Your Guide to Future Irregulars in Spanish Grammar (with Free Cheat Sheet)
Luckily, future irregulars in Spanish are one of the easiest irregularities in Spanish grammar and the process to learn them is quick! Why do we have irregularities in Spanish verbs, anyway? I’ll answer that along with a bit of history on the Spanish language. You’ll also learn why you don’t need to memorize all the future irregulars. Do you know how many future...Read More
25 Funny Mexican Spanish Quotes with English Translations
Understanding funny Spanish quotes with English translations is one of the most entertaining ways to learn Spanish. Not only will these quotes give you a taste of Mexican culture, but also of our unique sense of humor. Some of these are fun, some are clever, and others are a bit puzzling, but don’t worry because by the end of this post you will be able to understand and use all...Read More
Afuera vs Fuera: Spanish Adverbs of Position
The afuera vs fuera question in Spanish is a slightly tricky one. You may use either word to indicate that someone is going outside (or abroad). Fortunately, the grammatical rules are pretty clear cut when it comes to using afuera vs fuera! Keep reading to learn all about how to use afuera vs fuera, as well as other similar adverbs of position and direction. You’ll also discover...Read More
The Key to Using Modal Verbs in Spanish Grammar
Have you struggled looking for help in how to use modal verbs in Spanish? Did you get confused because you found different information on different websites? Did you get puzzled that many of them translate with the same English words but are used in totally different scenarios? Did some of them look too similar to use them correctly? Your days of searching are over! If you’re...Read More
Your Guide to Asking ‘Which One?’ in Spanish
Knowing how to ask “which one” in Spanish is a key skill for learners when making choices or selecting between two or more options. To ask, “which one” in Spanish, you say ¿cuál? or ¿cuál es? In fact, ¿cuál es…? is the go-to question for asking about anything where multiple answers are possible. Keep reading to learn how to use cuál as a question word—and how to answer...Read More
Spanish Vocabulary Activities for High School
A wide array of Spanish vocabulary activities are available to help high school students practice the Spanish words and phrases they are learning. These activities are easily adaptable for students of different fluency levels and the needs of your unique homeschool or classroom. The majority of children of all ages get excited about games. Students love to mix playtime with class...Read More
Spanish Gerunds: The Ultimate Guide to the Progressive Tenses
The Spanish gerunds (gerundios) are a special, invariable form of the verb that always end in -ndo. For example: Hablando – speakingComiendo – eatingViviendo – living As you can see, In English it translates to the -ing form of the verb. However, labeling Spanish gerunds as the “present participle” is a misnomer since they actually serve numerous purposes in...Read More
Spanish vs Catalan: Similarities and Differences
The historic debate of Spanish vs Catalan dates back to the roots of romance languages in Europe. Recent events and nationalism in Spain continue to feed it with a level of hostility due to independence efforts from the Catalans. Both languages are deeply connected. As you know, Spanish or Castellano is from Spain and considered the official language, however Catalan is the second most...Read More
How to Use ‘O Sea’ to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker
Have you heard the words o sea in Spanish during a conversation? The expression o sea is part of day-to-day Spanish from around the world. It’s used for clarification and applies to different situations that require further explaining. It’s widely used in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and other Latin American Spanish-speaking countries. O sea can be either a formal and...Read More