55 False Cognates in Spanish That Will Kill Your Conversation
Ever heard of “false friends”? And I don’t mean the pseudo-friends you need to watch out for in your social circle. I’m referring to false cognates! False cognates are words that look and sound very similar in two languages but don’t have the same meaning. The English-Spanish false cognates on our list are definite “conversation killers” that can hinder or entirely derail...Read More
Qué Tal vs Cómo Estás: What’s the Difference?
Qué tal vs cómo estás is one of the first debates new Spanish learners engage in. That’s because these two everyday Spanish phrases are so common. But, what’s the difference between qué tal and cómo estás? Are they the same? Or do they only exist to torment new learners of the language like yourself? Today, I’m explaining the subtle differences between these two greeting...Read More
50 Simple Spanish Questions To Ask in a Conversation (and How To Answer)
Want to know how to create more fluid and authentic Spanish conversations? The secret ingredient is questions! Just a few simple Spanish questions can transform your quiet small talk into a flowing conversation. Don’t let your anxiety or nerves stop you from starting that first dialogue. Intimate conversations create lasting bonds, increased happiness, greater life...Read More
Pets in Spanish: Complete Vocabulary Lesson for Beginners
Talking about pets in Spanish is both fun and educational! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Spanish speaker, mastering pet-related words can give you a better understanding of the language and help you communicate with native speakers more effectively. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of being able to talk about your beloved pet in the language...Read More
10 Original and Lovely Mexican Terms of Endearment
There are quite a lot Mexican terms of endearment, as Mexican people are very affectionate and warm to one another. They talk in diminutives and “soft” terms, and also express this affection through touching. If you’ve ever had a Mexican friend, you may know what I’m talking about. It’s normal that such a loving, romantic, and passionate culture would produce many terms of...Read More
52 Spanish Connecting Words to Sound Like a Native
This list of Spanish connectors will immensely improve your conversational Spanish! These “connecting words” do precisely that—they connect your ideas to each other and help you to express relationships between one topic and another. With this list of Spanish connectors, you can easily contrast or compare things or ideas, and dramatically improve the efficiency of your...Read More
Ultimate Guide to 80+ Dance Vocabulary Words in Spanish
Learning dance vocabulary words in Spanish is crucial to master the wide variety of Latin rhythms and other dance styles. While people say that music is an international language, the truth is that to speak it you must first master a few important dance terms. If you’re a fan of dancing and want to learn all about the world of dance, this is the post you’ve been waiting for. ...Read More
The Tantalizing Guide to Spanish (and Latin American) Cheeses
Have you heard about the spectacular Spanish cheese culture? No? Don’t worry, today is your lucky day as I’m introducing you to the world of Spanish cheese, the cheese culture in the Spanish-speaking world, and over twenty of the most delicious Spanish cheeses. Get ready to have your mouth watering over these amazing pictures of cheese! ¡Buen provecho!Bon...Read More
Essential Swimming Vocabulary in Spanish (100+ Words!)
Have you ever wondered how to say “swim” in Spanish? Would you like to learn some useful and popular swimming terms? If your answer to those questions are yes and yes, then you’re at the right place! Today, I’ll introduce you to all things related to swimming in Spanish. From the most basic swimming terminology, to swimming-related verbs and swimming phrases. Keep...Read More