The Word PLANTA in Spanish
The word planta in Spanish can be confusing because it has several uses and meanings. In this article we are going to know some of them in order to learn Spanish in the most natural [...]
Idioms about Heat in Spanish
Heat is a typical sensation of summer that surrounds us and invites us to look for ways to cool off. There are idioms about heat in Spanish that reflect different aspects of this sensation. In [...]
Idioms with the word “pelo” in Spanish
Idioms are an important aspect of learning any language. In addition to helping us communicate more effectively, they also allow us to better understand the culture and customs of the country where the language is [...]
Spanish Homophone Words: Vaya, Valla and Baya
Spanish homophone words are many and often a headache for students of Spanish. But what is a homophone word and why can they get even native speakers into trouble? In the Spanishviaskype blog we have [...]
War Idioms in Spanish: Point and… Speak!
War idioms in Spanish have nourished our language throughout history. During the last decades, Europe has lived a period of peace that is threatened by the latest tensions between Russia and Ukraine. However, Spain’s history [...]
Idioms with Body Parts in Spanish
Idioms with body parts are many in Spanish. Idiomatic expressions are usually made up of words that refer to the objects around us. Therefore, the parts of our body are a fantastic source of colloquial [...]
The Word ASÍ in Spanish: Meaning and Expressions
The word así in Spanish can be either an adverb or a conjunction. With only three letters, this word can express a multitude of meanings and modifies sentences in different ways. In today's article we [...]
Ordering in a Restaurant in Spanish
Ordering in a restaurant is one of the most common situations for tourists. Moreover, if that tourist is also a student of Spanish, he or she can take advantage of the opportunity to practice. However, [...]
The Verb Tocar in Spanish: Meanings and Idioms
The verb tocar in Spanish, according to the Dictionary of Royal Spanish Academy, it is defined as “to exercise the sense of touch”. That is, the action by which we perceive external sensations through the [...]
