Traer vs Llevar: Spanish “Bring” and “Take”
Traer means to bring and llevar means to take, but the direction depends on the speaker’s location, just like ir and venir. Here’s how it works.
Reflexive vs Non-Reflexive Verbs in Spanish
Dormir and dormirse look almost the same but mean different things. Learn how Spanish reflexive verbs change meaning, with clear examples.
Desde Hace vs Hace vs Llevar: Talking About Duration in Spanish
Three ways to say “for” a duration of time in Spanish: desde hace, hace…que, and llevar. Learn which structure to use, with examples.
A vs En: Spanish Prepositions of Place and Time
A and en both show up with places and times in Spanish, but they aren’t interchangeable. Learn the rule with clear examples and a comparison chart.
Por Qué vs Porque vs Porqué: Spanish “Why” and “Because”
Por qué, porque, and porqué look nearly identical but mean different things. Learn how to tell them apart with clear rules and examples.
Spanish False Friends That Trip Up English Speakers
Some Spanish words look exactly like English ones but mean something totally different. Here are the false friends that trip up learners most.
Lo/La vs Le: Spanish Object Pronouns Explained
Confused by lo, la, and le in Spanish? Learn the difference between direct and indirect object pronouns with clear examples and a comparison chart.
Spanish Subjunctive Triggers: The WEIRDO Rule
Not sure when to use the Spanish subjunctive? Learn the WEIRDO categories that trigger it, with clear examples for each one.
The Gustar Construction: Why “Me Gusta” Works Backwards
Gustar doesn’t work like the English verb “to like” — it works backwards. Learn how the construction actually functions, with clear examples.
Hay vs Está/Están: Existence vs Location in Spanish
Hay and está/están both translate as “there is,” but they answer different questions. Learn the difference with clear examples and a chart.
