30 Must-Know Spanish Expressions Using the Verb ‘Dar’
Spanish expressions with dar are a must if you wish to sound fluent. The verb dar appears in many idiomatic expressions, which can help you participate better in Spanish conversations. Let’s find out a bit more about the verb dar and learn how to use it in 30 common Spanish expressions! What Does Dar Mean? Dar is one of the first verbs you learn in Spanish, and means “to...Read More
45 Idiomatic Spanish Expressions Using the Word ‘Por’
Did you know that por is one of the words most frequently used in Spanish expressions? According to RAE (Real Academia Española), por is the 13th most common word in Spanish! Keep reading to learn the 45 most common Spanish expressions with por. Use them in conversations to sound like a native. You’ll see por expressions for every occasion—expressions of excitement, of surprise, of time,...Read More
How to Talk About Your Hobbies and Pastimes in Spanish
Talking about your hobbies in Spanish is a fantastic conversation starter and icebreaker. One of the many perks of learning Spanish is communicating with people from other cultures and backgrounds. Sharing about yourself in these bilingual encounters is an excellent and genuine opportunity to make friends and acquaintances through common interests. Chess | © Open Grid...Read More
Moving Day Vocabulary in Spanish: Pack Up Your House!
Ready to learn all about moving in Spanish? Moving to a new house, city, or country can be stressful—don’t let the language barrier pile up on it! After reading and practicing the contents of this post, you will be able to: Communicate with others about your needs and feelingsGive directions and locationsAsk for helpTell people where you are moving toUse basic phrases...Read More
Spanish Sports Vocabulary and Conversation for Beginners
Interested in having a conversation about sports in Spanish? Either for small talk with your neighbor, a discussion with your friends, an amateur podcast, you name it! Whether you want to talk about soccer, football, boxing, or share your impressions on the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics, I’ve covered it all in this post! Join me to learn useful Spanish sports vocabulary and example...Read More
War and Peace: Military Vocabulary in Spanish
War has (unfortunately!) always been part of human history, which makes learning vocabulary about the military in Spanish an important step in your learning process. The military is part of every country’s life and Spanish-speaking countries are no exception. What’s more, each military has its own unique terms that you need to learn, especially if you’re in the defense and security...Read More
Different Types of Packaging and Containers in Spanish
Learning about containers and packaging in Spanish is useful not only to expand your vocabulary and fluency but also to help you in everyday life. This knowledge comes in handy when you’re shopping, shipping, doing business, or eating at a restaurant in a Spanish-speaking country! Read this article to learn the names of all kinds of containers and packages in...Read More
Spanish Vocabulary for the Summer and Winter Olympics
Are you ready to learn some Spanish sports vocabulary to enjoy this year’s Summer Olympics? After almost a year-long wait, the world is finally ready to watch the best of the best. Athletes from all over the world will gather in Japan to push the limits of the human body—representatives from over two hundred regions will compete for the gold in several disciplines. The Summer...Read More
20 Hilarious Sayings You Only Hear From Mexican Grandmas
Mexican grandmas share the best advice, use the funniest expressions, and serve hot chocolate for breakfast. If people were ingredients, Mexican grandmas would be the sugar. Not only are their recipes the best, la abuela (grandma) is often the moral compass of the family. She is perceptive, intelligent, confident, loving, and proud! Abues (another Mexican name for grandmas) know that...Read More