Spanish Language: Most Popular Articles
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Spanish Alphabet
Learn the Spanish alphabet, including how the letters are pronounced and how words are placed in alphabetical order.
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?
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.
Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in Spanish.
Interactive Quiz About Spanish Prepositions
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of prepositions.
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of prepositions.
Day of the Dead
A look at the Day of the Dead or Día de los muertos in Mexico.
A look at the Day of the Dead or Día de los muertos in Mexico.
Spanish Christmas Carols
Collection of the words to popular Christmas carols in Spanish
Collection of the words to popular Christmas carols 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.'
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.'
Conjugation of 'Ir'
'Ir' is a highly irregular verb in Spanish. This chart shows all the simple conjugations.
'Ir' is a highly irregular verb in Spanish. This chart shows all the simple conjugations.
Conjugation of 'Decir'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'decir.'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'decir.'
Conjugation of 'Ver'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ver,' which typically means 'to see' or 'to watch' and is irregular.
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ver,' which typically means 'to see' or 'to watch' and is irregular.
Conjugation: Tener
Conjugation of the irregular Spanish verb 'tener.'
Conjugation of the irregular Spanish verb 'tener.'
'Porque' and Related Words
Learn about the use of 'porque,' 'por qué,' 'por que' and 'porqué' in Spanish.
Learn about the use of 'porque,' 'por qué,' 'por que' and 'porqué' in Spanish.
Conjugation of 'haber'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'haber'
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'haber'
Names for Relatives
Learn how to refer to the members of your family in Spanish.
Learn how to refer to the members of your family in Spanish.
Telling Time
Learn how to tell time in Spanish.
Learn how to tell time in Spanish.
Interactive Quiz About Spanish Adjectives
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of adjectives.
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of adjectives.
Conjugation of estar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate estar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate estar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of "Querer"
The Spanish verb 'querer' is highly irregular. This chart shows the conjugation in all its forms.
The Spanish verb 'querer' is highly irregular. This chart shows the conjugation in all its forms.
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.'
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.'
Names of Body Parts
Learn the Spanish words for the parts of the body.
Learn the Spanish words for the parts of the body.
10 Facts About spanish
A collection of basic but interesting fact about the world's No. 2 language.
A collection of basic but interesting fact about the world's No. 2 language.
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.
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 salir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate salir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate salir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Interactive Quiz About Spanish Verb Conjugation for Everyday Verbs
Quiz for Spanish students on the conjugation of everyday verbs.
Quiz for Spanish students on the conjugation of everyday verbs.
Conjugation of dar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate dar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate dar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Say 'I Love You' in Spanish
a simple how to on espressing love in spanish, from your about.com guide
a simple how to on espressing love in spanish, from your about.com guide
Spanish for Beginners
Lesson for beginners on conjugating the most common of verb tenses, the present indicative.
Lesson for beginners on conjugating the most common of verb tenses, the present indicative.
Conjugation of saber - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate saber? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate saber? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Counting in Spanish
Learn how to count and how to form large numbers in Spanish.
Learn how to count and how to form large numbers in Spanish.
Conjugation of venir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate venir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate venir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
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.
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.
Correspondence in Spanish
An overview of the greetings and salutations used in personal and business letters in Spanish.
An overview of the greetings and salutations used in personal and business letters in Spanish.
Conjugation of traer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate traer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate traer? 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
Want to know how to conjugate conocer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
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.
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 seguir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate seguir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate seguir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Objective Pronouns
This lesson explains how to use direct-object and indirect-object pronouns in Spanish.
This lesson explains how to use direct-object and indirect-object pronouns in Spanish.
Using 'Tener'
How to use the Spanish verb 'tener,' which usually means 'to have.'
How to use the Spanish verb 'tener,' which usually means 'to have.'
Conjugation of poner - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate poner? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate poner? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Quiz for Spanish Students: The Preterite and the Imperfect
Find out what you know about the past tenses, from your About.com Guide
Find out what you know about the past tenses, from your About.com Guide
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Spanish Surnames
Did you know that people in Spanish-speaking countries have surnames that come from both the father and the mother?
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.
Keep up on your daily news and improve your ability to read Spanish at the same time.
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.
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.
Conjugation of empezar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate empezar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate empezar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of oír - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate oír? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate oír? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of hacer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate hacer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate hacer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Quiz in First-Year Spanish Vocabulary
Vocabulary quiz for Spanish students in the first year.
Vocabulary quiz for Spanish students in the first year.
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.
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 dormir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate dormir? Here's how: del indicativo conjugation of dormir imperfect subjunctive preterite imperfecto
Want to know how to conjugate dormir? Here's how: del indicativo conjugation of dormir imperfect subjunctive preterite imperfecto
Giving Thanks
Learn several ways of saying thanks or expressing appreciation in Spanish.
