Learning how to communicate in the dining room will help you improve your daily conversations and Spanish skills. That’s why in this article we compiled an extensive list of vocabulary that we use...

In Spanish, ‘tomorrow’ and ‘morning’ can be translated as mañana’. However, depending on the context, this word will have different meanings and will follow different rules. As a result,...

Even though we spend a lot of time in our houses, most new Spanish speakers have issues to talk about daily activities with the proper vocabulary. Every object or piece of furniture has its own...

Even though each Spanish speaking country has its own slang words, there will be cases where we all share the same informal words or expressions. This is the case of ahuevo in Spanish. However, keep...

When learning Spanish, one of the most common issues for new speakers is to talk or have a conversation about daily activities with specialized topics or vocabulary such as being in the kitchen or...

Definition - Ojalá is a Spanish expression that people can use to express their wishes, hopes or expectations. It can also be used to talk about past regrets or mistakes. Depending on the context...

When learning Spanish, you may notice that when a preposition is preceding a word, the meaning of this word can be affected. This is the case of donde vs adonde. Even though these words are very...

Definition - Ya mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use to express that we’re close to finishing something or express that we’re about to start doing something. It’s also used to express...

There are a lot of cases where you’ll have one word (or several similar ones) in English that actually have multiple words that represent it in Spanish, depending on the context and situations....

Definition - El mero mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use as a synonym of ‘ big boss’. As a result, it could be translated as ‘head honcho’ or ‘top dog’. Additionally, this...

In Spanish, when talking about non-specific or indeterminate things we use unos or algunos as well as their feminine forms. Since both of these words can be translated as ‘some’, many new Spanish...

Although we use them in similar situations, there's a slight difference between un and uno. Since these words follow different grammatical rules, ‘un’ and ‘uno’ are not interchangeable and,...

Definition - Morro and its feminine form morra are one of the most robust Mexican slang words. We use it to call a girl or a boy, but we can also use it to express how young they are. Depending on...

Orale is a slang word that Mexicans use as a way to express surprise, admiration, agreement, approval or disappointment. We also use it to urge someone to do something. As a result, it can be...

Most new Spanish speakers assume that ‘seguir’ can only be used as a synonym of ‘to follow’. Although this is the direct translation of this Spanish verb, the truth is that we can use...

When using Mexican slang, you may hear the word Pancho which could be referring to one of the nicknames of ‘Francisco’. However, in other contexts, this word could also be used to express that...

If you’re learning Spanish, you may already know that se is a problematic and confusing little word. The thing is that this pronoun changes its meaning based on the context and the elements you...

When learning Mexican Slang ‘No manches’ is one of the most important phrases that you need to add to your vocabulary. Depending on the context, this slang phrase could mean ‘No way’, ‘Come...

Cuate is another common slang word for young Mexicans. Although it has some other meanings, for young people ‘cuate’ is very popular as a synonym of ‘friend’.  What does ‘Cuate’...

In Mexico, carnal is a very popular slang word to say ‘friend’, ‘buddy’, ‘pal’ or ‘mate’. In its slang form, it’s also used as a synonym of ‘brother’. However, in standard...

If you’re living  or spending a lot of time in a Spanish speaking country, at some point you may need to get a haircut. Knowing some basic vocabulary to use with your hairdresser not only is...

Working out is not only a great way to stay fit, but also an opportunity to expand your Spanish vocabulary and use in a daily situation. If you like exercising or you’re simply going to the gym in...

Hands down, güey or wey is one the most popular Mexican words. So, if you’re interested in learning Mexican Spanish, this term is a must. Regardless of how common this word might be, many new...

'Gacho' is the opposite of the Mexican slang word 'chido'. As a result, depending on the context, this word could mean 'awful', 'bad', 'ugly' or 'mean'. What does 'Gacho' mean? Translation...

If you are learning Spanish, you may have had some issues with the multiples translations for an English word. This problem is more common than you think and you may see it in very basic interactions...