1,134 Answered Questions for the topic Spanish

Why is Usted sometimes abbreviated as Vd. instead of Ud.? Is there any difference in usage between the two?

I've noticed that the word Usted can be abbreviated at least 2 ways, the most common of which being Ud. and Vd. to my knowledge. I see how Ud. makes perfect sense, but why is a `V` used instead of... more

06/17/19

Why is the 'b' and 'v' pronunciation inconsistent?

I've learnt that the v sound in Spanish is pronounced as a "b", however why are some words such as "por favor" and "Revolucion" pronounced as a "v"? Also, is this type of pronunciation Spanish... more

What is the difference between "De nada" and "No hay de qué"?

I am learning Spanish and ran across "De nada" and "No hay de qué". Both mean "You're welcome". What's the difference?

How do you say "I got you!" in Spanish?

If I threw a snowball (or dodgeball) at someone and it hit them, how would I say :> I got you!in Spanish?

06/17/19

What are the main differences between Spanish in Spain and Spanish in Latin America?

A good analogy is that the difference is like those in British and American English, but what are those differences exactly? Is Spanish in Latin America a branch from that in Spain?

Why is "la Gestapo" feminine?

Why is the word *Gestapo* feminine? Almost all other (non-abbreviated) loanwords I can think of ending in *-o* have been absorbed as masculine. Is it because it is [associated... more
Spanish

06/13/19

¿Debo usar la forma tú o usted?

Spanish

06/11/19

How can I improve my Spanish vocabulary and accent?

Spanish

06/11/19

Is there any dialect in Spain that is as rustic as Puertorican Spanish?

Spanish

06/11/19

How would the Spanish describe the colonial rule of Cuba?

Spanish

06/11/19

How easy is it to learn German when I speak English and Spanish already?

Spanish

06/11/19

What are the causes of the Spanish Armarda?

Spanish

06/11/19

How did Spanish languages originate?

Spanish

06/10/19

How easy is it for a Hindi speaker to learn French?

Spanish

06/10/19

How many consonants and vowels are there in the Spanish language?

Spanish

06/10/19

Is learning Spanish important to the youths of America?

Spanish

06/09/19

How do you refer multiple people or objects in Mexican Spanish?

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