(Los Verbos Recíprocos) Reciprocal reflexives describe actions that two or more people do to each other — like “each other” or “one another” in English. They use the same reflexive pronouns (nos, os, se) but the meaning is shared or mutual, not individual. 1) What Are Reciprocal Reflexives? A reciprocal reflexive shows that the action […]
Regular Present Tense Verbs Regular -AR verbs are one of the largest and most important verb groups in Spanish. Because they follow predictable conjugation patterns, they give learners a reliable foundation for expressing actions in the present tense. Mastering these endings allows students to talk about everyday activities, describe routines, and build clear, complete sentences.
Reflexive Verbs in Spanish (Los Verbos Reflexivos) Reflexive verbs describe actions that a person performs on themselves. They use reflexive pronouns to show that the subject and the object are the same—meaning the person doing the action is also receiving it. 1) What Is a Reflexive Verb? A reflexive verb is one that uses a
The Preterite vs. Imperfect (El Pretérito Indefinido vs. El Pretérito Imperfecto) Spanish has two main past tenses—the preterite and the imperfect—and both are used to talk about actions that happened in the past. However, they highlight different perspectives on those actions. The preterite focuses on completed events with clear beginnings or endings, while the imperfect
The Present Progressive & the Gerund (El Presente Progresivo y el Gerundio) The present progressive is used to describe actions that are happening right now—what someone is doing at this very moment. This structure helps speakers emphasize that an action is currently in progress. At the center of this construction is the gerund (el gerundio),
Por vs. Para (Two Words That Mean “For” — But Not the Same!) Spanish uses two different words—por and para—that can both translate to “for” in English, but they express very different ideas. Choosing the correct one depends on the reason, purpose, or context of the action. A helpful way to think about them is: