It's a common mistake to think of qué and cuál purely in terms of their English equivalents because it can actually can make things more complicated. Instead, it's best to look at their respective uses: Uses of cuál: This interrogative pronoun is used to identify an

Did you know that the Spanish equivalents of the word 'prospect' have nothing to do with the Spanish word 'prospecto'? That's right; it's a classic case of 'false friends'. The Spanish word 'prospecto' means informational pamphlet or -less frequently used- a descriptive announcement of a

You've probably heard the term 'booster' a lot lately in connection to the COVID vaccine, but do you know the Spanish equivalent of this term in this and other contexts? Unlike other terms we've discussed in previous posts, 'booster' doesn't have a one-term equivalent. We

Let's take a look at the vocabulary needed to talk about los cinco sentidos (the five senses), the body parts involved, and the most frequently used verbs to discuss them. 1. El gusto (taste) Corresponding actions: Comer (to eat), saborear (to savor), catar (to taste),

Getting the hang of 'ya' and 'todavía' can be tricky if we try to think of their equivalents in English, but if we focus on their uses it becomes much clearer. 1. Ya This adverb is used in affirmative sentences and usually appears at the beginning

The Spanish verb 'llevar' is very versatile and it has a wide-range of meanings including "to take" or "to carry". It is also used in several idiomatic phrases or popular expressions; let's take a look! Comida para llevar = take out food Dejarse llevar por

The verb 'quedar' can have different meanings depending on its context and grammatical structure which can make it hard for students to get a grasp on. Let's take a look at some of the most popular uses of this tricky verb. When "quedar" follows the

Have you ever wondered if there's a difference between 'reunir' and 'reunirse'?  As it often happens in español, the answer is both 'sí' and 'no'. Both verbs share some characteristics, but they also have distinct uses. Let's take a look at some uses and equivalents:

Adverbs of frequency indicate how often something is done. Let's take a look at some of the most commonly used frequency phrases! 1. Siempre (Always) Siempre se levanta a las 6am. She always gets up at 6am. Ellos siempre llegan tarde a todas las reuniones. They always arrive late to

When discussing our likes, dislikes and hobbies en español, we have a wide range of verbs and expressions. Let' take a look! Gustar: this is our go-to verb when talking about the things and activities we enjoy. However, we have to remember that gustar has