A Vocabulary Guide to Describing Flavors and Tastes in Spanish
Are you ready to savor this lesson about tastes in Spanish? Knowing how to describe tastes in your new target language is not only helpful for your upcoming trip to a Spanish-speaking country, or for your Spanish final next week, but it will also come in handy in regular written and spoken conversations with your friends and peers. Although flavor mixes are infinite, they...Read More
Suceder, Pasar, and Ocurrir: Spanish Verbs Meaning “to Happen”
Choosing between the verbs suceder, pasar, and ocurrir is easier than you think! While all three of these share a similar meaning, I’ll show you some useful hacks and differences to help you make the right choice and use them naturally in your day-to-day Spanish conversation! Join me for a lesson on choosing between suceder, pasar, and ocurrir. In this blog post I dive deep...Read More
10 Types of Stores and Their Names in Spanish
For thousands of years, buying things has been part of our everyday life, and different types of stores help us to obtain what we need and want! Part of visiting a different country is exploring its businesses and stores in search of gifts and souvenirs. And sometimes you’re looking for familiar names but don’t know the name of a specific store in Spanish. Keep reading to learn...Read More
Stages of Life in Spanish: Vocabulary and Timeline
Life is made of different stages that are full of changes and unique experiences. Knowing the stages of life in Spanish is ideal for addressing those who surround you according to their age, experience, and understanding of things. Being able to describe the stages of life in Spanish also helps you communicate with more people and share anecdotes, misfortunes, and discuss...Read More
A Simple Guide to Spanish Sentence Structure and Order
Some people say that Spanish sentences structures are very flexible and they are not mistaken. Let’s take a look at an example sentence. Siempre cocino una deliciosa sopa para mi madre. Now, you surely understood that it says: I always cook a delicious soup for my mother. What about If I change the order of the words and say: Cocino una deliciosa sopa para mi madre...Read More
Education Vocabulary in Spanish: Elementary, Secondary, and University
With the number of Spanish speakers on the rise—not only in the U.S. but also on the social networks and around the world—the benefits of speaking Spanish are boundless. Whether you’re a school teacher, a university professor, a student, or an avid life-long learner—like myself—, I guarantee you will find this school vocabulary in Spanish quite handy! When learning Spanish, knowing some...Read More
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