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Spanish Christmas Carols
Collection of the words to popular Christmas carols in Spanish
Silent Night
This is the Spanish translation of the popular Christmas carol 'Silent Night' along with grammar and vocabulary notes.
Spanish Alphabet
Learn the Spanish alphabet, including how the letters are pronounced and how words are placed in alphabetical order.
Two Ways To Say 'I Love You'
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?
Greetings
Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in Spanish.
Ser or Estar
Spanish has two verbs that are the equivalent of the English verb 'to be.' Learn how to know when to use 'ser' and when to use 'estar.'
Cascabel - Spanish Language
Cascabel, a Spanish interpretation of 'Jingle Bells.'
Conjugation of 'Ir'
'Ir' is a highly irregular verb in Spanish. This chart shows all the simple conjugations.
Navidad, navidad - Spanish Language
Navidad, navidad (Jingle Bells): jingle bells version index ndice christmas carols nochebuena
Conjugation: Tener
Conjugation of the irregular Spanish verb 'tener.'
Fishes in the River
This traditional Spanish-language Christmas carol is one of the most popular in Spain and Latin America. Included on this set of pages are the original Spanish lyrics along with a literal English translation and an original, singlable English version.
Regular Preterite Conjugation
The conjugation for preterite verbs in Spanish is essential to learn, as it is used to talk about events that happened in the past.
Conjugation of 'Ver'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ver,' which typically means 'to see' or 'to watch' and is irregular.
Por and Para
The Spanish prepositions 'por' and 'para' are a source of much confusion for English speakers learning Spanish, since they both can be translated as 'for.'
Conjugation of 'Decir'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'decir.'
Conjugating "Estar"
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'estar.'
Conjugation of 'Ser'
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ser.'
Reflexiones de navidad
Pensamientos sobre la Navidad y su significado.
Quiz for Spanish Students: The Preterite and the Imperfect
Find out what you know about the past tenses, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of 'haber'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'haber'
Telling Time
Learn how to tell time in Spanish.
Names for Relatives
Learn how to refer to the members of your family in Spanish.
'Deck the Halls' in Spanish
Spanish-language version of 'Deck the Halls,' the popular Christmas song.
Spanish for Beginners
Lesson for beginners on conjugating the most common of verb tenses, the present indicative.
Conjugation of "Querer"
The Spanish verb 'querer' is highly irregular. This chart shows the conjugation in all its forms.
Interactive Quiz About Spanish Prepositions
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of prepositions.
Conjugation of saber - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate saber? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of dar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate dar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
'Porque' and Related Words
Learn about the use of 'porque,' 'por qué,' 'por que' and 'porqué' in Spanish.
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Unlike English, Spanish has two simple past tenses, the preterite and the imperfect. Although they may often be translated the same way to English, they seldom are interchangeable.
Names of Body Parts
Learn the Spanish words for the parts of the body.
Correspondence in Spanish
An overview of the greetings and salutations used in personal and business letters in Spanish.
'Away in a Manger' in Spanish
These are the Spanish lyrics for the Christmas carol 'Away in a Manger.' Also included are grammar and vocabulary notes to assist those learning Spanish.
Objective Pronouns
This lesson explains how to use direct-object and indirect-object pronouns in Spanish.
Noche sagrada
'Noche sagrada,' which is 'O Holy Night' in Spanish with grammar and vocabulary notes on a separate page for Spanish students.
Conjugation of salir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate salir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of conocer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate conocer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of poner - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate poner? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Counting in Spanish
Learn how to count and how to form large numbers in Spanish.
Conjugation of seguir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate seguir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugating Traer
How to conjugate the Spanish verb 'traer' as well as similar verbs such as 'abstraer' and 'extraer.'
Say 'I Love You' in Spanish
a simple how to on espressing love in spanish, from your about.com guide
Conjugation of Venir
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb "venir."
Venid, adoremos
This is a Spanish translation of the popular Christmas carol 'O Come All Ye Faithful.' On the second page is an explanation of the song's grammar and vocabulary.
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.
Conjugation of dormir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate dormir? Here's how: del indicativo conjugation of dormir imperfect subjunctive preterite imperfecto
Conjugating "Empezar"
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'empezar,' whose pattern is also used for 'tropezar.'
Using 'Estar'
Learn how the Spanish verb 'estar,' usually translated as 'to be,' is used.
Spanish or Bilingual Christ...
What better way is there to enjoy the magic of the Christmas season than by listening to the season's music in Spanish? You'll hear the classics as well as new favorites inthis selection.
Verb Tenses
In the basic sense, the verb tenses are past, present and future. But when learning a foreign language, including Spanish, it's seldom that simple.
Conjugation of oír - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate oír? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Using 'Tener'
How to use the Spanish verb 'tener,' which usually means 'to have.'
