How to Form and Use Past Participles in Spanish
Hands down, past participles are one of the most useful pieces of Spanish grammar you can learn. You may argue that you have no idea what a past participle is—and that’s fair, so I’ll make sure to start there—after which you’ll see how truly useful these functional words are. Past participles have many uses and by learning to use them properly, you’ll improve your Spanish speaking...Read More
How to Talk About Your Habits in Spanish
Are you looking to form some new habits in Spanish —or in any field of study or area of your life? Experts say, depending on the habit, it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a new habit. After an average of 66 days, a new behavior becomes automatic. Keep reading to discover the vocabulary and grammar you need to talk about your general, good, and bad habits in...Read More
Tan vs Tanto: What’s the Difference?
Knowing whether to use tan vs tanto is an issue for beginners and even intermediate learners. However, I’ll show you that there is an easy way to solve this issue once and for all! In this article, you’ll learn the real difference between tan and tanto and how to use each term like a native speaker. I’ll give you plenty of examples, and even useful expressions to sprinkle into your Spanish...Read More
How to Give Congratulations in Spanish
Giving congratulations in Spanish will fill your heart with joy and excitement! Congratulating someone is part of life, and in the globalized world we live in, it’s necessary to know how to do it in many languages! Today, we’ll go through different ways of saying “congratulations” in Spanish, in what scenarios you’d say it, and how to apply the words in a sentence. Let’s go! Basic...Read More
Poder Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and PDF
Let’s see what we can do to learn poder conjugation! Poder is a common Spanish verb that translates to “can” or “to be able to.” In any language, people often talk about things that they can or cannot do, from asking or giving permission to discussing skills and abilities (or lack thereof). Poder conjugation is irregular. It is a stem-changing verb, in...Read More
Dormir Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and PDF
Sleep is a basic human need, and to talk about rest and sleep in Spanish, you’ll need to learn the dormir conjugation! Dormir is a Spanish verb that means “to sleep.” Its less-common translations are “to rest,” “to slumber,” and “to repose.” Dormir conjugation is irregular. It is a stem-changing verb, in which the –o- in the stem often changes to either...Read More
18 Preterite Trigger Words in Spanish for Conversations in Past Tense
Let the preterite trigger words become your friends! Spanish past tenses can be tricky and you might find the possible choices making you feel a bit insecure. The biggest question on a seasoned Spanish learner’s mind is: Which past tense should I use to sound like a native in conversations with my Spanish friends? The good news is, the preterite tense becomes easier after you...Read More
Así es! The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘Así’ in Spanish
Así in Spanish is a cute little word that can take a long time to understand and master. Quite often it appears in combination with other cute little words and can completely change the meaning of the whole phrase. Therefore, it’s important for us to understand how it works, and learn some basic expressions. Beginners first learn that así in Spanish means “this way”, but...Read More
B2 Reading Practice: Intermediate Spanish Reading Comprehension
Don’t you just love doing intermediate Spanish reading comprehension exercises? Whether you’re a bookworm or just enjoy reading stories every now and then, this blog post is perfect for you! You’ve already conquered verbs, and you likely know the Spanish prepositions, so you’re ready to tackle Spanish verbs that require a preposition. The best way to do this is through intermediate...Read More