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
Bien vs Bueno: How Good is Your Spanish?
Bien vs bueno is almost as a famous dilemma as “to be or not to be.” However, it’s much less complex on a philosophical level. Simply by grasping a few elementary grammar concepts and remembering basic situations when you use one or the other, using bien vs bueno will be a piece of cake. Today, we’ll show you when to use bien and when to use bueno. Let’s explore guidelines and...Read More
How to Talk About Learning a Language in Spanish
Being able to talk about learning a language in Spanish gives you yet another way to practice your Spanish speaking skills. If you’re a Spanish learner and you want to discuss your linguistic experience of Spanish in Spanish, this blog post is ideal for you! Today, we’ll talk about how you can express yourself when trying to explain to someone the process of learning a language in...Read More
Señora vs Señorita: Who Is She?
Señora vs señorita—that is the question, when referring to women in Spanish. Really, this is one of the trickiest issues in the language, as it touches on delicate cultural assumptions. Trust me, you don’t want to mess this one up. Today, we’ll learn why the señora vs señorita debate is so important in Spanish-speaking countries, the difference between the terms, and why...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
Punctuation Marks, Special Characters, and Other Symbols in Spanish
Have you ever come across weird symbols in Spanish? Perhaps you don’t know what they mean or how to write them? Well, you’re not alone. Pretty much every Spanish student has gone through the same situation during their learning process. Part of learning Spanish is discovering these special characters and finding out how to use them. Today, we’ll discuss why you need to learn the...Read More
What is the Conditional Tense in Spanish?
The conditional tense in Spanish may seem intimidating at first, but after reading this article you’ll see that it’s one of the easiest tenses in Spanish grammar. You’ll not only learn quickly how to use it, but you’ll start using it on a daily basis. You already know how to use the conditional in English, and today I’ll show you that in Spanish it’s pretty much the same. Do...Read More
Learn These 20 Types of Fish in Spanish [+ More Vocab]
Here is a guide of 20 types of fish in Spanish for you to practice the language as you explore useful fish vocabulary! Latin America—especially the countries of Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica—has some of the best sports for fishing in the world due to its biodiversity and kind ecosystems. As food, all of the fish types in this curated list are filled with nutrients and good...Read More
200+ Beginner Spanish Vocabulary Words PDF: Learn Spanish Fast!
Having a rich Spanish vocabulary is important if you want to speak Spanish like a native. The bigger your vocabulary, the better your understanding of the language will be. As you learn more words, you’ll be able to start reading stories, watching TV, and most importantly talking to other Spanish speakers! It can be overwhelming to get started since there are so many words...Read More