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

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

I Like It!
The Spanish verb 'gustar' is often used to translated English sentences that use the verb 'to like.'

'Soy Casada' or 'Estoy Casada'?
When used with adjectives of marital status, 'ser' and 'estar' are sometimes used more or less interchangeably.

Uses of 'Estar'
Although the Spanish verb 'estar' usually means 'to be,' it also has a wide variety of other uses.

Using 'Sentir' and 'Sentirse'
How to use the Spanish verb 'sentir,' which typically means 'to feel.'

Using the Verb 'Seguir'
The Spanish verb 'seguir' has a basic meaning of 'to continue' or 'to follow,' but it is often used in ways that are different than the English verbs.

Using 'Ser'
'Ser' is one of the Spanish verbs for 'to be.' This lesson, aimed at beginning Spanish students, explains its most common uses and gives examples with English translations.

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

Expressions Using 'Ir'
Like its equivalent in English, 'to go,' the Spanish verb 'ir' is versatile and is used in various expressions to expand its meaning.

Using the Verb 'Gustar'
Learn how to use the Spanish verb 'gustar,' which is used to say that someone likes something.

Idioms Using 'Haber'
Many Spanish phrases use the verb 'haber.' Here is a list of some of the most common ones.

Using 'Buscar'
How to use the Spanish verb 'buscar.' This brief lesson includes sample sentences with translations.

'Poner' a Verb of Many Meanings
The Spanish verb 'poner' has many meanings. This lesson provides the most common one along with sample sentences.

Meet the 'Sentir' Family
By adding prefixes to the Spanish verb 'sentir,' you can create verbs with new meanings. Most of them have similarities to English verbs you already know.

Following "Tener" With "A"
How to use 'tener a' in Spanish.

Using the Verb 'Esperar'
Here is a guide to the common meanings of the Spanish verb 'esperar,' which usually refers to waiting, hoping or expecting.

Meet the "Seguir" Family
'Seguir' is a common Spanish verb that usually means 'to follow' or 'to continue.' This lesson looks at four related verbs.

Using "Probar"
The Spanish verb 'probar' has meanings that include 'to prove,' 'to test,' 'to try' and 'to taste.'

Uses of "Llegar"
Meanings and uses of the Spanish verb 'llegar,' which typically means 'to arrive' or 'to come' but also has other meanings.

Using 'Tener'
How to use the Spanish verb 'tener,' which usually means 'to have.'

Perder
An explanation of the Spanish verb 'perder,' including its meaning, usage and conjugation.

Using 'Estar'
Learn how the Spanish verb 'estar,' usually translated as 'to be,' is used.

Using 'Llevar'
The Spanish verb 'llevar' can be translated to English in a wide variety of ways.

Using 'Haber De'
'Haber de' can be used to express obligation or probability in Spanish.

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