36 Spanish Prefixes That Will Increase Your Vocabulary Times 100!
Is it really possible to increase your vocabulary 100 times in such a simple way, you wonder? Today is your lucky day—thanks to these Spanish prefixes, the answer is yes! Although studying grammar lacks luster and excitement at times, it’s hard to deny the charm and utility of the mighty little prefix. Tiny it is, while trivial it is not. By learning these compacted half-words, you...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 Spanish...Read More
Learn the Top 100 High-Frequency Spanish Words and How to Use Them
Do you want to learn Spanish and don’t know where to start? Learn the Top 100 High-Frequency Words first and you are off to the best start! Once you know these words, then other words will begin to fall into place, like pieces of a puzzle. And you will be on your way to greater fluency because you already know 100 of the most used words! What Are High-Frequency Words? High-Frequency...Read More
Groovin’ Instrument Words in Spanish
Do you know how to play an instrument? Or is it a new year’s resolution that you’re working hard to keep? Whatever the case may be, we’re here to complement your musical knowledge with new words in Spanish! To clear up any confusion: while the topic of Spanish instruments—or instruments from Spain—is truly fascinating, it is not the topic of this blog post. Here you will find all the...Read More
Top 10 Careers of the Future—in Spanish!
What do you want to be when you grow up? Most of us have no idea which career path we want to choose while still in high school, and you may not know either. Take a deep breath and remember: figuring this out always takes time! Your teenage years provide you with ample time to discover which careers are available to you and how well they match your passions and interests. You...Read More
How to Pamper Yourself in Spanish
We all need a day to pamper ourselves, right? The stress of work, life, school, family, and kids all builds up and drains us. Take some time for yourself and go to a nail salon or spa! Relájate. Now, if you are in a Spanish-speaking area and don’t know how to ask for a relaxing spa treatment, you might find it next to impossible to get the relaxing day you hoped for. Knowing the right...Read More
Open a Bank Account in Guatemala
Who Needs a Bank Account in Guatemala? In the last couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure to meet some wonderful and interesting people. Among them, there’s an American friend of mine who’s very special. She was born in Guatemala and adopted at a very young age by a Jewish family in the US. I met her because she came to her birth country to get to know the culture, customs, and language of...Read More
Spanish Words for Travelers
Among my group of friends and colleagues, business trips are as common as ordering your next latte at Starbucks. It is given that in most work environments, you are going to get on a plane and travel…very far… and oftentimes land in a Spanish-speaking country. Just in the past year I have heard business travel stories from Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Bolivia,...Read More
Top 10 Spanish Concepts You Won’t Find in English
There is a special place in my heart for people who can speak both English and Spanish. My parents taught me how to speak English from a very young age, so it has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. This means that whenever I meet a bilingual person, my ‘Spanglish’ chip comes online and I start mixing both languages. Why is it that sometimes a word or phrase… feels...Read More