The Spanish language is renowned for its richness and diversity, and one aspect that often perplexes learners is the distinction between similar-sounding words. Among these is the difference between tan and tanto. Although they might seem interchangeable at first, understanding their nuanced usage can greatly enhance your Spanish language skills. In this article, we will […]
Spanish in Spain vs. Spanish in Latin America – The essential differences
Due to historical, cultural, and geographical factors, Spanish has developed unique characteristics in different regions. This article explores the essential differences between Spanish as spoken in Spain and Latin America, so that you can speak like a native in both regions. Pronunciation One of the most noticeable distinctions lies in pronunciation. Spanish in Spain tends […]
The Spanish Infinitive: How to recognize and use the basic verb form
Infinitives are the basic form in which verbs occur and can be found in both Spanish and English. The Spanish infinitive is always a single word, whereas in English the infinitive is composed of two words always beginning with “to” (to sleep, to swim, etc). When we consider Spanish infinitives, this is the form of […]
Por vs para: The complete guide, made easy – with audio!
So, you’re struggling to understand when you should use “por” and when you should use “para”. You go eeny, meeny, miny, mo then pick one at random. You cross your fingers and hope for the best. 一Besides, you have a 50% chance of getting it right. Please, take our word for it. Learning the difference […]
Articles in Spanish – with audio!
The, a, an El, la, los, las, un, unos, unas… We know, we know this is a new topic for you but in order to learn Spanish and master it, you need to know how the articles work. You know in English there are only 3 of them but in Spanish, oh boy, we have 9 […]
Present progressive in Spanish: The complete guide – with audio!
The present progressive tense in Spanish is one of the easiest tenses to master. It describes what someone or something is doing right now. You can use the present progressive to express things like: In this article we’ll cover: Related article The Complete Guide to Spanish Grammar You’ve heard it said before – slow and […]
Spanish Nouns and Gender – with audio!
Is it “el” sofá or “la”sofá? Why are some words masculine and others feminine?… And… What does that even mean? We get it. The whole masculine feminine thing in Spanish is a bit of a minefield. And that’s not the only headache you have to put up with. 一Enter stage left: singular and plural nouns. […]
Spanish Adjectives – with audio!
Are you fed up with using “bien” and “mal” to describe everything you say in Spanish? Then take a look at the adjectives in this article that will help you to widen your vocabulary pool to the max! We’ve been using “bien” and “mal” as our go-to describing words for a while now. But saying […]
Interrogative pronouns – with audio!
What?… When? … Why? ¿Qué?… ¿Cuándo?… ¿Por qué? Humans are an inquisitive species. This is why we simply can’t get through the day without asking questions. So, in order for you to be able to satisfy your curiosity in Spanish, in this guide, you will learn the following question words and more: What?¿Qué? How?¿Cómo? Who?¿Quién? […]
Por and Para Examples – with audio!
Do you need por or para? …Por! No, wait…para! Learning the difference between por and para in Spanish is complicated! If you are visiting this part of Spanish grammar for the first time, make sure you check out our full article explaining the difference between por and para. I always find that the best way […]