1,134 Answered Questions for the topic Spanish

06/21/19

True meaning of "por cierto"?
I have always thought of the expression of "por cierto" as meaning "certainly" or "surely." It certainly "looks" that way (for certainly). And even Google Translate gives it that meaning, as well... more
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Spanish Etimología

06/20/19

How did "asistir" and "atender" become opposite of their cognates in English?
Atender is translated as *to assist* in Spanish, while "asistir" is translated as "to attend". These words seem to be cognates of each other, but have opposite meanings when translated. How did... more
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06/20/19

What is the difference between: "aquel" and "aquél"?
I see both "aquel" and "aquél" used in similar context and was wondering if there is any difference in meaning of those two words.
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06/20/19

Correct terminology for male/female animals?
How do I speak about my pet rats in Spanish? Firstly, do I understand correctly that "rata" means "rat" and "ratón" means "mouse"? I also realize that "rato" means "a short while," so... more
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06/20/19

Which is the diminutive for "sabroso"? "Sabrosita" or "sabrocita"?
The word is *sabroso* and am wondering which is the correct diminutive form? - Sabrocita, or- Sabrosita I've seen both used in writings, names of restaurants, etc. Is there a rule?
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06/20/19

Words for "East" and "West" in Spanish?
The words I learned when beginning Spanish for `east` and `west` are `este` and `oeste`, which are basically cognates of their English equivalents.But I've been told that there are other words to... more
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Spanish Traducción

06/20/19

How does one say "It's not nothing."?
In English, we can express the idea that something is not negative, such as:> A: What's in the box?> B: Oh, nothing.> A: **It's not nothing!**In English, the double negative (*not* and... more
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06/20/19

Why is "Enrique" pronunced as though it has a double "r"?
Why is "Enrique", even though its 'r' position is at the middle of a word, pronounced as a double "r"? What are the orthographic rules you need to know to determine if an "r" must be pronounced as... more
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06/20/19

How might you say a child is "cute" in Spanish?
Suppose you see a mother with a laughing little 2-year-old. In English, we might exclaim, "how cute!"I've had trouble saying this in Spanish. The word "cute" means something like "beautiful", but... more
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Spanish

06/19/19

How can I learn spanish in three months?

The answer is simple. Like any language you need to practice, however there are a few tips to make your spanish better.
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Spanish Uso De Palabras

06/19/19

When is "al" not interchangeable with "a el"?
This is a clear case where "al" cannot be replaced with "a el":> Al mirarlo, sonrió.Are there any other cases?
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06/19/19

Is there a Spanish equivalent for "OP"?
The English abbreviation *OP* for the term *Original Poster* is widely used over the internet. Do the abbreviation and/or the term have widely used equivalents in Spanish?
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06/19/19

In what ways is the letter “s” (or the /s/ sound) pronounced in Spain?
I’ve heard varying things regarding the varying pronunciations of the “s” sound in Spain. However, no one was willing (or at least, able) to explain these variations to me.How is the “s” sound... more
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06/19/19

When should I use the word 'yo' in a sentence where the verb conjugation already shows that I am the subject?
Early on while I was learning Spanish, my teachers would always make us use the pronoun 'yo' even if it was redundant:> Yo pienso que... > Yo quiero... > Yo hablo... > etc.However,... more
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06/19/19

Traer and llevar - what is the reference point?
I always have problems concerning **traer** and **llevar**. I think I understand the general meaning:- Llevar means "to take", such as when an object is being taken (generally by you) to a place... more
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06/18/19

Why are Spanish adverbs formed using the feminine?
To form adverbs in Spanish, you take your chosen adjective, e.g. **lent@** - *slow*, turn it into the feminine form, **lenta**, then add *-mente*, ***lentamente*** - *slowly*.Why do you use the... more
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Spanish Alfabeto

06/18/19

Quick brown fox... equivalent in Spanish?
In typing classes in English, it is common to learn to type the sentence:> The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.Because it contains every letter of the alphabet at least once.Is there an... more
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06/18/19

What's the difference between rezar and orar? Are there any other ways to say 'to pray'?
My teacher told me that different religions tend to use different words for `"to pray"`, usually choosing between `rezar` and `orar`. Which words are preferred by what religions & in which... more
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06/18/19

Where did "pico de gallo" get its name?
Does *pico de gallo* (the type of salsa) literally translate as "rooster's beak"? If so, where did it get that name, and how does that describe the salsa?
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06/17/19

When is uppercase used in English but lowercase in Spanish?
There are many cases where English uses capital letters (e.g. January) but Spanish uses lowercase (e.g. *enero*). Grammar or orthography books have long lists of all the cases where capital letters... more
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06/17/19

a propósito vs "de paso" to say "by the way"?
How do you say "by the way" in Spanish, as in:> By the way, what's your name?> By the way, where do you live now?> By the way, I met Javier the other day ...Google Translate shows  **a... more
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06/17/19

How prevalent is the phrase "qué padre"?
Here in Mexico, the slang phrase *qué padre* (or variations such as *muy padre*, etc) are quite common, with the meaning "how cool". Is this just Mexican slang, or do other regions use the same... more
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06/17/19

Is there a trick to remembering 'llevar' and 'traer'?
After years of living in a Spanish-speaking country, and speaking mostly only Spanish all day, I still struggle with 'llevar' and 'traer'. The rules are clear and all, but it is just very difficult... more
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06/17/19

Why should we use "estar" over "ser" for being old or fat?
I can understand why we would use estar for temporary states. But there are conditions that people have that are not temporary, such as being old (or for some people, being fat).> ¡qué... more
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06/17/19

Significance of adjective placement?
In Spanish, adjectives typically come after the noun they modify. However, there are some cases when the adjective comes before the noun, and usually (always?) with a change in meaning. ... more
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