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Are you currently trying to type a word in Spanish when in your Microsoft Word program? This article will explain how to type Spanish letters into the program.

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    Open your Microsoft Word program.

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    Add the Spanish language to the list of recognized languages for input words. Open Tools menu from Menu bar, and select Language under the Set Language portion of the menu.[1]

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    Understand the process to type in words of Spanish that contain accent marks and miscellaneous lettered marks. You can either use the Alt key the Ctrl and the associated other key you’d like to add key methods to display the character.[2]

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    Ensure that Num ⇩ is currently enabled. Make sure the light on your keyboard for this key is currently lit. Press the Num ⇩ key, if it is not.

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    Know the letter you’d like to create.[3]

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    Locate the number that corresponds to the letter you’d like to use from Help with Microsoft Keyboards US-International table that lists all of the most-often typed characters for most any language that contains miscellaneous punctuation with letters.

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    Press and hold down Alt until further notice.[4]

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    Type the number you just previously learned from the page using the numbers on the number pad section of the keyboard only.

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    Release the Alt key, and the character should appear.[5]

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    Ensure that Num ⇩ is currently enabled. Make sure the light on your keyboard for this key is currently lit. Press Num ⇩ if the light has not been lit yet.[6]

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    Know the letter you’d like to create.[7]

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    Press and hold down Ctrl until further notice.

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    Press the ' character once. Pressing this key will trigger Word to use the characters with the apostrophe on top of the letter.[8]

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    Press the letter you’d like to enter that contains the apostrophe on top of it. (It will even work, if you type an uppercase letter instead.)[9]

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    Release the Ctrl key.

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    Press and hold down the Ctrl+Alt+⇧ Shift until further notice.

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    Press the ? or ! on your keyboard.

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    Release all the buttons at once.

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    I think you mean the accents? For é ó ú á í you just hit alt and grave at the same time as the letter Otherwise you go to Symbol, find the symbol you want to use and insert it. Once you’ve used it, a letter will come up in the top list of symbols so you don’t need to continually scroll down through them to find it.

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December 6, 2022

Do you want to improve your Spanish writing skills and get even closer to fluency?

If you want to make Cervantes blush with your mastery of Spanish writing, you have come to the right place.

This step-by-step guide will give you the tools to write practically anything in Spanish, and show you why writing is not only important, but also fun and easy.

Contents

  • Spanish Writing for Beginners
  • How to Write in Spanish
    • How to write letters in Spanish
    • How to write an email in Spanish
      • Greeting
      • Reason for writing
      • Body
      • Closing
    • How to write an essay in Spanish
      • Giving your opinion
      • Agreeing and disagreeing
      • Backing your claims
      • Conclusion
    • Texting in Spanish
    • Spanish creative writing
    • Journaling in Spanish
    • Other types of Spanish writing
      • Recipes
      • Greeting cards
      • Notes
  • How to Type in Spanish
    • Main differences between English and Spanish keyboards
      • Accent marks
      • Question and exclamation marks
      • Symbols
  • Key Spanish Writing Rules
    • Spanish spelling
    • Capitalization rules in Spanish
    • Spanish punctuation
    • Spanish sentence structure
    • Spanish abbreviations
    • Other differences between English and Spanish writing rules


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Spanish Writing for Beginners

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Many beginner learners of Spanish have a tendency to ignore writing at the beginning of their language journey.

Writing is one of the four major language skills (together with speaking, listening and reading), and it is equally important to practice it if you want to reach fluency.

There are several reasons why a beginner should start practicing writing in Spanish from the very beginning:

  • Writing helps you improve other language skills. When you write, you are using words (vocabulary), patterns and rules (grammar). Additionally, you are producing Spanish that you can later use in your Spanish conversations.
  • Writing helps you remember. You will remember a word or a grammar rule more easily if you write it. Lots of words and constructions repeat themselves, so it will be hard to forget them.
  • Writing boosts your spelling. You cannot see words when you talk, but when you read, all you see is precisely that. By practicing Spanish writing, you will become more familiar with words you normally use and will learn how to spell them correctly from the start.
  • Writing can be cathartic. You might not be the greatest writer in the world (yet!), but journaling in Spanish will provide you with a safe space where you can pour out your feelings and emotions.
  • Writing in Spanish is fun. Learning Spanish in general is fun. Writing in a foreign language will make your brain work harder. You will probably come up with ideas and sentences you would never say in your native language. So what? Just write them down and laugh at them! Your journey to fluency should be a fun ride if you want it to be successful.

All these reasons are great, but how does a beginner who has just started learning Spanish begin to write without getting overwhelmed?

Start simple!

That is, start by writing simple words. This will allow you to learn how to spell some basic vocabulary you will use often.

Write down fixed expressions like gracias (thank you) or buenos días (good morning). These expressions are used every day in every possible context, so they will come in handy.

Next, start using your basic vocabulary to create full simple sentences like:

Yo soy español. (I am Spanish.)

Mi mamá come pan. (My mum eats bread.)

El perro es grande. (The dog is big.)

We all started this way, even in our mother languages. You will be building sentences up as you learn more Spanish, so do not worry about this for the time being.

The first sentences you write should only include basic vocabulary, simple sentence patterns and just one or two tenses at most (preferably, the presente simple).

The more grammar rules and new vocabulary you learn, the longer and more elaborate sentences you will write.

A key concept in writing is practice.

Writing in Spanish is not something you learn once and you are done. You need to practice, and you need to do it often.

Fortunately, there are many available resources you can use to get your daily Spanish writing dose:

  • Books and workbooks
  • Online
  • Apps
  • Courses and MOOCs

In the meantime, let’s have a look at how to deal with different types of writing in Spanish.

How to Write in Spanish

As you advance in your language learning journey, you will probably have to start writing different kinds of texts.

Spanish, just as the majority of languages out there, has its own rules for different types of writing.

The following sections will teach you everything you need to know to get started.

How to write letters in Spanish

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The first thing you need to do before starting to write a letter is to decide whether it has to be formal or informal.

This will have an impact not only on the body of the letter, but also (and especially) on the way you start and finish writing it.

There are a couple of well-established rules you should bear in mind when writing a letter in Spanish:

  • Querido/a (Dear) is only used in informal letters, while Estimado/a (Dear) is the preferred form in formal ones.
  • You normally use just the first name of the person you are writing to if the letter is informal (Querido Julián), but Señor (Mr.), Señora (Mrs.) or Señorita (Miss) and a surname if the letter is formal (Estimado Sr. González).
  • Use tú (informal you) in the body of informal letters, but usted/ustedes (formal you singular/plural) in formal ones.
  • When closing a letter, you can send Besos y abrazos (Hugs and kisses) in casual letters, but never in formal ones. Use Saludos (Regards) in semi-formal letters, and Cordialmente/Atentamente (Yours sincerely) in formal ones.

How to write an email in Spanish

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Knowing how to write an email in Spanish is a skill you are going to need sooner or later, because email communication, especially in a professional environment, is something most of us have to on a daily basis.

The majority of the rules we had for writing letters also apply here.

You should make sure to use the right opening and closing in your email, and that the overall tone and the vocabulary used are appropriate to the situation.

When writing an email, especially a formal one, you will normally have to include four sections: greeting, reason for writing, body of the email and closing.

Here is a very brief example of an informal email John wrote to his friend Joanne:

Greeting

¡Hola, Joanne!
(Hi, Joanne!)

Reason for writing

Te escribo para preguntar si irás mañana al cumpleaños de Sonia.
(I’m writing to ask if you’ll be going to Sonia’s birthday tomorrow.)

Body

Me encantaría verte. ¡Hace tanto tiempo que no te veo! Madre mía, creo que la última vez que nos encontramos fue para Navidad. ¿Te acuerdas?
(I would love to see you. I haven’t seen you in ages! Good Lord, I think the last time we run into each other was on Christmas. Do you remember?)

Closing

Un abrazo,
(Hugs,)

John

How to write an essay in Spanish

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Starting to write essays in Spanish is possibly one of the most challenging tasks for beginner learners.

Going from simple sentences to several paragraphs requires a lot of practice, but there are tons of fixed expressions that can be used in order to make this process easier.

Depending on the type of essay you need to write, you will have to cover one or more of the following points:

Giving your opinion

This is very common in essays, especially the ones included in official Spanish exams. Make sure you use expressions that help you introduce your personal opinions, such as en mi opinión (in my opinion), me parece que (it seems to me that) or creo que (I believe that).

Agreeing and disagreeing

Another very common type of essay is the one where you are given a sentence or quotation and you have to agree or disagree with it. Useful expressions here can be estoy de acuerdo (I agree), no estoy de acuerdo (I disagree) and es falso que (it is false that).

Backing your claims

If you say that something is false or that you know for a fact something is true, you should back your claims with some evidence. Try to introduce words and expressions such as según (according to), demostrar (to demonstrate) and la fuente (the source).

Conclusion

A conclusion normally summarizes the main topics of the essay and answers any questions and hypotheses that were posed in the introduction. When writing your conclusion, use expressions like en conclusión (in conclusion), por esta razón (for this reason) and en resumen (in summary).

Texting in Spanish

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Texting in any language has its own separate set of rules.

For instance, depending on the recipient of the message, two texts can look completely different even if they include the exact same information:

Xq tki. (Because I have to go.) This is very informal, sent to a friend.

Porque tengo que irme. (Because I have to go.) This is sent in a much more formal situation, normally to someone with whom we do not have a very close relationship.

As you can see from the first example, there are a lot of abbreviations and slang words you can use while texting in Spanish, much like you would do in English.

It would be impossible to mention all of them here, but if you learn their most common traits, you will be able to text in Spanish like a pro:

  • Letters are omitted. The most common feature you will see is the omission of vowels and consonants.
    • For example: xa — para (for), gnl — genial (great)
  • The letters q and c normally become k.
    • For example: One of the most common examples is the expression tkm — te quiero mucho (I love you so much)
  • There are some established abbreviations you will need to learn by heart. Sometimes you will only be given one letter, so knowing what it means in the world of Spanish texting will come in handy.
    • For example: b — bien (good), q — que/qué (that/what)
  • Numbers and symbols can also be used. Just as in English, if a number comes close to the pronunciation of a part of a word, some letters will be replaced by numbers.
    • salu2 — saludos (regards), 100pre — siempre (always)
  • Watch out for acronyms. Spanish normally uses their own versions of well-known acronyms. These acronyms are often similar to the international ones or can be understood from the context, but sometimes they will be completely different.
    • For example: NATO — OTAN, World Health Organization / WHO – Organización Mundial de la Salud / OMS

Spanish creative writing

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Creative writing is basically any kind of writing that is not professional, academic or journalistic.

Since this definition is so broad, there are also many types of writing that can fall into this category, the most common ones being poetry, novels, scripts, short stories, fairy tales and screenplays, among others.

Creative writing can be an amazing way to improve your Spanish language skills.

It forces you to think, be creative, ask questions and find answers for them. Your brain will be working hard while you write creatively, and the fact that you will be using vocabulary and grammar rules you have previously studied will make you remember them easier.

The ideal scenario for a learner of Spanish who wants to give creative writing a go would be having a native Spanish speaker that can read what the learner is writing and give detailed feedback (spelling and grammar errors and overall writing skills that could be improved).

Unfortunately, this is quite difficult to find, so the second-best option is to find resources that will help the learner get some Spanish writing practice (such as writing apps, creative writing websites, textbooks that teach writing, writing prompts, etc.).

Regardless of the way you choose to practice your creative writing skills, remember rule number one of every good writer: You have to read much more than you write!

Journaling in Spanish

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Journaling is basically putting our thoughts and emotions into words.

It is a practice that helps many people cope with anxiety, depression or just their daily life and problems, and it becomes a safe space where the writer creates their own rules.

Since there are no established rules, journaling can be a good way of practicing writing in Spanish without stress. No one except you will have access to your journal (unless you want to), so it does not matter if you make spelling mistakes or write grammatically incorrect sentences as long as you are doing it in Spanish.

If you feel that writing a journal in Spanish can be challenging, try to break your thoughts down into smaller thoughts.

There are many topics you can write about that will allow you to practice your Spanish writing skills in an undemanding way:

  • Your bucket list.
  • Your dreams.
  • Things you are thankful for.
  • Reasons for learning Spanish.
  • Things that motivate you.
  • Things that make you sad.
  • Your goals for this week/month/year.
  • Your fears.
  • Your favorite places/people and why.

The list goes on and on. Write about the topics you want, whenever you want and however you want. Just remember to do it on a daily basis to be able to enjoy all the benefits journaling in Spanish can bring to you, both mentally and linguistically speaking.

Other types of Spanish writing

writing in spanish

There are many more types of Spanish writing, and each of them has its own intrinsic characteristics and rules.

Mentioning all of them would be impossible here, so here you have a selection of a few of them:

Recipes

Recipes have a very easy structure: a list of ingredients and steps to cook the dish. You can start practicing writing recipes in Spanish by using the infinitive when you give the instructions (Pelar las patatas — To peel the potatoes), and move on to the imperative mood when you study the Spanish imperativo (Pela las patatas — Peel the potatoes).

Greeting cards

Even though we normally buy ready-made cards, adding a few words of our own could be a very nice finishing touch. If you are giving a birthday card, remember to include some wishes like ¡Feliz cumpleaños! (Happy birthday!) or ¡Te deseo mucha felicidad! (I wish you lots of happiness!). If you want to give a Valentine’s Day card, try to make it even more personal by creating a romantic card in Spanish yourself. Do not forget to express your feelings with phrases like:

  • Mi amor (My love)
  • Mi cariño (My sweetheart)
  • Te amo (I love you)

Notes

Notes can be written to say thank you, to ask for a favor or to remind someone to do something. They tend to be very short and to the point, including only information that is absolutely necessary. For this reason, many notes only include one or two words:

  • ¡Gracias! (Thanks!)
  • Para ti. (For you.)
  • ¿Me echas una mano? (Will you help me?)
  • Te quiero. (I love you.)
  • Que aproveche. (Enjoy your meal.)
  • Compra leche. (Buy some milk.)

How to Type in Spanish

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Spanish and English keyboards are different.

Because of that, typing in Spanish can be a challenge for the first few times.

There are several ways in which you can type in Spanish on your device:

  • You can install a keyboard on your device. 
  • You can use Alt codes (Windows) and Opt codes (Macs). 
  • You can use online tools such as TypeIt. 

If you take a look at a Spanish keyboard, you will notice some letters, characters and symbols have changed, moved or disappeared.

Let’s have a look at these changes.

Main differences between English and Spanish keyboards

Once you have your device ready to type in Spanish, you will notice some things are… different.

There are enough differences between a Spanish and an English keyboard to write a whole book, so I will only mention the three most important ones:

Accent marks

Spanish vowels can have an accent mark (á, é,  í, ó, ú). In order to type it, your first have to type the accent key on your keyboard (‘) and then the vowel you want to add the accent mark to.

Another letter with a mark is the Spanish letter ñ. In this case, you only have to press the (:) key, because Spanish keyboards have their own ñ key. The last mark you will need in Spanish is the diéresis (¨). In order to type it, press Shift + the (‘) key. Then type u or i.

Question and exclamation marks

One of the first interesting facts we learn about the Spanish language is that it has opening question and exclamation marks.

