Spanish Lesson – Telephone
How to Make Telephone Calls in Spanish See also Spanish Words & Phrases In this lesson you will learn how to make telephone calls in Spanish. Using the telephone in a language you are still learning can be intimidating. Why? Well you don’t have the option of using hand or facial gestures to communicate what you want to say. However, the basic phrases you need to know to make a telephone call in Spanish are not difficult. Be...
Spanish Lesson – Body
Parts of the Body See also Spanish Words & Phrases In this lesson you will learn the Spanish words for different partes del cuerpo (parts of the body). Cultural note: In Mexico, it is a common gesture to touch one’s elbow or say the word codo to describe a person who is frugal and tight with their money. Literally, codo means elbow. This is the same as calling a person a cheapskate. For example, if your buddy rushes off to...
20 Coolest Words in Spanish
20 Coolest Spanish Words See also 50 Most-Common Spanish Words, Spanish Slang, Spanish Words & Phrases What are the 20 coolest words in the Spanish language? In this purely subjective list I rank what are, in my humble opinion, the 20 coolest Spanish words. Whether you agree with me or not, I hope you’ll add them to your vocabulary. tranquilo – Cool, quiet, composed, laid back, chilled out. Can also use it as a command...
Spanish Lesson – Words
50 Most Common Spanish Words See also 20 Coolest Spanish Words, Words You Know, Spanish Words & Phrases In every language there are certain words that people use many times each day. On this page you will find a list of 50 of the most-used Spanish words. These are among the first words you will learn on your journey to mastering the Spanish language. Of course, the most common words tend to be the easiest to learn. We hear and see...
Spanish Pronunciation
How To Pronounce Spanish Words It’s easy to pronounce Spanish words because Spanish words are pronounced like they are written. Plus many letters are pronounced much the same way as they are in English. Perhaps the most difficult sound to pronounce for English speakers is the rolled r sound. But even if you can’t roll your r’s, you will still generally be understood. The odd exception may be words like pero (but) and...