Saying the word “Spanish” in different World languages

how to say spanish in other languages

One of the best benefits of studying abroad, particularly in Europe, is that travel between other countries is so much cheaper than from the United States. For example, from Spain you can take RyanAir flights to almost any country for a few hundred dollars at most. If you are expecting to do some traveling, you … Read more

How to say the names of different languages in Spanish

How to say the names of different languages in Spanish

How to say the names of different languages in Spanish

The Spanish Alphabet

The Spanish Alphabet

Learn how to say the ABCs in Spanish

Spanish names for all countries

names of countries in Spanish

It is natural to make the incorrect assumption that the names of countries, being proper nouns, are the same in every language. However, that is not the case. While there is some overlap, most languages have their own words for each individual country. If you think about it a little more, that makes sense. In … Read more

Por qué VS. porque VS. por que VS. porqué

por que vs porque spanish

Porque in Spanish When you are reading written Spanish, you may see “por qué” and “porque” and “por que” and “porqué”. This trips up many beginner Spanish learners. In fact, even many native Speakers that can flawlessly pronounce and use these words in their everyday speech without even thinking about it struggle when it comes … Read more

What does the Spanish word “necesito” mean in English?

What does necesito mean?

The Spanish word “necesito” is the present conjugation of the verb “necesitar” in the first person singular form. Plain English: Necesito means “I need” in Spanish. It is the conjugation of the verb “to need” (necesitar) conjugated for “I”. You may say “Yo necesito” and it is technically correct, but the “Yo” pronoun is implied … Read more

Names of Animals in Spanish

List of animals in Spanish and English

When little babies are learning English, they often learn the names of animals first. That’s because they are something that you can see often in your house or in books and movies. A lot of Spanish-language beginners start with animal vocabulary, too. It’s a familiar and fun way to practice your rote memorization. As a … Read more

21 Spanish quotes about travel

famous spanish quotes about travel

Spanish quotes about travel Like in many cultures, particularly those in Europe, a great importance is placed on traveling to other countries. This is the best way of learning about cultures other than your own, and exposing yourself to a variety of different traditions and customs. This exploration can be extraordinarily eye-opening, and allows people … Read more

“Ahora” does not mean what you think it does in Spanish

What does ahora mean in Spanish?

What does “ahora” mean in Spanish? It is commonly thought that “ahora” means now, as in right now! While this is the literal translation, this is really only what it means in the Spanish classroom. Ask any native Spanish speaker, and they will tell you that if you ask for something to get done “ahora”, … Read more

List of Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals

spanish speaking countries and capitals

Here are a number of Spanish-speaking countries that you have to choose from for your adventure.