In order to type the opening question mark, press Shift and (=). The closing question mark can be typed by pressing Shift and (-). As for the exclamation marks, the opening one is very easy: just press the (=) key. The closing one can be typed by pressing Shift + 1, like on your normal keyboard.

Symbols

Another change you will notice when typing in Spanish is the series of symbols you get by pressing Shift + numbers 2 to 0. Your keyboard probably has the sequence @#$%^&*(), while the Spanish keyboard will give you “·$%&/()=.

There are other differences between both keyboards, like the position of hyphens, dashes, apostrophes, colons, semi-colons, stops and commas, among others.

In the beginning, all these differences can be a little bit overwhelming, and you will probably type the wrong symbol or letter because your brain will want to do it automatically in your normal keyboard layout.

As with everything, practicing Spanish typing will be the key (no pun intended) to get you used to the new layout. There are even Spanish typing games where you can practice all you want until you feel fully comfortable using the Spanish keyboard.

Key Spanish Writing Rules

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Every language has a set of writing rules that decide how a piece of written or typed text looks like.

Even though some rules seem to be almost universal (like the first letter of a sentence being capital), others vary from language to language.

If you want to be the next Cervantes, you should get acquainted with the main Spanish writing rules and the major differences between writing in English and writing in Spanish.

Below are a few of them.

Spanish spelling

Spelling is probably the most important feature to consider when writing in any language.

We need to know how to write a word correctly so that the reader understands us.

Spanish spelling is definitely easier than English spelling since we normally write and pronounce the words in the exact same way, i.e. each sound normally corresponds to a single letter and vice versa.

However, there are a couple of spelling “situations” that can give you a bit of a headache if you do not pay attention:

  • The letter h has no sound. Regardless of its position in a word, it will always be soundless (zanahoria — carrot, hoguera — bonfire, hueso — bone). This letter changes the sound of the letter c when they go together (chaleco— vest, coche — car, noche — night), and even though it has no sound, it can change the meaning of a word (ola— wave, hola — hello).
  • There are some couples of letters that can be confusing. It would be impossible for you to learn every word containing these pairs, so the best you can do is check a dictionary in case of doubt. The letters that normally cause problems to learners of Spanish are b/v, r/rr, g/j, ll/y and the “triplets” c/k/q and c/s/z.
  • Spanish uses accent marks. Accent marks may be small, but they are very important. If a word has an accent mark in Spanish, do not ignore it, because accent marks can easily change the pronunciation and meaning of words (tráfico— traffic, trafico — I smuggle, traficó — he smuggled).

If you want to improve your Spanish spelling skills, you can try some Spanish spelling games. They will make the learning process much more enjoyable, and the topic more accessible to you.

Another option is the online language learning program FluentU—its quizzes are useful for practicing your spelling with questions where you need to type your answers.

The platform has authentic Spanish videos like movie clips and new segments that come with expert-written subtitles, so you get used to seeing the correct spelling of Spanish words. Save any word as a flashcard directly from the subtitles for a chance to practice it at your own pace.

Additionally, you may want to install a Spanish spell checker. This way you can be sure the majority of spelling errors you make while writing in Spanish will be detected and corrected.

Capitalization rules in Spanish

Spanish and English share many capitalization rules, but they also have some key differences.

Learning Spanish capitalization is actually pretty straightforward. You just have to remember the words that are not capitalized in Spanish.

For instance, Spanish does not capitalize, among others:

  • Months
  • Days of the week
  • Languages
  • Nationalities
  • Religions and their adjectives
  • Social and political movements
  • The pronoun yo (I) unless it is the first word in a sentence
  • Book titles (except for the first word)
  • Movie titles (except for the first word)
  • Personal titles (except when they are the first word in a sentence)

Spanish punctuation

Punctuation is another area where English and Spanish share a lot of features.

However, there are some Spanish punctuation rules that may be surprising for learners of Spanish.

These are the main ones (some of them have already been mentioned):

  • Spanish has an opening question mark and an opening exclamation mark (¿,¡).
  • Spanish does not capitalize the first word after a colon.
  • Spanish uses the colon in the opening of letters. While English uses a comma (Dear Mrs. Petunia,), Spanish uses a colon (Estimada señora Petunia:).
  • In Spanish, there is no Oxford comma at all. The last two items of a list will always be joined with a conjunction like y (and) or o (or).
  • Spanish and English write out numbers differently. In Spanish, you use a period to separate groups of thousands (e.g. 1450 or 1,450 would be 1.450 in Spanish). Spanish uses the comma as the decimal separator (so 1.5 would be 1,5 in Spanish).
  • Spanish normally leaves commas, periods and other punctuation marks outside the quotation marks. (English: “I love you.” vs. Spanish “Te quiero”.).
  • Dialogue formatting is very different in Spanish. If you decide to write dialogues in Spanish, find a good Spanish dialogue resource first, because there are a couple of big differences in the way English and Spanish format their dialogues. The biggest difference is possibly the fact that Spanish uses a dash to open a dialogue (instead of quotation marks) and to enclose the dialogue tag (instead of commas). For example:
    • English: “I love him,” she said, “I always have.”
    • Spanish: –Lo amo –dijo ella–. Siempre lo he amado.

Spanish sentence structure

Sentence structure refers to the internal organization of a language, i.e. the order we have to put elements in a sentence so that it is grammatically correct.

Many learners of Spanish think that since both Spanish and English follow the general pattern S + V + O (Subject + Verb + Object), both languages build sentences in the exact same way.

This is true sometimes, as in the following two examples:

Marta está bebiendo café. (S + V + O)
Marta is drinking coffee. (S + V + O)

Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and learners of Spanish should take into account a couple of Spanish sentence structure rules if they want to come up with correct sentences, even if they are trying to produce basic Spanish sentences:

  • In Spanish, you can omit the subject. If you know who you are talking or writing about, you do not need to mention that person (Tengo hambre — I am hungry). This is possible because verbs in Spanish have a different ending for each grammatical person.
  • Adjectives come after the noun in Spanish. There are a few exceptions with a change in meaning, but overall, adjectives always come after the noun (la camisa blanca — the white shirt).
  • Nouns and adjectives have to agree in Spanish. When you write a sentence in Spanish, you have to take a look at the nouns. Every determiner, quantifier, adjective and adverb that refers to a noun must have the same gender and number (el perro negro — the black dog, all words masculine and singular in Spanish; las tazas rojas — the red cups, all words feminine and plural in Spanish).
  • Negation is very simple in Spanish. The majority of sentences become negative in Spanish by adding no in front of the main verb. No other changes are normally needed. You can also make negations in Spanish by using negative adverbs like nunca (never) and nadie (no one).

Spanish abbreviations

Abbreviations can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and even though they tend to work similarly across languages, there are a couple of things you should know about Spanish abbreviations and how to use them when writing in Spanish:

  • Even though personal titles are not capitalized when written in full, their abbreviations are capitalized. For example:
    • señor — Sr. / Mister
    • señora — Sra. / Mrs.
    • doctor — Dr. / Doctor
  • There are some abbreviations that appear very frequently in Spanish correspondence. For instance:
    • usted — Vd. / formal you
    • se ruega contestación — S.R.C. / RSVP
  • Ordinal numbers are gendered. They are adjectives, so they take on the gender of the noun they are referring to. Because of this, their abbreviations are also marked for gender (1º/1ª, 2º/2ª…).
  • Spanish abbreviations can have a plural form. Normally, abbreviations add -s to form their plural (página — pág. / page, páginas — págs. / pages). If the abbreviation has only one letter, they normally double it (página — p. / page, páginas — pp. / pages).

    To the surprise of many learners of Spanish, the USA also has an abbreviation that has double letters because it is in the plural (Estados Unidos — EE. UU.).

  • Some acronyms do not accept the plural ending -s. They will still take the plural determiner if necessary (los CD — the CDs). Oddly enough, you have to pronounce the final -s when reading/pronouncing them (los ce-dés — the cee dees).
  • There are some international abbreviations and acronyms that have their own version in Spanish. Examples of this are:
    • la UE — la Unión Europea / the EU (European Union)
    • la ONU — la Organización de Naciones Unidas / the UN (United Nations)
  • Spanish people use a lot of abbreviations when texting. (Have a look at the section on Texting in Spanish for more info.)

Other differences between English and Spanish writing rules

Although less important, there are some differences between English and Spanish you should take into account when writing in Spanish:

  • We write dates differently. In Spanish, the order of writing the date is always day/month/year. So, while an American might read the date 02/07/2018 as February the 7th 2018, for a Spanish-speaking person it would be July the 2nd 2018.
  • We use different measurement systems. This is something to bear in mind not only while writing, but when using Spanish in general. Not everybody knows what inches, feet, pounds or miles are (especially in Spain). Spanish-speaking countries use the metric system, so we have centimeters, meters, kilograms, kilometers, etc.

I know this is a lot of information to digest, but the good news is that you now have everything you need to know about writing in Spanish in one single place.

Writing in Spanish is one of those skills that tend to be overlooked by beginners.

However, writing is one of the four major language skills, so it is advisable to start practicing it as soon as possible.

Thanks to writing, you will improve not only your vocabulary and grammar, but also your reading, speaking and listening skills.

So take a pencil and a piece of paper (or run that word processor you normally use) and start writing in Spanish right away.

Stay curious, my friends and, as always, happy writing!

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Word Order

Spanish is more flexible than English is with word placement

Roberto estudia. (Roberto is studying.).
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The subject of word order in Spanish can be quite complex, so this lesson should be considered merely an introduction. As you study Spanish, you will encounter a wide variety of ways of ordering words in a sentence, many of them ways that are impossible or awkward in English.

In general, Spanish is more flexible with its word order than English is. In both languages, a typical statement consists of a noun followed by a verb followed by an object (if the verb has an object). In English, variations from that norm are used mostly for literary effect. But in Spanish, changes in the word order can be heard in everyday conversation or seen frequently in everyday writing such as that found in newspapers and magazines.

Typical Word Orders

The chart below shows examples of some common ways of ordering words. Note that in many sentences the subject can be omitted if it can be understood from the context. As a beginning student, you don’t need to memorize these word-order possibilities, but you should be familiar with these common schemes so you don’t trip over them when you come across them.

Type Order Example Comment
Statement Subject, verb Roberto estudia. (Roberto is studying.) This word order is extremely common and can be considered the norm.
Statement Subject, verb, object Roberto compró el libro. (Roberto bought the book.) This word order is extremely common and can be considered the norm.
Statement Subject, object pronoun, verb Roberto lo compró. (Roberto bought it.) This word order is extremely common and can be considered the norm. Object pronouns precede conjugated verbs; they can be attached at the end of infinitives and present participles.
Question Question word, verb, subject ¿Dónde está el libro? (Where is the book?) This word order is extremely common and can be considered the norm.
Exclamation Exclamatory word, adjective, verb, subject ¡Qué linda es Roberta! (How beautiful Roberta is!) This word order is extremely common and can be considered the norm. Many exclamations omit one or more of these sentence parts.
Statement Verb, noun Sufren los niños. (The children are suffering.) Placing the verb ahead of the noun can have the effect of placing more emphasis on the verb. In the sample sentence, the emphasis is more on the suffering than who is suffering.
Statement Object, verb, noun El libro lo escribió Juan. (John wrote the book.) Placing the object at the beginning of the sentence can have the effect of placing more emphasis on the object. In the sample sentence, the emphasis is on what was written, not who wrote it. The pronoun lo, although redundant, is customary in this sentence construction.
Statement Adverb, verb, noun Siempre hablan los niños. (The children are always talking.) In general, Spanish adverbs are kept close to the verbs they modify. If an adverb starts a sentence, the verb frequently follows.
Phrase Noun, adjective la casa azul y cara (the expensive blue house) Descriptive adjectives, especially ones that describe something objectively, usually are placed after the nouns they modify.
Phrase Adjective, noun Otras casas (other houses); mi querida amiga (my dear friend) Adjectives of number and other nondescriptive adjectives usually precede the noun. Often, so do adjectives being used to describe something subjectively, such as to impart an emotional quality to it.
Phrase Preposition, noun en la caja (in the box) Note that Spanish sentences can never end in a preposition, as is commonly done in English.
Command Verb, subject pronoun Estudia tú. (Study.) Pronouns are often unnecessary in commands; when used, they nearly always immediately follow the verb.

Sample Sentences Demonstrating Spanish Word Order

The sentences below are examples of Spanish as it is most commonly ordered:

La atención a los recién llegados es un reto para las Fuerzas de Seguridad. (Attention to the recently arrived is a challenge for the Security Forces. Here the word order is almost to what you would find in English.)

Diagnostican por error una gripe a una joven y terminan amputándole la pierna. (They diagnosed the flu by mistake in a boy and ended up amputating his leg. Here the phrase por error, meaning «by mistake,» is kept closer to the verb, diagnostican, than it would be in English.)

Un coche blanco será más fresco en verano. (A white car will be cooler in summer. The adjective blanco, meaning white, comes after the word for car, coche, not before.)

¿Dónde están las oportunidades? (Where are the opportunities? In simple questions, English and Spanish word order can be identical.)

Es importante que me diga con quién saliste. (It is important that you tell me who you left with. The pronoun object me, «me» in English, comes before diga, «you left,» the reverse of English. And while the English sentence ends with the preposition «with,» in Spanish con must come before the word here for «who,» quién.)

Key Takeaways

  • Although word order in Spanish is often similar to that of English, Spanish can be more flexible.
  • Among the key differences are that descriptive adjectives usually follow nouns, and Spanish sentences cannot end in a preposition.
  • Spanish adverbs usually are placed next to or very close to the words they modify.
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A lot of Spanish words have accent marks – the small diagonal lines, which appear over certain letters when written down – are one of the most instantly notable features of the Spanish language. However, understanding when and where to use them can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are a novice.

Fortunately, there are a few key rules which govern the use of accent marks and stresses within Spanish. That means that, once you understand and learn them, this seemingly confusing aspect of the language suddenly makes a whole lot more sense, and you will have a far greater understanding of how pronunciation works.

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Spanish accent marks explained 

What is a written accent?

Accents, sometimes known as ’tildes’, appear at the top of certain letters in Spanish, and are written as a short diagonal line, from the top right to the bottom left. They can only ever appear over the five vowel letters (á, é, í, ó, ú), meaning you will never see a Spanish word with an accent mark over a consonant.

Written accents have three main functions within the language. The first is to separate words which would otherwise be spelled identically, the second is to signify questions, while the third (and perhaps most important) function is to help indicate which syllable of the word should be stressed, or emphasised, when spoken aloud.

The basics of word stress in Spanish

A stressed syllable can be broadly defined as a syllable that is given greater emphasis, relative to the other syllables around it. This may be signalled through pronunciation in several different ways, including increased vowel length, increased loudness, or a change in pitch. All Spanish words have at least one stress.

Within the Spanish language, stress is functional, meaning that the location of stressed syllables can alter the meaning of the words being spoken. For instance, the words célebre and celebré have different meaning – ‘famous’ and ‘I celebrated’, respectively – and pronunciation is separated only by the location of the stressed syllable.

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Key rules of Spanish stresses

With regards to stressed syllables in Spanish, there are two key rules to remember:

1: If a word ends with a vowel, or the letters ‘s’ or ‘n’, the penultimate syllable is stressed.

