Grammar
Posts related to Spanish grammar.
More stories
-
in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Why English and Spanish form their plurals using an S
Admin updated
Languages that form noun plurals by adding an “s” include just a handful and are some of the most widely spoken languages in the world. English: Most nouns form their plural by adding “s” (e.g., cat → cats, car → cars). If the noun ends in -s, -x, -z, -sh, or -ch, an “es” is […] More
-
Navigating the Tricky World of False Cognates in Italian and Spanish
False cognates refresher: False cognates are words that look or sound alike in two languages but mean completely different things. They can be particularly misleading for language learners because their familiar appearance can make you think you understand them, only to find out later that you’ve misunderstood the conversation. Examples: To help you navigate […] More
-
in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
These are some words in Catalan that a Spanish speaker cannot understand
Despite the similarities between Catalan and Spanish, there are some specific Catalan words that Spanish speakers find very difficult to understand. Since the recognition of Catalan as a co-official language in 1979, there have been significant efforts to promote its use in Catalonia. This bilingual environment has led to the incorporation of many Spanish influences […] More
-
in Grammar, Spanish, Vocabulary
Preterite and Imperfect verb tenses.
Here I show ten sentences in Spanish that use both the preterite and imperfect verb tenses. By studying these sentences and their explanations, you can gain a better understanding of the different uses of these tenses, which are important for communicating effectively in Spanish. The preterite tense is used to describe specific, completed actions in […] More
-
10 expressions that are NOT so easy to figure out.
Spanish is an interesting and complex language, full of colorful expressions and idioms. Learning these expressions can greatly enhance your understanding of the language and allow you to communicate more effectively with native speakers. In this post, we’ve compiled another list of 10 Spanish expressions, along with their literal translations and English equivalents. Whether you’re […] More
-
in Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Por or Para, last minute refresher
Let’s say that you are taking an exam about Para and Por tomorrow and you need something quick to remember the most important points The use of “por” and “para” in Spanish can be a bit tricky, but there are some general rules that can help you understand when to use each preposition: “Por” is […] More
-
in Grammar, Vocabulary
The silent Spanish letter H
In most varieties of modern Spanish, the letter “h” is silent and has no sound. However, this has not always been the case. The sound of the letter “h” in Spanish has been gradually disappearing over the centuries. In medieval Spanish, the letter “h” was pronounced as an aspirated consonant, similar to the “h” sound […] More
-
Difference between ir (to go) and irse (to depart).
The difference between ir and irse. Many students confuse ir and irse. Ir means to go, the destination is important. Irse means to depart, to leave, to go away, the destination is optional because what is important is letting others know that you are going away. Of course, irse is more difficult since it requires […] More
-
10 expressions that are not so easy to figure out. Príncipe Azul.
10 expressions that are not so easy to figure out. Expression Approximate literal translation (what you might think you actually heard) Explanation mirar feo a alguien.(MX) to look ugly at someone? to uglily look at someone? to give someone an ugly look? It could be a dirty look, but I would say that […] More
-
You don’t know how busy I am
This is a guide to show how to express negative sentences of the form “You don’t know how busy I am.” (tú) no sabes lo feliz que estoy you don’t know how happy I am no sabes lo mucho que estudié you don’t know how much I studied no tienes idea de lo interesante […] More
-
Phone etiquette in several Spanish-speaking countries?
Phone etiquette in several Spanish-speaking countries? We use several different expressions to answer the phone, so when you travel or watch a foreign movie don’t be surprised. It’s not always as simple as hello. I think no other language has a particular way to answer the phone depending on the region. < This table is […] More
-
12 Spanish verbs that you should memorize
These are the only irregular verbs in the future and conditional tenses. Only 12 of them (plus compounds). It’s worth learning them by heart. Future Verb (infinitive) 1st person singular meaning caber cabré I will fit in decir diré I will say, I will tell haber habré (future of hay) there will be. Future of […] More
Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.
