Mastering the difference between "no la vi" and "no la veía" is key to speaking accurate Spanish. While both seem to mean "I didn’t see her", the former refers to a specific instance, and the latter describes an ongoing or repeated action in the past.

🔍 "No la vi" – Preterite Past

Refers to a one-time event:

La busqué en la fiesta, pero no la vi.

(I looked for her at the party, but I didn’t see her.)

Learning to conjugate irregular verbs in Spanish is a key step toward becoming fluent. Irregular verbs break the rules of regular conjugations, requiring you to memorize their unique forms. Here are some of the most common ones:

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Expressing emotions in Spanish goes beyond basic phrases. Learn to use verbs like sentirse and tener, expand your vocabulary with nuanced emotions, and explore idiomatic expressions. For instance, instead of simply saying "Estoy feliz", you can say "Estoy encantado" (I am delighted) for more impact. Using diminutives and augmentatives also adds subtlety or intensity. Discover how to enrich your emotional expression in Spanish!

When learning Spanish, you’ll often come across words that seem to have the same meaning but are used in different contexts. A common pair that confuses learners is “caminar” and “andar”. Both verbs can translate to “to walk” in English, but they are not always interchangeable.

1. Caminar: To Walk in a Physical Sense

“Caminar” generally refers to the physical act of walking, emphasizing the action of moving forward on foot.

Mastering these subtle differences will help you sound more natural in Spanish conversations.