Spanish verbs that flip their meaning in the past
Spanish is full of surprises—and some verbs completely can change their meaning in the preterite tense. Here are a few examples that often confuse learners: Conocer Yo conozco a María = I know María [...]
To be or not to be? No… ser or estar!
To be or not to be, that’s NOT the question… Ser o estar, it's the real question. In the 3 minutes it takes you to read this email, you’ll understand the difference. Ser is used [...]
Ser bueno vs. estar bueno — Is it the same?
Is it the same to ser bueno as to estar bueno? And ser bien versus estar bien? Maybe you’re already guessing the answer… But here’s the first clarification: “ser bien” doesn’t exist. We say: [...]
Bien, bueno or buen?
Have you ever hesitated between saying bueno, bien, or buen? You are not alone: this is one of the most common confusions for Spanish learners. That’s why I prepared a short and clear video [...]
Sneak peek Real Spanish you’ll hear in Buenos Aires
Imagine you want to learn how to sail a ship. You read all the manuals, study the charts, even try an advanced simulator. Sounds useful, right? But then, the day you face the real sea—with [...]
Is ”el hambre” (hunger) feminine or masculine in Spanish?
Is hunger feminine or masculine in Spanish? It looks like a trick question, but it’s not. The word hambre is actually feminine, but it takes the article “el” because of pronunciation. This happens with [...]