Grammar

Today you’re going to be getting down and dirty with some grammar – you’re learning everything there is to know about the past participle in Spanish. But the best part about this entire situation is that the past participle (or better yet, the past participles) is actually a relatively simple Spanish grammar tense. Sure, there are a…

What do you think the biggest mistake is that people make when writing in Spanish? For native Spanish speakers, it’s accent marks. And for people learning the language, it’s also Spanish accent marks.  So if they are so difficult, what can you do? Well, the truth is that the rules are actually fairly simple! There are only a few rules…

To be fair, the word Lo in Spanish is kind of like a jack-of-all-trades. It has so many different uses that, at times, it can be difficult to translate exactly what Lo means.  In today’s article, we’re going to go over all the different uses of this mysterious word and how exactly you can use Lo in Spanish. But the best…

One of the first things you need to learn in any language is how to use verbs. And Spanish is no different. There are specific rules and patterns when using Spanish verbs, and the changes you make to these verbs are called conjugation. The Spanish verb conjugation is essential to the language, and the sooner…

Have you ever wondered why some people use “tu” while others use “usted” when speaking Spanish? It’s not just a random choice but a reflection of social dynamics, respect, and formality. Understanding the difference can make your conversations more appropriate and engaging. Dive into this fascinating aspect of the Spanish language and discover how to…

Hey there, Spanish learners! Ready to dive into the exciting world of verb tenses? Today, we’re exploring the conditional tense, a must-know for anyone looking to master Spanish. Imagine expressing hypotheticals, making polite requests, or sharing your wildest dreams in another language! The conditional tense opens up a whole new way to communicate. This guide…

Mastering the future tense in Spanish can seem like a big challenge, but it’s easier than you think! This guide is here to make it simple and fun. By exploring regular and irregular verbs, you’ll see patterns that help you predict how to use them. We’ll also dive into the most common time phrases you’ll…

Did you know that some actions in Spanish require a little more self-reflection—literally? That’s where reflexive verbs come into play. These verbs are used when the subject of the sentence is both performing and receiving the action. Imagine getting ready in the morning: you wake up, you brush your teeth, you dress yourself. Each of…

The past perfect Spanish tense or pluperfect, as in English, is used to talk about an action that had happened previously to another one in the past. The past, again? Yes, as you may know by now there are five ways for expressing past events in Spanish and here we are going to break down…