How to Talk About Length of Time in Spanish: Durar, Tardar, Llevar
Three verbs exist to talk about length of time in Spanish—durar, tardar, and llevar. But learning Spanish is not only the translation of English words and sentences but also learning how the language works. So, instead of asking what durar, tardar, and llevar mean, let’s see how these verbs function in Spanish sentences. Keep reading to learn the many ways to talk about...Read More
How to Master Verbal Periphrasis in Spanish
Verbal periphrasis in Spanish is easier than it sounds. I’ll show you how to grasp the concept easily and divide the topic into easy-to-digest and logical chunks. Get ready for lots of helpful examples with vocabulary that’s understandable even for beginners. Keep reading this article to learn everything about Spanish verbal periphrasis. At the end, you’ll be able to check your...Read More
Conquer Direct Objects In Spanish With This Strategic Guide
Direct objects in Spanish are a simple yet important grammar topic to study. They’re common to hear in a conversation or see written in a newspaper or book. In this strategic guide, I give you a definition of direct objects in Spanish and show you how to use them using straightforward formulas and easy-to-follow examples. Finally, you’ll be able to check how much you already know by doing...Read More
How to Use Spanish Infinitives as Nouns
Spanish infinitives may surprise you. Spanish-speaking people use this verb form more often than English speakers, and sometimes in totally unexpected ways. Do you know the three endings of Spanish infinitives? Can they work as nouns? Do they have a plural form? How do you use them in a sentence? If you aren’t sure about the answers to these questions, keep reading! I promise to solve...Read More
Mover vs Mudar: What’s the Difference Between These Two Spanish Verbs?
Differentiating between the Spanish verbs mover vs mudar is easier than you think. Let’s explore the differences between mover and mudar and learn how to use each of them. I’ll also show you the conjugation for these verbs in the most important tenses. Ready to solve the mystery of mover vs mudar? ¡Vamos!Let’s go! Mover vs Mudar: The Basics First of all, mover means...Read More
Leer Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and Quiz
Read this lesson about leer conjugation! The verb leer means “to read.” The Spanish verb leer conjugation falls under the category of irregular -er verbs—just like that of the verbs ser and caber. In this lesson, I will cover how leer changes depending on not only the pronoun but also the tense we look to use. Prepare yourself to learn the leer conjugation in three moods:...Read More
Decir Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and Quiz
Let’s learn the decir conjugation! What do you say? Decir means “to say” or “to tell,” and it is an irregular verb—which means it does not follow the typical conjugation pattern for -ir verbs. It is part of the –ir verbs in Spanish such as sentir (say), oír (drive), dormir (choose), and ir (go). Today, we’ll learn this Spanish conjugación in several ways, covering three...Read More
Ser vs Estar vs Tener: All the Ways to Say ‘I am’ in Spanish
“Ser, estar, tener” is one of my favorite topics when teaching. Why? Because it shows how the language we speak affects the way we think. Ser vs estar, (and tener) present nuanced differences in meaning in Spanish that don’t exist in English, which simply translates these verbs (in many cases that I cover here) as “to be.” Let’s explore some easy rules for understanding the usage...Read More
How to Use the Verb ‘Soler’ in Spanish
Learn how to use a very unusual verb: the soler conjugation! Soler translates to “to usually do something” in English. The soler verb is an irregular and stem-changing verb with an -er ending. Other irregular verbs with the root -er are: ser (to be), haber (to have as an auxiliary verb), tener (to have), hacer (to do), poder (being able to). Normally, I cover all tenses in Spanish...Read More