Spanish Language Learning Pro Resources
Have fun in Spanish Let’s say you run into a friend on the street in Spain and they tell you that they are on their way to el cine to watch a movie. Or, they are about to go to the big concert that is coming through town. How do you end the conversation by … Read more
How do you talk about marijuana in Spanish? If you want to talk about smoking marijuana in English, you might say weed, grass, herb, ganja, mary jane… the list goes on and on. There is no shortage of slang terms for weed in Spanish, either. Maybe there is something about being high that just makes … Read more
Cool in Spanish When you look at Spanish slang words for “cool” too literally, your head might hurt. When you look at the term “padrísimo”, commonly used as an interjection to mean “cool” in Mexico, it literally translates to…. Fatherly? Huh? But, when you think about the word “cool” is used in English, it doesn’t … Read more
Meanings of “coger” in Spanish There are some perfectly innocent-seeming words that can really land you in trouble if you use them in the wrong place. The Spanish word “coger” is one of them. In some areas, “coger” is a perfectly normal thing to say in everyday speech. You may use it to catch a … Read more
How to tell someone it was good to see them in Spanish? There are a few different ways that you can tell someone that it’s good to see them in Spanish. If you’re excited to see someone, let them know! When you are happy to run into someone, that enthusiasm spreads, and they will be … Read more
How to say the Spanish Z? If you’ve ever heard someone in America say “zed”, you can tell instantly that they’re not from around here. They stick out like a sore thumb. We always advocate for trying to blend in as much as possible when you’re traveling, not only because it’s safer, but it’s going … Read more
How do you sing the alphabet in Spanish? If you’ve ever tried to sing the ABCs in Spanish, you may have gotten tripped up when you realize partway through that Spanish has some extra letters! (ñ and rr, por ejemplo). Plus, when you factor in some of the different pronunciations of the letters, the rhyming … Read more
How to ask someone to quiet down in Spanish? There are going to be some times where you just need some darn peace and quiet – so how do you ask someone to quiet down in Spanish? There are a few ways, depending on what exactly you are trying to convey, and how you want … Read more
Vs. In Spanish I have yet to meet a Spanish person that didn’t like soccer (fútbol, that is). For some reason, it’s like an obsession in an even more ubiquitous way than American football is in the states. Everyone has a favorite team, and the rivalries can be quite intense. If you are planning on … Read more
How to say “come here” in Spanish There are countless reasons why you may need to beckon someone over to you, whether they are a friend, waiter, police officer, teacher, taxi driver, and so on. (If you are in danger and you need help, check out how to say help in Spanish). But if you … Read more
