Category: Lesson
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Ser vs. Estar: Navigating the Two “To Be” Verbs in Spanish
In the realm of learning Spanish, few topics generate as much intrigue, and sometimes confusion, as the verbs ser and estar. Both verbs translate to the same word in English, “to be,” but their usage in Spanish is distinct, based on the context and the nature of what is being described. The Basic Difference At…
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Spanish for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Possessive Adjectives and Family Vocabulary
Embarking on the journey of learning Spanish, one of the first and most exciting steps is understanding how to describe relationships and belongings. This is where possessive adjectives and family member vocabulary come into play, especially for beginners. This post aims to provide you with a clear understanding of these fundamental concepts, enhancing your ability…
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Exploring Hobbies in Spanish: Using the “Me gusta + Infinitive” Construction
Learning a new language can be an exciting and rewarding experience. As beginners, one of the first things we often want to talk about is our hobbies and interests. In Spanish, expressing your likes and dislikes is made easy with the construction “Me gusta + infinitive.” This simple phrase allows you to discuss your favorite…
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The Spanish Present Tense: From Basics to Beyond
When you’re learning the Spanish language, one of the first tenses you’ll encounter is the present tense, specifically the indicative present tense. Often times this tense is referred to simply as the present tense. The beauty of this tense lies in its immediacy—it’s all about what’s happening right now. In this blog post about the…
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How to Tell Time in Spanish
A common way of telling the time that you may have heard about in Spanish class is to use either “Es la una” or “Son las …” followed by either y or menos if the time is not sharp (en punto). Es la una means “It is 1 o’clock”. “Es la” is only used when…
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Definite and Indefinite Articles in Spanish
The words the, a, an, and some are super common in English, and their Spanish equivalents are super common as well! Definite Articles A definite article is basically the word the, or its translations in another language. There are four definite articles in Spanish, and which one you use depends on both the gender and…
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Counting In Spanish With Cardinal Numbers
Counting In Spanish With Cardinal Numbers Cardinal numbers are the numbers used for expressing quantity (cantidad), such as one, two, three, and so on. 0 – 10 cero zero uno one
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How to Say Ordinal Numbers in Spanish
Ordinal numbers are an essential part of language, used to describe the order or sequence of elements in a list. In Spanish, ordinal numbers are no different, and they come with their unique set of rules and patterns. Let’s explore how to express ordinal numbers in Spanish, for 1 to 10, 11 to 32, and…