Learn to Use Voseo: Vos in Spanish
Vos is a pronoun frequently used in almost every Spanish-speaking country. The art of using vos instead of tú is known as voseo. According to the BBC, two thirds of the American continent use vos in Spanish. It’s a pronoun that transcends borders and has endured many centuries. In this blog post we will explain how to use vos, and you will learn about it through detailed and...Read More
Texting in Spanish: Abbreviations and Translations
Your Spanish skills are higher than ever, but could you understand texting abbreviations? If you’re wondering what all those cryptic messages really mean, this detailed guide will make it clear! While you spend most of your time doing verb drills and practicing pronunciation, Spanish slang in the form of texting certainly adds a bit of entertainment to the mix. Before you have to ask...Read More
Learn the Spanish Days of the Week: Pronunciation and Memory Tricks
What’s the difference between martes and miércoles in Spanish? If you still struggle with this answer, then you are in the right place. The seven most common words in Spanish are—you guessed it!—the days of the week. Keep scrolling to learn how to pronounce the days and use them in sentences. If a boost in memory power is what you need, we share a proven technique for you to remember...Read More
How to Write and Pronounce Spanish Accent Marks
In Spanish, accent marks are essential, and they’re all around. You have names with accent marks, Spanish countries with accent marks, and words whose meaning changes simply due to an accent mark. In this blog post, you’ll find answers to the following questions When do you use Spanish accent marks? How do you use them? What are Spanish accent marks called? How many...Read More
Master the Spanish Alphabet: Letters, Sounds, and Songs for Everyone
The first step towards fluency in Spanish is learning the Spanish alphabet. The ABCs are the building blocks of language! In this guide, I use a detailed alphabet chart to show you how to pronounce each letter. I also go over the Spanish accent marks and their uses. At the end of the post, you can practice your new knowledge with some common example words and catchy alphabet...Read More
The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Skiing in Spanish
How old are the very first skis? At least 10,000 years! That’s right the first pair was found in Northern China and they date back to 8000 BC according to MabeySki. But I know you’re not here for those facts. You’re here to learn some Spanish. So let’s get to it. What’s the translation of skiing in Spanish? El esquí. And how do you say “to ski”? Esquiar. Let’s learn about skiing in...Read More
How to Use the Verb ‘Soler’ in Spanish
Learn how to use a very unusual verb: the soler conjugation! Soler translates to “to usually do something” in English. The soler verb is an irregular and stem-changing verb with an -er ending. Other irregular verbs with the root -er are: ser (to be), haber (to have as an auxiliary verb), tener (to have), hacer (to do), poder (being able to). Normally, I cover all tenses in Spanish...Read More
Sentirse Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and Quiz
Feeling good about learning how to use the sentirse conjugation? What does it mean? Sentir is an irregular and stem-changing verb that means “to feel”. It is part of the –ir verbs in Spanish such as decir (say), conducir (drive), elegir (choose), and venir (come). Today, we’ll learn this Spanish conjugación in multiple forms, encompassing three moods: indicative...Read More
Sentarse Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Quiz, and PDF
Come sit down for this lesson about the sentarse conjugation! Sentar is an irregular and stem-changing verb that means “to sit”. It is part of the –ar verbs in Spanish such as estar, dar, llegar, and pensar. Today, we’ll learn this Spanish conjugación in multiple forms, encompassing three moods: indicative mood the subjunctive mood and the imperative mood Read...Read More