vocabulary Tag

Así es! The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘Así’ in Spanish

Así in Spanish is a cute little word that can take a long time to understand and master. Quite often it appears in combination with other cute little words and can completely change the meaning of the whole phrase.  Therefore, it’s important for us to understand how it works, and learn some basic expressions.  Beginners first learn that así in Spanish means “this way”, but...Read More

All About Food in Spanish Using Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Alimento and comida are two words in Spanish that both literally mean “food.” In this sense, they are synonyms. However, upon closer examination, we will see that the meanings of these two terms are distinctly nuanced.  Who’s hungry?  The national cuisine in Spain is quite different than that of Mexico, or the Central American countries, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and so on. A...Read More

How to Navigate Traffic in a Spanish-speaking Country

Going abroad is a wonderful experience. It’s a great opportunity to meet people, explore new settings, and try out exciting food! If you’re reading this blog, I imagine you’re extra adventurous, because driving in a foreign country is a whole new world of freedom. I remember the one and only time I drove a car in a foreign country – I was terrified! We were coming back from doing some...Read More