Spanish

"¡Habla!" "¡Come!" "¡Escucha!" Spanish commands are everywhere – in recipes, conversations, street signs, and songs. They're how you ask someone to pass the salt, give you directions, or help you out. And here's the good news: commands are one of the

English has one verb, "to be." However, Spanish has two: ser and estar. Ser describes what something fundamentally is (a teacher, tall, Mexican), while estar describes how something is right now (happy, tired, in the kitchen). Get this wrong and you'll say things like "I

Books, podcasts, TV shows, and Spanish classes are all great, but when you’re out in the real world, you’ll often need a little extra help. Fortunately, there are now several Spanish translator apps available today! These apps can be installed on your phone or tablet so you can

Dia de los Muertos is coming up fast, and if your TikTok feed’s been full of marigolds, sugar skulls, and colorful face paint lately, that’s why. Every year around this time, people across Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries start preparing altars, decorating cemeteries, and celebrating loved ones who’

Spanish is spoken in many countries, and each one makes it their own. That is why the Spanish you hear in Spain sounds different from the Spanish in Mexico, Argentina, or Nicaragua. One of the best ways to see this is through slang. In Nicaragua, slang is part of daily

You might have all the confidence in the world when you're chatting someone up at a bar back home, but the second you try to be charming in Spanish, suddenly you're fumbling for words like a nervous teenager. Sounds familiar? In this guide, I'll

Let's talk about the genre of music known as reggaeton. Reggaeton is sweeping the globe right now, with artists like Bad Bunny and Rosalía enjoying global success, and club nights devoted exclusively to this music. But, do you know what reggaeton is, really? In this post, we unpick

Yes, Chileans speak Spanish ... but with their own special twist! If you've studied Spanish or visited other Spanish-speaking countries, you'll quickly notice how different it sounds in Chile. People often speak quickly, drop sounds, and rely on expressions you won’t find in a language app

Have you ever thought about learning Spanish by watching a horror movie? It might sound strange, but it’s actually one of the most effective (and fun) ways to boost your language skills. As a native Spanish speaker, I know firsthand how powerful movies can be when it comes to