How to Deal With an Emergency in Spanish
Learning how to deal with an emergency in Spanish is key if you are planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country. You know, just in case. This lesson covers the basic conversational tools to be able to communicate about four relatively common types of emergencies. These short phrases make the difference between getting the help that you need or not. So, let’s dive into this...Read More
Vocabulary List of Weapons in Spanish
Perhaps you’ve never thought that one day you’d be learning about weapons in Spanish. But here you are, and this is an opportunity to increase your ever-growing Spanish vocabulary. While this topic may be controversial, an objective, academic approach towards it makes it possible to learn about weapons in Spanish without getting involved in passionate debates that have nothing to do...Read More
A Vocabulary Guide in Spanish for Nursing Professionals
Knowing Spanish for nursing is highly beneficial if you’re a nurse, medical professional, interpreter or even a layperson looking to learn some Spanish medical vocabulary. Today, being able to read, write, and speak in Spanish is an increasingly desired skill for medical professionals—and everyone. Being bilingual makes you a valuable asset to any medical team. This is especially...Read More
Learn the Suits of Playing Cards in Spanish
When playing cards in Spanish, you need to know the right terms to avoid confusion, or—even worse—losing money. In this post, you’ll learn about the Spanish-suited playing cards and some common Spanish card games. I’ll introduce you to the Spanish words for the standard card deck, the correct terms for the suits, cards, and poker hands. Finally, you’ll discover interesting card games...Read More
Teach Spanish Months of the Year: December in Spanish
El mes de Diciembre, or December in Spanish, is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendar. Also, December is the last of seven months that have 31 days. December got its name from the Latin word “decem”, which means ten because it was the tenth month of the Roman calendar before January and February were added. With time, “decem” evolved to December...Read More
Equestrian in Spanish: Horseback Riding Vocabulary
Let’s talk about all things equestrian in Spanish! Horses have been friends and helpers to humans for over 5,000 years, and we continue to cherish and work with them today. Los caballos are great helpers on farms and ranches, and they’re also a source of transportation and entertainment for many people worldwide. Anywhere you go, you’ll find horses and people who are...Read More
A Vocabulary Guide to Money and Finance in Spanish
Learning new vocabulary about money and finance in Spanish is an excellent investment of your time. You’ll surely need it at some point in the future if you continue with your Spanish learning efforts. For that reason, in this post I’ll explain why it’s so important for you to study this basic vocabulary guide about finance in Spanish. I’ll also introduce you to essential money...Read More
200+ Vocabulary Words: Herbs and Spices in Spanish
Are you ready to become an expert on spices in Spanish? Las especias (spices) are important and delicious aspects of the international culinary scene, including in Hispanic countries. Keep reading to learn a bit about the history of spices and access a mother lode of vocabulary related to spices in Spanish! ¡Aprendamos!Let’s learn! A Brief History of Spices The tasty...Read More
Jewelry in Spanish: A Vocabulary Guide
Jewelry in Spanish is full of dazzling color, shine, and style. If you want to learn about the value and symbolism of jewelry in Latin America and discover cool facts about the jewelry industry, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for the ultimate vocabulary guide to jewelry in Spanish. I’ll introduce you to a veritable gold mine of jewelry-related nouns, verbs, and...Read More