The Past Perfect tense, known as “Pluscuamperfecto” or “Pluperfect” in Spanish, is a powerful grammatical tool. This tense allows you to express actions that happened prior to another action in the past. Meaning of the Past Perfect Tense The Past Perfect tense is used to indicate an action that took place and was completed before […]
Active and Passive Voice in Spanish: A quick and easy guide.
In every language, the structure of sentences can vary based on how the action is portrayed. The two main ways to construct sentences based on the action’s direction are active voice and passive voice. This article provides an overview of both active and passive voice in Spanish, demonstrating their use with examples. Active Voice Active […]
Direct and Indirect Speech in Spanish: A quick and easy guide.
In both English and Spanish, we often find ourselves reporting or recounting what others have said. This can be achieved through two methods: direct speech and indirect speech. Direct Speech Direct speech is when we repeat exactly what someone said, usually enclosed in quotation marks or introduced by a colon. It reproduces the exact words […]
Talking about habits with the Spanish Verb “Soler”: A quick and easy guide.
Spanish has a very cool verb to talk about habits, “soler”, which literally means “to be in the habit of”. The Spanish verb “soler” is a highly useful and commonly used verb that doesn’t have a perfect one-word equivalent in English. It is often translated as “to tend to” or “to usually”, as it conveys […]
An Introduction to the Spanish Future Progressive Tense
The Future Progressive tense, also known as Future Continuous tense, is an essential aspect of the Spanish language. It is used to express ongoing or continuous actions that will take place in the future. While this tense is less common in Spanish than in English, its structure is relatively straightforward and easy to learn. The […]
The Conjugations of Stem-Changing Verbs in the Spanish Future Tense: A quick and easy guide.
In Spanish, the future tense is used to communicate actions that will take place in the future. One category of verbs, the stem-changing verbs, requires special attention when conjugating in this tense. This article provides a deep-dive into the conjugation of these verbs in the future tense. Regardless of their irregularities in the stem, all […]
Conjugation of the Spanish Future Tense: A quick and easy guide
In Spanish, the future tense is used to discuss forthcoming events or actions, make predictions, or express probability. This article introduces you to the conjugation of regular and irregular, non-stem changing verbs in the future tense. Conjugation Rules One of the distinctive features of the Spanish future tense is its relative simplicity. Unlike some other […]
Common Spanish Verbs
Embarking on the journey to learn Spanish is both exciting and rewarding. As with any language, a solid grasp of verbs is paramount to effectively communicate. Here, we introduce a selection of common Spanish verbs that can enrich your vocabulary and aid you in various conversational contexts. 1. Aceptar “Aceptar” translates to “accept” in English. […]
Ordinal Numbers in Spanish
Ordinal numbers in Spanish, like in English, are used to indicate position or order in a series. They express a sequence or a certain order among a set of objects, people, events, and more. Learning ordinal numbers will enhance your ability to express a variety of ideas, from describing the order of finishers in a […]
Learn Spanish Vocabulary: Common Colors
Color brings life to our world, and learning to name and identify colors is a basic yet essential part of mastering a new language. In this article, we’re going to cover the Spanish vocabulary for common colors. Basic Colors Secondary and Other Common Colors Adding color to your conversations not only enriches your Spanish vocabulary […]