Verbs for 'To Know'
Spanish has two verbs that are commonly translated as 'to know.' Since they're not interchangeable, here is an explanation of the differences.
Spanish Proverbs with Translations - Spanish Language
Spanish is rich in sayings and proverbs. Here is a collection of some popular ones as well as some lesser known but colorful ones. Translations are included.
Conjugation of hacer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate hacer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Demonstrative Adjectives
A lesson for beginners in the use of demonstrative adjectives (this, that, these, those) in Spanish.
Conjugation imperfect
Conjugation of imperfect indicative verbs in Spanish along with examples of their use in sentences.
prepositions_intro
Prepositions function much the same way in English as they do in Spanish. However, it is not always easy to know which preposition to use.
Using 'Resultar'
How to use the Spanish verb 'resultar,' with numerous examples and translations.
Introduction to Future Tense
Learn the usages and conjugation of the future tense in Spanish.
La primera navidad - Spanish Language
La primera navidad (The First Noel): la primera navidad noel noel rey de israel first noel el pesebre
Giving Thanks
Learn several ways of saying thanks or expressing appreciation in Spanish.
Reflexive Pronouns
Learn how reflexive pronouns are used in Spanish. Example sentences are included.
Indirect-object pronouns
Learn how indirect-object pronouns are used in Spanish. This lesson includes examples with translations and is aimed at beginning to intermediate students.
Beginning Spanish: Colors
This Spanish lesson lists the Spanish words for basic colors and, for intermediate students, describes the ways in which numerous nouns can be used as names for colors.
Four Seasons
Here are the names of the four seasons in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used.
Direct Commands
If you want to tell someone what to do, in Spanish you use the imperative mood. Here is an explanation of how imperative verbs are used.
Present Participles
Learn how present participles, also known as gerunds, are used in Spanish. They typically are the equivalent of '-ing' verbs in English.
Words of Christmas - Spanish Language
Enjoy a Java word search using the words of love, from your Mining Co. Guide
Top Picks - Top Spanish-Language Hits That Have Played on U.S. English-Language Radio
Foreign-language songs haven't been played much on U.S. English-language radio, but there are a few Spanish-language hits that have broken through to make the playlists.
Day of the Dead
A look at the Day of the Dead or Día de los muertos in Mexico.
Hoy en la tierra - Spanish Language
Hoy en la tierra (Angels We Have Heard on High), from your About.com Guide
Campanas de Navidad - Spanish Language
Campanas de Navidad (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day)
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Spanish version of 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing' with grammar and vocabulary notes on a separate page.
The Subjunctive: A Quiz - Spanish Language
Do you know the rules of written Spanish? Find out with this self-correcting quiz, from your About.com Guide
Intro to Reflexive Verbs
An introduction to reflexive verbs as they are used in Spanish.
Weather Terms
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with this list of weather terms.
Conjugation of 'Poder'
Conjugatino of the Spanish verb 'poder.'
Using the subjunctive
A lesson on when the subjunctive mood should be used in Spanish. Complete with translated examples.
Pronouncing LL
How to pronounce the LL of Spanish. A brief audio less is included.
Spanish Surnames
Did you know that people in Spanish-speaking countries have surnames that come from both the father and the mother?
All the News, All the Time,...
Keep up on your daily news and improve your ability to read Spanish at the same time.
You
This lesson explains the different words that Spanish uses for 'you.' It includes an explanation of formal and informal usage.
Qué verdes son - Spanish Language
Qué verdes son (Oh, Christmas Tree): oh christmas tree abeto o tannenbaum version index christmas carols
Interactive Quiz About Spanish Verb Conjugation for Everyday Verbs
Quiz for Spanish students on the conjugation of everyday verbs.
Using 'Poder'
The Spanish verb 'poder' is usually translated as 'can' or 'to be able,' but it also has other uses.
Conjugation of volver - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate volver? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
O Little Town of Bethlehem
This is the Spanish translation of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem,' the popular Christmas carol complete with grammar and vocabulary notes for Spanish students and teachers.
Direct-Object Pronouns
Learn what direct-object pronouns are and how they are used in Spanish.
Present Tense
Learn more about the present tense in this lesson for people beginning to learn Spanish.
Typing Accents
If you're writing in Spanish, here are instructions for typing accents and Spanish punctuation using the Windows XP or Windows Vista. This page describes how to install the international keyboard software that is part of Windows.
Forming the Infinitive
Spanish conjugation for regular verbs, and some common irregular ones, for the indicative future tense.
Conditional Tense
A description of the conditional tense in Spanish with examples and their translations.
Varieties of Spanish
What are the differences between Latin American Spanish and the Spanish of Spain?
Months
Here is a list of the months of the year in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used in sentences.
Definition of 'Infinitive'
Glossary definition of 'infinitive' with examples in Spanish and English.
Nationalities
Here are the names of nationalities for many countries in Spanish.
