Have you ever come across sentences like “Yo me visto” or “Ella se baña” and wondered what they mean? Does it seem confusing to say “I dress myself” or “She showers herself” in English? Well, fear not! Reflexive verbs can be a bit tricky for Spanish learners, but with the right guidance, you’ll master them […]
Mastering Common Spanish Connectors
In Spanish, connectors play a vital role in linking ideas and enhancing the flow of speech or writing. They provide coherence and clarity by establishing relationships between sentences, clauses, or phrases. Among the most commonly used Spanish connectors are pero, y, o, sino, porque, por eso, entonces, así que, and para que. In this article, […]
Spanish Connectors: and, or, but, because
How do you say words like and, but, if, however, so, therefore, yet and although in Spanish? In this article, you’ll get the whole scoop. Spanish connectors are transition words that allow us to join or connect two parts of a sentence, as well as connect several sentences to create different meaning relationships. For instance: […]
Stem-changing Verbs in the Simple Present Tense
We’re still digging into the conjugations of the present tense, but now it gets more tricky: stem changing verbs in the simple present tense. Some verbs, like sentir – to feel and saber – to know, change their ‘stems’ or the first part of the verb. If you followed the regular rules for sentir you […]
Conjugations of Stem-changing Verbs in the Spanish Simple Present Tense
In previous articles, we have covered the conjugations of regular verbs in the Spanish simple present tense. In this article, we’ll cover the conjugations of stem-changing verbs in the Spanish simple present tense. Stem-changing verbs, as the name suggests, exhibit a change in their stem when conjugated. These changes occur in the root of the […]
Conjugations -er and -ir Verbs in the Spanish Simple Present Tense
In the previous lesson on the Spanish Simple Present Tense, you learned to use the simple present tense with regular -ar verbs – ones that follow simple rules that are easy to understand and use. For example, hablar, caminar and estudiar. In this lesson you’ll learn about another set of conjugations in the simple present […]
The Simple Present Tense: Spanish Indicative
The present indicative tense is a foundational component of the Spanish language, allowing you to express actions and states in the present moment. It serves as a vital tool for describing ongoing events, stating facts, and expressing general truths. This article will explore the intricacies of the Spanish present indicative tense, examining its formation, usage, […]
The Near Future Tense in Spanish: Using Ir a (Going to)
In Spanish, the near future tense is commonly expressed using the phrase ir a followed by the infinitive form of a verb. This construction is used to talk about plans, intentions, and actions that will happen in the immediate future. It is equivalent to the English structure going to + verb. Forming the Near Future […]
Introduction to Spanish Prepositions: En, A, De, Con, Sin
Prepositions help establish relationships between words, indicating location, direction, time, possession, and more. In this article, we will delve into five commonly used Spanish prepositions: en, a, de, con, and sin. We will explore their meanings, provide usage examples with basic vocabulary, and offer practice exercises to solidify your understanding. Let’s begin! En (In, On, […]
Ser and Estar in Spanish: A Quick and Easy Guide
One of the fundamental challenges faced by Spanish learners is grasping the subtle distinctions between the verbs “ser” and “estar.” While both translate to the English verb “to be,” their usage and implications diverge significantly. Mastering the correct usage of ser and estar is crucial for expressing concepts such as identity, location, condition, and more. […]