When to Use Me, Te, Le, Nos… and Why It Feels Like a Guessing Game
You’re listening to your child speak Spanish, and they say something like “Me gusta manzanas.” Close, but not quite right. Or maybe they say “Te ayudo mamá” and pause, unsure if it should be “Le ayudo mamá” instead. If you’ve ever felt like these little Spanish words—me, te, le, nos—are a mystery, you’re not alone. These are called object pronouns, and they’re small but mighty. They...Read More
What’s the Difference Between Por and Para, and How Do I Use Them at Work?
You’re trying to say something simple at your summer job or internship, like “This report is for my boss,” but suddenly, you pause. Do you use por or para? You’ve heard both. You’ve seen them in textbooks. And maybe you’ve guessed your way through them more than once. You’re not alone. For beginner Spanish learners—especially those using Spanish in real-life settings like work,...Read More
The Spanish Verbs That Trip Up Every Beginner (and How to Finally Use Them Right)
You’ve been learning Spanish for a little while now. You’ve picked up useful vocabulary, know how to say hello, ask for help, and maybe even hold short conversations at work. But then something happens, you freeze. You’re about to say “I’m tired,” or “I know her,” and suddenly, you’re unsure: Is it ser or estar? Saber or conocer? You’re not alone. These verb pairs trip up every...Read More
25 Essential Spanish Phrases for Everyday Conversations
Learning Spanish as an adult can feel overwhelming at first, especially when you realize that knowing vocabulary lists doesn’t always help you in a real conversation. If you’ve ever found yourself freezing up trying to piece together a sentence, you’re not alone. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to be fluent to start speaking Spanish in real-world situations. Learning simple,...Read More
Avoiding Embarrassing Mistakes: Common False Friends in Spanish
Learning Spanish as an adult can be an exciting journey. However, one of the trickiest parts is learning to trust (or rather, not trust) words that look familiar. These little traps are called “false friends,” and they can easily turn a simple conversation into a comedy of errors. Imagine telling someone you’re “embarazada” when you’re just a little...Read More
Llegar vs Llevar in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Llegar vs llevar. Do they sound similar to you? That might be the case, but today you’ll see that these two verbs have very little in common. They only seem similar because of how they sound. Let’s have a look now at all the shades of meanings of llegar vs llevar with many example sentences. I’ll also show you how to conjugate these -AR verbs in some basic tenses. Let’s...Read More
10 Essential Ways to Use “Que” in Spanish
Have you ever wondered how to use “que” in Spanish? It seems like a small and pretty insignificant word, right? Well, you’ll be amazed to discover how many different ways you can use it and how its meaning changes depending on how you use it. “What?!” you may say. Yes. Just look back at the title. So, keep reading to learn about the extraordinary que,...Read More
Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect: 25 Online Exercises to Practice Your Skills
Are you ready to practice your skills on the Spanish preterite vs. imperfect? The information and exercises in this blog post are for those who already know how to conjugate the verbs in Spanish but want to learn how to use them correctly. Put on your grammar goggles, and let’s get into the nitty-gritty details of these two verbs! Join more than 559 million people on the planet who...Read More
50 Useful Spanish Transition Words for Everyday Speech and Writing
You use transition words regularly in your everyday speech and writing, whether you recognize it or not! In every language, transition words are beautiful tools that help us to connect our ideas and give a natural flow to the rhythm of our speech—and they’re vital to learn to improve your Spanish fluency. Keep reading to learn all there is to know about transition words in...Read More