Ser y Estar: To Be or To Be, that is the Question
Among the grammatical complications of Spanish are its two verbs that describe how to be. This articles describes the uses of Ser and Estar.
PinPoint Spanish: Insights into Mexican Spanish
Learn about the context and nuances of Mexican Spanish language usage with this PinPoint Spanish series
Learn about the context and nuances of Mexican Spanish language usage with this PinPoint Spanish series
Comprehension: ¿Me Entiendes, o Me Explico?
A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility
The Gender Problem in Spanish Language Grammar
In Spanish, feminine words end in an 'a' and masculine words in an 'o', and so do corresponding adjectives—but there are a number of exceptions
Terremoto or Temblor? Well, it Depends
Mexican Spanish contains three terms for the word 'earthquake,' and choosing which one to use depends on a range of factors
Variation on a Theme: the Spanish Verb Poder
The Spanish verb "poder" —to be able— can get tricky for Spanish language students as well as be a cause of headaches for Spanish speakers learning English
The Versatile Ending that Transforms Words in Spanish
A versatile Mexican Spanish suffix used as a kind of superlative for nouns can create a word that almost does the work of an entire sentence
The Five Vowel Sounds in the Spanish Language
One thing that makes Spanish quite an easy language to converse in for the beginner is that there are basically only five vowel sounds
Dichos y Refranes: A Saying For Every Occasion
Mexico has a wide variety of sayings, maxims, or phrases intended to convey truth or natural wisdom that admits no argument
(Don’t) Read This Until You’re Ready
There is one area where Spanish language usually omits a negative which in English is necessary, related to the word 'Hasta'
The Spherical Object is in the Back of the Net
Among the many versatilities of the Spanish language is the use of a descriptive noun referring to a person, place or thing
Speaking with the Right Accent in Spanish
In Spanish, accents are used for words that don't follow the rules for natural stress, to differentiate words with different meanings, and to split weak vowels
Two Words in Spanish For For, Para Que Sepan
Spanish has two different words that can be translated as "for" and which occasionally cause some confusion for people learning the language
