Grammar

  • Reflexive Verbs and Reflexive Pronouns in Spanish

    In the Spanish language, reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns are essential components of grammar. They allow speakers to convey actions that individuals perform on themselves, adding depth and nuance to communication. Understanding the concept of reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns is crucial for mastering the Spanish language. In this article, we will explore these linguistic…

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  • Reflexive Verbs and Reflexive Pronouns in Spanish – Quick and Easy Guide

    In Spanish, reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns play a crucial role in expressing actions that someone does to themselves.  They add depth and nuance to the language, allowing speakers to convey a range of meanings. Understanding the concept of reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns is essential for mastering Spanish grammar.  Let’s explore these linguistic elements…

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  • Reflexive Pronouns and Reflexive Verbs Spanish: Ultimate guide

    Yo me visto, ella se baña…I dress myself, she showers herself?! Wait, what?! Does it even make any sense? Yep. We know reflexive verbs could be a headache for most Spanish students, and you are not the exception. Maybe you have heard some people saying oh the reflexive verbs are so difficult to understand!. Don’t…

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  • 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,…

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  • 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:…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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,…

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