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Volver vs Regresar: What’s the Difference Between these Spanish Verbs?
During the length of your Spanish studies, you’re going to find some verbs with very similar meanings, such as volver and regresar. However, being very similar doesn’t mean that they’re exactly the same or interchangeable in every situation. For this reason, you have to learn the subtleties of each verb and their variances in meaning. In this post, I’m introducing you to the...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Venir-vs-Llegar-How-to-Use-these-Two-Spanish-Verbs-Featured-Image.jpg)
Venir vs Llegar: How to Use these Two Spanish Verbs
Venir and llegar both have lots of similar uses, so sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between the two. These words usually mean “to come” or “to arrive” and are sometimes interchangeable. So, how do you know when to use one or the other? Our detailed venir vs llegar guide tells you not only how to conjugate these verbs, but also how to use them. Take a look at our...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tratar-vs-Probar-Whats-the-Difference-Between-these-Spanish-Verbs-Featured-Image.jpg)
Tratar vs Probar: What’s the Difference Between these Spanish Verbs?
How do you say “try to” in Spanish? Intentar, probar, tratar? Some students get confused with so many options for one single word. However, you’ll see it’s easier than you think. Today, I’m teaching you what the difference between tratar, probar, and intentar are; when to use each one of them, and when you can safely choose whichever you like. You’re also getting conjugation charts for...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tocar-vs-Jugar-Whats-the-Difference-Between-these-Spanish-Verbs-Featured-Image.jpg)
Tocar vs Jugar: What’s the Difference Between these Spanish Verbs?
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between tocar and jugar? I ask because these two Spanish verbs can get tricky for native English speakers sometimes, and the reason for that is the double meaning of the English verb “to play.” You can play a game, but also a piano. In Spanish, you have two verbs to express those two different actions. And that’s why we have a tocar vs jugar...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ordenar-vs-Pedir-Whats-the-Difference-Between-these-Spanish-Verbs-Featured-Image-1.jpg)
Ordenar vs Pedir: What’s the Difference Between these Spanish Verbs?
Some Spanish verbs can get confusing at times, especially due to their similarities with other verbs, which is the case of ordenar and pedir. These two verbs seem to work in the same situations, but is that always the case? So, the big question is: what’s the difference between the Spanish verbs ordenar and pedir? And, what does preguntar have to do with any of them? Keep reading...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mucho-vs-Muy-Whats-the-Difference-Featured-Image.jpg)
Mucho vs Muy: What’s the Difference?
Do you know why we say tengo mucho frío (I’m very cold) and este departamento es muy frío (this apartment is very cold) if in both cases we want to say “very cold”? Do you want to learn when to use mucho and muy? In this blog post, I will explain the difference between mucho and muy and I will give you a few sentences to practice with examples. In the end, you can check how much you...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/How-to-Use-Commas-in-Spanish-Featured-Image.jpg)
How to Use Commas in Spanish
What’s the difference between these two sentences? Vamos a comer niños. Vamos a comer, niños. Yes, the comma makes all the difference! The first sentence is a cannibal’s confession: “We’re going to eat kids.” The second one could be said by a mom, just before lunch: “Let’s eat, kids.” Without commas and periods, our writing would seem like one single flow of...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/How-to-Use-Reciprocal-Verbs-in-Spanish-Featured-Image.jpg)
How to Use Reciprocal Verbs in Spanish
Have you already heard of reciprocal verbs in Spanish? Do you know how to distinguish them from reflexive verbs? Can you list 10 reciprocal verbs right now? If you answered “no” to at least one of these questions, you should keep reading and I can guarantee that in the end, your three answers will be “yes.” What about Reflexive Verbs? Before we jump into reciprocal verbs, let’s have...Read More![](https://www.spanish.academy/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Master-the-3-Spanish-Moods-Featured-Image.jpg)