How 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 …
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How 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 …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Say "Behind" in Spanish?
At times a preposition, at others an adjective or an adverb, “behind” has a number of solutions in Spanish. Yes, there are several that …
Continue ReadingHow to "Ask" in Spanish: Pedir, Preguntar and Beyond
Do you need to ask how to say “to ask” in Spanish? Based on student questions and difficulties gathered from questions from advanced …
Continue ReadingHow to say "anyone" in Spanish
How do you say ‘anyone’ and ‘anybody’ in Spanish? The solution to this seemingly easy is not always apparent and care must be …
Continue ReadingHow To Say "Around" in Spanish
English speakers use “around” in many senses. Consider just a few examples: “it’s around here somewhere,” “around …
Continue ReadingThe Spanish Word "cita"-- A Date or an Appointment
If you’ve opened this article, you probably already know that “cita” means a date and that it can also mean an …
Continue ReadingUnderstand How to Say "Because" and "Because of" in Spanish
The answer to this question may seem easy, since most readers know that “because” is “porque” but that’s just the …
Continue ReadingWays to Talk about Cold in Spanish
Sometimes we speak of things or or people as being “cold” – but in what way? Then there are other things or people who are …
Continue ReadingHow to Translate "After" and "Afterwards" into Spanish
The word “after” in English can convey the concept of time or space (to run “after” someone). It’s important to know …
Continue ReadingFrom Latin to Spanish: Why Spanish Says "el agua" but "las aguas"
Many students are confused by this oddity – and many teachers are at a loss as to why it is so. Native speakers often just toss their hands in …
Continue ReadingHow Did Latin Evolve Into Spanish? A Look at Nouns
If you’ve ever compared the Romance languages, you’ve noticed some big differences in the way nouns are formed. This article reveals the …
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