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A Quick Guide to Spanish Idiomatic Expressions

Fluent Spanish speakers understand not only words and phrases, but are able to decipher the many Spanish colloquial expressions and idioms. Just as with English, many of the most common Spanish idioms vary widely from their literal translations.We’ll cover some of the most famous Spanish idioms, so you’ll sound like a native speaker in no […]

Spanish Idiomatic Verbal Phrases: Expressions with dar, estar, hacer, tener

It’s all well and good knowing how to conjugate verbs, but where’s the fun if you can’t use them in idiomatic expressions?! We’ve compiled a list of idiomatic verbal phrases that use three of Spanish’s most common verbs: ‘dar,’ ‘estar,’ and ‘hacer.’ It can be pretty amusing to see how idioms literally translate, so we’ve provided […]

How to Express Opinions in Spanish

September 9, 2020
/ Spanish Grammar
/ By Annabel Beilby

After you’ve mastered the basics of Spanish, it’s a natural next step to learn how to express opinions, as it can make your conversations so much more interesting. Imagine a day where you couldn’t say how you felt about anything! table of contents Asking for someone’s opinionSaying what you like and dislikeImportant verbsCreer (to believe)Pensar […]

Passive Voice in Spanish (‘ser + past participle’ construction)

August 5, 2020
/ Spanish Grammar
/ By Annabel Beilby

In this article, we will run you through the Spanish passive voice. Hang tight and let’s go! Table of Contents What is the passive voice?Sometimes it’s best avoided …‘Ser’ + past participlePast participlesPast participles: irregularsLet’s agree to agree‘Por’Quiz What is the passive voice?First of all, it’s important to remember that the passive is a voice, […]

Expressing Likes and Dislikes in Spanish

July 22, 2020
/ Spanish Grammar Spanish Vocabulary and Expressions
/ By Annabel Beilby

Maybe you like learning languages, swimming, or going to parties. Or maybe you dislike studying, physical activity, and social events—whatever it is you like or dislike, this article aims to teach you how to express that in Spanish! Quick Navigation What is it that you like/dislike?Saying that you like somethingSaying why you like it!Positive adjectivesSaying […]

Exclamations in Spanish! 34 Interjections You Should Know

Hey there! Today we’re going to look at exclamations!!! Please forgive me if I get excited with the exclamation points. Quick Navigation Positives!Negatives!Neutral ones …¡Muy bien! WARNING: First things first, this article contains language that may offend, so please proceed with caution, and don’t read on if under the age of 18.Right, let’s get to […]

How to Describe Similarities in Spanish

June 17, 2020
/ Spanish Grammar
/ By Annabel Beilby

¡Hola! In this article, we’re going to see how to compare things—specifically, how to say that things are similar. Describing similarities in Spanish is a great skill to have, and it can be done using a selection of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. We’ll also teach you some idiomatic phrases! Quick Navigation Spanish Verbs of […]

Get to Know the Compound Prepositions in Spanish

June 9, 2020
/ Spanish Grammar
/ By Annabel Beilby

¡Hola! You may have heard of prepositions, but do you know what Spanish compound prepositions are? Read on to find out more. Quick Navigation What is a Spanish compound preposition?Common Spanish Compound Prepositions: LocationTimeReasonOthers:Quiz What is a Spanish compound preposition?The first thing we need to know is what an ordinary preposition is! Prepositions are usually […]

‘To Know’ in Spanish: Saber vs. Conocer

May 20, 2020
/ Spanish Grammar Spanish Vocabulary and Expressions
/ By Annabel Beilby

Do you know what saber means? What about conocer? The funny thing about saber and conocer is that they can both be translated as ‘to know.’ But they are completely separate verbs.The difference is that saber is used for talking about knowing facts, information, or how to do something, while conocer is used for talking […]

Spanish Expressions with ‘Tener’

One of the most common verbs in the Spanish language is tener. It means ‘to have,’ and is one of the most useful verbs!In this article, we’ll be looking at some expressions in the Spanish language that involve the word tener! Quick Navigation Conjugation of tenerPhrases where tener is used as ‘to be’Idiomatic phrasesShort but […]