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 [...]
Emojis in Spanish: how they are punctuated
Emojis in Spanish are those little faces (and other images) that we use every day in our internet communications. Some of them can be used to express emotions (¡No puedo creerlo! 🫣), replace a word [...]
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 [...]
Expressions of Horror in Spanish for Halloween
Expressions of horror in Spanish are very varied. With them we can express our most deep fears and terrors. In a few days Halloween will be here and it may be a good time to [...]
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 [...]