Asistir vs Atender in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
The Spanish verbs asistir vs atender are confusing for English speakers, because they’re false cognates… in most cases, but not all! Still confused? I promise to clear that up for you with this quick grammar lesson! Keep reading to learn the differences between asisitir and atender in Spanish. Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish...Read More
Solicitar vs Aplicar in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Solicitar vs aplicar: that is the question. These two words can cause some confusion depending on whether you’re studying Spanish from Spain or its Latin American version. Originally these two words had totally different meanings. However, since all languages constantly evolve, the English influence on Spanish has made the difference less clear. Can aplicar mean “to apply for a...Read More
35 Regular -AR Verbs in Spanish and How to Conjugate Them
-AR verbs in Spanish are some of the most fun verbs to use! This list includes the most common -AR verbs you’ll find in Spanish. You can begin to study their conjugations or start using them right away in their infinitive form. The infinitive is the basic form of a verb, without it being conjugated or connected to a particular subject. Verbs express action. You also use them when...Read More
Dejar vs Salir in Spanish (Plus: Parar, Quedar, and Permitir)
Is dejar and salir causing you trouble? They both seem to translate to the English word “to leave,” don’t they? Ella me dejó.She left me. El tren ya salió.The train already left. What’s the difference between dejar vs. salir? And what about: dejar vs. parardejar vs. quedar, and dejar vs. permitir? So, if these pairs of Spanish words worry you, keep reading to get an...Read More
Essential Swimming Vocabulary in Spanish (100+ Words!)
Have you ever wondered how to say “swim” in Spanish? Would you like to learn some useful and popular swimming terms? If your answer to those questions are yes and yes, then you’re at the right place! Today, I’ll introduce you to all things related to swimming in Spanish. From the most basic swimming terminology, to swimming-related verbs and swimming phrases. Keep...Read More
Top 10 Bilingual Interview Questions To Land Your Dream Job
Excelling at an interview in Spanish determines if you’ll get your dream job or not. Knowing in advance how an interview in Spanish flows, gives you confidence and empowers you to tackle any Spanish questions and answers intuitively. If you’re set on acquiring professional experience abroad or simply want to spice up your resume with Spanish proficiency, preparing ahead of time is...Read More
The Creepy-Crawly Guide to Insects in Spanish: Free Printables and More!
Some bite, sting, and stalk their victims, while others zip, zoom, and fly around our heads on a hot day—the fact is, insects are everywhere. There comes a time in every Spanish learner’s life when you must learn about the little creatures who creep about in the night (or day). Let’s learn about insects in Spanish! The common way to refer to insects in Spanish is to say los insectos, while...Read More
The Glamorous Guide to Beauty Salon Vocabulary in Spanish
Learning about el salón de belleza, or beauty salon in Spanish, is a must for glamorous gente (people). In 2019, 14% of revenue in the beauty industry came from digital media, like YouTube videos and tutorials. And the numbers only got higher during the lockdowns in 2020. Even with the increasing online presence of beauty gurus and experts, the experience of going to a beauty salon...Read More
38 Regular -IR and -ER Verbs in Spanish You Can Master Today
Regular IR and ER verbs in Spanish are similar to AR verbs. They are considered regular because when conjugated, their root form doesn’t change. IR and ER verbs in Spanish are fairly simple to master. They are conjugated almost exactly like the regular AR verbs in Spanish, so if you’ve mastered those, you shouldn’t have any problem with these. But it’s always good to...Read More