Master List of Compound Prepositions in Spanish [Plus How to Use Them]
Being able to use prepositions in Spanish is like finding the light switch in a dark room. Everything starts to make sense and all elements seem to be in the right place. Compound prepositions give a boost to your language skills. They will let you say things you couldn’t before. Do you want to learn Spanish compound prepositions today? In this article, I will give you useful...Read More
How to Use ‘Como’ in Spanish Like a Native Speaker
Do you know what ¿cómo te llamas? means in Spanish? I’m almost 100% sure you do. Como is everywhere, and it’s usually one of the first words you learn (especially so you can ask “what’s your name?”). Now, there is much more to como than just being a question word! It serves all sorts of functions. Here’s a comprehensive overview to skyrocket your speaking and...Read More
How to Use the Verb ‘Quedar’ Like a Spanish Native
Quedar is one of the most interesting, diverse, and useful verbs in the Spanish language. It can mean many things in many contexts and expresses a wide variety of ideas. What’s more, it has a close cousin that expands even more that versatility: the pronominal verb quedarse. Between these two verbs, you can express ideas about availability, looks, location, competition, and more that...Read More
Learn 15 Spanish Verbs for Easier Beginner Conversations [with Audio]
Are you ready to learn Spanish verbs? The 15 basic verbs in this article will help you start speaking a new language today! The best way to start learning Spanish vocabulary and verbs is to get yourself motivated. You may feel overwhelmed from all the information, unfamiliar sounds and the present, past, and future tenses. But trust me, eventually you’ll be singing Spanish songs and...Read More
Tell Your Stories in Spanish Using the Preterite and Imperfect Tense [Audio]
Telling stories is part of human nature, but when you’re learning a new language that skill can be hard to master. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not possible! The key is to know a couple of crucial Spanish tenses. Keep reading to discover: why storytelling is so importanthow to use the preterite and imperfect tenses to tell Spanish storiesan example of a Spanish...Read More
20 Common Irregular Past Participles in Spanish
Get ready to uncover the multitude of uses for irregular past participles! These quirky words aren’t like normal verbs. They throw out the typical Spanish conjugation rules in favor of their own irregular endings. However, this doesn’t make them any less important for learning Spanish! Past participles, both regular and irregular, allow you to create passive and descriptive...Read More
Traer vs Llevar: What’s the Difference?
Do you already know when to use traer vs llevar? Traer vs llevar are two verbs that are often confused by Spanish learners. In the following situation, which sentence is correct? Juan is at his house, and he notices that Ana has left her books there. He calls Ana right away and says: Dejaste tus libros en mi casa. ¿Te las llevo mañana?You left your books at my house....Read More
How to Use ‘Quien’ in Spanish (and Make Better Jokes)
Understanding and knowing how to use quien in Spanish can come useful in unexpected situations. For example: – knock, knock. – Who’s there?(…) These classic kid’s jokes also exist in Spanish, and they go like this: – Toc, toc.– ¿Quién es?(…) After reading this article, you’ll be able to laugh along with your Spanish-speaking friends the...Read More
How to Use Object Pronouns In Spanish Commands
Learning commands with pronouns in Spanish is your first real test for fluency. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to learn. You need to know the elements, learn the rules, and then practice. Regular practice is the secret to success. Let’s take it slowly. I’ll guide you through the steps and tell you what to do when you get to each level. Ready? Let’s get...Read More