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Unconventional butt real Spanish Words for Body Parts
Some of these words are very regional, so what sounds normal in one country may sound strange or too strong in another. Some others are very similar across different Romance languages. Spanish has many informal, strange, and funny words for body parts. Some are affectionate, some are slang, and some can sound rude, so […] More
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in Mexico, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
How fruits change names in Spanish
In Spanish, fruits and vegetables don’t always get the same name in every country. You say a word that worked perfectly in one place… and in another country they look at you like you’re speaking Chinese. In this post you’ll see some classic examples, so the next time you see china, palta, batata or pochoclo […] More
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Spanish vocabulary for beauty, skin, hair, and nails
If you go to a salón de belleza, peluquería, or centro de belleza, it helps a lot to know some basic Spanish words. In this post, you will also learn common vocabulary for haircuts, hair color, skin care, and nails. For example, how to ask for a corte de pelo, a manicura, or a tratamiento […] More
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in Spanish
14 useful Spanish expressions with the preposition sin
These common expressions with sin are hard to understand if you translate word by word. This table gives you a natural English meaning and a short explanation with an easy example sentence. Spanish “sin” expression English meaning Notes sin falta without fail We use this in promises or commitments. Example: Te llamo mañana sin […] More
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10 mostly Mexican Spanish expressions that are hard to figure out
10 Mexican Spanish expressions that are hard to figure out These expressions are common in Mexican Spanish, and probably in other Latin American Spanish varieties but they are very hard to understand if you only translate the words one by one. In this table you can see the natural English idea, a literal meaning, and […] More
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Adjectives Before and After the Noun in Spanish
Adjectives Before and After the Noun in Spanish Gran hombre or hombre grande? In Spanish, the position of the adjective is not only decoration. Sometimes, when we put the adjective before or after the noun, the meaning can change a lot. 1. Two Main Positions Adjective before the noun: usually more subjective, emotional, or something […] More
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The many meanings of cuenta in Spanish
The many meanings of cuenta in Spanish The noun cuenta comes from the verb contar (to count / to tell), and it carries both ideas: numbers and stories. From there, Spanish builds a whole family of expressions about money, responsibility, realization, revenge, and more. At the basic level, cuenta can mean: a bill / check in a restaurant (la cuenta) an […] More
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in Spanish
Warnings in Spanish with no te vayas a…
Warnings in Spanish with no te vayas a… In Spanish, everyday warnings often sound caring, not bossy. Instead of just “don’t do that,” people use a structure that feels like “careful, you’re about to…”. Pattern: No + pronombre + vayas a + verbo (infinitivo) It uses the verb ir in the subjunctive/negative command, but here […] More
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in Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Calladito, despacito: how Spanish uses little words to soften commands
Calladito, despacito: how Spanish uses little words to soften commands In English, you are just sitting or quiet. In Spanish, you can be sentado, but also sentadito, callado, or calladito, depending on the tone. Those little endings -ito, -ita, -cito, -cita don’t change the basic meaning, but they change how it feels: more affectionate, softer, […] More
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in Culture, Spanish, Translation
✨ “Estrenar”: A Spanish Verb with No Exact English counterpart
“`html ✨ “Estrenar”: A Spanish Verb with No Exact English counterpart Wearing, using or showing something for the first time… all in one word Spanish has a very special verb that English doesn’t really have: estrenar. We use it all the time, but it’s hard to translate with just one neat word in English. At […] More
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FEELING ALL THE FEELS IN SPANISH: DAR vs TENER
FEELING ALL THE FEELS IN SPANISH: DAR vs TENER How to say you’re hungry, sleepy, jealous, grossed out and more with fun, natural Spanish expressions. In English we usually just say “I am hungry / I am cold / I am scared.” In Spanish, we have two very expressive options to talk about physical sensations […] More
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in Grammar, Spanish, Vocabulary
¡HOY TOCA!
… understand the verb TOCAR ¡Hoy toca! Today is the day! to really understand how Spanish speakers use TOCAR. The verb tocar looks simple (“to touch”), but in Spanish it has several very different meanings. In this lesson, we focus on two very common ideas: Chance / luck / coincidence: “this happened to me by […] More
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