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Spanish Suffixes: re-, rete-, requete- to Exaggerate
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In Spanish, we can exaggerate meaning by adding special prefixes to adjectives and adverbs.The most common ones are: re- rete- requete- They all mean very, super, extremely — but in a more informal or playful way.Sometimes they are used in everyday speech, sometimes in children’s books, and sometimes just for fun. re- This is the […] More
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in Grammar, Vocabulary
Mandatos / comandos Irregulares de “Tú” con Pronombres (RID)
Irregular tú Commands Infinitive Affirmative Command Negative Command decir (to say, tell) di no digas hacer (to make, do) haz no hagas ir (to go) ve no vayas poner (to put) pon no pongas salir (to leave) sal no salgas ser (to be) sé no seas tener (to have) ten no tengas venir (to come) […] More
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LO BUENO, LO MALO, LO INTERESANTE, LO MEJOR.
Mastering expressions that use the neuter definite article “lo” can greatly enhance your Spanish skills. Below are some examples and their uses: English Common Student Translation Using the Neuter Article The bad thing(s) La cosa mala Lo malo The best thing La cosa mejor Lo mejor The funny thing(s) La cosa chistosa/divertida Lo chistoso/divertido […] More
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Buenísimo
The usage of “-isimo” and its variants in Romance languages originates from Classical Latin. This shows how linguistic elements can last through centuries of language evolution, even as the languages themselves diverge and develop unique characteristics. The Latin suffix to indicate the superlative degree of adjectives “-issimus” was inherited by Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan […] More
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in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Translation, Vocabulary
Why English and Spanish form their plurals using an S
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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