When Saying Sorry in Spanish Gets Complicated
Academic definition of the verb “disculpar” and its use in everyday situations may differ, but you don't need to ask permission about how to express your regret
PinPoint Spanish: Insights into Mexican Spanish
Learn about the context and nuances of Mexican Spanish language usage with this PinPoint Spanish series
Learn about the context and nuances of Mexican Spanish language usage with this PinPoint Spanish series
The Five Vowel Sounds in the Spanish Language
One thing that makes Spanish quite an easy language to converse in for the beginner is that there are basically only five vowel sounds
That’s what False (Cognate) Friends are for
There are many pairs of words in English-Spanish that look and sound similar but have very different meanings, known as 'false cognates'
A Place for Every Adjective, and Every Adjective in its Place
Adjectives can be hard to place in Spanish. Here are a few tips to guide your arrangements.
Palabras Domingueras, an Exercise in Fancy Spanish Words
Spanish language students seeking an armory of fancy words need look no further than the opinion columns of Mexico's principal newspapers
Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay
You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now
Fifís vs Chairos — the Latest in Identity Politics
Mexico’s latest linguistic fashion in "them" versus "us" is fifís vs chairos; neither word is new, but they have been popularized by contemporary politics
The Seven Deadly Sins Expressed in Spanish
In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus
Discovering Daily Mexican Meals and Meal Times
Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits
But Which One? No Se Diga Mas, Sino Pero
Spanish has three different words for "but," and learning how to apply each one in different situations gives you additional flexibility in your conversations
The Framework You Need to Master the Spanish Language
Mastery of any language —including Spanish— requires a combination of spoken, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of its grammar
Hay & Haber—Treading in a Grammatical Minefield
An exploration of the complexities that exist in Spanish surrounding the use of the terms "there is," "there are," and "to have"
