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How to express the future in Spanish – Advanced uses Posted by Adir on Aug 30, 2010
We don’t always need to express the future in Spanish using the Futuro de Indicativo (hablaré, cantarás, etc.). When we want to express plans and intentions we can use the indicative present form of ir (voy, vas, va, etc.) + a + infinitive of the main verb. We can also use the Presente or Imperfecto…
Spanish adverbs – alternative uses Posted by Adir on Aug 23, 2010
Let’s see alternative uses of some common adverbs. 1. ahora Ahora acabo de enterarme de eso. – I just foud out about it. Ahora lo sabremos. – We’ll know about it soon. Voy a la panadería, hasta ahora. – I’m going to the bakery, I’ll be right back. Por ahora, no sabemos lo que va…
Las interjecciones Posted by Adir on Aug 17, 2010
Hoy nuestro post será totalmente en español y tratará de las interjecciones. Muchas veces no tenemos una expresión con igual uso en nuestra lengua, y por eso hoy les presentaré algunas con una explicación de cómo usarlas. ¿Empezamos? ¡Abajo! – Expresa desaprobación. ¡Adelante! – Es usada para dar permiso a alguien para entrar en un…
How to study a foreign language Posted by Adir on Aug 16, 2010
Hey, how are you all doing? This post today will be about studying a foreign language. I know it’s not always easy to keep up with the textbook and classes and everything. However, if we do have a study routine it becomes a lot easier. Here are some tips: – First, remind yourself that you’re…
Beyoncé en español Posted by Adir on Aug 13, 2010
Singing in other languages than your own is not always an easy task. However, bombshell Beyoncé has managed to cover such territory with Mexican heartthrob Alejandro Fernández by recording the song Amor Gitano (Gypsy Love) for the soundtrack of Latin soap opera El Zorro – La Espada y la Rosa. Check out the audio and…
Twitter en español Posted by Adir on Aug 10, 2010
We all know what Twitter is all about, but I just found this very cool video explaining how to use it in Spanish. Check it out and read the transcript below. ¿Qué estás haciendo? Es una de las primeras preguntas que se suele preguntar a amigos y familia. Incluso si la respuesta es “cortando el…
Vocabulary: how to describe someone in Spanish Posted by Adir on Aug 9, 2010
Here are some useful words for describing someone physically in Spanish, divided into categories. CARA – THE FACE alargada – elongated redonda – round ovalada – oval ancha – broad delgada – thin fina – fine maquillada – made-up OREJAS – THE EARS de soplillo – lop ear OJOS – THE EYES almendrados – hazel…