Master the Past Perfect Subjunctive
The past perfect subjunctive is the peak of the subjunctive knowledge. The good news is that it’s no more complicated than other conjugations of the subjunctive mood. Read this article to learn how to form the past perfect subjunctive. In this lesson, I clarify the specifics of this tense and show it in relation to other tenses that are sometimes confused with the past perfect...Read More
Master Si Clauses in Spanish: If-Then Conditional Sentences
Are you ready to easily master si clauses in Spanish? This detailed Spanish grammar guide has all the answers you need. This blog post will teach you everything there is to know about si clauses in Spanish—covering how to use them, the different types, and show you real-life examples. As an added bonus, you can test your knowledge below with a free quiz and download an exercise...Read More
La Migración: Migration Vocabulary Words in Spanish
Knowing how to talk about migration in Spanish is key to discussing this complex issue that encompasses many critical topics. Migration is one of the biggest challenges facing our modern world. Read this article to learn about why migration is a human right, how to talk about migration in Spanish, and some of the main concepts and terms in Spanish related to the social phenomenon of...Read More
Master the Imperfect Subjunctive
Call me a grammar geek but I’m always super excited when I need to teach the Imperfect Subjunctive in Spanish. At this moment, my students are always at a level when they can communicate almost everything, they know all the grammar terms and know what I’m talking about, and some of them feel that they have reached a plateau. And then! Bang! The Imperfect Subjunctive comes suddenly and it...Read More
Master the ‘Impersonal Se’ in Spanish
There is something in Spanish called the impersonal se form or the impersonal se expression. You may have never heard of it before, but I’m here to tell you that this is one of those useful expressions that once you master them, they make your life easier in the language. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the impersonal se form, what it is and what it means, as...Read More
What Does ‘Hay’ Mean in Spanish? (And When to Use ‘Está’ Instead)
Have you ever got confused that hay and está both translate into “is”? What’s the difference? When do you use one and when the other? How to use them in a sentence? Is there any formula for hay in Spanish that could help? If these are the questions you’ve been asking yourself, you’ll finally find out the answers. After reading this article, you will never doubt again between hay...Read More
How to Get a Haircut in Spanish: Vocabulary and Conversation
Are you ready to learn everything there is to know about asking for a haircut in Spanish? If you plan to travel to or live in a Spanish-speaking country, you’ll probably want to get a haircut at some point. And by knowing the proper vocabulary, you’ll avoid ending up with a strange bowl cut or bangs you never asked for! Keep reading to equip yourself with the necessary Spanish...Read More
How to Talk about U.S. Football in Spanish
El fútbol americano (American football or simply “football” in Spanish) is the most popular sport in the United States, according to SportsHow. About 92 million people watched the Superbowl this year, when Tampa Bay played against Kansas City, according to ESPN. But why should you learn about something so American in Spanish? 41 million people speak Spanish in the U.S., making it the...Read More
Going to the Movies in Spanish: A Vocabulary Guide
Do you love watching movies in Spanish? Bring your language knowledge to a whole new level with this movie vocabulary guide! Every word here plays an essential role in the producing, making, editing, advertising, and selling of películas (films). Movies are made to tell a story. And the people behind them use many different resources to create atmospheres. The objective is to produce...Read More