Order Food in Spanish: A Simple Guide to Restaurants
When you order food in Spanish, you don’t use the same phrases or sentence structures you would in English. Get a crash course in Restaurant Spanish to sound more like a loca
Spanish Expressions
Vale la Pena in Spanish: Meaning & How to Use it
Meaning: Vale la pena means “it’s worth it”. You might also translate it as “to be worth your while”, “to be worth the trouble”, “to pay off”, or “to be worthwhile”. Read on to learn how to use this phrase in different situations, and alternatives to it. What does vale la pena mean literally? Una … Read More
I’ll be right back in Spanish (Formal, Informal, & Slang)
There are lots of good ways to say I’ll be right back in Spanish. In this article, you’ll learn the most popular ways, the verbs you need, and some slang/regional options. Expressions using Ya Ya is an extremely versatile word in Spanish. It can mean now, already, soon, and more, and it’s used in tons … Read More
Desde vs De: The Best Way to Say “From” in Spanish
Desde and de can be a confusing pair — even for native speakers of Spanish. In many cases, the two prepositions can be used interchangeably. Let’s take a look at the differences between desde vs. de, and the best way to say “From” in Spanish depending on the situation. When to use desde vs de A … Read More
Spanish at the Gas Station: Everything You Need to Know
In many parts of Latin America, you don’t pump your own gas — there are attendants who work the pumps (las bombas). So if you’re driving in a Spanish speaking country, it pays to know some Spanish phrases for the gas station. Gas Station Vocabulary with Regional Variations Spanish vocabulary can vary a lot from country to … Read More
I Can’t Wait in Spanish: Express Excitement like a Native Speaker
In English, it’s common to say “I can’t wait” to express excitement. Trouble is, “I can’t wait” is an idiom. And you can’t always translate idioms literally into Spanish. In fact, there are a range of translations for I can’t wait in Spanish. Let’s break down the most natural ways to express this idea (don’t … Read More