When learning a new language, one of the most difficult things to learn is differentiating between words whose sounds and spellings are very similar. A good example of this is the Spanish words...

Most languages have words with multiple synonyms. If you are lucky, these words are going to have the exact same meaning and, therefore, you could use them interchangeably. However, sometimes...

What does ‘chava’ mean in Spanish? In Spanish, chava is an informal word that speakers use to call or to refer to a young woman. As a result, it can be translated as ‘girl’ or ‘gal’....

Sometimes you go out with your friends and you feel like paying what you all consume, as a result, in Mexico, we say 'Pichar'. We also use this slang word when we want to ask a person to pay/buy...

One of the things that make Spanish so hard to learn is that when translating from English into Spanish, you have to choose between more than one word or structure. And even though you would think...

'Tocayo' is a word that Mexican speakers in general use when two people have the same name. As a result, this word means 'namesake'. What does ‘Tocayo’ mean? Translation #1: 'Namesake'....

There are many cases in Spanish when we have two or three different options for just one English word. As a result, many non-native Spanish speakers tend to use these words in an incorrect context....

It's very likely that you have heard 'de volada' in different contexts. However, 'Andar de volada' or 'Andar de volado' express that a person is 'flirting'. What does ‘Andar de volada’...

It's common to confuse or think that 'de volada' has something to do with planes and flying, in reality, Mexican people use it as a slang phrase to say 'quick' or 'fast'. What does ‘de...

Mexican Spanish has a lot of slang words and 'Chafa' is one of the most common ones. Depending on the context, means that an object is pirated or that it has bad quality. Therefore, it can also be...

If you have Mexican friends or you just like to watch Mexican tv shows, it's very likely that you heard the word 'Chorro' before. This is Mexican slang for the Spanish word 'mucho' - meaning 'a lot'....

If you are studying Spanish, surely, you already noticed how much this language could vary depending on the country in which you are. Although these variations do not affect grammar rules, they will...

When you learn a new language, you always have some preconceived ideas about that culture. For example, many foreigners consider Spanish to be one of the most romantic and sensual languages ​​in...

Although all the verbs are important when you are learning a new language, the verb ‘to be’ is essential since it allows you to talk about some specific characteristics such as profession,...

There's no doubt that learning a new language can be daunting and difficult. After all, you are dealing with new words, rules, and structures that you can't always find on your mother language. If...

Usually, when learning Spanish with a book or a course, one of the topics that teachers use to measure the new students' progress is ordering food in a restaurant. Although this is actually a very...

One of the funnier points of confusion non-native speakers face are Mexican nicknames for given names. Although in English you also have different variations for given names (i.e., Bob – Robert),...

Understanding native speakers is not always easy. Furthermore, sometimes, it feels that you are not making any progress in becoming more fluent and natural. One thing that connects all of us together...

If you are learning Spanish or you’re just on vacation in one Spanish speaking country, it’s very likely that at some point you would need to buy something - be it a snack or a souvenir. In...

It is said that having a foreign partner can be really helpful when learning a new language. After all, this situation will force you to practice more. If you are planning on dating or you just find...

If you are learning Spanish, it's very likely that you already heard that Ser vs. Estar and Por vs. Para are two of the most common mistakes new speaker make. While those are among the most common...

If you think about it, most of our descriptions are based on the way we perceive the world - by our senses. That's why it's important to learn the Spanish verbs and vocabulary that you'll need to use...

One of the most challenging parts of learning a language such as Spanish is differentiating between synonyms. This is the case of the verbs Contar, Hablar, and Decir. These are all verbs relating to...

When learning Spanish, most students find that understanding a native Spanish speaker can be really challenging. The problem is that books and language apps don't show you how to speak slang and...

For many people learning Spanish, one of the most interesting topics is picking up slang expressions. If you have Mexican friends or you're planning to visit Mexico, you'll realize that understanding...