2: If a word ends with a consonant other than ‘s’ or ‘n’, the final syllable is stressed.

Words where the penultimate syllable is stressed are said to be paroxytone and a total of 79.5 percent of all Spanish words fall into this category. On the other hand, words where the final syllable is stressed are said to be oxytone. Meanwhile, words which break these two rules, by having the stress on the third-to-last syllable are proparoxytone.

The word camino (path) ends in a vowel, so the penultimate syllable is stressed and it is paroxytone. The word animal (animal) ends in a consonant other than ‘n’ or ‘s’, so the final syllable is stressed and it is oxytone. Both of these words are in-keeping with the two key roles referred to above.

However, the word propósito (purpose) ends in a vowel, but breaks the rule, as the stress is on the third-to-last syllable [pro-PÓ-si-to]. It is, therefore, proparoxytone. This is where we start to see the use of written accents within the Spanish language, in order to mark the location of stresses.

When do you use accents in Spanish?

Once you get to grips with those two basic rules surrounding stresses in the Spanish language, the use of accent marks starts to make much more sense. Essentially, accents are used to indicate the position of the stress in words which break one of the two key rules mentioned above.

For example:

The word exámenes (exams) ends in an ‘s’, so according to rule #1, the stress should be on the penultimate syllable. Instead, the stress is on the second syllable, so an accent mark appears above the ‘a’.

The word compró (buy) ends in a vowel, so according to rule #1, the stress should be on the penultimate syllable. Instead, the stress is on the last syllable, so an accent mark appears above the ‘o’.

The word débil (weak) ends in a consonant other than ‘n’ or ‘s’, so according to rule #2, the stress should be on the last syllable. Instead, the stress is on the first syllable, so an accent appears above the ‘e’.

Now that you understand why they appear, you can start to view accent marks as a helpful pronunciation guide, rather than an alien concept. The important things to remember are that these accents can only appear above vowels, and they indicate the syllable which should be stressed in words which break the two basic stress rules.

Accent marks and homonyms

As stated earlier, a second main use of accent marks within the Spanish language is to help people to distinguish between words which have different meanings, but which would otherwise be spelled and pronounced identically. These words are known as ‘homonyms’ and these relationships are said to be ‘homonymous’.

Take a look at some of the most common homonymous words and look at how accents are used to separate them:

  • mi (my) and mí (me)
  • mas (but) and más (more)
  • si (if) and sí (yes)
  • solo (alone) and sólo (only)
  • el (the) and él (he)

There are few rules to govern which types of words are given accents in Spanish in order to separate them from their homonyms, so you must simply learn them as different vocabulary. It is also worth noting that not all homonyms within the Spanish language are distinguished from one another through the use of accents.

Question words and accent marks in Spanish

Finally, accent marks are also used to denote question words within the Spanish language. To provide an example of this, the word ‘which’, when used as a connective word, is cual in Spanish. Yet, when the word ‘which’ is used as a question word (i.e. to mean ‘which?’), it is written as ¿cuál? instead.

The exact same pattern can be observed in other question words, as the following examples show:

  • cuando (when) and ¿cuándo? (when?)
  • donde (where) and ¿dónde? (where?)
  • quien (who) and ¿quién? (who?)

So, to summarise, accent marks can help you to pinpoint the location of stresses within words, to understand which version of a homonym is being used, or to identify the presence of a question. They can, therefore, be viewed as a helpful guide for both pronunciation and comprehension purposes.

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  • My mother has an unusual mobile phone

    AdjetivoEl PresentePluralArt & Design

    Lucía tells us about her mother’s mobile phone.

  • My name is Danny (male version) Free

    PluralSingularEl PresenteFamily & Relationships

    Danny introduces himself and says a little about who he is and what he does.

  • My name is Lola (female version) Free

    SingularPluralGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFamily & Relationships

    Lola introduces herself and says a little about who she is and what she does.

  • My name is Mateo

    El PresenteSingularPluralFamily & Relationships

    Learn about how Mateo uses his imagination to play.

  • My neighbour is famous!

    SingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoFamous People

    Manuel’s neighbour is very famous.

  • My neighbourhood

    SingularGénero femeninoNombreFamily & Relationships

    Discover what Maite thinks of her neighbourhood while practicing stem-changing verbs and vocabulary for sports and activities.

  • My new couch

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineArt & Design

    Sandra is very excited about her new couch!

  • My next job as a lifeguard

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineEmploymentSports & Leisure

    Manuel tells us about his upcoming job as a lifeguard.

  • My opinion about social media

    PluralRegularNombreTechnology & Science

    Carlota tells us about her feelings towards social media.

  • My outfit of the day

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoSingularSports & Leisure

    Sara loves athleisure clothes and she uses Instagram to show her outfit of the day.

  • My private plane

    RegularAdjetivoGénero femeninoSports & Leisure

    Rebeca is the owner of a private plane.

  • My school routine

    SingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoLanguage & Education

    Learn about Tamara’s school routine.

  • My Spanish blog

    PluralGénero femeninoNombreLanguage & EducationTechnology & Science

    Discover Pedro’s blog to learn Spanish.

  • My wedding photos

    PluralSingularAdjetivoCelebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    Carmen is looking at her wedding album.

  • My workmate Jenaro

    El PresentePluralSingularEmploymentTechnology & Science

    Meet Jenaro, a dynamic science teacher who works remotely.

  • New Year’s Eve party

    Género femeninoSingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculine

    Susana is very excited about her upcoming New Year’s party.

  • On a long weekend

    PluralSingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Tomás tells us about his journey back home after a long weekend.

  • Palm Sunday

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineCelebrations & Important Dates

    Pablo is attending Palm Sunday mass.

  • Playing Monopoly with my family

    SingularRegularNombreSports & Leisure

    Miguel loves playing Monopoly with his family.

  • Playing racing videogames

    El PresenteAdjetivoExpressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que])Sports & Leisure

    Discover Sofia’s biggest passion: videogames.

  • Puebla Fair in Mexico

    RegularEl PresentePluralMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about this fair in Puebla.

  • Quarantennials

    PluralGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoFamily & Relationships

    Discover who the quarantennials are.

  • Rain clothes

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoSingularTechnology & Science

    Inma is getting ready for a rainy day.

  • Raquel Chan: a Latin American scientist

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFamous PeopleTechnology & Science

    Meet Raquel Chan, a famous Latin American scientist.

  • Reading

    PluralEl PresenteSingularSports & Leisure

    Discover what Susana is reading at this moment.

  • Recycling in the world

    PluralSingularGénero femeninoTechnology & Science

    Learn some world recycling facts.

  • Rioja Alavesa: a region famous for his wine

    SingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoFood & Drink

    Learn about the Rioja Alavesa, a region famous for his wine.

  • Sandboarding

    SingularRegularPluralSports & Leisure

    Raúl tells us about his favourite extreme sport.

  • Set lunch menu

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFood & Drink

    Alejandro tells us about set lunch menus in Spain.

  • Shopping for dinner

    RegularGénero femeninoSingularFood & Drink

    Take a walk around the supermarket with María!

  • Smart light bulbs

    PluralGénero femeninoSingularTechnology & Science

    Susana uses smart bulbs at home to make her life easier.

  • Studying Spanish in Argentina

    PluralAdjetivoEl PresenteLanguage & Education

    Gabriel’s dream is to become a language teacher.

  • Summer food and drinks

    RegularPluralSingularFood & Drink

    Practise asking questions, expressing preferences, gender agreement and some useful basic food vocabulary.

  • Superlopez: a Spanish superhero

    AdjetivoEl PresenteRegularLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about this famous Spanish superhero.

  • Surfing in Mundaka

    PluralGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineAdjetivoSports & Leisure

    Learn about Felipe’s favourite summer sport.

  • Taking the rubbish out

    SingularPluralGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineTechnology & Science

    See how people organise their rubbish in Spain.

  • Teleportation

    Género femeninoSingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineTechnology & Science

    Amanda tells us the advantages of teleportation.

  • Testing my emotional intelligence

    SingularPluralGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFamily & Relationships

    Azucena is taking a test in a magazine.

  • The Camino de Santiago

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineRegularPluralMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Ramiro plans to do the Camino de Santiago.

  • The flag of Honduras

    SingularPluralGénero femeninoPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about the flag of Honduras.

  • The Florida park nativity scene

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculine

    Discover the Florida park nativity scene in Vitoria.

  • The Great British Sewing Bee

    SingularPluralRegularFilm & TV

    Have you ever watched ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’?

  • The Hive

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoSingularLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about La Colmena, David’s favourite book.

  • The House of the Seven Chimneys

    PluralSingularGénero femeninoArt & Design

    Discover this special building in Madrid.

  • The night of San Juan

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoSingularCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about the night of San Juan in Alicante, Spain.

  • The oldest man in the world

    El PresenteSingularGénero femeninoFamily & Relationships

    Learn about the oldest man in the world. In this exercise you’ll practise El Presente, verb «gustar» and gender & number of nouns.

  • The power couple

    RegularAdjetivoPluralFamily & Relationships

    Discover this power couple from 2022.

  • The weather forecast

    Expresiones para hablar del climaExpresión idiomática con «hacer»El PresenteTechnology & Science

    Practise weather expressions.

  • The weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra

    Expresiones para hablar del climaSingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineTechnology & Science

    Here’s today’s weather forecast for Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.

  • Theatrical courtyards

    RegularGénero femeninoSingularLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about 16th and 17th-century theatrical courtyards while practising El Presente, «qué», agreement of nouns and adjectives, and «para».

  • Things to do in Havana

    SingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    María is in Havana and has a list of things to do there.

  • This summer I am staying home

    PluralRegularGénero femeninoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Lucía has decided to stay home this summer.

  • Thousands of castles in Spain

    Género femeninoSingularPluralPolitics, History & Economics

    Did you know there are over 10,000 castles in Spain?

  • Togo: an Uruguayan film

    SingularPluralNombreFilm & TV

    Gabriel plans to watch an Uruguayan film tonight.

  • Tuesday the 13th

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoSingularCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about the curse of Tuesday the 13th.

  • Vegan food

    RegularGénero femeninoSingularFood & Drink

    Find out why Raquel is vegan.

  • Visiting Madrid

    SingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineEl Futuro PróximoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Let Ana tell you about her plans while you practise El Futuro Próximo.

  • Waiting for the Three Wise Men

    PluralSingularGénero femeninoCelebrations & Important Dates

    María is excited about the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

  • Weather in April Free

    Expresiones para hablar del climaExpresión idiomática con «hacer»Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineTechnology & Science

    Learn about what the weather is like in April.

  • What clothes are you wearing?

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineRegularEmployment

    María describes how she is going to dress for a job interview.

  • Who am I?

    AdjetivoRegularSingularFamous People

    Guess who I am!

  • Who is Gloria Camila?

    Género femeninoSingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFamous PeopleFilm & TV

    Do you know who Gloria Camila is?

  • Work or study?

    El PresenteExpressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que])Expresión idiomática con «tener»Language & Education

    Nacho needs to decide if he is going to study or work next year.

  • A Christmas cocktail

    Órdenes y peticionesEl ImperativoPreposiciónFood & Drink

    Celebrate the season in style with our special cocktail.

  • A creepy recipe for this Halloween

    El ImperativoÓrdenes y peticionesPreposiciónFood & Drink

    Enjoy a terrifying Halloween recipe!

  • A cruise to Puerto Rico

    SingularPluralAdjetivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Manuel feels excited about his next cruise trip to Puerto Rico.

  • A day in Las Burgas

    PreposiciónEl Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Borja tells us about a relaxing day in Las Burgas.

  • A day outside

    El Pretérito ImperfectoAspecto imperfectivoVerbo irregularSports & Leisure

    Julián tells us about his amazing weekend.

  • A different look

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularAdjetivo indefinidoArt & Design

    Carmela went to the beauty salon and tells us about her experience.

  • A documentary about the Sun

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)PreposiciónFilm & TVTechnology & Science

    Javier watched a documentary about the Sun last night.

  • A ghost tour

    PluralRegularSingularMonuments, Tourism & VacationsCelebrations & Important Dates

    David has booked a ghost tour for Halloween night in Madrid.

  • A horrible campsite

    El Pretérito ImperfectoAspecto imperfectivoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    María describes us her unpleasant experience at a campsite.

  • A horror film

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaFilm & TV

    Marta watched a terrifying film yesterday.

  • A job interview

    El PresentePreposiciónVerbo irregularEmployment

    Ainhoa is ready to do her first job interview.

  • A letter to Melchior

    El Pretérito PerfectoRegularVerbs in SpanishCelebrations & Important Dates

    Alberto wrote a letter to Melchior, his favourite wise man.

  • A luxurious day in Marbella

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Aurelia tells us about her luxurious visit to a friend in Marbella.

  • A movie marathon

    NombreSingularPluralFilm & TV

    Carlos plans to have a movie marathon this weekend at home.

  • A postcard from Madrid

    PreposiciónGénero femeninoNombreMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Raquel received a postcard from her best friend.

  • A Spanish course in Bogota

    AdjetivoSingularGénero femeninoLanguage & Education

    Patrick tells us about his Spanish course in Colombia.

  • A stunning car in the newspaper

    El Pretérito ImperfectoAspecto imperfectivoGénero femeninoSports & Leisure

    Discover Antonio’s latest passion.

  • A superbike event

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoSports & Leisure

    Two friends have been to a superbike event.

  • A tour of Buenos Aires

    El Pretérito PerfectoVerbs in SpanishParticipioMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Manuel tells us about his visit to Buenos Aires.

  • A very healthy barbecue

    RegularEl Pretérito IndefinidoAdjetivo indefinidoFood & Drink

    Discover Pedro and Maribel’s recipes for their barbecue.

  • A very noisy neighbour

    Género femeninoSingularPreposiciónFamily & Relationships

    Sara has to deal with a really noisy neighbour living downstairs.

  • A wedding in Las Vegas

    El Pretérito IndefinidoNombreGénero femeninoFamily & Relationships

    Discover what a wedding in Las Vegas means!

  • A weekend in Sierra Nevada

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularRegularMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Mercedes tells us about her weekend in Sierra Nevada in the south of Spain.

  • Acid rain

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineNombreTechnology & Science

    Learn about some interesting facts about the acid rain.

  • Ainhoa Arteta: a Spanish soprano

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)El PresenteFamous PeopleMusic

    Learn about Ainhoa Arteta, a famous Spanish soprano.

  • Aire fresco: an Argentinian film

    PreposiciónEl Pretérito IndefinidoGénero femeninoFilm & TV

    Learn about the Argentinian movie that Rodrigo saw yesterday.

  • An afternoon in Caracas

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)RegularMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    María Elena spent an exciting afternoon with her friend Gabriela in Caracas.

  • An aromatherapy session

    GéneroPreposiciónNombreSports & Leisure

    Discover what an aromatherapy session is like!

  • An interview with Juanes

    PluralNombreSingularFamous People

    Learn about Juanes’ music with this interview.

  • An unusual taxi ride

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Juan tells us about his strange experience in a taxi. In this exercise you’ll practise El Pretérito Imperfecto and El Pretérito Indefinido.

  • Aragonese jota

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineSingularMusic

    Pilar tells us about her local dance, the Aragonese jota.

