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Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns are those that don't refer to a particular person or thing. This lesson explains what they are and how to use them, with examples in Spanish and English.

Changes of Meaning in Spanish Depending on Use of 'Ser' or 'Estar'

The way we translate certain adjectives from Spanish to English can vary depending on whether they're used with 'ser' or 'estar.'

Sometimes Masculine, Sometimes Feminine

Although nearly all nouns in Spanish are clearly masculine or clearly feminine, there are some exceptions.

Conjugation of Regular Imperfect Indicative Verbs

Conjugation of imperfect indicative verbs in Spanish along with examples of their use in sentences.

Using 'Contar'

Use of the Spanish verb 'contar,' which usually means 'to count' but has other meanings as well.

Using 'We' Verbs

The word 'we' and phrase 'of us' are often translated to Spanish in ways that seem unfamiliar to English speakers.

Placement of Adjectives

Why do some adjectives in Spanish come before the nouns instead of after? Here's where you can find out.

Double Negatives

Double negatives are considered substandard in English. But in Spanish they are often required. This lesson explains how.

Possessive Pronouns

Learn how to use the possessive pronouns of Spanish. They are the equivalent of the English possessive pronouns such as 'his,' 'hers' and 'theirs.'

Fractions

This lesson for beginning and intermediate Spanish students explains the different ways in which fractions can be expresssed.

Spanish Suffixes

Suffixes and how to use them in Spanish, with examples.

Translating '-ing' Words

When translating to Spanish, you can't translate all English words ending in '-ing' the same way.

Using the Present Perfect Tense

An explanation of the use of the present perfect tense with Spanish along with examples and English translations.

Using Infinitives After Conjugated Verbs

Learn how infinitives are used immediately following conjugated verbs in Spanish.

'Que' and 'De Que' Following a Noun

An explanation of when 'que' and 'de que' are used in Spanish when following a noun.

Demonstrative Adjectives

A lesson for beginners in the use of demonstrative adjectives (this, that, these, those) in Spanish.

Value Judgments and the Subjunctive Mood

An explanation of how the subjunctive mood is used in Spanish to indicate value judgments.

Numbers in Spanish

An overview of how numbers are used in Spanish with links to over a dozen lessons.

Introduction to Spanish Punctuation

A brief lesson in ths use of punctuation in Spanish.

Using 'Oler'

The Spanish verb 'oler' is used much like the English verb 'to smell,' but it has other uses as well.

Making Polite Requests

Sometimes we get a better reception if we ask people to do things rather than telling them. This lesson explains how to do that in Spanish.

Online Quizzes for Spanish Students

Collection of online quizzes for people learning Spanish.

Placement of Some Adjectives Can Affect Their Meaning

The meanings of some Spanish adjectives can vary depending on whether they come before the noun or afterward. This brief lesson lists the most common ones.

Verbs Used With Indirect-Object Pronouns

Some Spanish verbs use indirect-object pronouns even though it may not seem intuitive to English speakers to do so.

That's About Right!

Lesson on the use of approximations in Spanish. Most of the ways we give approximations in English have direct Spanish equivalents.