Use of Particular Spanish Verbs

Look at many textbooks, and you may be told that 'Te amo' is the way to say 'I love you' in Spanish. But in real life, you're more likely to hear 'Te quiero.' So which is correct?

This brief lesson focuses on the differences between two Spanish verbs that can be used for 'to introduce.'

Usually, the Spanish verb estar is used to translate "to be" when referring to location. But when we're talking about an event, we use ser.

The Spanish verbs empezar and comenzar are the most common ways of saying "to begin" in Spanish.

Spanish has several verbs that can be translated as "to ask," although they aren't all used in the same way. Among the most common are pedir and preguntar.

There are few things more confusing for beginning Spanish students, at least those who have English as their first language, than learning the differences between ser and estar.

The Spanish verbs 'mirar' and 'ver' have similar meanings, but they aren't typically interchangeable. Here's a quick guide to their use.

Do you know how to distinguish among some of the Spanish verbs that English-speakers often find confusing? Find out by taking this self-correcting quiz.

More so than most verbs, 'quedar' can be translated in numerous ways depending on how it is used in context.

How to use the verbs 'elegir' and 'escoger' in Spanish.

Discussion on the differences between the imperfect and preterite forms of the Spanish verb 'ser.'