50 Spanish Idioms To Use in Your Everyday Conversations
If your goal is to speak Spanish like a native, then at some point you will have to learn to use a variety of Spanish idioms. Why not start today? In this post, I’m discussing what Spanish idioms are and why you should learn them. I will also give you a list of some of the most common Spanish idioms that you can use in your everyday conversations. What’s an Idiom?...Read More
100 Sentences With the Spanish Verb Ser
As you begin your learning journey, the verb ser in Spanish is key to expressing ourselves. It’s fundamental to basic Spanish grammar. Read this blog post, to learn what the verb ser means in Spanish and how to use it. Access tons of examples so that you can master its use! Ready? Let’s begin! What Does the Verb Ser Mean? The verb ser in Spanish means “to be” in English....Read More
14 Spanish Sayings That Mexican Moms Say
Mexican moms and grandmas are famous for being wise and teaching through tough love. Although many of their Mexican sayings seem like threats or orders, they always come with a pinch of comedy. After all, life lessons are best learned with a sense of humor. Mexican moms not only take care of the little ones, but also feel compelled to teach life lessons through their every word. The...Read More
20 Cuban Slang Words That Will Make You Sound Native
Learning Cuban slang words gives you the upper hand in understanding the language and culture of this fascinating Caribbean island. In this post, learn what slang is and why you should study Cuban slang. Then, get acquainted with 20 of the most common and useful Cuban slang words, each of which comes with a simple explanation and practical examples you can use on your own. Join...Read More
Why ‘Ahorita’ in Spanish Almost Never Means ‘Now’
Ahorita is for the Mexicans like the letter ñ is for the Spaniards. What you immediately want to translate as “now” almost never means “now.” At least not for the Mexicans. However, other countries in Latin America also have a very peculiar relationship with this concept. Ahorita is a fascinating word with layers of meaning within it depending on context and also the region the speakers...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to 200+ Sleep Words in Spanish
Have you ever wondered how to say “good night” in a different way than buenas noches? Have you ever gone to Zara Home in Spain or another Spanish-speaking country to buy bedsheets and got lost with mysterious names and weird sizes? Have you ever heard your friend saying that he couldn’t pegar ojo all night, and you didn’t get why he wanted to” glue his eye”? If you’re...Read More
An Epic Grammar Guide to ‘Lo’ in Spanish: ¡Sí, Lo Puedes Aprender!
Who knew such a tiny word could cause such big confusions? Lo is a wacky word—and the moment you want to translate it from Spanish into English, it starts to get rough. What does lo mean? Here are some examples of its versatility in meaning: Lo quiero. (it)I want it. Lo vi. (him)I saw him. Lo difícil es comenzar. (the)The hard part is getting started. Lo siento. (no...Read More
10 Mistakes You’ll Hear Native Spanish Speakers Make in Spanish
Have you ever heard a Spanish native speaker say something that you thought was incorrect? You then ran to check if you had learned something wrong, but no. You, the Spanish learner, were right, and the native speaker was wrong! Stop the presses! Yeah, it happens in every language. In English, you’ll also hear people saying things like *”He don’t like...Read More
The Spanish Keyboard: How To Type Anything in Spanish
You’ve just started learning Spanish and it doesn’t seem as difficult as you feared. Unfortunately, when you go to start typing out all of your amazing knowledge, you get frustrated by your keyboard. That’s right, we’ve all been there. All those strange characters unknown in English are giving you headaches: accents, tilde, and diaeresis, but there’s a simple solution! Here at Homeschool...Read More