When we talk about these verbs the difference is not really in their meaning, but in their structure. Sentir + nouns: we use it to express feelings and sensations. It answers the question: ¿Qué sientes? (What are you feeling?) Siento una gran felicidad por la
The Spanish word ‘juicio‘ can mean very different things depending on the context in which it appears. Let’s take a look at four distinct English equivalents for this term: (a) When discussing the ressolution of a legal issue in court, juicio is translated as trial:
The verb “apetecer” means to be hungry or to have the need to satisfy a desire. Grammatically speaking, “apetecer” works like the verb “gustar”: we conjugate in the 3rd person singular or plural, and use it with the indirect object pronouns: Indirect Object Indirec Object
Reflect on the essence and nature of el amor with these phrases about love: En un beso, sabrás todo lo que he callado. (Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) Poeta chileno.) With one kiss, you’ll learn everything I’ve kept to myself. Amor con amor se paga. You repay love
It’s easy to think that the terms “asimismo”, “así mismo” and “a sí mismo” are the same, but they are quite different: Asimismo = también (also, too), además (in addition): El gobierno está trabajando para obtener más dosis de la vacuna de COVID lo antes
Always say “cambiar de idea” o “cambiar de opinion”! When we talk about altering one’s opinions or decisions, the correct equivalents are “cambiar de idea” and “cambiar de opinión”. “Cambiar de mente” is a literal translation from the English expression “to change one’s mind” that
The English word ‘loose’ has a wide variety of Spanish equivalents, depending on context and meaning. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular ones! 1. When talking about clothing, we translate ‘loose’ as ‘suelto/a’: La camisa es muy grande; me queda suelta.
The expressión “no + verbo + más que” is very common in the Spanish-speaking world, but it can be a little tricky to grasp for non-natives. Let’s break it down and learn how to use it properly! No + verbo + más que =
USES OF THE FUTURE TENSE: 1. It is used to express predictions or asumptions: Lloverá mañana. It will rain tomorrow. Creo que no terminará la presentación a tiempo. I don’t think that he will finish the presentation on time. 2. It is used to express orders emphatically: Me harás caso porque soy tu madre. You
¡Cuidado! Resolution is not always resolución! When we talk about the solution to a problem, conflict, dispute, etc or when we refer to decision made or a course of action to be taken, we can translate “resolution” as “resolución”: Después de muchas reuniones llegaron a