The verb tener means ‘to have’. Tener is an irregular verb. There are some common expressions in Spanish that use tener (to have) where in English the verb ‘to be’ would be used. This video explains ...

Irregular verbs don’t follow the usual pattern in the present tense. Some irregular present tense verbs only change in the ‘I’ form. Some of the most common verbs in Spanish are irregular verbs. This ...

Learning a language is hard. Whether it’s pronunciation, accents, verb conjugation or definitions, it’s hard to wrap your brain around it all. People learning Spanish – especially individuals whose ...

In Spanish, there’s no verb that matches the sheer versatility of the English verb “to get.” However, the word “dar” comes close, offering a wide range of meanings and expressions. “Dar” translates to ...

As a linguist, I’ve lost count of how many times I have been asked what I think of the various language-learning apps. The truth is that I don’t use them. But of late I have been watching my daughter, ...