Spanish Tips

 

     Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and Puerto Rico , totaling 21 distinct entities. It is the second most spoken native language globally, with over 485 million native speakers. However, it changes as we cross the Atlantic. By that I mean,  in Latin America, Spanish is different than, "Spain Spanish."      In Spain, there is a n entirely different conjugation package called, "voseo," for one thing, which is known among Latin Americans... but which isn't used much. Its similar to the archaic English, "Thee and Thou." They are taught and understand it, but they don't speak it in common usage. In Spain, too, there are a dozen or more pronunciation differences...changes that are sometimes dramatically different.      Added to that, all Spamish speaking countries in the Americas have their own unique vocabularies, pronunciations, and expressions....and they can be difficult to fathom, even for native Spanish speakers....

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  We all make mistakes when learning a new language. You’ve probably made some of the ones on this list. But don't let mistakes ruin your confidence - think of them as a learning opportunity. So,by learning these 22 most common Spanish mistakes and how to avoid them, you can speak with more confidence, ease and accuracy. 1. Using “ ser” when talking about age In English we use the verb “to be” when talking about age: “I am 25 years old.” But in Spanish, the verb tener (to have) is used with age. To say that you’re 25 years old, you’d say “ Tengo 25 años.” This translates literally to, “I have 25 years,” hence the common mistake. There are quite a few other Spanish phrases that use the verb tener while their English counterparts use “to be.” Here are some common ones: Spanish phrase English translation Example tener calor to be hot ...