Asking Questions
Learn how to ask questions in Spanish
Asking 'Which' or 'What'
Learn the difference between 'qué' and 'cuál' in Spanish.
Conjugation of jugar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate jugar? Here's how.: del indicativo imperfect subjunctive preterite juegas spanish conjugation
El Ahorcado - Play Hangman and Learn Spanish - General Vocabulary
Here is a collection of hangman games you can play to have fun and to increase your Spanish vocabulary.
Conjugation of pensar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate pensar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Count to 10 in Spanish
a simple how-to on counting to 10 in Spanish
¿Qué niño es éste? - Spanish Language
Los 12 días de Navidad ('The 12 Days of Christmas' in Spanish.
Conjugation of creer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate creer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Saying 'To Want'
Learn the different ways you can express the verb 'want' in Spanish.
A medianoche se oyó - Spanish Language
Spanish translation of the christmas carol 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear'
Interactive Quiz About Spanish Adjectives
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of adjectives.
Christmas Quiz - Spanish Language
Do you know the vocabulary of Christmas in Spanish? Find out by taking this self-scoring quiz.
ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers are those such as 'first,' 'second' and 'third' in English, or 'primero,' 'segundo' and 'tercero' in Spanish.
Using "Buscar"
How to use the Spanish verb 'buscar.' This brief lesson includes sample sentences with translations.
Los tres reyes
Los tres reyes (Spanish translation of 'We Three Kings'
Words for Snow
Spanish has dozens of words and phrases that can be used to refer to all types of snow and related phenomenon.
Conjugation of morir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate morir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of vestir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate vestir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Spanish Loan Words
English has dozens of words that it adopted from Spanish. Here is a list of many of them.
Using 'Gustar'
Learn how to use the Spanish verb 'gustar,' which is used to say that someone likes something.
Introduction to 'Haber'
Learn about using 'haber,' a common verb in Spanish that is used as an auxiliary and also to mean 'there is' or 'there are.'
Conjugation of caer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate caer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Quiz in First-Year Spanish Vocabulary
Vocabulary quiz for Spanish students in the first year.
Introduction to Conjugatino
Learn the concept of verb conjugation as it is used in Spanish and English.
Punctuation
An overview of how punctuation is used in Spanish and how it is different than English punctuation.
Spanish Abbreviations
List of the common Spanish abbreviations.
Love Words
Spanish has many words that translate the English word 'love.' Here are some of them.
Conjugation: Vivir
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'vivir.'
Las Posadas - Spanish Language
All about the Mexican Christmas tradition of Las Posadas (In Spanish or English), from your About.com Guide
Intro to Past Participles
Past participles are words, common in both Spanish and English, that have characteristics of verbs and adjectives.
'Si' Clauses
In Spanish, which verb tense to use following 'si' (the word for 'if') depends on the likelihood of the condition happening.
house
Spanish words for rooms around the house as well as for appliances an furniture.
Saying 'What'
The English word 'what' can be translated numerous ways into Spanish.
Demonstrative Pronouns
An explanatioon and complete list of the demonstrative pronouns of Spanish with examples of their use in sentences.
'Haber' for Perfect Tenses
The Spanish auxiliary verb is used to form the perfect tenses, which indicate completed action. This lesson explains the use of this important and very common verb.
Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns and verbs are used much more in Spanish than in English. Here's an introductory explanation of how they're used.
Spanish for Tourists: A Quiz To Help You Learn
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of spantour.
Names for Girls
This is a list of dozens of Spanish names that can be given for baby girls, along with their English equivalents and original meanings.
Conjugation: Beber
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'beber,' a pattern that can be used for most other verbs that end in '-er.'
Internet Spanish Programming
If you're learning Spanish (or if you already know the language), you can benefit from listening to it spoken by native speakers. You can even get used to listening to the language by listening to music. Here's a list of Internet Spanish-language audio sites recommended by users of the About Spanish Language site.
Irregular Past Participles
This is a list of the irregular past participles in Spanish.
Introduce Yourself in Spanish
a simple how-to on introducing yourself in Spanish
Word: Cuerpo
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Top Spanish-Language Films
This is a list of the most popular Spanish-language movies of all time as measured by their U.S. box office.
Conjugation of abrir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate abrir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Subjunctive Tenses
A guide to decided which tense to use in the subjunctive mood of Spanish.
Noun-Adjective Agreement
In Spanish, adjectives must match the nouns they describe in both number and gender.
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.
Accents With a Mac
If you're writing in Spanish with a Mac computer and need to type an accented letter or an upside-down question mark, here's an explanation of how to do it.
Pronouncing Vowels
How to pronounce the vowels of Spanish.
Conjugation of almozar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate an irregular verb in Spanish? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of buscar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate buscar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Using 'Llevar'
The Spanish verb 'llevar' can be translated to English in a wide variety of ways.

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