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Ultimate Guide to Gender and Number Agreement in Spanish

Where Do Gendered Nouns Come From? In Spanish, almost everything is gendered. Nouns in Spanish are all masculine or feminine. This is common not only in Spanish, but in all Romance Languages and dates back to Latin. In Latin, there are three genders; masculine, feminine, and neuter which evolved over

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5 Common Mistakes Even Native Spanish Speakers Make

Think about your native language. Is your grammar strong? It’s easy to think that native speakers in the language we are trying to learn have perfect grammar and make no mistakes, but this is rarely the case. Everyone has their own way of speaking, and we are all prone

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How to Use Reflexive Verbs in Spanish

Reflexive verbs are a challenging part of learning Spanish. Often students are unfamiliar with the concept. A reflexive verb is any verb that shares a subject and an object. In other words, the person doing the action is also receiving the action. An example might be “I wash my face.

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Learn The Difference Between Saber and Conocer in Spanish

Do you know what saber and conocer mean in Spanish? They both mean "to know". In English, we have one verb for this concept, whereas in Spanish, we have to distinguish between various situations that call for one verb of the other. In this article, you will learn

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How to Master Spanish Commands

In this article, you’ll learn how to use Spanish imperative verbs to tell people what to do. This can be great for giving commands in the classroom when teachers want students to stand, sit, or raise their hands. It can also be used to keep people safe and tell

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Easter Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World

With spring in full bloom, people all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Easter, and the Spanish-speaking world is no exception. Easter is a Christian holiday, and most Spanish-speaking countries are Christian majority countries. The holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion around the year

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Abbreviations and Texting Trends in Spanish

Language is ever evolving. It’s a living, breathing entity in constant change. It can feel overwhelming to try to keep up with trends and new terms in our own languages, let alone the ones we’re learning. Luckily, there are ways to study these new words on our own

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A Guide to Spanish Punctuation, Capitalization, and Accents

Are you a grammar whiz in your native language? The same may not be said about your second language. In this article, you'll master Spanish punctuation, capitalization, and accents. It’s easy to think that Spanish punctuation will be the same as it is in English. There are, however, a

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How to Tell Time In Spanish

Telling time in Spanish can be tricky! By the end of this article, you’ll have enough knowledge about numbers, time telling terms, and time of day vocabulary to tell time in Spanish like a pro. Think back to when you learned how to tell time in school. Watching the

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How To Use Ser and Estar (To Be) In Spanish

Grammar rules are never easy for beginning Spanish language learners. Are you struggling with the difference between the Spanish verbs ser and estar? If Spanish grammar has been plaguing you, read on to master them! Master This Fundamental of Spanish Grammar and Start Sounding Like a Native It is possible

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100+ Must Know Spanish Food Vocabulary for Restaurants

Traveling to Spain or Latin America? Here are 100+ must know Spanish food vocabulary for ordering at restaurants, bars, and more. Learn these words today.