Learn several ways of saying thanks or expressing appreciation in Spanish.
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.
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 'Estar'
Learn how the Spanish verb 'estar,' usually translated as 'to be,' is used.
Learn how the Spanish verb 'estar,' usually translated as 'to be,' is used.
Pronouncing G
A brief lesson in pronouncing the 'g' and 'j' of Spanish. Read a description of the sounds and hear them spoken by native speakers.
A brief lesson in pronouncing the 'g' and 'j' of Spanish. Read a description of the sounds and hear them spoken by native speakers.
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 has two verbs that are commonly translated as 'to know.' Since they're not interchangeable, here is an explanation of the differences.
Conjugation of 'Ser'
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ser.'
Complete conjugation of the Spanish verb 'ser.'
Four Seasons
Here are the names of the four seasons in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used.
Here are the names of the four seasons in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used.
Nationalities
Here are the names of nationalities for many countries in Spanish.
Here are the names of nationalities for many countries in Spanish.
Conjugation of volver - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate volver? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate volver? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Count to 10 in Spanish
a simple how-to on counting to 10 in Spanish
a simple how-to on counting to 10 in Spanish
Intro to Reflexive Verbs
An introduction to reflexive verbs as they are used in Spanish.
An introduction to reflexive verbs as they are used in Spanish.
Silent Night
This is the Spanish translation of the popular Christmas carol 'Silent Night' along with grammar and vocabulary notes.
This is the Spanish translation of the popular Christmas carol 'Silent Night' along with grammar and vocabulary notes.
Reflexive Pronouns
Learn how reflexive pronouns are used in Spanish. Example sentences are included.
Learn how reflexive pronouns are used in Spanish. Example sentences are included.
Introduction to Conjugatino
Learn the concept of verb conjugation as it is used in Spanish and English.
Learn the concept of verb conjugation as it is used in Spanish and English.
Quiz in Spanish Adverbs
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of adverbs.
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of adverbs.
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.
Learn how indirect-object pronouns are used in Spanish. This lesson includes examples with translations and is aimed at beginning to intermediate students.
Conjugation of pensar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate pensar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate pensar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Asking Questions
Learn how to ask questions in Spanish
Learn how to ask questions in Spanish
You
This lesson explains the different words that Spanish uses for 'you.' It includes an explanation of formal and informal usage.
This lesson explains the different words that Spanish uses for 'you.' It includes an explanation of formal and informal usage.
Word: Mar
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Demonstrative Adjectives
A lesson for beginners in the use of demonstrative adjectives (this, that, these, those) in Spanish.
A lesson for beginners in the use of demonstrative adjectives (this, that, these, those) in Spanish.
Thanksgiving Vocabulary
Spanish vocabulary list of words related to Thanksgiving.
Spanish vocabulary list of words related to Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
Spanish Loan Words
English has dozens of words that it adopted from Spanish. Here is a list of many of them.
English has dozens of words that it adopted from Spanish. Here is a list of many of them.
Using 'Hacer'
Uses of the Spanish verb 'hacer,' which can mean 'to make' or 'to do' but is often translated in many other ways.
Uses of the Spanish verb 'hacer,' which can mean 'to make' or 'to do' but is often translated in many other ways.
Using 'Poder'
The Spanish verb 'poder' is usually translated as 'can' or 'to be able,' but it also has other uses.
The Spanish verb 'poder' is usually translated as 'can' or 'to be able,' but it also has other uses.
Conjugation of 'Poder'
Conjugatino of the Spanish verb 'poder.'
Conjugatino of the Spanish verb 'poder.'
Using "Buscar"
How to use the Spanish verb 'buscar.' This brief lesson includes sample sentences with translations.
How to use the Spanish verb 'buscar.' This brief lesson includes sample sentences with translations.
Introduction to Future Tense
Learn the usages and conjugation of the future tense in Spanish.
Learn the usages and conjugation of the future tense in Spanish.
Conjugation imperfect
Conjugation of imperfect indicative verbs in Spanish along with examples of their use in sentences.
Conjugation of imperfect indicative verbs in Spanish along with examples of their use in sentences.
Conjugation of morir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate morir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate morir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Word: Pez
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Months
Here is a list of the months of the year in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used in sentences.
Here is a list of the months of the year in Spanish and an explanation of how they are used in sentences.
Quiz in Spanish Gender
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of gender.
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of gender.
Pronouncing Consonants - Learn Spanish Language
Learn more about the Spanish language: spanish pronunciation vowel sounds english equivalents pronunciation guide regional variations
Learn more about the Spanish language: spanish pronunciation vowel sounds english equivalents pronunciation guide regional variations
Saying 'What'
The English word 'what' can be translated numerous ways into Spanish.
