Respectful Ways to Offer Condolences in Spanish
At sensitive moments, communication is admittedly a little tricky in a foreign language. Do you need to offer your condolences in Spanish but feel unprepared? Are you in a sensitive situation and want to say the right words? Sharing comforting words of care when someone is grieving a death is a way of connecting with others and being empathetic. Read this article to...Read More
Preterite vs Imperfect: A Beginner’s Guide to the Past Tense in Spanish
Ready for a blast from the past? As you may know, Spanish has two past tenses: preterite and imperfect. It’s often tricky to know which to use when, since they both refer to actions in the past. Fortunately, several general guidelines exist to help you realize when to use preterite vs imperfect. It’s also helpful to know which Spanish phrases trigger the use of either the...Read More
The Most Common Ways to Say ‘Have a Good Day’ in Spanish
Friendliness is a universal virtue. Although the phrase “have a good day” in Spanish has become a bit of a cliche, it is still useful to know how to say. It’s always meaningful when said in a heartfelt way in any language. You could argue that the concept of wishing someone a “nice day” isn’t really part of Latin American culture. In that case, que tenga un buen día would be...Read More
How to Use Accidental or Impersonal Se in Spanish Conversation
Imagine you’ve just broken your mom’s favorite flower vase. By accident, of course. What do you tell her? “Mom, I broke your flower vase.” But wouldn’t that somehow imply that you did it on purpose? Wouldn’t she be angry? Or would you say: “Mom, your flower vase got broken,” effectively removing yourself from the picture, shamelessly escaping all consequences....Read More
20 Cheesiest Spanish Pick-Up Lines That Work Every Time
Are you going out and feeling nervous about using pick-up lines in Spanish? This is a tricky subject, so I get it. Pick-up lines are “attention-grabbers” you say to a person you barely know or a complete stranger who’s inspired your sense of romance. Most people find witty pick-up lines to be charming. But beware! Your success depends on how you deliver...Read More
Te Quiero vs Te Amo: Don’t Say the Wrong ‘I Love You’ in Spanish
There is a misconception about using te quiero vs te amo when expressing the concept of “I love you” in Spanish. Although quiero often means “I want,” te quiero can translate to “I love you” in certain circumstances. The two phrases are used in different ways across the vast Spanish-speaking world. Amar means to love. Te amo is a deeper, more intense declaration of love than...Read More
1,000 Most Common Spanish Words for Beginners
Put on your learning cap, grab a cup of coffee, and get comfy because we’re about to cover the 1,000 most common Spanish words for beginners! There are nearly a million words in the Spanish language, but luckily you don’t need to memorize them all to speak Spanish. We’ve picked out the 1,000 most common Spanish words and created this categorized vocabulary guide so that you can effectively...Read More
Ver vs Mirar: What’s the Difference in Spanish?
I’m sure that at some point in your Spanish education you learned that ver means “to see” and mirar means “to look.” Then you came across sentences like these and felt slightly confused: Mi hermana ve mucho Netflix.My sister watches Netflix a lot. Se te ve bien la falda.The skirt looks good on you. La mayoría de la gente no mira la guerra como algo bueno.Most people don’t...Read More
How to Write a Strong Business Email in Spanish
Do you need to write a business email in Spanish and don’t know where to start? Writing business emails in Spanish is a daily responsibility when doing business in Spanish-speaking countries or with the huge Spanish-speaking market in the U.S. So, learning to properly write an email in Spanish is a smart investment of your time. Keep reading to learn why writing emails in...Read More