Haber vs Tener vs Estar vs Ser: Verbs That Means ‘To Be’ in Spanish
Have you ever committed a beginner Spanish learner mistake and told somebody your age by saying Yo soy veinte años instead of Tengo veinte años (I am 20 years old)? Don’t worry—most English-speaking learners do. Why? Beginner learners don’t know that the English verb “to be” translates into more than one Spanish verb depending on the context. Today, you’ll take a huge step...Read More
15 Advanced Spanish Verbs To Freshen Up Your Conversations
Why should you care about learning advanced Spanish verbs? Because it’s easy! The only challenging thing in most of these verbs is their meaning which won’t take you long to learn. The conjugation rules are easy, and if you already know how to conjugate regular verbs, it shouldn’t be a problem at all. If not, just memorize common phrases with them and slip them into a conversation...Read More
How to Use the Spanish Verb ‘Acabar’
The verb acabar in Spanish seems to mean something slightly different every time. Although the core meaning of acabar is always “to end” or “to finish,” it can acquire other nuances when it appears as an intransitive, transitive, or pronominal verb. Also, if you pair it up with prepositions, you’ll get different English translations. Read this article to understand acabar in a...Read More
The Future Simple Tense in Spanish
Are you ready to make plans with Spanish-speaking people in a natural, easy-going way? For a quick start, you can use the ir + a + infinitive construction to talk about the future, but eventually you’ll want to build your grammar knowledge to include the future simple tense (which is just one word). In this blog post, you’ll see why this tense is so useful, how to form it, when to use...Read More
How to Use Possessive Pronouns in Spanish
What are possessive pronouns in Spanish? When do you use them? “Mine” and “yours” are examples of possessive pronouns in English. They also exist in Spanish, but we use them in a slightly different way. In this blog post you’ll learn to identify the possessive pronouns in Spanish, use them like an expert, choose the correct form of “yours” (which is tricky)—and finally, you can test...Read More
Comparatives and Superlatives in Spanish
Are comparatives and superlatives in Spanish really that useful? Let’s see: Can you speak more slowly? I like that one more. You’re the best! It’s the most difficult word to pronounce! They’re more useful than you may have realized! Superlatives and comparatives in Spanish are everywhere, and learning them is definitely worth your time. Table of Contents:...Read More
How to Form Negative and Affirmative Commands in Spanish
How many times a day do you give or receive commands? Pass me the book, please. Sit. Be careful. Call me. Tell me when you’re ready. Don’t bother. Don’t worry. Quite often, isn’t it? That’s why knowing how to form both negative and affirmative commands in Spanish is an essential task. In this blog post, I’ll explain the...Read More
15 Ways to Say ‘I Miss You’ in Spanish
Have you met a special Spanish-speaking person and you want to tell them that you miss them but don’t know how to do it? I know how that feels—it happened to me when I was learning English! I had so many ideas, feelings, and emotions to express but a limited vocabulary stopped me dead in my tracks. Don’t let this happen to you! By learning 15 new ways to express the idea...Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Spanish Conjugation
Do you want to learn Spanish but you fear Spanish conjugation? Don’t worry, I’ll show you that the conjugation concept is not difficult for an English speaker—and that you already know more than you think. I promise that by the end of this article, you’ll know basic Spanish tenses, you’ll be able to conjugate regular and irregular Spanish verbs, and know where to look for help when you...Read More