The English word 'what' can be translated numerous ways into Spanish.
Saying 'To Want'
Learn the different ways you can express the verb 'want' in Spanish.
Learn the different ways you can express the verb 'want' in Spanish.
Love Words
Spanish has many words that translate the English word 'love.' Here are some of them.
Spanish has many words that translate the English word 'love.' Here are some of them.
Conjugation: Beber
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'beber,' a pattern that can be used for most other verbs that end in '-er.'
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'beber,' a pattern that can be used for most other verbs that end in '-er.'
Punctuation
An overview of how punctuation is used in Spanish and how it is different than English punctuation.
An overview of how punctuation is used in Spanish and how it is different than English punctuation.
Pronouncing Spanish Vowels - Learn Spanish Language
Learn more about the Spanish language: spanish vowels unstressed vowel vowel sound pronuncation pronunciation guide
Learn more about the Spanish language: spanish vowels unstressed vowel vowel sound pronuncation pronunciation guide
Why Learn Spanish
Do you need a reason for studying Spanish? Here are several
Do you need a reason for studying Spanish? Here are several
ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers are those such as 'first,' 'second' and 'third' in English, or 'primero,' 'segundo' and 'tercero' in Spanish.
Ordinal numbers are those such as 'first,' 'second' and 'third' in English, or 'primero,' 'segundo' and 'tercero' in Spanish.
Conditional Tense
A description of the conditional tense in Spanish with examples and their translations.
A description of the conditional tense in Spanish with examples and their translations.
Present Participles
Learn how present participles, also known as gerunds, are used in Spanish. They typically are the equivalent of '-ing' verbs in English.
Learn how present participles, also known as gerunds, are used in Spanish. They typically are the equivalent of '-ing' verbs in English.
Conjugation of creer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate creer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate creer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Present Tense
Learn more about the present tense in this lesson for people beginning to learn Spanish.
Learn more about the present tense in this lesson for people beginning to learn Spanish.
Using 'Llevar'
The Spanish verb 'llevar' can be translated to English in a wide variety of ways.
The Spanish verb 'llevar' can be translated to English in a wide variety of ways.
Conjugation of vestir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate vestir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate vestir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of reír - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate reír? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate reír? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Varieties of Spanish
What are the differences between Latin American Spanish and the Spanish of Spain?
What are the differences between Latin American Spanish and the Spanish of Spain?
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.
This is a list of dozens of Spanish names that can be given for baby girls, along with their English equivalents and original meanings.
Introduce Yourself in Spanish
a simple how-to on introducing yourself in Spanish
a simple how-to on introducing yourself in Spanish
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.
Here is a collection of hangman games you can play to have fun and to increase your Spanish vocabulary.
Increasing Vocabulary
This collection of lessons and other resources is designed to help Spanish students increase the number of words in their vocabulary.
This collection of lessons and other resources is designed to help Spanish students increase the number of words in their vocabulary.
Conjugation: Vivir
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'vivir.'
Conjugation of the regular Spanish verb 'vivir.'
Asking 'Which' or 'What'
Learn the difference between 'qué' and 'cuál' in Spanish.
Learn the difference between 'qué' and 'cuál' in Spanish.
Direct-Object Pronouns
Learn what direct-object pronouns are and how they are used in Spanish.
Learn what direct-object pronouns are and how they are used in Spanish.
house
Spanish words for rooms around the house as well as for appliances an furniture.
Spanish words for rooms around the house as well as for appliances an furniture.
Weather Terms
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with this list of weather terms.
Expand your Spanish vocabulary with this list of weather terms.
In the Mood: The Subjunctive, Part 1 - Spanish Language
Follow these simple principles, and you can know when to use the subjunctive mood in Spanish, from your About.com Guide
Follow these simple principles, and you can know when to use the subjunctive mood in Spanish, from your About.com Guide
Spanish Abbreviations
List of the common Spanish abbreviations.
List of the common Spanish abbreviations.
Using 'Gustar'
Learn how to use the Spanish verb 'gustar,' which is used to say that someone likes something.
Learn how to use the Spanish verb 'gustar,' which is used to say that someone likes something.
Conjugation of jugar - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate jugar? Here's how.: del indicativo imperfect subjunctive preterite juegas spanish conjugation
Want to know how to conjugate jugar? Here's how.: del indicativo imperfect subjunctive preterite juegas spanish conjugation
Forming the Infinitive
Spanish conjugation for regular verbs, and some common irregular ones, for the indicative future tense.
Spanish conjugation for regular verbs, and some common irregular ones, for the indicative future tense.
