How to say “For” in Spanish: “Por” vs “Para”

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In this article, we look into how to say “for” in Spanish. In general, both “por” and “para” can mean “for,” although in some other contexts, they can also mean “by,” “per,” “in order to,” “because of,” and some other meanings. The difference between “por” and “para” is often a challenge to many Spanish students. There … Read more

Anki: The Most Popular Spaced Repetition Software

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Remember all the times that you learned something just to forget it when you get rusty after not practicing for a while? Now imagine that there is some way to remind yourself of only the things that you are about to forget before you forget them, without boring yourself with the ones that you have … Read more

Possessive Adjectives in Spanish

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What are the possessive adjectives in Spanish? How to use possessive adjectives in Spanish? You may also wonder: Why is it so hard to learn possessive adjectives in Spanish? Is it really hard? We don’t think so. We also discuss possessive pronouns. What are the possessive adjectives in Spanish? Possessive adjectives are adjective that modify … Read more

How Languages are Learned

How Languages are Learned

Ever wondered how languages are learned? What may seem relatively easy to one person seems difficult to another? Here’s a brief article on how our brains interpret, learn, and understand a language. Language is a natural human instinct Naturally, our first language, also known as ‘mother tongue’ or ‘mother language,’ comes to us relatively easier … Read more

“Why” in Spanish: “Por qué” vs “Para qué”

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Asking questions is an important part of any conversation, regardless of the language. Questions can help you learn more about a topic, understand someone’s speech, or find out more information. In this article, we discuss how to say “why” in Spanish. What is “why” in Spanish? Is it “por qué” or “para qué”? There are … Read more

How do you say “What” in Spanish?

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Asking questions is an important part of any conversation, regardless of the language. Questions can help you learn more about a topic, understand someone’s speech, or find out more information. Asking questions in a foreign language can be intimidating, but it is a great way to practice the language. Let’s look at some useful vocabulary … Read more

Subject Pronouns and Verb Conjugation Basics in Spanish

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Spanish subject pronouns are essential for the conjugation of verbs in Spanish. Pronouns like “yo“ (I) and “tú” (you) are used to determine how a verb should be conjugated. For example, if you wanted to say “I eat,“ then “yo” is how to say “I” in Spanish. So, you would use the subject pronoun “yo” … Read more

Ser vs. Estar: Understanding the Spanish “to be” Verbs

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When to use “Ser” vs. “Estar” is one of the challenging topics in Spanish. Here, we seek understanding the difference between the two verbs: “Ser” and “Estar,” both meaning “to be” in English. You may have asked yourself: Why are there two verbs for “to be” in Spanish?What verb in Spanish is used more: “Ser” … Read more