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Grammar
In Spanish, any verb can change its purpose and meaning depending on the tense that’s being used. This is the case of ‘me gusta’ and ‘me gustaría’ in Spanish. On top of having different meanings and intentions, both ‘me gusta’ and ‘me gustaría’ work with different elements. As a result, they’re not interchangeable. So what’s ... Read more
Vocabulary
If you’re learning Spanish, you may want to use your new command of the language to show your mom how much you love her. That’s why in this article, we compiled a list of 13 common nicknames that you can use to say mom in Spanish. This list contains popular words that Spanish speakers use ... Read more
Vocabulary
Even though it may be a very common topic, a lot of Spanish learners have issues to name objects or to discuss daily life activities related to the bedroom. Both the actions and objects that we use in this room are very common and learning this vocabulary can really help you improve your Spanish skills ... Read more
Mexican Slang
Definition – Ni modo is a slang phrase that expresses that someone cannot do something about a situation because it cannot be fixed. Depending on the context, ‘ni modo’ expresses passivity, frustration, or reluctance to do something. Although it does not have a direct translation, it is close in meaning to ‘Oh, well’, ‘It is ... Read more
Vocabulary
In Spanish, ‘qué hora’ and ‘a qué hora’ are used to ask questions related to time. Both can be translated as ‘what time’, but they’re not synonyms. In fact, each of these questions has a different purpose. Since they look very similar, many Spanish learners wonder what’s the difference between ‘qué hora’ and ‘a qué ... Read more
Vocabulary
If you’re learning Spanish and find yourself in a situation where you want to praise a boy or describe an attractive man to a friend, you will definitely need some vocabulary that helps you express what you think. That’s why in this article, we gathered a list of 15 words that you can use to ... Read more
Vocabulary
Learning how to communicate in the dining room will help you improve your daily conversations and Spanish skills. That’s why in this article we compiled an extensive list of vocabulary that we use in Spanish to refer to the objects that we can find in this room. Out of the 101+ terms, it includes a ... Read more
Vocabulary
In Spanish, ‘tomorrow’ and ‘morning’ can be translated as mañana’. However, depending on the context, this word will have different meanings and will follow different rules. As a result, many Spanish learners ask themselves how they can tell the difference between ‘tomorrow’ and ‘morning’ in Spanish. When talking about ‘morning’, mañana is a noun that ... Read more
Vocabulary
Even though we spend a lot of time in our houses, most new Spanish speakers have issues to talk about daily activities with the proper vocabulary. Every object or piece of furniture has its own word(s) and the more things you have in your living room, for instance, the more daunting it can seem to ... Read more
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Vocabulary
Even though each Spanish speaking country has its own slang words, there will be cases where we all share the same informal words or expressions. This is the case of ahuevo in Spanish. However, keep in mind that, depending on both the country and the context, ‘ahuevo’ can have different meanings and uses. So what ... Read more
Vocabulary
When learning Spanish, one of the most common issues for new speakers is to talk or have a conversation about daily activities with specialized topics or vocabulary such as being in the kitchen or referring to the utensils you can find there. So in this article, we compiled a list of Spanish vocabulary for the ... Read more
Vocabulary
Definition – Ojalá is a Spanish expression that people can use to express their wishes, hopes or expectations. It can also be used to talk about past regrets or mistakes. Depending on the context and the grammar elements in the sentence, ‘ojalá’ can be translated as ‘I wish’, ‘I hope’, ‘Hopefully’, ‘If only’, or ‘Let’s ... Read more
Grammar
When learning Spanish, you may notice that when a preposition is preceding a word, the meaning of this word can be affected. This is the case of donde vs adonde. Even though these words are very similar, they possess slightly different meanings. Therefore, we cannot use them interchangeably because they won’t express the same intentions. ... Read more
Mexican Slang
Definition – Ya mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use to express that we’re close to finishing something or express that we’re about to start doing something. It’s also used to express that we’re about to arrive at a certain place. Depending on the context, ‘ya mero’ can be translated as ‘to be ... Read more
Grammar
There are a lot of cases where you’ll have one word (or several similar ones) in English that actually have multiple words that represent it in Spanish, depending on the context and situations. This also applies viceversa. One common instance of this is with the words ‘any’, ‘one’, ‘some’ and ‘few’, which in Spanish will ... Read more
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Mexican Slang
Definition – El mero mero is a Mexican slang expression that we use as a synonym of ‘ big boss’. As a result, it could be translated as ‘head honcho’ or ‘top dog’. Additionally, this phrase can also be translated as ‘the best’. Keep in mind that el mero mero refers to a man. La ... Read more
Grammar
In Spanish, when talking about non-specific or indeterminate things we use unos or algunos as well as their feminine forms. Since both of these words can be translated as ‘some’, many new Spanish speakers assume that ‘unos’ and ‘algunos’ are interchangeable all the time. In some contexts, they are. However, there are many situations where ... Read more
Grammar
Although we use them in similar situations, there’s a slight difference between un and uno. Since these words follow different grammatical rules, ‘un’ and ‘uno’ are not interchangeable and, on top of this, each of these words has different uses in Spanish that the other one doesn’t have. So what’s the difference between ‘un’ and ... Read more
Mexican Slang
Definition – Morro and its feminine form morra are one of the most robust Mexican slang words. We use it to call a girl or a boy, but we can also use it to express how young they are. Depending on the context, it could mean ‘kid’, ‘young’, ‘dude’, ‘guy’, ‘boy’ and ‘girl’. Meaning of ... Read more
Mexican Slang
Orale is a slang word that Mexicans use as a way to express surprise, admiration, agreement, approval or disappointment. We also use it to urge someone to do something. As a result, it can be translated as ‘come on’, ‘okay’, ‘wow’. What does ‘Órale’ mean? Translation #1: In Spanish, this word is used to express ... Read more
Grammar
Most new Spanish speakers assume that ‘seguir’ can only be used as a synonym of ‘to follow’. Although this is the direct translation of this Spanish verb, the truth is that we can use ‘seguir’ in other contexts and situations. So how do we use seguir in Spanish? Aside from being used as a synonym ... Read more
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Mexican Slang
When using Mexican slang, you may hear the word Pancho which could be referring to one of the nicknames of ‘Francisco’. However, in other contexts, this word could also be used to express that someone is ‘making a scene’. It’s also a synonym of ‘calm’ or ‘relaxed’. What does ‘Pancho’ mean? Translation #1: ‘Pancho’ is ... Read more
Grammar
If you’re learning Spanish, you may already know that se is a problematic and confusing little word. The thing is that this pronoun changes its meaning based on the context and the elements you use. To make this more challenging, it doesn’t always have an English equivalent. Despite all of this, ‘se’ in Spanish is ... Read more
Mexican Slang
When learning Mexican Slang ‘No manches’ is one of the most important phrases that you need to add to your vocabulary. Depending on the context, this slang phrase could mean ‘No way’, ‘Come on’, ‘Holy cow’, ‘You are kidding’, ‘Cut it out’ or ‘Damn’. What does ‘no manches’ mean? Translation #1: Depending on the situation, ... Read more
Mexican Slang
Cuate is another common slang word for young Mexicans. Although it has some other meanings, for young people ‘cuate’ is very popular as a synonym of ‘friend’. What does ‘Cuate’ mean? Translation #1: It’s a Mexican slang word for ‘friend’. Translation #2: In Mexican slang, it’s also used as a synonym of ‘guy’. Translation #3: ... Read more
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