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Ser, estar, tener, sentir, sentirse, hacer… FRIO: not the same thing

En inglés, usamos casi siempre los mismos verbos In English, we almost always the same verbs: I’m cold / I feel cold / it is cold En español, la idea de cold (frío) puede expresarse de diferentes maneras según el context. In Spanish, the idea of cold (frío) is expressed in different ways depending [...]

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Estar en sus trece meaning. The stubborn expression with 13 with a surprising history

Here we explain estar en sus trece meaning! estar en sus trece meaning Muchos de nosotros usamos expresiones sin preguntarnos de dónde vienen. Many of us use expressions without wondering where they come from. Una de las más curiosas es “estar en sus trece” o “mantenerse en sus trece.” One of the most curious [...]

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Not everything that ends in “-s” is actually plural

La semana pasada organizamos una cena de cumpleaños. Last week we organized a birthday dinner.   Llovía y hacía un poco de frío, pero adentro estaba cálido y acogedor. It was raining and a bit cold, but inside it was warm and cozy.   Una amiga —que está aprendiendo español— estaba mirando la botella de [...]

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The Spanish “SE” — more than 10 uses (and one you probably don’t know)

El “se” tiene más de 10 usos diferentes en español. The word “se” has more than 10 different uses in Spanish. Y apuesto a que este no lo conoces. And I bet this is one you don’t know. No se trata del “se” reflexivo de lavarse o vestirse. It’s not the reflexive se from lavarse [...]

By |2025-11-12T12:37:59-03:00November 12th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Spanish “SE” — more than 10 uses (and one you probably don’t know)

Ir or irse? Tiny difference, big change

En español, “ir” y “irse” parecen casi lo mismo. In Spanish, “ir” and “irse” look almost the same. Pero cuidado: la diferencia puede cambiar todo el sentido. But be careful: the difference can change the whole meaning. 1. IR = to go (specific destination) Voy al cine. I go to the movies. Mañana vamos a [...]

By |2025-10-02T23:02:11-03:00October 2nd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ir or irse? Tiny difference, big change

Spanish verbs that flip their meaning in the past

El español está lleno de sorpresas—y algunos verbos pueden cambiar completamente su significado en el pretérito. Spanish is full of surprises—and some verbs completely can change their meaning in the preterite tense. Aquí tienes algunos ejemplos que suelen confundir a los estudiantes: Here are a few examples that often confuse learners: Conocer Yo conozco a [...]

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Learn Spanish with Our Free PDF: Master “Saber” vs “Conocer”

If you’ve ever hesitated before saying “I know” in Spanish, wondering whether to use saber or conocer, you’re not alone. These two verbs confuse even intermediate learners. But the good news is: with the right explanation, they’re easy to master. We’ve created a free, downloadable Learn Spanish PDF that clears up the confusion in just [...]

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Night of the Theaters in Buenos Aires

Once again this year: Night of the theaters in Buenos Aires! On this Saturday 28 October, 2024 many theaters in the City open their doors so you can enjoy the works at promotional prices with discounts ranging from 60 to 90%. From 8 p.m. to midnight, more than 30 theater shows will offer free [...]

By |2024-10-09T12:07:19-03:00October 9th, 2024|Buenos Aires NOW, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Night of the Theaters in Buenos Aires

Techniques and tips to learn Spanish

We are going to suggest some techniques for learning Spanish, for example, the SMART method that is used to set learning objectives.           GOALS SHOULD BE: Specific: Define what specific aspect or what level of Spanish you want to achieve in a period of time. Measurable: Establish how to measure [...]

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The tragic story of the architect who designed the Colón Theater and Congreso building in Buenos Aires

Colón theater, when it was yet a project....   Vittorio Meano had been born in 1860 in Susa, a small Italian city about 50 kilometers from Turin. At 18 he graduated as a geometer and then studied architecture and engineering, where he met who he considered his teacher, Francesco Tamburini. When Tamburini traveled to Argentina, [...]

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