Spanish Expressions Using ‘De Repente’ and Its Synonyms
There’s a chance you’ve heard the word de repente when practicing conversational Spanish. This unique expression is part of the collection of rich Spanish idioms native speakers use in different countries, and it’s widely understood. De repente applies for surprises or situations that happen all of a sudden, but in the true nature of Spanish expressions, it can even go beyond that. Join me...Read More
A Comprehensive Lesson on Demonstrative Adjectives in Spanish
Do we need demonstrative adjectives? Are they really that useful? Yes! I would dare to say that they’re extremely important, as they help us locate things and people in space and time. Demonstrative adjectives are one of the easiest subjects in Spanish grammar, and I promise that reading this article is all you´ll need to master them. I’ll tell you what demonstrative...Read More
Talk About Your Trip to the Beach in Spanish
Dreaming of going to the beach? Summer is around the corner and spending some time under the sun sounds like the perfect plan for you and your family. If you love beaches, sand, and the sound of waves, this blog post is a great resource for you to discover vocabulary for discussing your trip to the beach in Spanish. Get ready to soak up the sun and let’s begin this lesson before you head out...Read More
Using Diminutives in Spanish for More Colorful Conversations
Have you ever wondered why Latin American people use so many diminutives in Spanish? In other words, have you ever heard an abuelita (grandma) calling her grandson mijito and wondered what that’s all about? Well, today I’ll explain to you what diminutives are and why they’re so widely used in Latin American Spanish. You’ll also learn how to use diminutives in Spanish, how to form...Read More
A Simple Intermediate Guide to Subjunctive Conditional Spanish
We use subjunctive conditional Spanish to talk about hypothetical possibilities that probably won’t happen in real life. If you were a color, what would you be? If you had magic powers, what would you do? These types of situations are hypothetical and most likely will never happen. You’ll probably never be a color or a wizard. However, these kinds of dreamy, “what-if” topics...Read More
Cuál vs Qué: What’s the Difference?
Do you want to solve the eternal mystery of cuál vs qué? Do you want to finally stop making mistakes and asking your Spanish-speaking friends ¿Qué es tu dirección? instead of ¿Cuál es tu dirección? because you always translate “what” in English into qué in Spanish. When I teach a new intermediate group, I always wonder who is going to ask first about cuál vs qué. It’s...Read More
Is it ‘Que’ or ‘De Que’? Find Out Which to Use and When
Choosing between que and de que in Spanish can be confusing and challenging. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to select which one to use—don’t stress! This actually happens to advanced learners and to native Spanish speakers like myself! While learning the difference between que and de que can be useful, it shouldn’t stop you from practicing conversational Spanish. Like other...Read More
Aún vs Aun: Todavía, Incluso, y Más
“Why does this aún have an accent mark and the other aun doesn’t?” You are bound to ask this question as an intermediate Spanish student. English words don’t have accent marks, so you might not find this little mark over u important at first. However, you already know that this apparently insignificant thing can completely change the meaning of a word. Do you remember other words...Read More
How to Master Plurals in Spanish Grammar
Learning to form plurals in Spanish is relatively simple! This is good news for beginning Spanish learners like you. In this lesson, discover how to make Spanish nouns and their definite articles plural by learning a handful of basic Spanish grammar rules. The plural in Spanish (also known as the “number”) is similar to the plural in English. In both languages, the ending of a noun...Read More