El or La? Mastering Spanish Gender and Articles
Spanish gender and articles are essential if you are learning this beautiful language. As a learner, you might find yourself pondering whether to use el or la, struggling to decide whether a noun is masculine or feminine in Spanish. Fear not! In this article, we will unveil the mystery of Spanish gender and articles, providing you with a comprehensive guide to navigating this...Read More
Solo vs Solamente: What’s the Difference?
I remember having passionate discussions about solo vs solamente with my friends, students, and editors. I remember reading written by the highest authorities in the fields of Spanish language and literature have written equally passionate articles on the same topic. Why is it that solo vs solamente is so controversial? What is so confusing about these two words? Keep reading, and I’ll...Read More
How To Use the Spanish Verb ‘Parecer’
Dive into the many uses of the verb parecer with our detailed guide! This verb has no single English definition. Luckily, you can easily learn how to use this versatile verb in Spanish through our conjugation tables, clear explanations, and plentiful examples. ¡Vamos! Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for a free trial Spanish class today! ➡️...Read More
How To Write Dates in Spanish
Mark your calendar: today’s the day you’ll learn how to write dates, or las fechas, in Spanish! You may want to write an email, book your next holiday to a Spanish-speaking destination, or schedule an event. Learn how to write dates in Spanish so you can enjoy planning holidays, events, and days out while also making sure that you’ll be there at the right time. Once you understand the...Read More
35 Regular -AR Verbs in Spanish and How to Conjugate Them
-AR verbs in Spanish are some of the most fun verbs to use! This list includes the most common -AR verbs you’ll find in Spanish. You can begin to study their conjugations or start using them right away in their infinitive form. The infinitive is the basic form of a verb, without it being conjugated or connected to a particular subject. Verbs express action. You also use them when...Read More
38 Regular -IR and -ER Verbs in Spanish You Can Master Today
Regular IR and ER verbs in Spanish are similar to AR verbs. They are considered regular because when conjugated, their root form doesn’t change. IR and ER verbs in Spanish are fairly simple to master. They are conjugated almost exactly like the regular AR verbs in Spanish, so if you’ve mastered those, you shouldn’t have any problem with these. But it’s always good to...Read More
‘Haber De’ vs ‘Haber Que’ in Spanish: What’s the Difference?
When you start studying Spanish, you learn the verb haber quite early, and it doesn’t seem very complicated. However, later things start to change. Apparently, it’s enough to add small words such as “de” or “que” to “haber to get a different meaning. But the meaning doesn’t always change! Why? What’s the rule? If you’re one of the desperate learners trying to untangle the...Read More
What are Spanish ‘Go Verbs’?
Do you know what Spanish “go verbs” are? What about “yo-go” verbs? These two terms actually mean the same thing—they refer to a category of irregular Spanish verbs. When conjugated in the present indicative, these verbs end in -go in the first person (yo) form. For example: Yo hago mi tarea. (hacer)I do my homework. Yo pongo mi cuaderno en el escritorio. (poner)I put my notebook...Read More
Comparatives and Superlatives in Spanish
Are comparatives and superlatives in Spanish really that useful? Let’s see: Can you speak more slowly? I like that one more. You’re the best! It’s the most difficult word to pronounce! They’re more useful than you may have realized! Superlatives and comparatives in Spanish are everywhere, and learning them is definitely worth your time. Table of Contents:...Read More