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Conjugation of the Spanish Verb Empezar — Spanish conjugation Created: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 27, 2012
Conjugation of the Spanish verb 'empezar,' whose pattern is also used for 'tropezar.'
Conjugation of gozar in the Spanish language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Sunday, May 27, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate the Spanish verb gozar? Here's how.
Greetings in Spanish — Spanish for Beginners Created: Friday, December 12, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in Spanish.
Augmentative Suffixes - Learn Spanish Grammar Created: Monday, March 14, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Although augmentative suffixes aren't as common in Spanish as diminutive suffixes, they are frequently used to expand vocabulary.
Conjugation of 'Poder' — Spanish Grammar Created: Thursday, October 16, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Conjugatino of the Spanish verb 'poder.'
Overview of Spanish Pronunciation — Spanish for Beginners Created: Monday, November 16, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
On overview of pronunciation in Spanish along with links to lessons.
Demasiado — Spanish Word Usage Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
A look at how 'demasiado' is used as an adjective and adverb in Spanish, with sample sentences.
Learn Spanish: How to Conjugate Haber in Preterite Tense Video Created: Saturday, December 24, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Learn how to conjugate haber in preterite, or simple past, tense so that you can speak Spanish with grammatical accuracy. Here are some tips for conjugating haber in preterite tense.
Vencer — Spanish Verb Usage Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
How to use the Spanish verb 'vencer,' with examples and translations.
Conjugation of proveer - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate proveer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
More Spanish Verbs That Change Meaning in the Reflexive Form Created: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
A look at some not-so-common Spanish verbs with unexpected meanings when they are used reflexively.
Conjugation of almozar - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate an irregular verb in Spanish? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Conjugation of pagar - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate pagar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Using the Spanish Verb Realizar — Spanish Vocabulary Created: Monday, January 11, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
The Spanish verb doesn't mean 'to realize'! Here's how the verb is used in real life.
Spanish Verbs That Change Meaning in Reflexive Form — Spanish Grammar Created: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Many Spanish verbs can be used in either reflexive form or not, but when they do they may change meaning. This lesson covers some of the most common such verbs.
Using the Subjunctive Mood in Spanish — Spanish Grammar Created: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
A lesson on when the subjunctive mood should be used in Spanish. Complete with translated examples.
Spanish Adjectives of Quantity — Spanish Grammar Created: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
An explanation of the adjectives of quantity of Spanish with sample sentences.
Varios — Spanish Vocabulary and Grammar Created: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
How to use the Spanish adjective 'varios,' which typically means 'several.' Example sentences with translations are included.
Conjugation of creer - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate creer? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Pronouncing the Spanish C and Z — Spanish for Beginners Created: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
How to pronounce the Spanish letters 'c' and 'z.' This brief lesson includes an explanation as well as an audio version that can be easily downloaded.
Conjugation of andar - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate andar? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Word of the Day — Novedad — Spanish Vocabulary — La palabra del día Created: Sunday, December 09, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Spanish Abbreviations — Abreviaturas — Written Spanish Created: Monday, September 03, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
List of the common Spanish abbreviations.
Conjugation of convertir - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate convertir? Here's how, from your About.com Guide
Word of the Day — Punto — Spanish Vocabulary — La palabra del día Created: Friday, November 30, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Word of the Day — Patear — Spanish Vocabulary — La palabra del día Created: Friday, November 30, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Conjugation of continuar - Spanish Language Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Want to know how to conjugate continuar? Here's how
Word of the Day — Marido — Spanish Vocabulary — La palabra del día Created: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Learn a new Spanish word each day.
Matching Ser With the Predicate — Spanish Grammar Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sometimes, 'ser,' a verb for 'to be,' is used much differently than it is in English. Here are some examples and an explanation.
Using the Spanish Verb Venir — Spanish Vocabulary Created: Monday, February 08, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Examples of how the Spanish verb 'venir' is used.
Saying Never in Spanish — Spanish Vocabulary, Grammar and Sentence Structure Created: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Spanish has two main ways of saying 'never,' and they can be used almost interchangeably.
Compound and Periphrastic Future Tenses of Spanish — Spanish Grammar Created: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A look at the nonsimple future tenses of Spanish, with examples and translations.

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