Category Archives for Spanish Grammar
How to Express Annoyance and Indignation in Spanish
¡Ay, caramba! You may have heard this phrase before, but do you know what it means? In this article, we’ll show you this and lots of other ways of expressing annoyance and indignation in Spanish.NOTE: this article contains language that may offend, and extremely strong language in the final section. Please do not read that […]
Continue readingHow to Express Purpose and Reasons in Spanish
¡Buenos días! The purpose of/reason for this article is to teach you how to express purpose and reason in Spanish! Table of Contents 1Expressing purpose2Expressing reason3QuizPurposeReason4Bonus Question5¡Muy bien! When we’re speaking Spanish, it’s important to keep in mind that there’s a super subtle difference between purpose and reason.When we talk about purpose, we tend to […]
Continue readingAn Easy Guide to Indefinite Pronouns in Spanish
There are lots of different types of pronoun in Spanish. Indefinite is just one type. In this article we look at the main ones and show you some examples of them in use. table of contents What is a pronoun?What makes an indefinite pronoun?What about indefinite adjectives?Quiz What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a […]
Continue readingHow to Express Opinions in Spanish
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 […]
Continue readingPassive Voice in Spanish (‘ser + past participle’ construction)
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, […]
Continue readingExpressing Likes and Dislikes in Spanish
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 […]
Continue readingHow to Describe Similarities in Spanish
¡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 […]
Continue readingGet to Know the Compound Prepositions in Spanish
¡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 […]
Continue reading‘To Know’ in Spanish: Saber vs. Conocer
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 […]
Continue readingThe Spanish Imperfect Subjunctive: All You Need to Know
If I were you, I’d read on to learn about the imperfect subjunctive in Spanish. Do you see that ‘were’ in the first sentence? That’s the English version of the imperfect subjunctive! Note the difference between ‘If I was you’ (common but incorrect) and ‘If I were you’ (correct & subjunctive). In this lesson, we’ll talk […]
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