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
The Most Extensive Guide Ever to House Vocabulary in Spanish
Ready to learn how to talk about houses and rooms in Spanish? Una casa está hecha con paredes y vigas; Un hogar está construida con amor y sueños.“A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Knowing how to describe your casa and its rooms in Spanish is a smart way to build your vocabulary base with meaningful words. It might...Read More
Master All the Forms of Ser in Spanish: Your Ultimate Grammar Guide
Who am I? Who are you? These two most basic questions of identity serve as our introduction to the many forms of ser in Spanish. Ser is one of the two prominent “to be” verbs in Spanish; the other is estar. Ser is an irregular -er verb, so it doesn’t follow regular verb ending patterns. Being able to use all the forms of ser in Spanish will make you a more fluent speaker. Keep reading...Read More
20 Most Common Subjunctive Triggers in Spanish
In your Spanish-learning process, chances are that you’ve faced some challenges while dealing with the subjunctive. The secret to mastering this mood is to simply start using it, instead of trying to understand exactly how it works. And you can achieve this by learning the subjunctive triggers! Sometimes grammar rules are too dry. If you have a chance to put what you’re learning into...Read More