When learning Spanish, many new learners experience some confusion when it comes to the letter ‘g’. This is because this letter’s sounds will vary depending on the vowels you use. As a result,...
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What’s the difference between ‘Ningún’ and ‘Ninguno’ in Spanish
In Spanish, both ningún and ninguno are negative words that are used to deny the existence of something. Since they both look and have very similar purposes, a lot of people assume that these words...
If you’re a dog lover and you’re learning Spanish, you must already know how to say dog. But as you may have noticed, most of the time, in Spanish we have other popular terms for the same...
Definition - Canijo is a Spanish slang word whose meaning can vary depending on the situation. It can be used to express emotions or that something is difficult to do. Additionally, it can be used to...
In Spanish, both creer and creerse are translated as ‘to believe’ or ‘to think’. As a result, a lot of learners are surprised when they find out that these words are not exactly synonyms. For...
Ir and irse share the same root. As a result, it’s easy to confuse them, but soon enough Spanish learners realize that they cannot use them interchangeably because these verbs have different...
If you’re learning Spanish, one of the most fundamental things you can learn is how to say hello. Even though hola is one of the most common and standard ways to do this, there are many common...
When learning Spanish, one of the most basic things you can learn is how to introduce yourself. In order to do this correctly, many Spanish learners wonder what phrases they can use to say ‘my name...
In Spanish, both mandar and enviar can be translated as ‘to send’. But even though these words share this meaning, it doesn’t mean that they are interchangeable in all contexts. As a result,...
If you’re learning Spanish, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to talk about your girlfriend in Spanish. For that reason, we compiled 11 popular expressions and words that you can...
If you’re learning Spanish words for family members, you may already know that abuelo is the most popular way to say ‘grandfather’ in Spanish. However, ‘abuelo’ is only one word that you...
When learning vocabulary for animals, most Spanish speakers know that gato is the direct translation of ‘cat’. But they may find themselves in a situation where they want to improve their Spanish...
If you’re learning Spanish, it’s very likely that at some point you may need to tell someone to calm down. As you may imagine, in Spanish, there are different words and phrases that you can use...
Both pedir and preguntar mean ‘to ask’. But even though these words share the same English translation, in Spanish, they are applied in different contexts. Since they’re not synonymous, many...
Even though nowadays you can make a hotel reservation online without having a conversation, sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you need to ask for a hotel room in Spanish. As a...
Difference Between Reflexive & Non-Reflexive Verbs in Spanish
Guide Chapters [su_menu name="Reflexive Verbs Guide" class="guide-menu"] In Spanish, reflexive verbs are formed from a regular or non-reflexive verb. For this reason, it’s easy to assume that...
Guide Chapters [su_menu name="Reflexive Verbs Guide" class="guide-menu"] If you’re learning Spanish, you may have realized how important reflexive verbs are. Since these verbs are quite common...
Spanish reflexive verbs play a significant role in your conversations. This type of verb is particularly important when describing daily routines and other personal actions. So, you must understand...
Guide Chapters [su_menu name="Reflexive Verbs Guide" class="guide-menu"] For a lot of Spanish learners, knowing how to conjugate reflexive verbs is a challenging topic since they also need to...
When learning Spanish, most people know that papá is a standard word that means ‘dad’. However, this is just one way to say ‘dad’ in Spanish. In fact, Spanish speakers have other terms that...
If you’re learning Spanish, it’s very likely that you already know a few basic expressions to say ‘goodbye’. However, when interacting with Spanish speakers, most learners realize that these...
Linda, bonita and hermosa are perfect words for complimenting a girl. Although they have the same purpose, these words are not exactly synonyms. As a result, you will need to use each of them...
Definition - In standard Spanish, codo means ‘elbow’. However, in Latin American countries, codo and coda are used in informal contexts to describe a person that is not willing to spend or give...
If you’re learning Spanish, you can use your knowledge of the language to show your grandmother how much you love her. For that reason, in this article, we compiled a list of different words that...
Gracias is one of those words that we may use all day long since it allows us to thank people and to be polite. If you’re learning Spanish, you may have noticed that, in order to thank, speakers...