Spanish has absorbed many English words, especially in technology and pop culture. Words like "marketing," "email," and "streaming" are commonly used instead of their Spanish equivalents. Other examples include "brunch," "fitness," and "casting." While some argue this weakens Spanish, others see it as evolution. Want to learn how native speakers really talk? Join Lingobi and practice today!

Reflexive verbs are essential in Spanish, as they indicate that the subject is also the receiver of the action. Without them, your Spanish may sound unnatural.

Common Reflexive Verbs

• Levantarse – To get up
• Ducharse – To shower
• Vestirse – To get dressed

How to Conjugate

Reflexive verbs require pronouns: me, te, se, nos, os, se. Example:

• Yo me levanto – I get up
• Nosotros nos levantamos – We get up

Mastering reflexive verbs will boost your fluency. Start practicing today…

Struggling with "ser" and "estar"? These two Spanish verbs both mean "to be," but they have different uses.

Key Uses of "Ser"

Ser is for permanent traits: descriptions, jobs, time, and origins.

Example: Soy ingeniero. (I am an engineer.)

Key Uses of "Estar"

Estar is for temporary states: emotions, locations, and ongoing actions.

Example: Estoy cansado. (I am tired.)

A quick trick: DOCTOR for "ser" (Description, Occupation, Characteristic, Time, Origin, Relationship) and PLACE for "estar" (Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion).

Going to the movies is a great way to practice Spanish. Here are key phrases for buying tickets, choosing seats, and enjoying the experience.

Buying Tickets

¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada? – How much is the ticket?

Want to improve your Spanish for real-life situations? Try these phrases next time you visit the movies!

A park is a great place to practice your Spanish in a real-world setting. Learn key words like "el césped" (the grass) and "el columpio" (the swing), plus useful phrases like "¿Dónde está el parque?" (Where is the park?). Try using these words next time you're outdoors!