Spanish grammar lessons:
tenses, verbs, and structure

Sentences with passive voice in Spanish are more common than you think. So, to help you get familiar with these structures, in this guide, we’ll go over the following:  What is Passive Voice Conjugate the Spanish Voice with Ser Passive Voice with Se in Spanish When & How to Use the Passive Voice Key Points ... Read more

Double object pronouns in Spanish are key to using direct and indirect object pronouns to the fullest. In other words, the foundations of double object pronouns allow you to combine direct and indirect pronouns in a sentence properly.  So, to help you master this topic, this is what we’ll cover in this guide to Spanish ... Read more

Parts of speech in Spanish are the different words we use to form a sentence. In short, they’re the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. So, getting familiar with parts of speech is crucial for articulating coherent sentences.  For that reason, in this guide, we’ll go over the 9 parts of speech in Spanish. Here is a ... Read more

When learning Spanish, you’ve likely seen or used the pronouns me, te, le, nos, and les. These are Spanish indirect object pronouns and are an essential part of speech. Simply put, indirect pronouns can help you sound more fluent because they make your sentences clearer and shorter.   So, in this guide, we’ll learn how to ... Read more

Have you ever heard the term infinitive verbs in Spanish? Infinitives are crucial to identifying the conjugation model you must use (-ar, -er, -ir). But, on top of this, they also have other basic, yet essential applications you need to know. So, in this guide to Spanish infinitive verbs, you’ll learn all the crucial information ... Read more

The present participle in Spanish is key to talking about ongoing actions. In other words, we use the present participle, also called gerund, to form progressive tenses and communicate that an action is occurring at the moment of speaking or it is still happening.  Since Spanish gerunds can help you improve your command of the ... Read more

Like adjectives, Spanish adverbs are one of the parts of speech that make your sentences more clear and descriptive. So, in short, adverbs are a must when learning Spanish.  For that reason, in this guide, you’ll find key information about how these words work along with a list of over 100 basic adverbs you should ... Read more

Regardless of your command of Spanish, hay is a word you’ll never stop using. Since this is such an essential term, in this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about hay in Spanish. Here is a quick overview of what we’ll cover:  What Does Hay Mean in Spanish How & When to Use ... Read more

Direct object pronouns in Spanish seem intimidating and confusing. However, these Spanish pronouns are essential to sound more natural and fluent. So, in this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about direct object pronouns.  Here is a quick overview of what we’ll cover:  List of All Direct Object Pronouns in Spanish Finding a ... Read more

Key Points Spanish pronouns are an essential part of any language. This is because they replace a noun without altering the meaning or impacting the coherence of a sentence. Here are some key points you must remember about pronouns in Spanish:  Spanish personal pronouns mark the number and gender of a noun most of the ... Read more

The present progressive in Spanish is used to talk about actions in progress. Since this meaning can only be conveyed with this tense, you must learn how to use and form it.   As a result, in this guide, we’ll cover:  Forming the Spanish Present Progressive Irregular present progressive Reflexive and direct object pronouns When to ... Read more

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 requests to someone.   Commands are key for many daily life interactions. So, in this guide, you’ll learn how to form and use the ... Read more

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 they both mean you, in Spanish, ‘tú’ and ‘usted’ are informal and formal ‘you’, respectively. In other words, each pronoun is used with a specific group of people.  ... Read more

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 learn how to conjugate and use the near future in this guide. Here is an overview of the things ... Read more

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 past participles.  This guide will provide you with all the crucial information you need to master the past participle in Spanish. The topics we’ll cover include: ... Read more

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 knowing when to use preterite vs imperfect.  Preterite and imperfect are fundamental when talking about the past. But, since ... Read more

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 spelled as preterit) is not nearly as bad as you think it is.  Is it an important past tense? Heck, ... Read more

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 adjectives in Spanish are.  Spanish demonstrative adjectives indicate where a person or thing is located in relation to the speaker. There are three basic types ... Read more

Even if grammar is not your cup of tea, you’ve probably already heard about Spanish subject pronouns. And why should you care about these words? Because they communicate who does an action in a short, non-repetitive manner.  In essence, these words are fundamental! With that in mind, in this article, I’ll provide you with all ... Read more

The imperfect in Spanish is an essential tense for anybody who wants to speak this language. I’ll put it this way: you can’t give details about your past without using this tense. Since it’s crucial for your communication, in this guide, you’ll learn when to use and how to conjugate imperfect verbs in Spanish.  Here ... Read more

Showing possession is a basic communication skill. And to do so, we use a special set of adjectives. But because many people hear about this term for the first time, a lot of learners wonder what possessive adjectives in Spanish are.  A Spanish possessive adjective is a word that indicates that something belongs to someone. ... Read more

If you’re wondering how to tell time in Spanish, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to be able to tell time in Spanish at a native speaker’s level.  The topics you’ll learn are: Different ways to tell the time in Spanish Elements to Tell Time ... Read more

One of the first things you’ll find out when learning Spanish is that all nouns have a gender. This means that every time you use a noun, you must express whether it’s a feminine or masculine word. Given that this may be a new concept for new learners, many people wonder what grammatical gender in ... Read more

According to the Royal Spanish Academy’s most recent corpus, the articles la and el are the second and the fourth most used words in Spanish, respectively. So, if you ever wonder if articles in Spanish are important, the answer is without a doubt, yes!  Articles are key to forming cohesive sentences in Spanish. So, if ... Read more

The Spanish future tense is one of the most commonly used tenses. After all, without it, we wouldn’t be able to talk about our upcoming plans or activities. Since this is a crucial topic for anyone learning Spanish, you’ll find everything you need to know about this tense in this guide. The points that we ... Read more