If you've ever heard "sos" in Spanish and wondered what it means, you're not alone! "Sos" is used in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay as part of voseo, an alternative to "tú eres." Instead of "tú eres mi amigo," you might hear "sos mi amigo." Other unique terms include "che" (hey), "vale" (okay in Spain), and "chido" (cool in Mexico). Understanding these regional differences helps you sound more natural in Spanish. Want to learn more? Practice with native speakers and explore Spanish variations.

Spanish pronunciation isn’t just about sounds—it’s about stressing the right syllable. Misplacing stress can change meanings, like "Público" vs. "Publicó." Most words follow rules: stress falls on the second-to-last syllable if ending in a vowel, -n, or -s, but moves to the last syllable otherwise. Accents override these rules, like in "Mamá." Practice words like "Difícil" and "Camión" to improve. Mastering stress helps with fluency and clear communication. …

We’re told the Spanish "H" is silent—until we see words like "chico" and "chorizo." What’s going on? The answer lies in "CH"! While "H" alone is silent, "CH" creates a sound similar to English "ch" in "chocolate." Many common Spanish words, like "churro" and "chiste," use it, and in some regions, it even sounds like "sh." Fun fact: "CH" was once its own letter in the Spanish alphabet!

Going to a Spanish-speaking cookout? Expect good food, loud music, and great company! Learn essential words like parrilla (grill), asado (grilled meat), and phrases like ¡Esto está buenísimo! (This is really good!). Now you're ready to enjoy the party like a native!