  • Arguiñano and his set menu

    AdjetivoRegularPluralFamous PeopleFood & Drink

    Minerva loves Zarauz and Arguiñano’s restaurant.

  • Armed Forces

    Género femeninoPluralNombrePolitics, History & EconomicsImmigration & Citizenship

    Learn about The Spanish Armed Forces

  • Art therapy in Spain

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Art & Design

    Learn about some art therapy exercises.

  • At a karate competition

    El Pretérito IndefinidoRegularEl Pretérito ImperfectoSports & Leisure

    Gabriel just participated in a karate competition.

  • At Cartagena beach

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoRegularMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Juan went to the beach with some of his friends yesterday.

  • At our deli shop

    NombreGénero femeninoGéneroFood & Drink

    Are you looking for something different to eat? If so, visit Leila’s deli.

  • At the circus

    RegularGénero femeninoSingularSports & Leisure

    Irene tells us about a circus afternoon with her son.

  • At the dry cleaner’s

    PluralRegularNombreFamily & Relationships

    Raquel just left the dry cleaners with a lovely just-ironed shirt.

  • At the florist

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineNombreGénero femeninoArt & Design

    Marta is at the florist to buy her sister some flowers.

  • At the office gym

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineSingularEmploymentSports & Leisure

    Do you have a gym in your office?

  • At the restaurant Free

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoAdjetivoFood & Drink

    Mónica and Raúl are at a restaurant next to the beach.

  • At the train station

    SingularGénero femeninoEl PresenteMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Join Clara and her friend Isabel who travel to Zaragoza by train every weekend.

  • Aztec culture

    El Pretérito ImperfectoVerbo irregularSingularArt & Design

    Learn about the Aztec culture.

  • Basic dressmaking techniques

    El Pretérito PerfectoRegularParticipioArt & Design

    Learn about some dressmaking techniques.

  • Becoming invisible

    Verbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoRegularFamily & Relationships

    Renato has had a dream about being invisible.

  • Being careful at home

    Órdenes y peticionesEl ImperativoOración negativaTechnology & Science

    Elena is getting some advice to avoid domestic accidents at home.

  • Breakfast in Ibiza

    PluralPreposiciónGénero femeninoFood & Drink

    How about a spectacular breakfast in Ibiza?

  • Canoeing along the Amazon River

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularRegularMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about this adventurous man who crossed the Amazon River in a canoe. In this exercise you’ll practise El Pretérito Perfecto, El Pretérito Indefinido and exclamative sentences with «qué».

  • Carnival night

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoRegularCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about a typical night in southern Spain.

  • Casa Madero: a winery in Mexico Free

    El Pretérito IndefinidoParticipioVerbos regulares -er (presente)Food & Drink

    Learn about Casa Madero, a winery in Mexico.

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria

    El Pretérito IndefinidoPreposiciónPor or Para?Art & DesignMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Marcos went to see the cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria with his school.

  • Christmas wishes

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoFamily & Relationships

    Maribel and her children enjoyed a beautiful shopping day at the mall.

  • Co-official languages in Spain

    Género femeninoSingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineLanguage & Education

    Learn about other official languages in Spain.

  • Color television

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoGéneroTechnology & Science

    Learn about the discovery of color television.

  • Colours for the kitchen

    NombreGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGéneroArt & Design

    Learn about how to use some colours in the kitchen.

  • Costa Rican flowers

    PluralAdjetivoRegularSports & Leisure

    Learn about some flowers growing in Costa Rica.

  • David Rees: Pencil sharpener

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoArt & DesignEmployment

    Learn about this very unusual business.

  • Diego Velázquez: a Spanish painter

    NombreGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineEl Pretérito IndefinidoArt & DesignFamous People

    Learn about Miguel’s favourite painter, Diego Velázquez.

  • Diet in Latin American countries

    NombreSingularGénero femeninoFood & Drink

    Some statistics about diet in Latin American countries.

  • Digital technology

    El PresentePreposiciónRegularTechnology & Science

    Marta relies a lot on new technologies.

  • Discovering Cusco

    NombreGénero femeninoAdjetivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about Cusco, a famous Peruvian city.

  • Don Quixote of La Mancha

    RegularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about the most famous Spanish novel.

  • Donovan Carrillo: a prodigious Mexican figure skater

    NombreRegularGéneroFamous PeopleSports & Leisure

    Learn about Donovan Carrillo, a Mexican figure skater.

  • Drought

    El Pretérito IndefinidoRegularPreposiciónTechnology & Science

    Lucas tells us about drought in his town.

  • Drums

    NombrePreposiciónEl Pretérito IndefinidoMusic

    Learn about the origin of drums.

  • E-books

    Expressing desire (querer, gustar)Verbo modalAdjetivoLiterature, Poetry, TheatreTechnology & Science

    What do you think of e-books?

  • Easter cake Free

    AdjetivoRegularGénero femeninoFood & DrinkCelebrations & Important Dates

    Mariela loves eating Easter cakes!

  • Elizabeth II of Spain

    Género femeninoNombreSingularPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about Elizabeth II of Spain.

  • Evenings with Jorge Javier

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGéneroNombreFilm & TV

    Learn about Jorge Javier, a famous TV presenter.

  • Everything hurts!

    El PresentePluralVerbos con cambio ortográfico e > ie (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Ester goes to the doctor because she feels unwell.

  • Fashion influencers

    NombreEl Pretérito ImperfectoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Art & Design

    Learn about fashion influencers in social media.

  • Fashion trends for this autumn

    PluralRegularNombreSports & Leisure

    Almudena tells us about some fashion trends for this season.

  • Francisco de Goya: a Spanish painter

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoNombreArt & DesignFamous People

    Learn some features about Francisco de Goya.

  • Fun at the fair

    El Pretérito IndefinidoPreposiciónRegular

    Inés tells us about her last visit to a fun fair.

  • Gazpacho recipe

    Órdenes y peticionesEl ImperativoOración subordinada temporalFood & Drink

    Fancy a fresh gazpacho?

  • Gloria Fuertes: a famous poetess

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoPluralFamous PeopleLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn some lines from a written poem by Gloria Fuertes.

  • Grape pickers

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineAdjetivoNombreEmployment

    Manuel explains to us his work as a grape picker.

  • Grapes and lentils to start the new year

    NombreGénero femeninoPluralCelebrations & Important Dates

    Raquel tells us about her first Christmas in Mexico.

  • Handicrafts from Ecuador

    Género femeninoPluralRegularArt & Design

    Rodrigo has brought home many handicrafts from Ecuador.

  • History of El Salvador

    Género femeninoSingularPluralPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about the history of El Salvador.

  • History of Latin American art

    PluralSingularGéneroArt & Design

    Learn about some history of Latin American art.

  • How many hours does a teenager need to sleep?

    PreposiciónNombreAdjetivoTechnology & Science

    Learn about teenagers and their recommended sleeping hours.

  • How to write a good blog

    Género femeninoSingularNombreTechnology & Science

    Learn some tips to write a good blog.

  • I am an entrepreneur!

    El PresenteAdjetivoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineEmployment

    Learn about Sara’s company

  • I love Colacao!

    AdjetivoVerbo irregularEl PresenteFood & Drink

    Learn about this famous Spanish brand.

  • I love you

    AdjetivoRegularPluralCelebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    Sergio tells Daniel how much he loves him.

  • I went back home!

    El Pretérito PerfectoParticipioVerbo irregularImmigration & Citizenship

    Mariela just returned to her home country and she is very excited about it.

  • I’m disappointed

    PreposiciónExpresión idiomática con «estar»Ser or Estar?Language & Education

    Benito tells us about his most recent disappointment.

  • Icono Tower

    SingularGénero femeninoNombreArt & Design

    Learn about the Icono Tower in Asuncion, Paraguay.

  • In the Spanish Village

    PreposiciónNombrePluralArt & Design

    Learn about this beautiful exhibition in Barcelona.

  • Inclusive theatre

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Futuro PróximoNombreLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Marian and her brother Manuel went to the theatre last night.

  • Indian summer

    SingularGénero femeninoRegularTechnology & Science

    Learn about the Indian summer in Spain.

  • International Women’s Day in Madrid

    NombreSingularEl Pretérito IndefinidoPolitics, History & EconomicsCelebrations & Important Dates

    Celeste and her friends celebrated International Women’s Day in Madrid.

  • Joanna of Castile

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoVerbo irregularFamous PeoplePolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about Joanna of Castile, a Spanish queen from the 15th-16th centuries.

  • Laughter therapy

    El PresentePreposiciónPor or Para?Sports & Leisure

    Learn about laughter therapy.

  • Learning the guitar

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineMusic

    Lucas tells us about how he is learning to play the guitar.

  • Lost in cyberspace

    Pronombre indefinidoEl Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularTechnology & Science

    Saray feels that surfing the Internet is overwhelming.

  • Luxury mansions

    SingularGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineArt & Design

    Susana tells us about a luxury mansion she saw in a catalogue.

  • Manchitas: an adorable puppy

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Pronombre de complemento directoFamily & Relationships

    Meet Manchitas, an adorable puppy from the animal shelter.

  • Mangú: a traditional Dominican dish

    El ImperativoÓrdenes y peticionesRegular

    Cook a delicious mangú with us!

  • Maria Teresa Ruiz: a Chilean astronomer

    Género femeninoNombreRegularFamous PeopleTechnology & Science

    Learn about Maria Teresa Ruiz and her work in astronomy.

  • Marzipan recipe

    El ImperativoÓrdenes y peticionesModo imperativoFood & Drink

    Learn how to prepare marzipan.

  • Mecano: a Spanish pop band

    El Pretérito ImperfectoAspecto imperfectivoVerbo irregularMusic

    Learn about Mecano, a famous Spanish band from the eighties.

  • Mediterranean climate

    Verbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoTechnology & Science

    Mercedes tells us about the Mediterranean climate in southern Spain.

  • Mus card game Free

    El PresenteNombreGénero femeninoSports & Leisure

    Learn about the most famous Spanish card game.

  • My family tree

    PreposiciónPluralNombreFamily & Relationships

    José is researching his family tree.

  • My first mortgage

    SingularRegularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculinePolitics, History & Economics

    Daniela is feeling excited about getting her first home.

  • My friend’s apology Free

    El PresenteGénero femeninoPronombreFamily & Relationships

    Roberto wrote a letter of apology to his friend Marta.

  • My grandma’s fireplace

    Por or Para?El PresentePreposiciónFamily & Relationships

    Learn about some fireplaces in little towns.

  • My house is spotless!

    El PresentePreposiciónVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Technology & Science

    Santiago loves having clean floors without any effort on his part.

  • My life as an astronaut

    El PresenteNombreGénero femeninoEmployment

    Pedro tells us about his work as an astronaut.

  • My mother’s mood

    AdjetivoGénero femeninoSingularFamily & Relationships

    Carolina tells us about her mother’s mood.

  • My pension plan for retirement

    Género femeninoNombreSingularEmployment

    Ester just started a pension plan today.

  • My sister’s birth

    El Pretérito IndefinidoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPreposiciónFamily & Relationships

    Juan tells us about his sister’s birth.

  • My spinning class

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaEl Pretérito PerfectoNombreSports & Leisure

    Magda tells us about her last spinning class at the gym.

  • My work experience

    El Pretérito ImperfectoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Modo indicativoEmployment

    Maribel finished her work experience a couple of weeks ago and tells us how it went.

  • My zumba instructor

    AdjetivoEl PresenteAdjetivo posesivoSports & Leisure

    Discover the best Zumba classes by Paula.

  • Mystery shopper

    El PresentePreposiciónVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Technology & Science

    Roberto works as a mystery shopper for several clothing stores.

  • Olive Culture Museum

    PreposiciónAdjetivoÓrdenes y peticionesMonuments, Tourism & VacationsSports & Leisure

    Learn about the Olive Culture Museum in south Spain.

  • On the hillside

    RegularEl Pretérito IndefinidoPreposiciónSports & Leisure

    Santiago loves going to the hills in summer.

  • Online videogames

    El PresenteJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaVerbo irregularSports & Leisure

    Learn about the benefits of playing video games.

  • Opening a bank account

    PreposiciónPor or Para?El PresentePolitics, History & EconomicsTechnology & Science

    Learn Spanish banking vocabulary.

  • Orchids at home

    Género femeninoPronombre de complemento directoEl Pretérito IndefinidoArt & Design

    Sandra received two beautiful orchids for her birthday.

  • Our mother’s stew

    El Pretérito IndefinidoRegularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFood & Drink

    Nothing tastes better than a homemade stew in cold winter!

  • Our Spanish teacher

    NombreAdjetivoGéneroLanguage & Education

    Peter describes his new Spanish teacher.

  • Pafman: a Spanish superhero Free

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineEl Pretérito IndefinidoRegularLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Do you know who Pafman is? Learn about this Spanish superhero.

  • Paper fortune teller

    El Pretérito ImperfectoAspecto imperfectivoPluralSports & Leisure

    Marta used to play with a paper fortune teller when she was a child.

  • Plastic money

    Género femeninoPreposiciónEl PresentePolitics, History & EconomicsTechnology & Science

    Learn about an alternative payment to cash.

  • Positive thinking

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularPronombre interrogativo y exclamativoFamily & Relationships

    Bad day at work? You can always turn this situation around!

  • Problems at the hotel

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoAspecto imperfectivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Practise El Pretérito Indefinido, El Pretérito Imperfecto and the position of pronouns.

  • Radio or TV?

    El PresenteGénero femeninoNombreFilm & TV

    Pablo tells us about his and his grandmother’s media preferences.

  • Remembering past times

    SingularGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoFamily & Relationships

    Sara loves remembering past times.

  • Ricardo Porro: a Cuban architect

    PreposiciónEl Pretérito IndefinidoGénero femeninoArt & Design

    Learn about Ricardo Porro, a well-known Cuban architect.

  • Rokeby Venus

    Género femeninoNombreVerbo irregularArt & Design

    Iker just visited a museum where he saw a painting by Velázquez.

  • Rosario Castellanos: a feminist Mexican poet

    NombreGénero femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineFamous PeopleLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about Rosario Castellanos, a feminist Mexican poet.

  • Sahrawi children in Spain

    Género femeninoNombreGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineImmigration & Citizenship

    Learn about a project that welcomes Sahrawi children in Spain every summer.

  • Saying goodbye to the year in the mountains

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineSingular

    Discover a healthy tradition to say goodbye to the year.

  • Shopping in Sucre

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineSingularFood & Drink

    José tells us about shopping at a local market in Sucre.

  • Sorting the waste for recycling

    Gender of nouns in Spanish: masculineNombrePluralTechnology & Science

    Miguel is explaining to Marcos how to recycle in Spain.

  • Soulmates

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Modo indicativoFamily & Relationships

    Elena seems to have recently found her soulmate!

  • Spain by bike Free

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito PerfectoMonuments, Tourism & VacationsSports & Leisure

    Maria and Luis love riding their bikes around Spain.

  • Squatters at home

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoRegularFamily & Relationships

    Learn about this current housing phenomenon in Spain.

  • Tania León: a Cuban conductor

    RegularAdjetivoNombreMusic

    Learn about Tania León, a famous Cuban conductor.