Pronouncing Difficult Consonants - Learn Spanish Language
How to pronounce some of the more difficult Spanish consonants
How to pronounce some of the more difficult Spanish consonants
Making Plurals
Here are the rules for making words plural in Spanish.
Here are the rules for making words plural in Spanish.
Words for 'Work'
The English word 'work' can be translated to Spanish in many ways. Here are the most common.
The English word 'work' can be translated to Spanish in many ways. Here are the most common.
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.
This is a list of the most popular Spanish-language movies of all time as measured by their U.S. box office.
Conjugation of caer - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate caer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate caer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Introduction to Gender
In Spanish, nouns can be classified into two categories, masculine and feminine. This lesson explains the concept of grammatical gender and gives examples of what difference it makes.
In Spanish, nouns can be classified into two categories, masculine and feminine. This lesson explains the concept of grammatical gender and gives examples of what difference it makes.
Using 'Pensar'
This brief lesson explains the various uses of 'pensar,' the Spanish verb that typically means 'to think.'
This brief lesson explains the various uses of 'pensar,' the Spanish verb that typically means 'to think.'
Intro to Past Participles
Past participles are words, common in both Spanish and English, that have characteristics of verbs and adjectives.
Past participles are words, common in both Spanish and English, that have characteristics of verbs and adjectives.
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.
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.
Accent on Accents
Explanation of when written accents are used in Spanish.
Explanation of when written accents are used in Spanish.
Introducing 'Se'
Learn about the various uses of the Spanish pronoun 'se.' It is used most often in reflexive sentences, although such sentences aren't always translated that way to English.
Learn about the various uses of the Spanish pronoun 'se.' It is used most often in reflexive sentences, although such sentences aren't always translated that way to English.
Word: Convivir
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Articles of Clothing
List of the Spanish words for common articles of clothing.
List of the Spanish words for common articles of clothing.
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.
Reflexive pronouns and verbs are used much more in Spanish than in English. Here's an introductory explanation of how they're used.
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.
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.
Spanish Proverbs - 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.
Spanish is rich in sayings and proverbs. Here is a collection of some popular ones as well as some lesser known but colorful ones.
Capitalization
English often capitalizes wordes in instances where Spanish does not. Learn how the two languages differ in that regard.
English often capitalizes wordes in instances where Spanish does not. Learn how the two languages differ in that regard.
'Cool' Spanish
Learn about the different ways Spanish speakers say something is 'cool.'
Learn about the different ways Spanish speakers say something is 'cool.'
'Que' and Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns are often used differently in Spanish than in English. Here's an explanation along with examples and their translations.
Relative pronouns are often used differently in Spanish than in English. Here's an explanation along with examples and their translations.
Spanish for Tourists: A Quiz To Help You Learn
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of spantour.
Quiz for Spanish students on the concept of spantour.
Verbs Meaning '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.
Noun-Adjective Agreement
In Spanish, adjectives must match the nouns they describe in both number and gender.
In Spanish, adjectives must match the nouns they describe in both number and gender.
Definition of 'Infinitive'
Glossary definition of 'infinitive' with examples in Spanish and English.
Glossary definition of 'infinitive' with examples in Spanish and English.
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
Do you know the rules of written Spanish? Find out with this self-correcting quiz, from your About.com Guide
Past tenses with certain verbs
The two simple past tenses of Spanish can be translated differently in English when used with certain common verbs, among them 'conocer,' 'saber' and 'tener'
The two simple past tenses of Spanish can be translated differently in English when used with certain common verbs, among them 'conocer,' 'saber' and 'tener'
Conditional Conjugation
An easy-to-understand lesson in how to conjugate Spanish verbs in the conditional mood.
An easy-to-understand lesson in how to conjugate Spanish verbs in the conditional mood.
Intoduction to the Subjunctive
If you study Spanish, sooner or later you'll need to use the subjunctive mood. Although the subjunctive mood is often optional in English, it is an essential feature of Spanish.
If you study Spanish, sooner or later you'll need to use the subjunctive mood. Although the subjunctive mood is often optional in English, it is an essential feature of Spanish.
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.'
Learn about using 'haber,' a common verb in Spanish that is used as an auxiliary and also to mean 'there is' or 'there are.'
Vocabulary: Claro
'Claro' is a word often used in Spanish to express affirmation or add emphasis.
'Claro' is a word often used in Spanish to express affirmation or add emphasis.
Conjugation of abrir - Spanish Language
Want to know how to conjugate abrir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Want to know how to conjugate abrir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
In the Mood: The Subjunctive, Part 3 - Spanish Language
Here's how to conjugate verbs in the subjunctive mood, from your About.com Guide
Here's how to conjugate verbs in the subjunctive mood, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of 'Sentir'
Conjugation of the irregular Spanish verb 'sentir'
Conjugation of the irregular Spanish verb 'sentir'