete Spanish Pronunciation Guide [+Audio]
Good news! Spanish pronunciation is easy. Linguists consider Spanish a phonetic language—meaning it’s usually pronounced the way it’s written. The same letters and combinations of letters are always pronounced the same way. You won’t get surprises like “pear” and “spear.” All you need to do is to get to know some rules and how to pronounce Spanish letters and letter...Read More
Spanish Spelling With B and V: Word List, Verbs, and Pronunciation
How would you pronounce the following Spanish words: barón (baron) and varón (male)? Did you make them sound different? Well, you shouldn’t have. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! English speakers tend to have problems with the pronunciation of the Spanish b and v. First, because these two letters have the same sound in Spanish. Second, because depending on their...Read More
Diphthongs, Triphthongs, and Hiatus in Spanish
If you dream of speaking Spanish like a native speaker, you need to build your understanding of diphthongs, triphthongs, and hiatus. Don’t worry. I’m here to help! After reading this article, you’ll not only know what these phonetic terms mean, but you’ll also dramatically improve your pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases through practice! Ready? Let’s go! Is Spanish...Read More
Easy Guide to the WEIRDO Subjunctive
If you’ve been trying to figure out the Spanish subjunctive rules, you’ve probably come across the WEIRDO subjunctive acronym. In fact, WEIRDO exists to help Spanish learners understand the subjunctive. Keep reading to discover how understanding the WEIRDO subjunctive helps you master this important grammar topic. To prove your new knowledge, take the multiple-choice test at the...Read More