  • Tartalo: a cyclops from the Basque Country

    El Pretérito ImperfectoVerbo irregularEl PresenteLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about Tartalo, a famous cyclops from the Basque Country.

  • Tea addicts

    El PresenteVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Verbo irregularFood & Drink

    Ester and Sandra tell us about their favourite drink.

  • Thanksgiving Day

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Celebrations & Important Dates

    Felipe tells us about his Thanksgiving dinner.

  • The city of Huelva

    PreposiciónVerbo irregularExpressing desire (querer, gustar)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about the city of Huelva and its beaches.

  • The Guelaguetza in Oaxaca

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineSingularCelebrations & Important Dates

    María tells us about a wonderful festival in Oaxaca, Mexico.

  • The ideal partner

    El PresenteEl Pretérito PerfectoExpresión idiomática con «tener»Family & Relationships

    Susana describes her ideal partner.

  • The Prince of Salsa

    AdjetivoSingularGénero femeninoMusic

    Meet Luis Enrique Mejía, The Prince of Salsa.

  • The pyramids of Tikal

    PluralSingularNombreMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about the pyramids of Tikal in Guatemala.

  • The queen of fajitas

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Verbo irregularFood & Drink

    Guadalupe loves when her roommate cooks fajitas.

  • The Spanish Christmas Lottery

    El Pretérito PerfectoRegularParticipioCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about the Spanish Christmas Lottery known as El Gordo.

  • The Zacatal Bridge

    Género femeninoNombrePluralArt & Design

    Learn about The Zacatal Bridge in Mexico.

  • Three King’s cake recipe

    El ImperativoÓrdenes y peticionesRegularFood & DrinkCelebrations & Important Dates

    Make a delicious Three King’s cake with our recipe.

  • Toad in the hole game

    Género femeninoNombreSingularSports & Leisure

    Learn about the Peruvian toad in the hole game.

  • Traditional dishes for Carnival

    SingularNombrePluralFood & DrinkCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about some traditional dishes for Carnival in Latin American countries.

  • Travelling in a hot air balloon with dad

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)El Pretérito ImperfectoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Macarena went on a balloon ride with her dad.

  • Trick or treat!

    El PresentePor or Para?PreposiciónCelebrations & Important Dates

    Halloween is here and waiting for you!

  • Vasco Núñez de Balboa: discoverer of the Pacific Ocean

    PreposiciónNombreRegularPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, discoverer of the Pacific Ocean.

  • Volunteering in a nursing home

    El Pretérito ImperfectoVerbo irregularModo indicativoEmployment

    Nicolás and Mateo tell us about their work experience with elderly people.

  • Water polo

    Verbo irregularEl PresenteEl Pretérito IndefinidoSports & Leisure

    Juan tells us about water polo, his favourite sport.

  • Water-skiing in Gerona

    El Pretérito ImperfectoRegularEl Pretérito IndefinidoSports & Leisure

    María tells us about her water-skiing experience.

  • Weekend in Barcelona Free

    RegularGénero femeninoEl Pretérito IndefinidoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Antonio tells us about his weekend in Barcelona.

  • What did you do on Halloween night last year?

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Leandro tells us about what he did last halloween.

  • What is emotional intelligence?

    Género femeninoRegularSingularFamily & Relationships

    Learn about the concept of emotional intelligence.

  • Where is the market?

    ParticipioEl Pretérito PerfectoVerbos regulares -er (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Macarena needs to find the market in order to buy groceries for her mother.

  • Who is Alejandro Amenábar?

    El Pretérito IndefinidoAdjetivoRegularFilm & TV

    Learn about this famous Spanish director.

  • Who will bring my Christmas presents?

    PreposiciónPluralGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineCelebrations & Important Dates

    Discover who will bring your Christmas presents in Spain this year.

  • Why are Spanish schedules so different?

    Género femeninoSingularRegularPolitics, History & Economics

    Have you ever wondered why the schedules in Spain are different compared to its European neighbours?

  • Work from anywhere in the world!

    Órdenes y peticionesConjunción subordinanteGéneroEmploymentTechnology & Science

    Discover some of the advantages of working remotely.

  • Working from home — an opinion

    RegularPreposiciónPluralTechnology & Science

    Rodrigo tells us his experience when working from home.

  • World Book Day

    Verbs in SpanishParticipioConjunción subordinanteCelebrations & Important Dates

    Here’s how World Book Day is celebrated in Catalonia.

  • Yulimar Rojas: a Latin American athlete

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoRegularFamous PeopleSports & Leisure

    Learn about Yulimar Rojas, an excellent Latin American athlete.

  • 5G network

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Technology & Science

    Learn about the 5G network.

  • 6th of January

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Celebrations & Important Dates

    Eduardo is thinking about the 6th of January in order to get his Christmas presents.

  • A bumpy flight

    El Pretérito ImperfectoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaRegularMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Rosa tells us about her bumpy flight to Costa Rica.

  • A Christmas jumper

    PronombreModo subjuntivoPronombre de complemento directoArt & Design

    Marcos must wear a Christmas jumper (US: sweater) for a party, but he is not very excited about it.

  • A day among dolphins

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Family & Relationships

    Marisa tells us about her mother’s passion: dolphins.

  • A family lunch on Easter Sunday

    Verbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Celebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    Javier tells us about what lunch on Easter Sunday is like for his family.

  • A gala evening

    AdjetivoEl Futuro SimplePronombre de complemento indirectoArt & Design

    Sara has received an invitation for a special event.

  • A Halloween wish

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreCelebrations & Important Dates

    Daniela tells us about her special Halloween wish.

  • A jungle trip

    El Condicional SimpleVerbos regulares (condicional)Pronombre de complemento indirectoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Andrea tells us about her ideal holiday.

  • A luxurious stay in Madrid

    PronombreEl Futuro SimplePronombre relativoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Stay in a top luxurious hotel in Madrid!

  • A magic show in hospital

    Pronombre de complemento directoEl Futuro SimplePronombre de complemento indirectoEmployment

    Alberto is starting a new job next week in a hospital.

  • A Mediterranean breakfast

    El Presente de SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoVerbos regulares -er (presente)Food & Drink

    This food company has prepared a magnificent Mediterranean breakfast for you to start your day!

  • A second chance

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreFamily & Relationships

    Manuela is asking Mateo to give their relationship a second chance.

  • A Tinder date

    El Pretérito ImperfectoModo subjuntivoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaFamily & RelationshipsTechnology & Science

    Learn about Tomás’s Tinder date.

  • A trip to Majorca

    El Presente de SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoEl Pretérito IndefinidoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Discover the beautiful city of Majorca.

  • A video game night

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Learn about the benefits of playing with video games.

  • A wonderful gardener

    Written accents in SpanishEl ImperativoGerundio/Spanish present participleArt & Design

    Learn about Pedro, a high-skilled gardener.

  • Acupuncture

    AdjetivoArtículo definidoWritten accents in SpanishSports & Leisure

    Learn about acupuncture in Spanish.

  • Adventures with friends

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Raquel loves spending time with her friends and going on trips with them.

  • All Saints’ Day

    Adjetivo indefinidoVoz pasivaVerbo transitivoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about how All Saints’ Day is celebrated in Spain.

  • As bestas by Rodrigo Sorogoyen

    AdjetivoParticipioPronombre relativoFilm & TV

    Discover As bestas, a Spanish thriller by the film director Rodrigo Sorogoyen.

  • At Carlos Baute’s concert

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaEl Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoMusic

    María Fernanda went to a Carlos Baute’s concert, a famous Venezuelan singer.

  • At summer camp

    Written accents in SpanishNombrePronombre de complemento directoEmploymentSports & Leisure

    Maribel feels very excited about working as a group leader at a summer camp.

  • At the butcher’s

    Written accents in SpanishTilde diacríticaPronombre indefinidoFood & Drink

    Learn how to order some meat at the butcher’s.

  • At the gym

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoEl Presente de SubjuntivoSports & Leisure

    Samuel wants to lose some weight and keep healthy.

  • At the local gym

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularIrregulares en Indefinido/mismas terminacionesSports & Leisure

    Pedro tells us about his workout at the local gym.

  • At the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

    Pronombre impersonalVoz pasivaAdjetivoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Ester plans to start the New Year at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

  • At the pediatrician

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoEl ImperativoFamily & Relationships

    Lucia’s baby is not feeling well and she is at the pediatrician to get some advice.

  • At the street market

    AdjetivoAdverbio interrogativoAdjetivo indefinidoFood & Drink

    Learn about the most famous street market in Madrid.

  • At the tourist office

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoTilde diacríticaPronombre de complemento directoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Mónica and Ángel are at the tourist office to get some information for their day trip to San Jose.

  • B-Travel Barcelona: a tourism fair

    AdjetivoSuperlativoEl Condicional SimpleMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about this interesting tourism fair in Barcelona.

  • Baroque in Latin America

    PronombreVoz pasivaPronombre de complemento directoArt & Design

    Learn about the baroque in Latin America.

  • Bartering

    El ImperativoEl Futuro SimpleVerbo irregularPolitics, History & EconomicsTechnology & Science

    Interested in exchanging your stuff without using money?

  • Buena Vista Social Club: a Cuban band

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoGerundio/Spanish present participleNombreMusic

    Learn about the Buena Vista Social Club, a famous Cuban band.

  • Buying a second home in Spain

    NombreGénero femeninoGéneroPolitics, History & Economics

    This couple feels very excited about buying a house in Spain for their retirement.

  • Captain Thunder

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)El Pretérito ImperfectoLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Ramiro tells us about Captain Thunder.

  • Cheap smart homes

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoEl Futuro SimplePronombre de complemento directoTechnology & Science

    Learn about how to set up a cheap smart home.

  • Circuit of Jarama

    El Pretérito ImperfectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoSports & Leisure

    Learn about Rodrigo, a high-speed motorcyclist.

  • Classical music in Mexico

    Verbo irregularEl Pretérito IndefinidoWritten accents in SpanishMusic

    Learn about classical music in Mexico.

  • Coaching to improve family relationships

    Verbo modalGerundio/Spanish present participleAdjetivo demostrativoFamily & Relationships

    Learn about coaching techniques to improve family relationships.

  • Coffee in the morning

    Tilde diacríticaWritten accents in SpanishPronombre de complemento directoFood & Drink

    Mar really enjoys having a coffee in the morning.

  • Costa del Sol in Málaga

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Lucía has booked a holiday in Málaga.

  • Courtyards in Cordoba

    AdjetivoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaExpressing desire (querer, gustar)Celebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about this famous festival in Cordoba.

  • Darien National Park

    El Futuro SimpleAdjetivoNombreSports & Leisure

    Discover Darien National Park, a beautiful nature reserve in Panama.

  • Drag Queen gala in Gran Canaria

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo irregularEl Pretérito ImperfectoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Have you ever been to the Drag Queen gala of Gran Canaria?

  • Drizzle

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre reflexivoTechnology & Science

    Learn about the rain in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.

  • Dust-covered treasure

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoGénero femeninoFamily & Relationships

    Ester found a little treasure while she was cleaning her house.

  • Dyango and his song nostalgia

    NombreEl Pretérito IndefinidoGénero femeninoMusic

    Learn about Dyango and his renamed song «Nostalgia».

  • Eating out

    Modo subjuntivoEl Presente de SubjuntivoExpressing desire (querer, gustar)Food & Drink

    Do you like eating out?

  • Ecotourism in Los Picos de Europa

    El Futuro SimpleOración condicional con siEl PresenteMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Discover Los Picos de Europa, a beautiful mountain range in northern Spain.

  • Edgar Arandia: Bolivian poet and painter

    El Pretérito IndefinidoWritten accents in SpanishTilde diacríticaFamous People

    Learn about Edgar Arandia, a Bolivian poet and painter.

  • Elegy, by Miguel Hernández

    El Pretérito IndefinidoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGéneroLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Discover a famous poem by Miguel Hernández.

  • Everything was about green!

    AdjetivoNombreGénero femeninoArt & Design

    Learn about the meanings of the colour green.

  • Executive coaching

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbo modalPronombre de complemento indirectoFamily & Relationships

    Learn about executive coaching.

  • Extremoduro: a Spanish rock band

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Verbos regulares -er (presente)Music

    Marisa loves Extremoduro and is looking forward to their next concert.

  • Flying across the sky

    AdjetivoPronombre reflexivoPronombre de complemento directoTechnology & Science

    Here’s one superhero who really enjoys flying!

  • Fun baby shower games

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Family & Relationships

    Do you need any fun ideas for baby shower games? Have a look at these ones!

  • Gandía beach

    Verbos regulares -ar (presente)El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Discover Gandía beach on the Valencian coast.

  • Garcia Baquero for cheese fans

    El Futuro SimpleAdjetivoTilde diacríticaFood & Drink

    Maria’s mother would like to visit this cheese factory in Spain.

  • Ghosts at home

    El Futuro SimplePronombre de complemento indirectoPronombreTechnology & Science

    Carolina tells us about her haunted house.

  • Global health

    AdjetivoVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbo irregularTechnology & Science

    Paco is reflecting on this year’s health challenge.

  • Halloween, the party that moves millions of dollars worldwide

    Tilde diacríticaWritten accents in SpanishConjunción coordinanteCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn how Halloween means big business in different countries.

  • Holidays in the sun or in the snow?

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoAdjetivo indefinidoTilde diacríticaMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Lisa is not sure whether to spend her holidays in the sun or in the snow.

  • How do Mexicans celebrate Easter?

    Gerundio/Spanish present participlePreposiciónÓrdenes y peticionesCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about Easter in Mexico.

  • How to burn calories in a healthy way

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Juan Antonio tells us how to burn calories quickly.

  • Humour and mood

    GéneroGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineEl Presente de SubjuntivoFilm & TV

    Estrella loves watching fun shows to have a good time.

  • I love swimming!

    Género femeninoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineRegularSports & Leisure

    Thomas tells us about his love for swimming and his hope to one day dive from up high!

  • Ice climbing

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Verbos regulares -er (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Andrés feels very excited about going ice climbing in southern Spain.

  • Ida Holz: an Uruguayan computer scientist

    El Pretérito IndefinidoNombreGénero femeninoFamous People

    Did you know that Ida Holz is one of the pioneers in computer science in Uruguay?

  • Ideas for your garden

    El Condicional SimpleTilde diacríticaWritten accents in SpanishArt & Design

    Running out of ideas to organise your garden?

  • In a motorcycle rally

    El Futuro SimpleTilde diacríticaGénero femeninoSports & Leisure

    Marina tells us about her next motorcycle rally in Valladolid.

  • In love with life

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoAdjetivoFamily & Relationships

    Meet Manuela, a woman in life with her life.

  • In the Masaya Volcano

    El Presente de SubjuntivoPreposiciónModo subjuntivoTechnology & Science

    Learn about the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.

  • It’s already spring in Chile

    Pronombre relativoAdjetivoPronombre impersonalMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Patricia tells us about spring in Chile.

  • Languages in Honduras

    AdjetivoGéneroGénero femeninoLanguage & Education

    Learn about the different languages that exist in Honduras.

  • Lessons about emotional intelligence

    Pronombre reflexivoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombreFamily & Relationships

    Learn some useful tips for emotional intelligence.

  • Like water for chocolate

    AdjetivoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)ParticipioLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Sonia tells about the last novel that she and her mother are reading.

