Father’s Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries: Celebrating el Día del Padre
Our fathers—especially the active and nurturing ones—have played an essential role in our social, emotional, and educational development. Through rough-housing, joking, and bonding with dad, we built a stronger sense of self-esteem and learned to properly handle stress as we got older. The purpose of Father’s Day, of course, is to dedicate a single day of the year to doting on the...Read More
¿En qué mes estamos? Dates, Seasons, and Months in Spanish
During this time of quarantine, we’ve had the chance to reconnect with our loved ones, spend more time with ourselves, and maintain our friendships online. We haven’t been able to go out, have gatherings, or schedule in-person meetings, which is why we might not be as aware of the time or date as we’re used to. “What’s today’s date?” is a common question, so why not learn how to...Read More
Spanish Pick Up Lines for Intermediate Speakers
Last time we explored the Cheesiest Spanish Pick Up Lines, we learned some basic tips to get a person’s attention while making them laugh. Now, it’s time to go deeper into this topic and learn even more, like what you should and shouldn’t do, which Spanish pick up lines do and don’t work, and how you can use them to improve your Spanish fluency. If you’re trying hard to master the art of...Read More
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars in Spanish
George Lucas built a multibillion-dollar branding empire through his universe of charismatic characters and battling galactic forces. Today, we celebrate Star Wars in Spanish to pay tribute to this glorious cinematographic creation. As you may know, May 4th has become an official holiday for Star Wars fans since it’s a memorable pun on the wildly popular catchphrase “May the force be...Read More
¿Qué Tal Está el Clima? Spanish Weather Words for Adult Conversations
Look out the window and tell me: what’s the weather like? Is it sunny? Cold? Rainy? Now, try to use Spanish weather words to describe it. Not so easy, is it? If you’re ready to expand your small talk Spanish skills to include the weather, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ll explore how to use Spanish weather words, phrases, and expressions to give you a...Read More
Spelling Words in Spanish – Lists and Lessons on the Letter D
Mark Twain once said, “Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination,” and although he may have a point, we know that spelling words correctly in Spanish is the key to proficient Spanish literacy. The beauty of spelling is that it provides you with a tool to improve your written communication, reading comprehension, and to make a positive impression in...Read More
Best Eye-Rolling, Corny Dad Jokes in Spanish
One of the defining moments for a man today is when you become a father. You nurture your children during their development and love them with every ounce of your being. However, an unintended side effect comes with becoming a dad: the sudden urge to make terrible jokes and take everything literally. And for bilingual dads like you, dad jokes in Spanish are a gold mine! “Dad humor” allows...Read More
Spelling Words in Spanish with “C”
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “spelling?” You may relate it to spelling bees or it may take you back to practice spelling lists from elementary school. In this technological age, spelling does not seem as important because we have automatic spell checkers at our disposal, but it is! Especially when learning a foreign language. In this blog post, we will be...Read More
100+ Spanish Conversation Starters for Casual and Formal Occasions
Do you dream of casually striking up a conversation in Spanish? The thought of doing so is both thrilling and terrifying—will the person you’re talking to understand you? Will the Spanish conversation go smoothly or be completely awkward? The best way to overcome any hesitancy in speaking Spanish with new people is to prepare yourself well. With these 100+ casual and formal...Read More