Your Ultimate Guide to Chilean Slang
Are you planning to visit Chile and would like to learn some useful words and phrases of Chilean slang? Or perhaps you’re just interested in Chilean culture or in growing your Spanish vocabulary. Whatever your goal may be, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s post, I give you a brief overview of Chilean slang, and why you should learn it. Then, I introduce you...Read More
Ningun vs Ninguno: What’s the Difference?
Ningún, ninguno, ninguna—what’s the difference? They look similar but luckily it’s easy to distinguish one from the other in a sentence and to learn how to use them correctly. Today, I promise I’ll leave you with no doubt about ningún, ninguno, and ninguna, and you’ll be able to check it yourself in a short quiz at the end of this article. Ready? Let’s go. Apocopes,...Read More
Vocabulary for Wealth and Poverty in Spanish
Talking about wealth and poverty in Spanish requires a wide range of vocabulary. While these two concepts are broader than the realm of money (for example: poverty of spirit), I’ve focused mainly on the financial aspects of wealth and poverty here. This post provides you with nouns, verbs, adjectives, and example sentences that put them all together—all related to wealth and poverty in...Read More
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Cinco de Mayo is the ultimate Mexican holiday. It’s a celebration of Mexican culture, history, and way of life. Actually, it has even been called the “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.” Surprisingly enough, in Mexico, it’s not such a big deal. Yes, Mexicans love a good fiesta, just not this one in particular. On the other hand, people in the United States just love it! So much that...Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Syllables
Today, I want to share with you how helpful understanding Spanish syllables is if you’re homeschooling in Spanish or teaching it in an educational institution. Read this article to learn the most important things you should know about Spanish syllables. You’ll also be able to download a sample sequence of Spanish syllables to teach. Let’s get started! What is a Syllable? A...Read More
How to Deal With an Emergency in Spanish
Learning how to deal with an emergency in Spanish is key if you are planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country. You know, just in case. This lesson covers the basic conversational tools to be able to communicate about four relatively common types of emergencies. These short phrases make the difference between getting the help that you need or not. So, let’s dive into this...Read More
Vocabulary List of Weapons in Spanish
Perhaps you’ve never thought that one day you’d be learning about weapons in Spanish. But here you are, and this is an opportunity to increase your ever-growing Spanish vocabulary. While this topic may be controversial, an objective, academic approach towards it makes it possible to learn about weapons in Spanish without getting involved in passionate debates that have nothing to do...Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Transitive Verbs in Spanish
Have you ever noticed that when you check a verb in a dictionary there are always many mysteriously-looking abbreviations next to it? One of the most common ones are tr and intr and they appear next to almost all the verbs. They stand for transitive and intransitive verbs, respectively. Today, I’ll tell you about transitive verbs in Spanish. It’s an important topic in Spanish grammar that...Read More
A Vocabulary Guide in Spanish for Nursing Professionals
Knowing Spanish for nursing is highly beneficial if you’re a nurse, medical professional, interpreter or even a layperson looking to learn some Spanish medical vocabulary. Today, being able to read, write, and speak in Spanish is an increasingly desired skill for medical professionals—and everyone. Being bilingual makes you a valuable asset to any medical team. This is especially...Read More