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in Culture, Grammar, Spanish, Table of Expressions, Translation, VocabularyBuenísimo
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in Culture, Funny, Grammar, Spanish, Table of Expressions, Translation, VocabularyNavigating the Tricky World of False Cognates in Italian and Spanish
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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, VocabularyThese are some words in Catalan that a Spanish speaker cannot understand
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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, VocabularyPreterite and Imperfect verb tenses.
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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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in Funny, Grammar, Spanish, Table of Expressions, Translation, Vocabulary10 expressions that are NOT so easy to figure out.
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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, VocabularyPor or Para, last minute refresher
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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, VocabularyThe silent Spanish letter H
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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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in Grammar, Table of Expressions, Translation, VocabularyDifference between ir (to go) and irse (to depart).
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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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in Culture, Grammar, Mexico, Table of Expressions, Vocabulary10 expressions that are not so easy to figure out. Príncipe Azul.
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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
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in Grammar, Table of Expressions, VocabularyYou don’t know how busy I am
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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
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in Culture, Grammar, Mexico, Table of Expressions, Translation, VocabularyPhone etiquette in several Spanish-speaking countries?
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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
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in Grammar, Table of Expressions, Translation, Vocabulary12 Spanish verbs that you should memorize
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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
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in Grammar, Translation, Uncategorized, Video, VocabularyPreposition “para” in a Coca Cola TV commercial.
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Para ti, para mí, para ella, para él, para todos, para nadie…¡para vos! I hope this commercial in Spanish from Argentina made for Coca Cola Femsa, helps you understand one of the uses of the preposition para. Similar commercial with subtitles. (also Argentine accent). Cola in Spanish means cola, ass, […] More