Vocabulary

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Obvious ... But Wrong
False friends are words in two languages that are similar in appearance and/or pronunciation but have different meanings. Here is a list of some of the most common Spanish-English false friends.

Words To Love By
Spanish has many words that translate the English word 'love.' Here are some of them.

Very Good Words To Use
Tired of using 'muy' to say 'very' in Spanish? Here are some alternatives.

Confusing Pair: 'Saber' and 'Conocer'
Spanish has two verbs that are commonly translated as 'to know.' Since they're not interchangeable, here is an explanation of the differences.

Spanish at the Beach
Traveling to the beach in a Spanish-speaking area? Here's some vocabulary you can study before you leave (because you won't want to study once you get there).

Almost, But Not Quite
Some words in Spanish look like English words, but while the meanings may be similar there are often some differences. Here is a look at so-called partial cognates or fickle friends.

'Tener' Used To Express Emotions, States of Being
Spanish frequently uses the verb 'tener' to form idiomatic phrases. Here are some of the common ones that use 'tener' followed by a noun.

Using 'Hacer'
Uses of the Spanish verb 'hacer,' which can mean 'to make' or 'to do' but is often translated in many other ways.

Caperucita Roja
Spanish-language version of 'Little Red Riding Hood' with vocabulary guide.

More Confusing Verb Pairs
Spanish has a number of verb pairs that can be confusing for people learning Spanish. These include verbs meaning 'to have,' 'to take' and 'to play.'

Spanish Weather Terminology
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with this list of weather terms.

Words of War
Vocabulary list of war-related words in Spanish and English