How to Use the Verb ‘Averiguar’ in Spanish
Have you read the poem Agua del recuerdo by a cuban poet Nicolás Guillén? Check out a snippet of the poem and pay attention to the word averiguar! (…)Nada sé nada se sabeNi nada sabré jamásNada han dicho los periódicosNada pude averiguarDe aquella mulata de oro Que una vez miré al pasar,(..) (…)I know nothing is knownAnd I will never know anythingNothing has been said in...Read More
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
Learn the Correct Sequence of Tenses in Spanish
Do you get lost in complex sentences? You start well and then you doubt the form of the following verb? Don’t worry, with the help of this guide you can easily identify the culprit of your insecurity and fix it. When you’re in the process of learning and mastering Spanish grammar, it’s important to understand two main elements: The pronoun agreement of tenses, andThe proper sequence of...Read More
Master the 3 Spanish Moods
Discovering the three Spanish moods is like getting a key to a secret world that you didn’t even know existed—after which, nothing is the same and your Spanish skills improve dramatically! In this blog post, I explore the three Spanish moods and show you what they look like in all the Spanish tenses. Finally, you can challenge yourself with some fun quizzes about Spanish moods!...Read More
Jubilarse Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Quiz, and PDF
Are you relaxed and ready for a lesson on jubilarse conjugation? This verb translates to “to retire” in English. Jubilarse is a regular verb that follows the standard conjugation rules for -ar verbs. The root (jubil-) stays the same, and only the suffix changes. Today, we’ll learn jubilarse conjugation in multiple forms, encompassing three moods: Indicative...Read More
Caerse Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Quiz, and PDF
From time to time, everyone falls down; it’s time to get back up again and learn about caerse conjugation step-by-step! Caerse most commonly translates to “to fall” in English. Caerse is a stem-changing -ER verb and a reflexive verb that refers to a person’s or animal’s fall. Depending on the context, it may mean: to tumble to spill to fall...Read More
Caber Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Quiz, and PDF
Do you want to fit the caber conjugation into your Spanish studies? If so, this is just the post for you! Caber is an irregular Spanish -ER verb that means “to fit” (usually as in “to accommodate” or “to fit in”). In this lesson, we’ll examine caber conjugation and learn multiple forms, encompassing three moods: Indicative (present, past, conditional, and future)Subjunctive...Read More
Test Your Spanish With this Parts of Speech Quiz
Challenge yourself with a quick review of the main parts of speech in Spanish, and then take the parts of speech quiz! This is the place to be if you feel your skills need some flexing. Under each section below, you’ll find links to supporting articles that you can study before or after you take the quiz to improve your score. For review and study, view these sections:...Read More
45 Ways to Say ‘To Take’ in Spanish (Plus Common Idioms)
There are a mind-blowing amount of ways to say “to take” in Spanish! It’s one of those English words that we use for just about everything. No matter what type of “to take” in Spanish you need, this post will help you find the proper translation! ‘To Take’ in Spanish We’re going to go over all the ways to say “to take” in Spanish along with each of its different meanings. It’s...Read More