Category: Grammar 1

Ir a, Acabar de, Volver a | Rules How do you use Acabar de infinitive? Read about how to use ir a, acabar de, volver a in Spanish. Learn to apply Spanish grammar rules with online lessons. Learn more about helpful tips on how to improve your language. Many useful expressions are formed by combining…

Irregular Verbs in Spanish Read about how to use the irregular verbs  in Spanish. Learn to apply Spanish grammar rules with online lessons. Learn more about helpful tips on how to improve your language. Note: Notice that “ir” and “dar” follow the same pattern as “estar”; they are irregular in the first person singular (yo).…

What are the types of stem changing verbs? Stem Changing Verbs: OU:E Remember, there are three types of infinitives: -ar, -er, -ir. Infinitives are made up of two parts: the ending and the stem.  hablar – habl (stem) + ar (ending) comer – com (stem) + er (ending) vivir – viv (stem) + ir (ending) With regular verbs, the stem…

When to use al and del in Spanish? Let’s find out when to use the contractions al and del in Spanish. Note: When “a” or “de” precedes the definite article “el”, the two words combine to form a contraction. a + el = al de + el = del e.g. Vamos al estadio – Vamos…

This article will tell you what is A in Spanish. A is a word in Spanish, a letter of the alphabet and a preposition. When to use A in Spanish? Note: In Spanish, when the direct object is a person, it is preceded by the preposition “a”. Tip: This word has no English translation. e.g.…

How do you use tener in Spanish? Let’s find out when do you use the verb tener in Spanish. There are many idiomatic expressions that use the verb “tener”.   e.g. “tener ___ años” Incorrect:  (to have _____ years) Correct: (to be _____ years old)   “tener frío” Incorrect:  (to have cold)   Correct:  to be cold   “tener…

What is a possessive adjective in grammar? In this lesson you are going to learn the possessive adjective in Spanish. Possessive adjectives are used to show ownership.   Masculine Forms: Singular Masculine – Plural Masculine Yo (I)-(My): Mi – Mis Tú (You)(Informal)-(Your): Tu – Tus Usted (You)(Formal)-(Your): Su – Sus Él/Ella(He/She)-(His/Her): Su– Sus Nosotros(as)We)-(Our): Nuestro – Nuestros     Vosotros(as)(You)(Informal)-(Your): Vuestro– Vuestros Ustedes(You)(Formal)-(Your): Su – Sus Ellos(as)(They)- (Their): Su– Sus   Feminine Forms: Singular Feminine – Plural…

What is a negation in Spanish? In this lesson you are going to learn how to use the Spanish negation. Note: To make a sentence negative, place the word “no” before the verb.   Affirmative–Negative Nosotros hablamos Español (We speak Spanish) – Nosotros no hablamos Español (We don’t speak Spanish) Ella está aquí (She is here) – Ella no está aquí (She is…

In this lesson you are going to learn the difference between ser and estar in Spanish. Ser and estar can both be translated as “to be” In Spanish, a different verb is used to express “to be” depending on whether the speaker intends to address a condition or an essential quality.   Subject – Estar – Ser (to…

What are the rules for Spanish adjectives? Study the rules of adjectives in Spanish. Learn Spanish grammar with online lessons. Vocabulary translation from English to Spanish with words and phrases. Rules of Adjectives in Spanish Most adjectives change form, depending upon whether the word they modify is masculine or feminine. Notice the difference between “the…

How do you use hay in Spanish translation? In this lesson you are going to learn how to use hay in Spanish translation. The verb form “hay” has two meanings: hay (for singular) – there is hay (for plural) – there are How to translate hay in Spanish? e.g. Hay muchos papeles en el escritorio. –…

What is an example of a definite article in Spanish? Study how to use the definite article in Spanish. Learn Spanish grammar with online lessons. Vocabulary translation from English to Spanish with words and phrases. Note: Feminine singular nouns that begin with an emphasized “a” or “ha” use the masculine form of the article. e.g. el aire –…