Both pero and sino mean ‘but’ in Spanish. However, these words are not synonyms since they have slightly different functions. So, understanding pero vs sino is essential to correctly say...

Being able to say I’m embarrassed in Spanish can help you avoid awkward situations while improving your communication skills. However, many learners are unsure of how to say embarrassed in...

Most people know that ‘y’ means and in Spanish. However, few know that, in some cases, we must use the vowel e instead of ‘y’. Since this change is more common and important than many...

¡Ay, caramba! is a popular expression that even non-Spanish-speakers have heard. If you’re learning Spanish, you may be wondering what does ¡ay, caramba! mean and how you can use this...

Me recuerdo or no me recuerdo is a common mistake people make when trying to say “I don’t remember” in Spanish. If you make this mistake too, then it means that you need to understand the...

The verb tener is one of the most basic verbs in Spanish. But did you know that there are many expressions with this verb that can help you express your ideas more effectively and naturally? When...

Like in any other language, there are different ways to say no in Spanish. And you should learn them because these variations can take your vocabulary to the next level. If you’ve ever wondered how...

Spanish commands are formed with the imperative mood. To put it another way, the Spanish imperative is a verb conjugation used to give direct orders, instructions or advice, or instructions, and make...

Question words in Spanish, also known as interrogatives, are used to ask questions. Their primary purpose is to require information that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.  In short,...

Should you use ‘tú’ or ‘usted’? That is the question.  Jokes aside, if you’re learning Spanish, you’ll soon realize this question holds true.  Why? Because even though...

If you’re learning Spanish, ir + a + infinitive is one of the most common verb structures you’ll use. After all, it’s the formula for the near future tense. Since this is a key tense, you’ll...

Family is a common topic you can use in conversations. So, in this article, you’ll learn words for all family members in Spanish and daily-life vocabulary you can use to talk about family. Here is...

I know, I know. The Spanish alphabet may not seem like a high priority when learning Spanish. However, the alphabet is the backbone of your pronunciation. To put it simply, if you want to have good...

The past participle in Spanish is essential to conjugating perfect tenses, describing, and forming advanced structures. In short, if you’re learning Spanish, sooner or later, you’ll need to use...

‘Hot’ in Spanish is either calor or caliente. But even though they are both related to temperature, these terms are not synonyms. As a result, many people wonder what’s the difference between...

Praising or saying nice things to someone in Spanish is an easy way to break the ice. But it’s also great to encourage and show appreciation to your friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances....

A while ago, we ran a survey among Spanish learners to see what topics were the hardest to learn in Spanish. Past tenses ranked #3. For most people, the struggle with past tenses comes down to...

A while ago, some of my best students had the hardest time understanding what some Mexicans were saying. Does this sound familiar to you? When struggling to understand locals, it’s highly-likely...

If you’re learning Spanish, soon you’ll notice that gustar follows a particular conjugation pattern. For most students, this conjugation is challenging and confusing. The thing is that there are...

The goal of most Spanish learners is to be able to communicate in the language. But, as you know, communication is not limited to verbal conversations. It also includes writing. For that reason, many...

Have you ever had the impression that, when speaking or writing Spanish, your sentences are independent thoughts that don’t seem to flow? Don’t worry. This happens to many learners! To improve...

Not being able to find the right words to tell a special person how you feel can be frustrating. This becomes more challenging if you’re trying to express yourself in another language. So, if...

Over the years, I’ve heard many new learners use the phrase 'no problemo' to say ‘no problem’ in Spanish. I know. It seems natural. But, since this expression is incorrect, you’ll soon...

You know, I still haven’t met a single learner that has not struggled with the Spanish preterite tense at one point or another. I’m not saying this to discourage you. In fact, the preterite (also...

According to the data collected by El Corpus del Español, most demonstratives are in the top 40 most frequently used words in Spanish. However, many learners still wonder what demonstrative...