Ser vs Estar: The Complete Guide with Examples
Master ser vs estar with 30+ contrasting examples, complete usage tables, and memory tricks. The definitive guide to Spanish's most challenging grammar concept.
April 2026
Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation: Complete Guide
Complete Spanish pronunciation guide: all 27 letters, vowel sounds, tricky consonants (j, rr, n), Spain vs Latin America differences, stress rules and accent marks.
Spanish Grammar Rules: Complete Beginner's Guide
Master Spanish grammar from scratch: sentence structure, noun gender, articles, adjective agreement, and verb infinitives with 20+ examples and comparison tables.
Spanish Past Tense: Preterite vs Imperfect Complete Guide
Master Spanish past tense: preterite vs imperfect with complete conjugation tables, 30+ contrasting examples, trigger words, and a clear memory framework for choosing correctly.
Spanish Verb Conjugation: Present Tense Complete Guide
Complete guide to Spanish present tense conjugation: -AR/-ER/-IR endings, irregular verbs (ser, estar, ir, tener), stem-changing verbs, and reflexive verbs with full tables.
Spanish Gender of Nouns: Rules and Exceptions Reference
Complete reference for Spanish noun gender: rules for -o, -a, -cion, -dad, -ma endings; exceptions like el dia, la mano; adjective agreement and el agua.
Spanish Por vs Para: Complete Usage Reference
Complete reference for the Spanish prepositions por and para: every use case, contrasting examples, fixed expressions, and a quick-decision test for learners.
Spanish Pronouns: Direct, Indirect, and Reflexive Object Reference
Complete Spanish pronoun reference: subject, direct object, indirect object, reflexive. Pronoun order (RID), placement rules, and the le to se change rule.
Spanish Subjunctive Mood: When and How to Use Reference
Complete Spanish subjunctive reference: present and imperfect forms, WEIRDO and ESCAPA triggers, indicative vs subjunctive contrasts, and sequence of tenses.
Spanish Verb Conjugation System: -AR, -ER, -IR Complete Reference
Complete Spanish verb conjugation reference: -AR, -ER, -IR classes fully conjugated across all 14 tenses and moods, with stem-change patterns and key irregulars.
Spanish Body Parts and Medical Vocabulary Reference
Spanish body parts, symptoms, and medical vocabulary: me duele la cabeza, doctor and pharmacy phrases, illnesses, emergencies, pain description.
Spanish Colors, Adjectives, and Descriptions Reference
Spanish colors and adjectives: gender/number agreement (roja/rojos), invariant colors (rosa, naranja), position rules, and common descriptive vocabulary.
Spanish Common Phrases for Daily Conversation Reference
100 essential Spanish phrases for daily conversation: greetings, courtesy, shopping, directions, time, weather, and emergencies with English translations.
Spanish Days, Months, and Time Expressions Reference
Spanish days, months, seasons, telling time (es la una/son las dos), parts of the day, 24-hour clock, and temporal adverbs with common examples and rules.
Spanish Family and Relationships Vocabulary Reference
Spanish family vocabulary: immediate, extended, in-laws, stepfamily, godparents. Includes diminutives like abuelita, Hispanic family culture, and naming rules.
Spanish Food Vocabulary for Restaurants and Cooking Reference
Complete Spanish food vocabulary: meals, proteins, fruits, vegetables, drinks, iconic dishes, restaurant phrases, cooking verbs, plus regional variants.
Spanish Negation: No, Nunca, Nada, Nadie Reference
Spanish negation rules: double negatives, placement of no, nunca, nada, nadie, ninguno, tampoco, ni...ni. How Spanish differs from English negation logic.
Spanish Top 100 Common Verbs Reference
Top 100 most frequent Spanish verbs with full present-tense conjugations for the top 20. Regular and irregular patterns, stem changes, and usage notes.
Spanish Travel Phrases Tourist Guide Reference
Spanish travel phrases: airport, hotel, taxi, metro, directions, car rental, sightseeing, emergencies. Spain vs Latin America vocabulary differences included.
Spanish Weather, Seasons, and Nature Vocabulary Reference
Spanish weather vocabulary and grammar: hace calor, hace frio, llueve, nieva, esta nublado. Seasons, climate across Spanish-speaking world, landscape terms.