Ver Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Exercises, and PDF
Let’s see what we can learn about ver conjugation! The Spanish verb ver means “to see,” “to view,” and “to watch.” Ver conjugation is mostly regular, although the pattern varies in the past participle, visto (“seen”), and the first-person singular present, veo (“I see”). Verbs derived from ver include prever (“to preview” or “to foresee”) and entrever (“to glimpse” or “to...Read More
Common Irregular Informal Commands in Spanish
Irregular informal commands in Spanish appear regularly in Spanish conversations. That’s why it’s essential to master the irregular tú commands in Spanish if you want to sound like a native speaker. After reading this blog post, you’ll be able to form irregular informal commands in Spanish. I’ll guide you through the process, refreshing your knowledge about the imperative mood, explaining...Read More
Dialect vs Accent: Is It a Language, Dialect, or Accent?
If I told you that I speak Mexican Spanish and European Spanish, would you say I speak two languages or two dialects? Two varieties? Or just two different accents? If you’ve found yourself confused, don’t worry. Borders between dialect vs language or dialect vs accent terms can be blurry. I remember my own confusion while studying Spanish philology. For example, Portuguese and...Read More
How to Use the Past Participle as an Adjective in Spanish
Did you know that you can use a past participle as an adjective in Spanish? That’s just one of the many uses of past participles, and today you’ll discover how easy it is to do it. Don’t worry if you’re not sure what the past participle is or even what adjectives are. I’ll explain these terms and others that arise along the way. By the end of this post, you’ll know...Read More
Punctuation Marks, Special Characters, and Other Symbols in Spanish
Have you ever come across weird symbols in Spanish? Perhaps you don’t know what they mean or how to write them? Well, you’re not alone. Pretty much every Spanish student has gone through the same situation during their learning process. Part of learning Spanish is discovering these special characters and finding out how to use them. Today, we’ll discuss why you need to learn the...Read More
What is the Conditional Tense in Spanish?
The conditional tense in Spanish may seem intimidating at first, but after reading this article you’ll see that it’s one of the easiest tenses in Spanish grammar. You’ll not only learn quickly how to use it, but you’ll start using it on a daily basis. You already know how to use the conditional in English, and today I’ll show you that in Spanish it’s pretty much the same. Do...Read More
Master All the Forms of Ser in Spanish: Your Ultimate Grammar Guide
Who am I? Who are you? These two most basic questions of identity serve as our introduction to the many forms of ser in Spanish. Ser is one of the two prominent “to be” verbs in Spanish; the other is estar. Ser is an irregular -er verb, so it doesn’t follow regular verb ending patterns. Being able to use all the forms of ser in Spanish will make you a more fluent speaker. Keep reading...Read More
20 Most Common Subjunctive Triggers in Spanish
In your Spanish-learning process, chances are that you’ve faced some challenges while dealing with the subjunctive. The secret to mastering this mood is to simply start using it, instead of trying to understand exactly how it works. And you can achieve this by learning the subjunctive triggers! Sometimes grammar rules are too dry. If you have a chance to put what you’re learning into...Read More
23 Common Spanish Prepositions You Can Use Today
What do the little words “of,” “to,” “from,” and “on” have in common? They’re prepositions! Similarly to English prepositions, Spanish prepositions are everywhere and you use them all the time—or, at least after reading this article, you will. Prepositions are like the glue that holds language together. They allow you to connect words and express the relationship of different...Read More