Spanish High-Frequency Words To Increase Reading Fluency [Free Printables]
Do you want to increase your children or student reading fluency in Spanish but don’t know where to start? Let me introduce you to Spanish high-frequency words. They’re some of the most commonly used words in the Spanish language, and they just may hold the key to your kid’s reading fluency. Keep reading to learn what high-frequency words are, why they work in Spanish, and 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
30 Ways to Say ‘Thank You’ and ‘You’re Welcome’ in Spanish [Audio]
Have you noticed how in English you have a wide variety of ways of saying “thank you,” but in Spanish you only know gracias? In Spain and Latin America, as in most places, expressing heartfelt gratitude is essential. With the following phrases, you can express those feelings in a variety of ways and in a wide array of situations. Keep reading to learn more than 30 ways to say...Read More
Vocabulary Guide to Seafood in Spanish
Are you going out to dinner with Spanish-speaking friends and wish to know the names of seafood in Spanish? Or are you looking for an excuse to learn Spanish and want to cook seafood dishes using Spanish recipes? Mariscos (seafood) are an important part of Hispanic cuisine. Many of these traditions come from different parts of the globe and landed in Spain and Latin...Read More
50+ Spanish Expressions With ‘Tener’
As a Spanish learner, you may have noticed that the verb tener doesn’t always mean “to have.” Tengo hambre. Tengo frío. No tiene abuela. Tiene mucho morro. If you’re not sure what these Spanish expressions with tener mean, keep reading! Join more than 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today....Read More
Stock Market, Trade, and Economics Vocabulary in Spanish
Are you into economics and want the Spanish vocabulary to back it up? Here is a useful selection of Economics 101 terms—organized alphabetically, and put into word lists arranged by category! The world of finance and the economy are the powerful strings that move the world forward. If you’re ready to inject new life into your Spanish fluency, study (or print!) this guide...Read More
Celebrate International Women’s Day in Spanish (El Día de la Mujer)
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Spanish is the perfect classroom activity for empowering language students while teaching them about relevant history. With so many changes around the world, recognizing the fight for women’s rights is now more important than ever. Teaching your students about this important date is a fantastic opportunity for learning new Spanish...Read More
19 Weird Spanish Expressions and Unusual Idioms That Native Speakers Say
Are you curious about weird expressions in Spanish that don’t seem to make sense? Some of these are extremely strange, others are humorous, or old, but I assure you that these funny Spanish phrases will get you closer to speaking like a native. You can find this kind of saying in every language, it is not exclusive to Spanish. Just think of “until the fat lady sings” or...Read More
100+ Spanish Sound Effects (Onomatopoeia)
How many Spanish onomatopoeias do you know? How often do you use them? They are, after all, necessary elements of any language. Onomatopoeias are words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound that they describe. Woof! Meow! Splash! With these three little words, you can almost see a dog chasing a cat, and then the cat falls into a pool. Do you see? ...Read More