Knowing how to tell time in Spanish is a key skill for any learner. Ask the time with ¿Qué hora es?, and respond with Es la... for one o’clock or Son las... for other hours. Learn essential phrases like y cuarto (quarter past) and menos cuarto (quarter to), and familiarize yourself with words like reloj (clock/watch). Mastering time expressions will help you in daily conversations. Ready to practice? Try it out with our interactive lessons!

Mastering Spanish pronunciation is key to sounding like a native speaker. Unlike English, Spanish pronunciation follows consistent rules. Vowels always sound the same: "A" like "father," "E" like "bet," "I" like "see," "O" like "or," and "U" like "boot." Key consonants include the rolled "R" and silent "H." Stress rules also play a big role in clarity. The best way to improve? Listen and repeat! Lingobi provides interactive exercises to perfect your pronunciation. Keep practicing, and soon you'll sound more natural in Spanish!

In Spanish, all nouns have a gender, either masculine or feminine. While most words ending in -o are masculine and -a are feminine, there are many exceptions. For example, "la mano" (the hand) is feminine, but "el día" (the day) is masculine. These irregularities often come from Greek origins, like "el problema" (the problem). Learning patterns and practicing with native speakers can help you master this concept.

Mastering Spanish requires understanding nuances like the subjunctive mood in idiomatic expressions. Common phrases such as Que yo sepa ("As far as I know") and Hagas lo que hagas ("Whatever you do") rely on the subjunctive to convey uncertainty or generalization. To integrate these naturally, listen to them in context and practice using them in conversation. These phrases will enhance your fluency and make your Spanish sound more authentic.

Spanish learners often struggle with "lo". This tiny word has multiple uses, from being a direct object pronoun to forming abstract expressions.

• As a direct object: ¿Viste el coche? Lo vi ayer. (Did you see the car? I saw it yesterday.)
• As a neuter pronoun: No entiendo lo que dices. (I don’t understand what you’re saying.)
• With adjectives/adverbs: No sabes lo difícil que fue. (You don’t know how difficult it was.)
• To replace definite articles: Siempre valora lo bueno. (Always value the good.)

Practice using "lo" to improve your fluency!