In today’s post, I will continue my list of Spanish variations of food items’ names. It is worth mentioning that all the varied names for these ingredients trace their origins back to the many indigeneous languages of pre-Columbian America—Nahuatl, Quechua, and Taino, just to name a few— as you could […]
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If you’re a beginner with learning Spanish, a good strategy is to master some power verbs. These are verbs that are used very frequently in daily life, such as necesitar (to need), querer (to want), and gustar (to like). Today we’re going to look at another Spanish power verb – […]
In this Spanish lesson we are going to practice describing probability in the past. As usual, first we will review some relevant grammar and vocabulary and then see if you can follow a short listening. Image courtesy of Pixabay.com This lesson is part of a Spanish course that practices the […]
In this Spanish lesson we are going to practice more with using Spanish reported speech. As usual, first we will review some relevant grammar and vocabulary and then see if you can follow a short listening. Image courtesy of Pixabay.com This lesson is part of a Spanish course that practices […]
There are as many names for the same food items as cultures throughout the Spanish-speaking world. And if you are a foodie like I am or you just like to cook, it becomes key to know how those ingredients are called in different parts of the Americas and the Iberian […]
Apart from exercising your brain and foster your critical thinking, riddles can help you learn new vocabulary and retain it longer in your mind. They also make you think in Spanish, which is key in the language acquisition process. In my previous post, you learned very common sayings to impart […]