Spanish articles
Clear explanations of grammar, words and common mistakes. With examples and a mini-practice after each article.
Vocabulary
Saber vs conocer in Spanish: how to say "know"
Spanish splits English “know” into two verbs. Use saber for facts, information and learned abilities: you know what, that or how. Use conocer for familiarity with a person, place, book, song ...
Grammar
Por vs para in Spanish: the practical difference
Both por and para can translate as “for”, but they point in different directions. Use para when the sentence looks forward to a goal: purpose, destination, recipient, deadline or intended use. Use por ...
Grammar
Ser vs estar in Spanish: how to choose
Spanish has two everyday verbs for “to be”. Use ser for identity, origin, time, dates, material and defining traits: what something is. Use estar for location, a state right now, the result of a ...