From 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 …
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How 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 …
Continue ReadingHow to Express "Again" in Spanish
Believe it or not, there is not just one meaning of “again” in English! It’s important to know the differences when you want to …
Continue ReadingHow to Form and Translate the Irregular Latin Verb Possum Posse Potui
The Latin verb possum is common in many Latin texts. However, its irregular forms often give students trouble. Learn how to recognize and translate …
Continue ReadingHow to Say 'above' in Spanish
Are you wondering how to express the exact meaning for above in Spanish? There are different words which are used for nuance in Spanish. Is something …
Continue ReadingHow to Say "About" in Spanish
In English, there are various meanings of the word “about.” This creates some confusion to students of Spanish. This brief article covers …
Continue ReadingHow to Talk about "agreeing" in Spanish
Watch out for the English verb “to agree.” There are various ways that this verb is nuanced in English, depending on the prepositions used …
Continue ReadingModern Latin in the History of the Latin Language
Modern Latin is a collection of previous Latin periods, but mainly concentrates on the Classical period materials that have survived to modern times. …
Continue ReadingWhat 'Actual' Means in Spanish
Most problems surrounding these words for English speakers who are learning Spanish is realizing how they are using them. This article shows the two …
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to the History of the Medieval Latin Language
Medieval Latin is associated with the Middle Ages in Europe. The language is noted primarily as the language of scholarship and liturgy.
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to the History of the Vulgar Latin Language period
Vulgar Latin is the variety that gave rise to the precursors of modern Romance languages. By the middle of this period, English was in its earliest …
Continue ReadingClassical Latin: An Introduction to the History of the Latin Language
Classical Latin is the most common form of the language taught in High Schools and Colleges. The golden and silver ages of Latin fall into the …
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