  • Love on the train

    PronombrePronombre de complemento directoPronombre reflexivoFamily & Relationships

    Gabriela thinks she might have found love on the train.

  • Love or just friends?

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoAdverbioAdjetivoCelebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    Mercedes is thinking about telling her friend about her true feelings.

  • Machu Picchu

    Verbos regulares -ar (presente)El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Tania will soon be travelling to Machu Picchu with her sister.

  • Martín Fiz: a Spanish athlete Free

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito PerfectoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaFamous PeopleSports & Leisure

    Learn about Martín Fiz, a famous Spanish athlete.

  • Melon with ham

    Pronombre de complemento directoEl ImperativoPronombre de complemento indirectoFood & Drink

    Learn about this refreshing summer dish.

  • Military service in Latin America

    Written accents in SpanishConjunciónTilde diacríticaPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about the military service in several Latin American countries.

  • Mindfulness at work

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Rosa is happy to start a mindfulness course at work.

  • Moisturising my skin

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoModo subjuntivoFamily & Relationships

    Pedro takes good care of his skin.

  • My boyfriend Carlos

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombrePronombre reflexivoFamily & Relationships

    Ana tells us about her boyfriend Carlos.

  • My dream house

    AdjetivoEl Condicional SimpleGénero femeninoArt & Design

    Isabel tells us about her dream house.

  • My dream last night

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoPronombreSports & Leisure

    Teresa had an odd dream last night.

  • My ideal outfit

    El Condicional SimpleVerbos regulares (condicional)Verbo irregularArt & Design

    Susana describes her ideal outfit.

  • National Capitol building

    AdjetivoGénero femeninoPronombre relativoArt & Design

    Learn about this emblematic building in La Havana.

  • New Year’s resolutions

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Celebrations & Important Dates

    Saúl tells us his New Year’s resolutions.

  • No Internet connection!

    PronombreAdverbioVerbos regulares -er (presente)Technology & Science

    Have you ever remained without an internet connection without notice?

  • Open-air dances

    El Pretérito ImperfectoAspecto imperfectivoPreposiciónSports & Leisure

    Carlos tells us about open-air dances in Spain.

  • Our adventure in The Andes

    El Pretérito IndefinidoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPreposiciónMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Mariana and Fabián travelled to The Andes in 2016.

  • Our honeymoon in Punta Cana

    ParticipioEl Pretérito PerfectoPronombre reflexivo

    Ramón and Clara are in Punta Cana for their honeymoon.

  • Pablo Neruda: a Chilean poet

    El Pretérito IndefinidoAdjetivoNombreLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about Pablo Neruda, an extraordinary Chilean poet.

  • Pagos del Rey Wine Museum

    El Futuro SimpleVoz pasivaTilde diacríticaFood & Drink

    Discover a wonderful place for wine lovers.

  • Park workout

    Verbos regulares -ir (presente)El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Are you a fan of park workouts?

  • Party time

    RegularAdjetivoGénero femeninoFamily & Relationships

    Practise El Futuro Simple, El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto and El Subjuntivo to express wishes, probability and to give negative commands.

  • Partying in Tenerife

    Verbos regulares -ar (presente)El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Futuro SimpleCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about the carnival of Tenerife.

  • Pasodoble Free

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombre reflexivoMusic

    Learn about this famous Spanish dance.

  • Paula and Bea

    Pronombre reflexivoVerbos pronominalesGéneroFamily & Relationships

    Learn about Paula and Bea’s relationship.

  • Pedro Paulet: a Peruvian genius

    El Pretérito IndefinidoVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Pronombre relativoFamous PeopleTechnology & Science

    Discover who Pedro Paulet was.

  • Pisco chilcano

    El ImperativoEl Presente de SubjuntivoÓrdenes y peticionesFood & Drink

    Discover a classic Peruvian cocktail.

  • Playing a hand drum in Jerez

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre reflexivo

    Carlos tells us about hand drums in Jerez.

  • Playing with the spinning top

    El Pretérito ImperfectoVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbo irregularSports & Leisure

    Learn about the traditional spinning top toy.

  • Pottery in Pereruela

    El Pretérito IndefinidoTilde diacríticaVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Art & Design

    Isabel visited a pottery factory in north Spain.

  • Public examinations

    El Futuro SimplePronombre de complemento indirectoVerbos regulares -er (presente)EmploymentLanguage & Education

    Roberto dreams about becoming a firefighter.

  • Red poppies

    PronombrePronombre de complemento directoPronombre reflexivoArt & Design

    Learn about this spring flower.

  • Reverse culture shock

    Pronombre reflexivoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoImmigration & Citizenship

    Irene tells us about her experience of being back home after having lived abroad for many years.

  • Riojan-style potato recipe

    El ImperativoEl Presente de SubjuntivoÓrdenes y peticionesFood & Drink

    Marisa tells us the recipe to cook Riojan-style potatoes for lunch.

  • Robots to look after children

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre reflexivoTechnology & Science

    Did you know that robots are used to help out with children at home?

  • Salvador Dalí: a Spanish painter

    El Pretérito IndefinidoPronombre de complemento directoRegularArt & DesignFamous People

    Learn about Salvador Dalí.

  • San Sebastián International Film Festival

    AdjetivoGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineGénero femeninoFilm & TV

    Discover why San Sebastian’s Film Festival is so famous in Spain!

  • Sardanas in Catalonia

    El Pretérito IndefinidoPronombre relativoVerbo irregularMusic

    Marcos enjoyed watching the sardanas when he visited Catalonia.

  • Singing in the shower

    Pronombre de complemento directoWritten accents in SpanishAdverbio interrogativoSports & Leisure

    Paco tells us about his favourite hobby.

  • Singing with my family

    AdjetivoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaEl Futuro SimpleFamily & Relationships

    Blanca loves singing with her family on Christmas day.

  • Skiing in Candanchu

    El Pretérito ImperfectoExpressing habits (soler vs tenses)Pronombre de complemento directoSports & Leisure

    Marta tells us about some of her skiing memories.

  • Social Media Marketing

    El Condicional SimpleVerbos regulares (condicional)Aspecto imperfectivoTechnology & Science

    Ana tells us about her last marketing class.

  • Spanish folklore notes

    NombreGender of nouns in Spanish: masculineAdjetivoMusic

    Learn about some traditional Spanish folklore.

  • Spanish guitar

    Verbos regulares -ir (presente)ParticipioVerbos regulares -ar (presente)Music

    Learn about the Spanish guitar.

  • Staying positive

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreFamily & Relationships

    Discover Mario’s tips to stay positive.

  • Stuck on the M30

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaWritten accents in SpanishTilde diacríticaEmployment

    Almudena is stuck on the traffic when gping to work.

  • Sustainable fabrics

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreArt & Design

    Discover why Maribel prefers to buy sustainable clothes.

  • Tacos and enchiladas

    AdjetivoNombreSuperlativoFood & Drink

    Ingrid tells us about the specialties from her restaurant.

  • Take a picture of me here!

    PronombreEl Presente de SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Pedro and Soraya are taking in the tourist sights of Madrid.

  • Tango

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPronombre de complemento directoConjunción subordinanteMusic

    Eugenia’s favourite dance is the tango.

  • Tastes from Spain

    Verbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Food & Drink

    Learn about some traditional Spanish food.

  • The benefits of napping

    AdjetivoApócopeGénero femeninoSports & Leisure

    Learn about the benefits of napping.

  • The best coffee in the world

    AdjetivoSuperlativoPronombre de complemento indirectoFood & Drink

    Guillermo tells us about a very special type of coffee.

  • The best concert ever! Free

    PluralSingularNombreMusic

    Practice El Indefinido and El Imperfecto past tenses.

  • The best things to do in Asuncion

    Written accents in SpanishTilde diacríticaEl Pretérito IndefinidoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Miguel tells us about Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay.

  • The city of the future

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    How do you imagine the city of the future?

  • The difficulties of Spanish

    AdjetivoModo subjuntivoEl Condicional SimpleLanguage & Education

    Peter reflects on his biggest difficulties when learning Spanish.

  • The Gate of the Sun

    AdverbioPronombre de complemento directoPronombre reflexivoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Discover why The Gate of the Sun is os popular for New Year’s Eve in Spain.

  • The hashtags of the month

    SuperlativoAdjetivoEl Futuro SimpleTechnology & Science

    Manuela wants to use hashtags to promote her business online.

  • The homeowners’ association

    NombreGénero femeninoGéneroFamily & Relationships

    Susana tells us about her new role as administrator.

  • The horoscope

    El Futuro SimpleJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaEl PresenteTechnology & Science

    Discover today’s horoscope for Gemini.

  • The Ibex 35

    NombreGéneroPronombre relativoPolitics, History & Economics

    Ramiro just read an article about economics.

  • The ideal job candidate

    El Presente de SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoPronombre relativoEmployment

    Ramón is looking for the ideal employee for his company.

  • The least polluted village in Spain

    ConjunciónAdjetivoAdverbioMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Did you know that the least polluted town is in Spain?

  • The milkmaid

    ConjunciónTilde diacríticaEl Pretérito ImperfectoLiterature, Poetry, Theatre

    Learn about the milkmaid’s story.

  • The origin of fire

    Modo imperativoGerundio/Spanish present participlePronombre de complemento directoTechnology & Science

    Learn about the origin of fire

  • The origins of Halloween

    Adverbio interrogativoWritten accents in SpanishPronombre relativoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Do you really know the origins of Halloween? Find out here!

  • The Parador of Zamora

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about high-class Spanish hotels located in castles, palaces and other historic buildings.

  • The power of thyme

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPronombre de complemento directoAdjetivoSports & Leisure

    Learn about the properties of thyme.

  • The restitution of looted art

    Adjetivo indefinidoAdjetivoGénero femeninoArt & Design

    2023 seems to be the year of the restitution of looted art.

  • The tapas corner

    El Futuro SimpleGéneroVerbo irregularFood & DrinkTechnology & Science

    Learn about this tasty tapas blog.

  • Travelling the world on a cruise boat

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Rubén is dreaming about going on a cruise one day.

  • Truth or dare!

    El Futuro SimpleEl Presente de SubjuntivoPronombre de complemento directoSports & Leisure

    Learn about this famous game.

  • University of Panama

    InfinitivoVerbos regulares (condicional)Oración subordinada temporalLanguage & Education

    Amanda’s dream is to study at University of Panama.

  • Vizcaya Bridge

    AdjetivoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaTilde diacríticaArt & Design

    Discover this special bridge in the north of Spain which is also a UNESCO world heritage site.

  • War on plastic pollution

    Pronombre impersonalVoz pasivaVerbo transitivoFood & Drink

    Learn about how to fight plastic pollution.

  • Welcome to my online shop

    El Futuro SimpleEl Presente de SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoTechnology & Science

    Mercedes welcomes us to her online store.

  • What generation do you belong to?

    El ImperativoPronombre de complemento indirectoModo indicativoFamily & Relationships

    Learn about different generations across the decades.

  • What should I get my father for Father’s Day?

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaModo subjuntivoEl Presente de SubjuntivoCelebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    Alejandra needs to find a good present for her father.

  • What will the Internet be like in the future?

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Technology & Science

    Mario imagines what the Internet will be like in the future.

  • What would you do in Salamanca? Free

    El Condicional SimpleGéneroGénero femeninoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Alma tells us about the city of Salamanca.

  • Women’s suffrage in Mexico

    El Pretérito IndefinidoPronombre de complemento indirectoAdjetivoPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about the women’s right to vote in Mexico.

  • Would you have your own wine cellar?

    El Futuro SimpleVerbo irregularExpressing need and obligation (deber, tener que, haber que, necesitar [que])Food & Drink

    Would you like to have your own cellar at home? Learn about it!

  • Yucatan Xmatkuil Fair

    AdjetivoNombreModo subjuntivoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about this Mexican festival.

  • 12 self-portraits by Pablo Picasso

    AdjetivoEl Pretérito ImperfectoParticipioArt & Design

    Learn about Pablo Picasso’s self-portraits.

  • A big surprise!

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoReflexive verbsSe accidentalMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Adela tells us about an axciting surprise she got from her boyfriend.

  • A change of career

    El Futuro SimpleModo subjuntivoVerbos regulares -er (presente)EmploymentLanguage & Education

    Discover Vanessa’s career plans.

  • A Christmas surprise

    El Futuro SimplePronombre relativoEl Presente de SubjuntivoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Daniela is wondering who wrote her an anonymous message.

  • A contortionist act

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoJerga/ Expresión idiomática

    Tomás and his girlfriend saw a contortionist act that left them astonished.

  • A delayed train

    Verbo irregularEl Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Ana is furious about the fact that her train is delayed.

  • A homemade costume

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Pronombre de complemento directoArt & DesignCelebrations & Important Dates

    Amalia plans to make her own costume for carnival.

  • A letter to my love

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaAdjetivoPronombreFamily & Relationships

    Sandra wrote a romantic letter to her love.

  • A letter to Santa

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreCelebrations & Important Dates

    Read this letter from my nephew.

  • A lost Nazarene

    Modo subjuntivoPronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoCelebrations & Important Dates

    Rodrigo got lost during a celebration!

  • A magic piano

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoWritten accents in SpanishMusic

    Learn about Pablo Alborán and his excellent piano skills.

  • A saeta

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaVoz pasivaAdjetivoCelebrations & Important DatesMusic

    Jaime tells us about his experience in Seville during Easter celebrations.

  • A snow storm

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaTechnology & Science

    Have you ever experienced a big snow storm?

  • A special lunch

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito Imperfecto SubjuntivoFood & Drink

    Arancha enjoyed a special lunch today.

  • A tourist in my own city

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombreMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Marta tells us about the pleasure of being in an empty city during the summer.

  • A true friendship

    Gerundio/Spanish present participleAdjetivoEl Futuro SimpleFamily & Relationships

    What does a true friendship look like?

  • A very nosy parrot

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoModo subjuntivoFamily & Relationships

    Meet Beru the parrot. It’s hard to have a secret conversation with him around!

  • A walk along the Guayas river

    El Futuro SimpleAdjetivoEl Presente de SubjuntivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Have a fun learning jorney with this tourist leaflet about the Guayas river in Ecuador.

  • A weekend without new technology

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoPronombre de complemento directoFamily & RelationshipsTechnology & Science

    Carlos’ mum was concerned about his health and recommended him to spend a weekend away.

  • An afternoon around the fire

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre reflexivoPronombre de complemento indirectoSports & Leisure

    What do you think of a warm afternoon around the fire?

  • An appointment with the ENT specialist

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoEl Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoFamily & Relationships

    Carlos got an appointment with the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor to get a treatment for his anosmia.

  • An online Carnival party

    Modo imperativoGerundio/Spanish present participlePronombre de complemento directoCelebrations & Important DatesTechnology & Science

    Victoria is very excited about her upcoming online Carnival party.

  • An online shopping gift voucher

    Gerundio/Spanish present participleInfinitivoPronombre de complemento directoTechnology & Science

    Lorena feels very lucky today with her online shopping gift voucher.

  • Apology letter to a client Free

    Pronombre de complemento directoPronombre de complemento indirectoEl ImperativoLanguage & Education

    Learn how to write a formal letter of apology in Spanish.

  • Are you ready to adopt an animal?

