Two Words in Spanish For For, Para Que Sepan
Spanish has two different words that can be translated as "for" and which occasionally cause some confusion for people learning the language
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
In Defense of the Double Negative in Spanish
While some might insist otherwise, in Spanish, double negatives are valid when referring to the absence of people and things
A Quick Prep on the Use of Prepositions in Spanish
Spanish prepositions are generally less troublesome than English equivalents, although there are some exceptions and context may be needed
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
The Versatile Ending that Transforms Words in Spanish
A versatile Mexican Spanish suffix used as a kind of superlative for nouns can create a word that almost does the work of an entire sentence
Tres Tristes Tigres and Other Spanish Tongue Twisters
When Mexicans make fun of Anglo-Saxon efforts at speaking Spanish, they usually focus on the flat r's and incorrect verb conjugations
Blogueando and other Anglicisms Used in Spanish
Technology has brought new words in Spanish into being—mostly English words fitted with the corresponding verb endings and conjugations
The Parallel Between British English and Spanish Spanish
A certain parallel could be drawn between British and American English, and the Spanish spoken in Spain and that of Mexico
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
¿Mande Usted? The Formal and Informal You
Spanish has two forms for the word 'you': the formal 'usted' and the informal 'tú.' Choosing the right form for the occasion requires some cultural insight
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
If You Had Read This: Verb Tenses in Spanish
Some students discover that practice is more helpful than grammar books when it comes to learning conditional tenses in Spanish
