A Vocabulary Guide to Photography in Spanish
If you want to learn about photography in Spanish, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’m introducing you to the amazing art of photography, providing you with some reasons to learn vocabulary about photography in Spanish, and giving you the ultimate guide to this fascinating world. I’ve created five different vocabulary categories about photography in Spanish for you....Read More
At the Pharmacy in Spanish: Useful Vocabulary Guide
Did you know that the first record of a pharmacy appeared 800 years ago, in 1221? Known as the “world’s oldest pharmacy,” Santa María Novella’s convent in Florence, Italy began crafting perfumed waters, soaps, and medicine from their garden of potent medicinal plants. 300 years after their inception, their popularity raged through the royal courts of France after the pharmacy’s...Read More
Ordenar vs Pedir: What’s the Difference Between these Spanish Verbs?
Some Spanish verbs can get confusing at times, especially due to their similarities with other verbs, which is the case of ordenar and pedir. These two verbs seem to work in the same situations, but is that always the case? So, the big question is: what’s the difference between the Spanish verbs ordenar and pedir? And, what does preguntar have to do with any of them? Keep reading...Read More
All You Need to Know About Hockey in Spanish
Despite the lack of snow in Latin America, we still enjoy watching hockey and discussing it in Spanish. Along with watching ice hockey, we love to get outside to play field hockey or street hockey If you’re a hockey fan that wants to learn all the terms, words, and slang related to Hockey in Spanish, you’ve come to the right place! Kinds of Hockey Did you know that there are...Read More
An Expert Guide to Spanish Allophones and Phonemes
Have you ever confused haber (to have) with a ver (Let’s see)? Or you don’t understand why you hear /’ba.mo.nos/ instead of /’va.mo.nos/ when people say “Let’s go!” in Spanish? And why does your attempt to say el lado (side) in Spanish sound so different from when your native Spanish friend pronounces it? Allophones and phonemes! What are these? Keep reading to learn the ins...Read More
Mucho vs Muy: What’s the Difference?
Do you know why we say tengo mucho frío (I’m very cold) and este departamento es muy frío (this apartment is very cold) if in both cases we want to say “very cold”? Do you want to learn when to use mucho and muy? In this blog post, I will explain the difference between mucho and muy and I will give you a few sentences to practice with examples. In the end, you can check how much you...Read More
Spanish Legal Terms for Criminal Justice Professionals
Donde hay poca justicia es un peligro tener la razón.Where there is little justice, it is dangerous to be right. This quote is by the Spanish writer and poet Francisco de Quevedo who was born in Madrid in 1580 and died in Ciudad Real in 1645. Justice in the last 2,000 years has evolved into complicated legal systems in countries all over the world. If you’re a legal professional...Read More
How to Talk about Your Job in Spanish
Learning how to talk about your job in Spanish is super important. Being bilingual, trilingual, or a polyglot is not only awesome, but also an appreciated skill in the professional world. According to Rosetta Stone, at least 35% of their users who are responsible for hiring people extended a job offer, granted a job interview, or recommended a promotion for a potential employee because of...Read More
How to Make Official Invitations in Spanish
I officially invite you to this lesson on invitations in Spanish! An amazing event is coming your way and you need your invitations to be flawless. Join me as we cover different types of invitations, their presentations, and most importantly—their messages! This guide will surely impress your Spanish-speaking friends who will be the lucky recipients of your perfect, personalized...Read More