Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spend a nice day with your friends and partner (that is if you’re not single!), but also to practice your Spanish in a real situation. So with that...
Category: Vocabulary
Believe it or not, learning ways in which you can cheer on in Spanish is a really useful thing. Why? Let’s be honest; we all love words of encouragement. No matter if we’re going through a...
Knowing grammar rules and conjugations is great. But what can you do when you need to express emotions such as surprise, excitement, or frustration? Don’t worry! A great way to get across those...
No matter what I do, I can never think about good conversation topics when talking to new people. And what do I do? I use the oldest strategy in the book: I talk about the weather 😌! Whether you...
What does ‘Gordo’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, gordo and gorda are adjectives that describe someone or something ‘fat’ or ‘big’. In informal contexts, these terms are used as an...
What does ‘cruda’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, ‘cruda’ and its masculine version ‘crudo’ mean ‘raw’ when talking about food. They can also be translated as ‘harsh’ or...
11 Dog Commands in Spanish (sit, lie down, stay, come, heel, paw, …)
Puppies are the cutest things ever, aren’t they? But a well-behaved dog that knows how to follow basic commands is not only cuter, but also very impressive. What about a puppy that also understands...
What is ‘vale’ in Spanish? In Spanish, ‘vale’ means ‘to be worth’ or ‘to be allowed’ when used as a verb. However, it can also mean ‘okay’ if used as an expression that conveys...
Every language has its different ways of calling young people, so as you can imagine, there are numerous ways to say boy in Spanish. This also means that there are a variety of ways to refer to boys...
During my days as a Spanish teacher, I saw that many of my students were very good at grammar and daily vocabulary. But when it came to using nice words to call their loved ones, they didn’t know...
Sometimes learning the standard terms in Spanish is not enough to express everything we want to say, especially, when it comes to the ways we call other people. That’s why over time, Spanish...
As you’ve probably already noticed, native Spanish speakers always make up new words for everything and ‘sister’ is no exception. So, as a result, a lot of people want to know what are some...
What does ‘chula’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, the words chula and its masculine version chulo are terms used to describe things and people that are adorable, endearing, pretty or have some...
Knowing what to say during the holidays is a very important thing to learn in any language. So, adding different ways to say ‘Happy New Year’ in Spanish to your vocabulary will be key, as this is...
Believe it or not, Spanish colors are part of an essential set of words that we use in our daily conversations. Since colors in Spanish are really useful, in this guide, I’ll teach you the most...
As you already know, learning idiomatic expressions is an absolute must when it comes to Spanish. So, in this article, we’ll dive into some idiomatic expressions with estar, which, as you probably...
‘¿Cómo estás?’ is a common question to start a conversation in Spanish, but also to inquire how the other person is doing. Life would be too easy if we could always reply with ‘well’ or...
Just like in any other language, there are different ways to say dumb in Spanish and even though this vocabulary is extremely tempting to call or describe your friends, the truth is that these words...
Months in Spanish is one of those things that you may not invest too much into learning, but that you definitely need to know. Given that this vocabulary is used frequently, some people wonder what...
If you’re learning Spanish, you may need to be able to introduce someone to your friends or colleagues. Although learners know different ways to say their name, most of them don’t know how to...
Throughout our lives, we have different reasons to celebrate. These moments are not only a perfect opportunity to wish our friends and family the best, but also to congratulate them. Given that...
6 Ways To Say Merry Christmas | Christmas Greetings in Spanish
Christmas is one of people’s favorite holidays. But along with the delicious food and the great company, there’s also the need and convention to give our beloved ones and acquaintances our best...
No matter if you’re a beginner or an advanced speaker, the days of the week in Spanish are one of those things that you’ll constantly use in your conversations. As a result, you need to get...
My friends say that, when it comes to going out, I’m the queen of excuses. But hey, I’m just a busy girl! Thinking about this, I remembered that many Spanish learners have asked me before what...
If you’re learning Spanish, it’s very likely that you already know how to wish someone a happy birthday. But do you know how to say when your birthday is or how to ask for someone’s birthday in...