Master the Spanish Alphabet: Letters, Sounds, and Songs for Everyone
The first step towards fluency in Spanish is learning the Spanish alphabet. The ABCs are the building blocks of language! In this guide, I use a detailed alphabet chart to show you how to pronounce each letter. I also go over the Spanish accent marks and their uses. At the end of the post, you can practice your new knowledge with some common example words and catchy alphabet...Read More
The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Skiing in Spanish
How old are the very first skis? At least 10,000 years! That’s right the first pair was found in Northern China and they date back to 8000 BC according to MabeySki. But I know you’re not here for those facts. You’re here to learn some Spanish. So let’s get to it. What’s the translation of skiing in Spanish? El esquí. And how do you say “to ski”? Esquiar. Let’s learn about skiing in...Read More
The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Materials in Spanish
Learning about materials in Spanish is more important than you may realize! It seems most of our favorite artists have a fixation for talking about materials (los materiales) in their music. Consider the following song titles: “Brass in Pocket” by Pretenders“Concrete and Gold” by Foo Fighters“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath“Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac Could it be because we use...Read More
La Migración: Migration Vocabulary Words in Spanish
Knowing how to talk about migration in Spanish is key to discussing this complex issue that encompasses many critical topics. Migration is one of the biggest challenges facing our modern world. Read this article to learn about why migration is a human right, how to talk about migration in Spanish, and some of the main concepts and terms in Spanish related to the social phenomenon of...Read More
How to Get a Haircut in Spanish: Vocabulary and Conversation
Are you ready to learn everything there is to know about asking for a haircut in Spanish? If you plan to travel to or live in a Spanish-speaking country, you’ll probably want to get a haircut at some point. And by knowing the proper vocabulary, you’ll avoid ending up with a strange bowl cut or bangs you never asked for! Keep reading to equip yourself with the necessary Spanish...Read More
How to Talk about U.S. Football in Spanish
El fútbol americano (American football or simply “football” in Spanish) is the most popular sport in the United States, according to SportsHow. About 92 million people watched the Superbowl this year, when Tampa Bay played against Kansas City, according to ESPN. But why should you learn about something so American in Spanish? 41 million people speak Spanish in the U.S., making it the...Read More
Going to the Movies in Spanish: A Vocabulary Guide
Do you love watching movies in Spanish? Bring your language knowledge to a whole new level with this movie vocabulary guide! Every word here plays an essential role in the producing, making, editing, advertising, and selling of películas (films). Movies are made to tell a story. And the people behind them use many different resources to create atmospheres. The objective is to produce...Read More
Emergency Vocabulary: Your First Aid Kit in Spanish
If this is an emergency, call 911; if not, sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about first aid kits in Spanish. This will come in handy if you’re ever dealing with an accident in Latin America or Spain. Johnson and Johnson started selling the first commercial first aid kit back in 1888. Since then, these kits have helped countless people mend their wounds. It’s important to...Read More
How to Translate Measurements and Dimensions in Spanish
Have you ever wondered about how Spanish speakers talk about measurements and dimensions in Spanish? The fact that in the Spanish-speaking world they use the metric system affects the way people talk about these topics. But there is much more than the metric system when talking about this interesting subject. Keep reading to find out what the difference is between the...Read More