Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

Spanish Past Tenses: Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido Spanish verbs! If you’ve ever found yourself tangled in the web of Spanish grammar, you’ll know that choosing the right past tense is like trying to decide whether pineapple belongs on pizza (a polarising topic, I know). I’ve been studying these two tenses for the past four weeks along with the present tense at Cervantes Escuela International … Continue reading Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

AnthonyOctober 11, 2024Leave a comment

lengua, tiempos, verbos

A Journey Through Time

The Past, Present, and Future in Spanish Tenses: A Journey Through Time Learning Spanish tenses might feel like hopping in a time machine! You’re not just learning how to speak the language; you’re discovering how to travel between the past, the present, and the future. Let’s explore how Spanish verbs guide you through time with different tenses, from moments long gone to those yet to … Continue reading A Journey Through Time

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estar, gramática, lengua, verbos

Mastering Spanish Verbs: Understanding the Difference Between Estar and Haber

Keep practicing and soon enough, you’ll be slipping estar and haber into conversations like you were born speaking Spanish. Continue reading Mastering Spanish Verbs: Understanding the Difference Between Estar and Haber

AnthonySeptember 28, 2024October 1, 2024Leave a comment

gramática, lengua, presente, verbos

Regular, irregular and reflexive Spanish verbs – el presente

Regular verbs are the bread and butter of Spanish—comforting, reliable, and almost boring in how obedient they are. These little gems follow a predictable pattern, like a good cuppa at 4 p.m. or a smooth café cortado at elevenses! Continue reading Regular, irregular and reflexive Spanish verbs – el presente

AnthonySeptember 26, 2024Leave a comment

idioma, preterite, verbos

Master Spanish Past Tenses: Perfect vs Simple Explained

Let’s face it, conjugating verbs can be like trying to assemble flat-pack furniture without the instructions—possible, but bound to result in confusion and at least one extra screw. Here’s a quick breakdown to help make the pretérito perfecto feel a bit more manageable Continue reading Master Spanish Past Tenses: Perfect vs Simple Explained

AnthonySeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024Leave a comment

irregulares, lengua, verbo

Conjugating Irregular Spanish Verbs in the Preterite

Hola, language enthusiasts! Brace yourselves as we dive headfirst into the labyrinthine world of irregular Spanish verbs in the preterite tense. If you thought regular verbs in the preterite were as easy as pie, well, better clutch your sombrero because irregular verbs are an entirely different fiesta altogether! Imagine the regular preterite verbs as your basic tapas – delicious, straightforward, and predictable. Now, the irregular … Continue reading Conjugating Irregular Spanish Verbs in the Preterite

AnthonyJune 28, 2024July 8, 2024Leave a comment

lengua, preterite, verbo

Mastering the Preterite Tense in Spanish

Understanding the Preterite Tense in Spanish Hola, language enthusiasts! Here, we’re diving into a fascinating aspect of Spanish grammar that might seem daunting at first but is absolutely essential in the Spanish language: the preterite tense. Mastering the preterite tense will enhance your ability to express yourself with nuance and precision. With practice, you’ll find yourself navigating past events with ease. The Preterite Tense: Capturing … Continue reading Mastering the Preterite Tense in Spanish

AnthonyMay 31, 2024June 28, 20241 Comment

aprender, gramática, lengua

¡bienvenidos a nuestra aventura lingüística!

Spanish sentence structure Hola y bienvenidos a nuestra aventura lingüística. Today, I find myself seated at my desk, grappling with the intricacies of the Spanish language, much like you, I suspect. Let me assure you, amigos, that learning Spanish is a journey worth every stumble and every ¡Ay, caramba! uttered in frustration. As a language interpreter, I’ve had my fair share of linguistic escapades, but … Continue reading ¡bienvenidos a nuestra aventura lingüística!

AnthonyJanuary 27, 2023May 27, 2024Leave a comment

lengua, tema, verbo

Tema Verbo Objecto

Subject Verb Object (SVO) Oh, the delightful dance of words in the flamboyant world of languages! Imagine we’re navigating the intricate tango of Spanish, where the usual rigid structure of English sentences—our comfortable subject-verb-object—is tossed into the air like a colourful scarf, caught by a playful breeze. Feel the rhythm: let’s embark on this linguistic adventure, shall we? The Whimsical World of Word Order in … Continue reading Tema Verbo Objecto

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