    InfinitivoGerundio/Spanish present participleJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaFamily & Relationships

    Find out if you are ready to adopt an animal.

  • Art therapy exercises

    El Futuro SimpleEl Futuro PerfectoEl PresenteArt & Design

    Learn about some art therapy exercises.

  • Athleisure on social media

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaAdjetivoGerundio/Spanish present participleSports & LeisureTechnology & Science

    Laura loves following social media athleisure accounts.

  • Basque Pottery Museum

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombrePronombre de complemento directoArt & Design

    Have you ever been to the Basque Pottery Museum?

  • Be my Valentine!

    El Presente de SubjuntivoPronombre de complemento indirectoModo subjuntivoCelebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    Miguel is declaring his love for Jimena in front of everyone!

  • Blanca Suárez: a Spanish actress

    Pronombre relativoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaAdjetivoFamous PeopleFilm & TV

    Learn about the famous Spanish actress Blanca Suárez

  • Breakfast, the most important meal of the day

    AdjetivoPronombre de complemento indirectoWritten accents in SpanishFood & Drink

    Discover why breakfast is such an important meal for performing well at work.

  • Campervan trip

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoInfinitivoPronombreMonuments, Tourism & VacationsSports & Leisure

    Jesús and Mateo love their campervan and travelling around Spain

  • Campsite activities

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoModo subjuntivoPronombreMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Get some fresh ideas for things to do when you go camping.

  • Casa Decor Madrid

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaModo subjuntivoAdjetivoArt & Design

    Adriana plans to attend an exclusive exhibition next year.

  • Casillero del Diablo

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoModo subjuntivoFood & Drink

    Rosa and Enrique tell us about their experience with this Chilean wine.

  • Changing my wardrobe

    Written accents in SpanishInfinitivoTilde diacríticaArt & Design

    María plans to change the clothes in her closet for the new season.

  • Chupachups: the Spanish lollipop

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoExpressing ability (poder, saber)Food & Drink

    Did you know that these lollipops were a Spanish invention?

  • Colombia in the world

    AdjetivoParticipioPronombre relativoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Why is Colombia a great place to visit?

  • Couchsurfing in Spain

    El Presente de SubjuntivoOración subordinada temporalAdjetivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about Couchsurfing, a service that connects a global community of travelers.

  • Dancing an aurresku

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPreposiciónModo imperativoMusic

    Learn about the aurresku, a famous dance from the Basque Country.

  • DIY

    Modo subjuntivoEl Futuro SimpleEl Presente de SubjuntivoArt & Design

    Do some DIY with Marta!

  • Dream trips

    Pronombre reflexivoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombreSports & Leisure

    Have you ever experienced a dream trip?

  • Driving in Lima

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoWritten accents in SpanishMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Learn about what driving looks like in Lima.

  • Easter Empanadas from Chile

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoGerundio/Spanish present participlePronombre de complemento directoFood & Drink

    Agustín tells us about his delicious Easter empanadas from Chile.

  • Environmental issues Free

    AdjetivoEl PresenteParticipioTechnology & Science

    In Spain, environmental fires are a big problem every summer.

  • European Green Capital 2012

    Voz pasivaParticipioEl Pretérito IndefinidoTechnology & Science

    Get to know Vitoria, European Green Capital 2012.

  • Everlasting love in Caazapá

    El Pretérito Imperfecto SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoInfinitivoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Have you ever heard about the wellspring of eternal love?

  • Family models

    Adverbio interrogativoInfinitivoWritten accents in SpanishFamily & Relationships

    Learn about family models in Spain.

  • Fast & Furious film

    Modo subjuntivoParticipioPronombre de complemento directoFilm & TV

    Mariana is a big fan of the famous film Fast & Furious.

  • Forbidden foods

    Modo subjuntivoInfinitivoWritten accents in SpanishFood & Drink

    Discover the main forbidden foods in order to lead a healthy lifestyle.

  • Getting my nails done

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaReflexive verbsPronombre de complemento indirectoArt & Design

    Daniela feels very excited about getting her nails done.

  • Going on holiday with teenagers

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Monuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Ariana recommends Costa Rica as a great vacation destination for teenagers.

  • Good friends

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoFamily & Relationships

    Learn about this amazing friendship.

  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

    Verbos regulares -er (presente)Modo subjuntivoVerbos regulares -ir (presente)Art & Design

    Visit the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

  • Handicrafts for Father’s Day

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoAdjetivoPronombre de complemento directoArt & DesignCelebrations & Important Dates

    Mario is very excited about his son’s present.

  • He’s a handyman!

    Oración subordinada temporalJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaAdjetivo interrogativo y exclamativoFamily & Relationships

    Sara is very proud of her father, as he seems to be a highly-skilled man!

  • Heavenly beaches in Cancun

    Pronombre relativoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombreMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Discover Cancun, a place in Mexico that is recognized worldwide for its spectacular beaches of fine white sand.

  • History of Paraguay

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoPronombre de complemento directoPolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about the history of Paraguay.

  • History of the Dominican Republic

    AdjetivoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPronombre de complemento indirecto

    Marta tells us the highlights of the Dominican Republic history.

  • Housework gender gap

    Modo subjuntivoGerundio/Spanish present participlePronombre de complemento indirectoFamily & Relationships

    Ana reflects on housework gender roles.

  • How much do you know about Panama?

    El Presente de SubjuntivoParticipioEl ImperativoLanguage & Education

    Take part in this amazing contest about Panama.

  • How to get ready for the DELE

    Modo subjuntivoPronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoLanguage & Education

    Get some useful tips to take the DELE exam.

  • How to make a good homemade wine

    Voz pasivaInfinitivoModo subjuntivoFood & Drink

    Interested in making your own wine at home? Check if you are ready for it!

  • I got a promotion! Free

    AdjetivoPronombre de complemento indirectoEl Presente de SubjuntivoEmployment

    Susana got a promotion at work and she’s very excited about it.

  • I met Ricky Martin!

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoPronombre de complemento indirectoFamous PeopleMusic

    Juliana describes a music concert.

  • If England were a hot country

    El Pretérito Imperfecto SubjuntivoModo subjuntivoEl Condicional SimpleTechnology & Science

    Imagine what England would be like if it were a hot country!

  • If I had won the lottery

    El Condicional PerfectoEl Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de SubjuntivoOración condicional con siSports & Leisure

    What would you do if you won the lottery?

  • If I were a child again

    Modo subjuntivoEl Condicional SimpleJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaFamily & Relationships

    Miguel would like to turn back time and become a child again.

  • If we had our own company

    El Condicional SimpleModo subjuntivoVerbo irregularEmployment

    Rodrigo and Marina tell us about their dream.

  • In Mexico for love

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoEl Condicional SimpleFamily & Relationships

    Manuel fell in love in Mexico and decided to move there.

  • In the kitchen with Santiago Cerisola

    AdjetivoModo subjuntivoSuperlativoFood & Drink

    María tells us about Santiago Cerisola and his famous restaurant in Portugal.

  • Interesting facts about the month of April

    Voz pasivaPronombre de complemento indirectoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaCelebrations & Important Dates

    Ignacio tells us some interesting facts about the month of April.

  • Investments

    Oración subordinada causalPronombrePronombre de complemento directoPolitics, History & EconomicsTechnology & Science

    Rebeca is thinking about investing to maximise her savings.

  • Jet ski with Andrea Domínguez

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaGerundio/Spanish present participleAdjetivoSports & Leisure

    Learn about Andrea Domínguez, a Colombian athlete.

  • Kalimotxo, a different drink

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoPronombre relativoFood & Drink

    Discover this traditional drink from the Basque Country.

  • Latin American countries on the silk road

    AdjetivoInfinitivoGerundio/Spanish present participleTechnology & Science

    Ramiro, a journalist, is reporting on the Latin American countries involved in the new silk road.

  • Let’s go to the spa!

    Verbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Verbos regulares -ar (presente)Sports & Leisure

    Blanca and Arturo tells us about their relaxing plan for the weekend.

  • Life on the other side of the world — Australia

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoJerga/ Expresión idiomáticaImmigration & Citizenship

    Meet Alejandra, a Spanish expat living in Australia.

  • Long naps

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreFamily & Relationships

    Miguel loves naps but his girlfriend doesn’t!

  • Long-distance love

    AdjetivoVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Celebrations & Important DatesFamily & Relationships

    What do you think about long-distance love?

  • Lost in Patagonia

    PronombrePronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoMonuments, Tourism & Vacations

    Irene and Pedro got lost in Patagonia to explore this area.

  • Maldita Nerea

    Modo subjuntivoAdjetivoParticipioMusic

    Fidel tells us about Maldita Nerea, his favourite band.

  • Manuela Sáenz: a revolutionary heroine

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoAdjetivoFamous People

    Learn about Manuela Sáenz, a famous Ecuadorian feminist.

  • Maria de las Mercedes of Orléans

    El Pretérito ImperfectoEl Pretérito IndefinidoOración subordinada causalFamous PeoplePolitics, History & Economics

    Learn about this Spanish queen from the 19th century.

  • Mistura food festival

    AdjetivoEl Futuro SimplePronombre relativoFood & DrinkCelebrations & Important Dates

    Learn about the Peruvian Mistura food festival.

  • Motocross

    Modo subjuntivoAdverbio interrogativoPronombreSports & Leisure

    Antonio loves doing motocross in his free time.

  • My best friend Mohammed

    El Pretérito IndefinidoEl Pretérito ImperfectoModo subjuntivoImmigration & Citizenship

    Isabel tells us about her best friend Mohammed.

  • My best friend’s wedding

    Modo subjuntivoAdjetivoEl Presente de SubjuntivoFamily & Relationships

    Anabel has received this wedding invitation from her best friend.

  • My first fishing trip

    Pronombre de complemento indirectoPronombre de complemento directoPronombreSports & Leisure

    Antonio tells us how his first day of fishing went.

  • My friend Carmen

    Modo subjuntivoEl Presente de SubjuntivoOración subordinada de finalidadFamily & Relationships

    Meet Carmen, a very positive woman.

  • My friend Jimena

    El Futuro SimpleVerbos regulares -er (presente)Verbos regulares -ir (presente)Family & Relationships

    Sonia went to the hospital yesterday to visit her friend Jimena.

  • My grandmother’s rosebushes

    AdjetivoGénero femeninoRegularFamily & Relationships

    Lucía tells us about her grandmother’s beloved and renowned rosebushes.

  • My list for 2023

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaGerundio/Spanish present participlePronombre de complemento indirectoSports & Leisure

    Andrea tells us about her objectives for 2023.

  • My love story

    Tilde diacríticaWritten accents in SpanishEl Pretérito IndefinidoFamily & Relationships

    Learn about Sergio’s love story.

  • My mom’s letter from heaven

    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaPronombre relativoVerbos pronominalesFilm & TV

    Marta tells us about a movie she saw recently.

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    Jerga/ Expresión idiomáticaGerundio/Spanish present participleInfinitivoCelebrations & Important Dates

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    We might not always like to admit this when we’re starting to learn a language, but the truth is that one can’t speak properly without knowing how to put sentences together. If you use the wrong word order, there’s a chance that what you’re saying might have a different meaning than what you intended, or it might have no meaning at all. 

    To avoid this, here’s the perfect article for you to learn Spanish sentence structure. You’ll soon learn that Spanish word order is actually not so hard, and that, in some ways, it’s similar to word order in English. You’ll also learn that, in fact, it’s more flexible! That means you can change the order of words a little bit more than you can in English.

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    Table of Contents

    1. Overview of Word Order in Spanish
    2. Basic Word Order with Subject, Verb, and Object
    3. Word Order in Negative Sentences
    4. Word Order with Prepositional Phrases
    5. Word Order with Modifiers
    6. Changing a Sentence into a Yes-or-No Question
    7. Translation Exercises
    8. How to Master Spanish with SpanishPod101.com

    1. Overview of Word Order in Spanish

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    Basic Spanish language word order refers to the usual order in which words are found in a sentence. Even though the sentences that we use day-to-day may have other elements in them, to learn this basic order, there are three basic elements that we use as a reference. These three elements are the subject, verb, and object.

    Despite Spanish being more flexible than English in this sense, our basic word order is the same: 

    subject + verb + object (SVO)

    Yo + me comí + la tarta

    I + ate + the cake

    Sometimes, we might want to emphasize one element or another in a sentence. This leads us to moving these around the sentence, but they will keep the same (or very similar) meaning. In English, because the ability to move words in a sentence is quite limited, emphasizing an element is accomplished by intonation. 

    Let’s look at two sentences. The first one has basic word order, and the other one has a different order. In the second sentence, the emphasized word is marked in bold:

    Example: Yo me comí la tarta. 

    Translation: “I ate the cake.”

    Example: Me la comí yo, la tarta.

    Translation: “I ate the cake.”

    Man Eating Cake

    There’s a way of modifying the English sentence to emphasize this element even more: “It is I that ate the cake.” However, this wouldn’t be an accurate translation of our example in Spanish, because in English, we’re not just moving an element around: we’re changing the whole structure. 

    Did you notice that we actually added an extra word in our second Spanish sentence? If you did, we just want to say: Nice job! The word that we added was a pronoun, and don’t worry, we’ll explain it a little bit later.

    We could still modify our sample sentence a bit more:

    Example: La tarta me la comí yo.

    Translation: “The cake, I ate.”

    In this case, we can translate this new structure pretty much literally, but in English, we feel like this sounds quite unnatural. In Spanish, this is completely normal.

    2. Basic Word Order with Subject, Verb, and Object

    Now, let’s go more into detail about the most basic Spanish word order rules.

    1 – Subject

    Subject is the person or thing performing the action of the verb. It’s usually a noun phrase, such as a noun or a pronoun: Juan come espaguetis. (“Juan eats spaghetti.”) / Él come espaguetis. (“He eats spaghetti.”). 

    Sometimes, the subject might be a verb: Cantar es divertido. (“Singing is fun.”). However, as we’ve explained in previous articles, in Spanish, a subject isn’t always necessary and we often drop pronouns when we already know who the subject is: Como espaguetis. (“I eat spaghetti.”). 

    As we saw in our previous article about verb conjugation in Spanish, the verb como is conjugated, and considering the verb is conjugated in the first person singular, we know it means “I eat,” so there’s no possible confusion.

    2 – Verb

    The second element in Spanish word order is verbs. You know what verbs are, don’t you? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a verb is “a word or phrase that describes an action, condition, or experience.” 

    To give you a few examples: cantar (“to sing”), comer (“to eat”), and hablar (“to talk”) are all verbs. Without them, language wouldn’t make much sense.

    3 – Object

    The third and last element in basic word order is something we call an object. It isn’t an indispensable element in a sentence, as some verbs don’t require objects, but it’s undoubtedly common and helps us define sentence structure. 

    Cambridge defines an object as “a noun or noun phrase that is affected by the action of a verb or that follows a preposition.” In the sentence Juan come espaguetis. (“Juan eats spaghetti.”), spaghetti is the thing that is being eaten by Juan.

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    3. Word Order in Negative Sentences 

    In some languages, negative sentences can completely change an affirmative sentence. Lucky for you, in this sense, Spanish happens to be quite simple. So, what is the Spanish word order for these negative sentences?

