How Do You Say "Outweigh" in Spanish?
English sometimes uses ‘outweigh’ literally, as when speaking of weight classes for athletes. Sometimes it’s figurative, when …
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How To Translate "Country" into Spanish
Context is everything! The English word “country” can be translated into Spanish in many ways. Understanding this is valuable for students …
Continue ReadingSpanish Prepositions: How to Say "by" in Spanish
One of the translations of “by” is “por” – but … not always. This article will give a few other ways to render …
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Different Ways to Say "Help" in Spanish
The Beatles never said it better, but in Spanish there are a number of words that answer to the various ways in which “help” is used in …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Say "Below" in Spanish?
Don’t let prepositional usage be a stumbling block that discourages your intermediate students from becoming advanced students of Spanish. This …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Say "Beside" or "Besides" in Spanish?
These useful little words can make a conversation flow more smoothly or change direction by introducing a new thought. It also can be used in a …
Continue ReadingAsistir vs Atender: Expressing 'Attend,' and 'Help' or 'Assist' in Spanish
Watch out for atender, asistir and ayudar or even apoyar… They don’t mean what they sound like they should to the English speaker’s …
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Find Examples of How to Translate "before" into Spanish
A bilingual dictionary often isn’t good enough to help you resolve doubts about translating many common words. “Before” is a common …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Say "Ahead" in Spanish?
When going from English to Spanish, usage questions involve an understanding of the nuances of the source language and the consequences they have on …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Say "Anyway" in Spanish?
This is a word that seems to be on English-speakers’ lips a lot. It is a transitional phrase or a verbal crutch – often useful, even if …
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