Translations of Particular English Words and Phrases
This collection of lessons explains how you might translate particular English words and phrases to Spanish.
Translating 'As' to Spanish
Because the English word 'as' has many meanings, it can be translated to Spanish in many ways. This lesson explains the most common.
Because the English word 'as' has many meanings, it can be translated to Spanish in many ways. This lesson explains the most common.
Saying 'Then' in Spanish
The English word 'then' is often translated as 'entonces' in Spanish, but whether you want that word depends on the context.
The English word 'then' is often translated as 'entonces' in Spanish, but whether you want that word depends on the context.
Spanish Verbs of Becoming
Spanish has no single verb that means 'to become,' and which verb you use will depend on factors such as whether the change is sudden or intentional.
Spanish has no single verb that means 'to become,' and which verb you use will depend on factors such as whether the change is sudden or intentional.
Translating "Get" to Spanish
The English word 'get' has many meanings, and that's why there are so many ways you translate it to Spanish.
The English word 'get' has many meanings, and that's why there are so many ways you translate it to Spanish.
Translating 'Half' in Spanish - Learn Spanish Language
The concept of the English word 'half' can be conveyed several ways in Spanish.
The concept of the English word 'half' can be conveyed several ways in Spanish.
City Names
Nnumerous major and noteworthy cities worldwide are known by different names in Spanish than in English.
Nnumerous major and noteworthy cities worldwide are known by different names in Spanish than in English.
Sounds Animals Make
If a cow says "moo" in English, what does she say in Spanish? Mu, of course. But when we're talking about sounds that animals make, it isn't always that simple.
If a cow says "moo" in English, what does she say in Spanish? Mu, of course. But when we're talking about sounds that animals make, it isn't always that simple.
Spanish Verbs That Translate 'To Take'
The common English verb "to take" can be translated to Spanish by dozens of verbs. Here are some of the most common.
The common English verb "to take" can be translated to Spanish by dozens of verbs. Here are some of the most common.
Thanksgiving Words
Learn Spanish words associated with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
Learn Spanish words associated with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
Saying 'Supposed To'
There are several ways you can say "supposed to" or "ought to" in Spanish.
There are several ways you can say "supposed to" or "ought to" in Spanish.
Adverbial Phrases
In Spanish, it is very common to use phrases that function as adverbs. In many cases, phrases are used in preference to adverbs that mean the same thing.
In Spanish, it is very common to use phrases that function as adverbs. In many cases, phrases are used in preference to adverbs that mean the same thing.
What's 'Cool' in Spanish?
Learn about the different ways Spanish speakers say something is "cool."
Learn about the different ways Spanish speakers say something is "cool."
Translating 'Let'
"Let" is one of those English words that can be translated numerous ways in Spanish, because "let" itself has numerous meanings.
"Let" is one of those English words that can be translated numerous ways in Spanish, because "let" itself has numerous meanings.
Words Meaning 'Love'
Love, indeed, is a many-splendored thing. The English word "love" has many different meanings, so its translation to Spanish depends on exactly what it is you want to say.
Love, indeed, is a many-splendored thing. The English word "love" has many different meanings, so its translation to Spanish depends on exactly what it is you want to say.
Ways of Saying 'Very'
Muy, a word meaning "very," is easy to overuse. Here are some alternatives for expressing the same concept.
Muy, a word meaning "very," is easy to overuse. Here are some alternatives for expressing the same concept.
Saying 'What'
Spanish has at least five different ways of translating the English "what."
Spanish has at least five different ways of translating the English "what."
Is 'Emails' a Spanish Word?
Like it or not, many English words, especially those relating to technology, are becoming part of the Spanish language.
Like it or not, many English words, especially those relating to technology, are becoming part of the Spanish language.
Saying 'To Want' in Spanish
Learn the different ways you can express the verb 'want' in Spanish.
Learn the different ways you can express the verb 'want' in Spanish.