    To form a regular negative sentence, all we need to do is add the word no, which in this context is equivalent to “not,” to an affirmative sentence. No is always found before the verb. To illustrate this, let’s use the same example we did before: Juan no come espaguetis. (“Juan does not eat spaghetti.”).

    As you know, there are other ways of making a negative sentence. One example would be to add nunca (“never”): Juan nunca come espaguetis. (“Juan never eats spaghetti.”). As you can see, it follows exactly the same structure as the previous example. Simple, right? 

    Well, there are many other negative words: nada (“nothing”), nadie (“nobody”), ninguno (“none”)… When we use these words, the structure is a bit different, because they can be used in different ways. They can act as subjects or as objects. 

    For example: Nadie ha comido espaguetis. (“Nobody has eaten spaghetti.”). Here we find the word nadie before the verb, just as we saw in the previous negative sentences. However, that makes sense, because it acts as a subject. 

    Since we’re mentioning this, we should explain that sometimes these words might be found after the verb, even if they’re a subject. Here are a few examples:

    • No hay nadie. → “There isn’t anyone.”
    • No hay nada. → “There isn’t anything.”
    • No queda ninguno. → “There is none left.”

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    The negative word in bold in each of these examples is the subject of the sentence, even though it might not be as obvious as in the other examples we’ve seen. We could say that the word in bold is “the thing that isn’t.” 

    As you might have noticed, the adverb no does appear at the beginning of the sentence, something that happens similarly in the English translation. As you’ll find out in our lesson “How to Be Negative?” in Spanish, it’s quite common to have more than one negative word in one sentence.

    4. Word Order with Prepositional Phrases

    Another element that needs to be taken into account when talking about word order is prepositional phrases. A prepositional phrase is a type of phrase that always begins with a preposition, such as en (“in,” “on,” “at”) or con (“with”). If you would like to find out more about prepositions, we have an article just for you! Check out our article about Spanish prepositions.

    Prepositional phrases are usually found at the end of a sentence, but some of them can be placed at the beginning if you want to emphasize said phrase. Let’s look at some examples of Spanish word order that show this: 

    Estudio español en casa. → “I study Spanish at home.”

    But what if someone asked us: 

    ¿Dónde estudias español? → “Where do you study Spanish?”

    In this case, a possible answer we could give them would be:

    En casa, estudio español. → “At home, I learn Spanish.”

    There are many other prepositional phrases we could add to the same sentence, even together, such as: 

    Estudio español en casa con SpanishPod101.com. → “I study Spanish at home with SpanishPod101.com.”

    Man Studying at Home

    5. Word Order with Modifiers

    We’ve already seen a type of modifier, which were the ones that turned affirmative sentences into negative sentences. However, there are many more elements in sentences that we call modifiers. These include words such as articles, adjectives, and pronouns.

    Determiners are easy, because they always go in front of a noun, just like in English. These are, among others, articles, numerals, and possessives. Let’s look at examples for these types of modifiers:

    Articles: El hombre come espaguetis. → “The man eats spaghetti.”

    Numerals: Dos hombres comen espaguetis. → “Two men eat spaghetti.”

    Possessives: Mi padre come espaguetis. → “My father eats spaghetti.”

    However, in Spanish word order, adjectives normally go after the noun, but there are exceptions. For example, in literature, especially poetry, it’s common to write the adjective before the noun. Check out our article on adjectives for more information!

    El coche blanco es de mi padre. → “The white car is my dad’s.”

    La hermosa princesa abrió los ojos. → “The beautiful princess opened her eyes.”

    Pronouns can go either before or after the verb, depending on the kind of pronoun they are, or sometimes depending on what you feel like saying. As we learned in our previous article about pronouns, there are different kinds of pronouns in Spanish. Even though we also talked about the order they follow in that article, we’ll look at them again, one by one:

    1 – Personal Pronouns

    If you read the article we just mentioned, you might remember that there are many kinds of personal pronouns. 

    a) Subject Pronouns

    Subject pronouns, which are the ones we use for the subject of a sentence, are always found before the verb. This is because, as we saw, in Spanish, the subject is always the first element in a sentence. 

    Ellos quieren una casa nueva. → “They want a new house.”

    b) Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns and Reflexive Pronouns

    You probably remember that basic word order in Spanish is subject + verb + object, don’t you? Well, when a direct or indirect object is substituted by a pronoun, the pronoun is actually found before the verb. We’ll illustrate this with a few examples:

    Direct object: 

    Quieren una casa nueva. → La quieren.

    “They want a new house.” → “They want it.”

    Both direct and indirect objects: 

    Traigo un regalo para mi madre. → Le traigo un regalo. → Se lo traigo.

    “I bring a present for my mom.” → “I bring her a present.” → “I bring it to her.”

    Reflexive pronouns work in a very similar way and they’re always found before the verb:

    Mis padres se van de vacaciones. → “My parents are going on vacation.”  

    c) Prepositional Pronouns

    Prepositional pronouns follow the same rules that prepositional phrases do, so they can be in different locations inside a sentence depending on what you would like to emphasize.

    Sin ti todo es diferente. → “Without you, everything is different.”

    Todo es diferente sin ti. → “Everything is different without you.”

    d) Possessive Pronouns

    A possessive pronoun can be a subject or an object, so its order will depend on the function it does in the sentence:

    El nuestro es ese. → “Ours is that one.”

    La casa es nuestra. → “The house is ours.” 

    2 – Demonstrative Pronouns

    Just like what happened with possessive pronouns, demonstrative pronouns can be in different places in the same sentence, depending on their function.

    Este es mi hermano. → “This is my brother.”

    Nunca he estado ahí. → “I have never been there.”

    3 – Interrogative Pronouns

    Interrogative pronouns are pronouns that help us ask questions, and they’re always the first word in a question:

    ¿Qué quieres? → “What do you want?”

    4 – Indefinite Pronouns

    Once again, indefinite pronouns don’t have a specific position in a sentence, because that depends on their function.

    Todos quieren dinero. → “Everyone wants money.”

    Puedes preguntárselo a cualquiera. → “You can ask anyone.”

    5 – Relative Pronouns

    Relative pronouns are never found in simple sentences. Rather, we find them in complex sentences. These pronouns always start the second part of the sentence, so they’ll always be in the middle. This might sound odd if you’re not sure what a relative pronoun is, but you’ll understand once you look at an example:

    Esta es mi prima que vive en la ciudad. → “This is my cousin who lives in the city.”

    6. Changing a Sentence into a Yes-or-No Question

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    In many languages, to transform a normal sentence into a yes-or-no question you must change it a fair bit, or change the order. In Spanish, this is way simpler. So, what is the Spanish word order in questions? Look at these examples:

    Estudias español todos los días. → “You study Spanish every day.” 

    ¿Estudias español todos los días? → “Do you study Spanish every day?” 

    As you probably noticed, it’s exactly the same structure. This doesn’t only happen with specific structures: it happens every time you turn a sentence, either affirmative or negative, into a yes-or-no question. 

    We’re sure you enjoyed learning this, but you probably know that there are other kinds of questions. If you feel a bit lost when it comes to this topic, you might enjoy our lesson on 15 Questions You Should Know. 

    7. Translation Exercises

    We thought it would be useful to you to see how we transform a simple sentence into more complex sentences, and translate them to English. Below, you can see exactly what changes we make.

    1. Bebiste agua. → “You drank water.”

    2. Bebiste agua hace cinco minutos. → “You drank water five minutes ago.”

    In this second sentence, the only thing we added was the time the action happened, hace cinco minutos, which means “five minutes ago.”

    3. Bebiste dos botellas de agua hace cinco minutos. → “You drank two bottles of water five minutes ago.” 

    In this third sentence, we made a bigger change. This time, what we’re drinking isn’t just water, but something slightly more specific: two bottles of water. The new object is dos botellas de agua instead of just agua.

    4. ¿Bebiste dos botellas de agua hace cinco minutos? → “Did you drink two bottles of water five minutes ago?”

    To end these examples, we thought it would be a good idea to show you once again how to turn an affirmative sentence into a question, to convince you that we don’t have to make any changes to it, just in case you didn’t believe us before!

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    In this series on teaching Spanish writing skills, we’ve discussed using templates to model good writing, as well as the importance of Spanish transition words to decrease choppiness.  This post will continue the writing discussion with ideas for great Spanish writing activities and Spanish writing projects to use all year long with your high school or middle school students.

    Without further ado, here are some ideas:

    Spanish Writing Activities (Level 1)

    For level 1, I focus primarily on speaking and communication skills for at least the first half of the year before adding in a whole lot of writing.  Sentences or short paragraphs are fine, but avoid long compositions until they are more confident and competent with their communication skills.

    That said, here are a few shorter projects:

    Postcard Project (Level 1) 

    Students pretend they are on vacation in a Spanish Speaking country.  Pass out an index card and have students draw/print and paste photos of the scenery on one side and describe their vacation on the other.

    Teach them a little bit of preterite to help them talk about where they went and what they saw.  (Fui a . . ., Fuimos a, Vi, Vimos, Fue  muy divertido, muy interesante, un viaje fantástico.).  Don’t teach them the whole verb conjugation – only teach that “Fui a” means “I went”, “Fuimos a” means we went, “Vi” means “I saw”, “Vimos” means “We saw” and “Fue” means “It was “.  Ex.  I’m in Panama.  There are a lot of colorful birds here.  The weather is nice.  Today we went to an incredible national park.  We saw lots of interesting animals:  iguanas, agouti, and wild parrots.  Etc.

    Social Media Profile 

    Have students write their own Facebook profile or other social media profile.  They can answer questions such as:  Where do you live, what do you like to do, what is your profession, etc.

    Secret Valentines

    Select another student’s name for each student (boys to boys, girls to boys, girls to girls) and have them write super cheesy valentines to their secret valentine.  Tell them that the whole point is to write the cheesiest valentine.  Students give you the valentines when they are done and you pass them out.  They try to guess who their secret valentine is.

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    All about Me Writing Project

    This one is great for an end-of-year project.  Students describe themselves, their families, their likes and dislikes, etc.  Get this free template in the Free Resource Library.

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    All about Me Spanish Writing Project

    Spanish Writing Activities (Level 2) 

    Instagram Posts

    Students take photos and write Instagram posts describing what they did over the summer, winter break, spring break, etc.

    Personal Narrative

    All about Me Project (with or without the template).  See above.

    Describe a Typical Day

    Students describe their daily routine (great for reflexive verbs and time).  If you want to add an extra fun element to this, offer extra credit if they act their days out in front of the class as funny people.  Student A is behind Student B and is the arms and does all the actions while Student A talks.  This is really funny as they try to brush teeth, hair, etc.  Students love this activity.

    Collage People

    Students cut out pictures of different activities and paste them (or they can draw them) onto an outline of a person.  They then write about the person that they have created, describing their likes and dislikes.

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    How to Project

    Write instructions explaining how to make or do something (could be a recipe or a simple craft).

    Create a Pamphlet

    Make a pamphlet or brochure for a gym/weight loss program.

    Preterite 

    One Crazy Family

    Write about a crazy family and all the crazy things that they did all week long.  Have them act out the actions in front of the class with props.

    Ex.  The Gonzalez family is really crazy.  On Tuesday, Marta ate worms and crickets for dinner.  On Friday night, Luis and Rosa rode elephants and parked them in the supermarket parking lot.  What a mess!

    Postcard Project (Level 2)

    Students pretend they are on vacation in a Spanish Speaking country.  Pass out an index card and have students draw/print and paste photos of the scenery on one side and describe their vacation on the other.  Can be used with just preterite or preterite/imperfect.

    Get more preterite/imperfect activities here.

    Imperfect

    Your Life As a Kid

    Write about what your life was like when you were a kid.  Students leave the name off and attach a photo from when they were little.  Post them around the class with a number by each essay.  Students try to guess who each person is.

    Famous Person’s Life

    Write about the life of a famous person.

    Penpal Letters

    Connect with another class in a Spanish-speaking country and have your students correspond with other students throughout the year.  Collect the letter and mail them in one big envelope to save on postage (or even better, correspond via email).

    Letter for Next Year

    Write a letter to next year’s students telling them about your teacher and what they should expect from Spanish class.

    Spanish Writing Activities (Levels 3, 4, 5)

    Preterite vs. Imperfect

    Class Story

    Write a class story.  Begin with a starter sentence like:  It was a dark and stormy night.  Students in class take turns adding on sentences.  To get more touches with the language, divide the class into groups and let them brainstorm their own stories and then write on the board as they go.  Share and correct the stories as a class afterward.

    Life in the Past

    Compare and contrast life today with life 50 years ago.

    Photo Prompt

    Use a funny photo as a writing prompt.  Ex. What happened to cause this event?

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    Photo Writing

    Show a picture with lots of things happening in it.  Have students write as much as they can about the picture for 2-5 minutes.

    Spanish Writing Activities

    Retell a Fairy Tale

    Students write out a traditional fairy tale but change some of the details to give it a funny twist.

    Change the Ending

    Write the ending to a story that the class is reading before you read it.

    Famous People

    Students research a famous Hispanic and write a resume based on that person’s life.  I like to have them add an audio-visual element to the presentation (showcasing their art, music, etc.).  Get a ready-made Famous Hispanics game and project.

    Movie/Book Review

    Students write a review critiquing a movie or book.

    Blog Post

    Students write a blog post about a topic of their choosing:  exercise, sports, fashion, healthy eating, etc.  Have them use info. that you are studying (specific verb tenses or grammar points, transition words) in their posts.

    Journal Writing

    Have students write once a week in Spanish journals (either in class or at home).  Be sure to tell them not to write stuff that is super personal because you will be reading it.

    Journal Writing with Prompts

    Give students a new prompt for each writing session.  Base the prompts on the season or specific grammar points that you’re studying.  Ex.  (For Halloween)  Describe the best Halloween costume that you ever wore.  Ex. (For imperfect subjunctive)  If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be?

    Controversial Opinion Piece

    Students present one side of a debate for a controversial topic.  As the teacher, you may wish to select certain topics to choose from or you may decide to give students permission to choose (just have them check with you first before they start to write).

    Future Plans

    Describe what your life will be like in 10, 20, or 30 years.

    Conditional

    Have students answer any of the following writing prompts:  1.  What would you do if you won $1,000,000?  2.  What changes would you make if you were the principal of your school?  3.  If you could have any special power, what would it be and why?

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    25 Spanish Writing Activities

    End of Year Projects for Upper-Level Students

    Spanish Fairy Tales

    Students write and illustrate fairy tales using complex verb tenses and transition words.  Give them a specific amount of transition words to use (10-15), and specific verbs (must use at least 3 conditional, 5 preterite, 5 imperfect, 3 subjunctive, etc.).  Get the instructions, rubrics, and samples to show your students here.

    Write a Chapter

    Write an additional chapter from a book that you’ve read this year.  Include elements in the style of that particular author.  My favorite book is “Cuentos con sazón“.  Each chapter talks about a moral problem that a kid encountered with some sort of resolution, centered around a festival in a Spanish-speaking country and involving some yummy traditional food.

    Hope you found these ideas helpful and inspiring!  Have a great Spanish writing project that we should all know about – let me know in the comments so I can add it to this post.

    Be sure to check out the other parts of this Spanish writing series:  “Using Spanish Writing Templates” and “Using Spanish Transition Words to Improve Writing“.

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    Happy Teaching!
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