Master the Present Perfect Subjunctive
Are you ready to conquer the present perfect subjunctive once and for all? Me encanta que hayas elegido este artículo para entender el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo.I’m glad you have chosen this article to understand the present perfect subjunctive. Keep reading to learn all there is to know about how and when to use the present perfect subjunctive! What is the Present Perfect...Read More
Master Reflexive Verbs in Spanish Grammar
Reflexive verbs are like crossing a threshold in a hero’s journey. There’s no way back, you set off on a mission after some possible initial resistance and doubts. Reflexive verbs in Spanish are an important topic and in this guide, you get all you need to master them. Sections include: How to use themWhen to use themHow to conjugate themHow to form themHow to distinguish them...Read More
Master the Past Perfect Subjunctive
The past perfect subjunctive is the peak of the subjunctive knowledge. The good news is that it’s no more complicated than other conjugations of the subjunctive mood. Read this article to learn how to form the past perfect subjunctive. In this lesson, I clarify the specifics of this tense and show it in relation to other tenses that are sometimes confused with the past perfect...Read More
Master Si Clauses in Spanish: If-Then Conditional Sentences
Are you ready to easily master si clauses in Spanish? This detailed Spanish grammar guide has all the answers you need. This blog post will teach you everything there is to know about si clauses in Spanish—covering how to use them, the different types, and show you real-life examples. As an added bonus, you can test your knowledge below with a free quiz and download an exercise...Read More
Master the Imperfect Subjunctive
Call me a grammar geek but I’m always super excited when I need to teach the Imperfect Subjunctive in Spanish. At this moment, my students are always at a level when they can communicate almost everything, they know all the grammar terms and know what I’m talking about, and some of them feel that they have reached a plateau. And then! Bang! The Imperfect Subjunctive comes suddenly and it...Read More
Master the ‘Impersonal Se’ in Spanish
There is something in Spanish called the impersonal se form or the impersonal se expression. You may have never heard of it before, but I’m here to tell you that this is one of those useful expressions that once you master them, they make your life easier in the language. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the impersonal se form, what it is and what it means, as...Read More
What Does ‘Hay’ Mean in Spanish? (And When to Use ‘Está’ Instead)
Have you ever got confused that hay and está both translate into “is”? What’s the difference? When do you use one and when the other? How to use them in a sentence? Is there any formula for hay in Spanish that could help? If these are the questions you’ve been asking yourself, you’ll finally find out the answers. After reading this article, you will never doubt again between hay...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
When to Use Por versus Para in Spanish: Rules, Chart, and Quiz
When do you use para or por in Spanish? Let’s be honest. You’ve asked this question at least once in your Spanish-learner’s life! Por and para are Spanish prepositions that are tricky to grasp quickly because they don’t exactly match with English equivalents. In this blog post, I clarify the major differences between por and para, how to translate them, as well as some specific rules of...Read More