Introducir vs Presentar in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Introducir vs presentar are confusing verbs, even for fully bilingual people! These Spanish words are false cognates, and—trust me—confusing them leads to awkward looks from others. Let’s have a thorough look at introducir vs presentar. We’ll cover in detail the definitions, conjugations, and sample sentences. Join more than 559 people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your...Read More
Apoyar vs Soportar in Spanish (Plus Aguantar and Mantener)
Apoyar vs soportar is confusing at times when they both seem to mean “to support.” For example: Mis padres me apoyan.My parents support me. Las vigas soportan la construcción temporal. The beams support the temporary construction. Why do these two Spanish verbs translate into the same English word? Are they interchangeable? (Spoiler alert: they aren’t!) How...Read More
Asistir vs Atender in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
The Spanish verbs asistir vs atender are confusing for English speakers, because they’re false cognates… in most cases, but not all! Still confused? I promise to clear that up for you with this quick grammar lesson! Keep reading to learn the differences between asisitir and atender in Spanish. Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish...Read More
Solicitar vs Aplicar in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
Solicitar vs aplicar: that is the question. These two words can cause some confusion depending on whether you’re studying Spanish from Spain or its Latin American version. Originally these two words had totally different meanings. However, since all languages constantly evolve, the English influence on Spanish has made the difference less clear. Can aplicar mean “to apply for a...Read More
35 Regular -AR Verbs in Spanish and How to Conjugate Them
-AR verbs in Spanish are some of the most fun verbs to use! This list includes the most common -AR verbs you’ll find in Spanish. You can begin to study their conjugations or start using them right away in their infinitive form. The infinitive is the basic form of a verb, without it being conjugated or connected to a particular subject. Verbs express action. You also use them when...Read More
Dejar vs Salir in Spanish (Plus: Parar, Quedar, and Permitir)
Is dejar and salir causing you trouble? They both seem to translate to the English word “to leave,” don’t they? Ella me dejó.She left me. El tren ya salió.The train already left. What’s the difference between dejar vs. salir? And what about: dejar vs. parardejar vs. quedar, and dejar vs. permitir? So, if these pairs of Spanish words worry you, keep reading to get an...Read More
38 Regular -IR and -ER Verbs in Spanish You Can Master Today
Regular IR and ER verbs in Spanish are similar to AR verbs. They are considered regular because when conjugated, their root form doesn’t change. IR and ER verbs in Spanish are fairly simple to master. They are conjugated almost exactly like the regular AR verbs in Spanish, so if you’ve mastered those, you shouldn’t have any problem with these. But it’s always good to...Read More
‘Haber De’ vs ‘Haber Que’ in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
When you start studying Spanish, you learn the verb haber quite early, and it doesn’t seem very complicated. However, later things start to change. Apparently, it’s enough to add small words such as “de” or “que” to “haber to get a different meaning. But the meaning doesn’t always change! Why? What’s the rule? If you’re one of the desperate learners trying to untangle the...Read More
A Simple Guide to Possessive Adjectives in Spanish
Quickly learn how to express ownership using possessive adjectives in Spanish with this helpful guide! In this blog post, I go over the two different forms of possessive adjectives in detail and explain the difference between possessive adjectives and pronouns. There’s even a free printable worksheet and interactive quiz at the end for extra practice. Get ready to discuss your...Read More