The current Constitution of Spain went into effect in 1978, setting certain changes in motion for the country. In this article, you’ll learn about what those changes are, what happens on Constitution Day in Spain, and more fun facts about the Constitution of Spain! Understanding a country’s history and culture is essential is being able to master its language. And at SpanishPod101.com, we believe that learning Spanish should be both fun and informative—starting with this article! Are you ready? Let’s get started. 1. What is Constitution Day in Spain? The courts approved the 1978 Constitution on October 31, a referendum approved it on December 6, and the King signed and proclaimed it on December 27. It went into effect on... Show more

One of the most common answers language learners give when we're asked why we chose to learn that language is because we like the country or countries where it's spoken. Therefore, it's not a surprise that if you're learning Spanish, you might like to visit Spain. So why not learn Spanish travel words and phrases? Whether you choose to travel to Spain for a short holiday or for a longer time, here you'll learn all the vocabulary you need to find your way in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or any other city you want to visit. You probably already know that Spanish people aren't that great at speaking English, especially in small towns, so if you want to avoid misunderstandings, this is the way to go. Our purpose today is to teach you some... Show more

https://youtu.be/XNlAFiQM5xo?si=SsQd1cLN6cFu0uFd Surely you already know how to say a few numbers in Spanish, but have you mastered them? And no, we're not asking you if you have a PhD in Mathematics. We'll probably agree that numbers are an incredibly important part of our lives. Most of us don't need to do any complicated math on a regular basis, unless that happens to be part of your job description. But we all still use numbers all the time, whether you like them or not. We all look at the clock a few times a day, we go shopping and look at the prices of products… We all need to count things sometimes as well. We can count our money, or how many cartons of milk we have left, or how many steps there are from the entrance of your... Show more

You're learning to speak Spanish, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Spanish. At Learn Spanish, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Spanish in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Mexican Spanish Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Spanish. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Antonio eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break... Show more

There are many reasons why it’s important to be able to say “sorry” in Spanish, or any other language you’re learning. It’s one of the first things you learn when you start learning a language, and we’re sure you know why. Not only is it useful; it also shows manners, and those are important to have no matter where you are. That said, you’ll be glad that you learned how to say sorry in Spanish culture! Here’s an example: Let’s say you’re on a trip to Spain, you’re walking down the street, and you accidentally bump into someone. They might not know you’re a tourist who doesn’t speak much Spanish, so you have two options here: you could choose not to say anything and look like the bad guy, or you could apologize and show how polite you are.... Show more

During La Tomatina, Spain’s citizens throw tomatoes at each other. This Tomato Fight in Spain takes place every year, and has a rather fascinating origin story. In this article, you’ll learn several La Tomatina facts to increase your cultural knowledge. And maybe you can convince your country to start a tomato-throwing festival… ;) At SpanishPod101.com, we hope to make this learning journey both fun and informative. So let’s get started! 1. What is La Tomatina? As for the La Tomatina history, the Tomatina Festival began in 1945, when a parade for another festivity called the "Feast of Giants and Big-Heads," refused to allow certain young people to take part in it. This led to a fight between the young people and the parade... Show more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcv9ZHVCjqU Every culture has its own body gestures and language, but sometimes we don’t even realize we do them until someone points it out. People say you’re not completely fluent in a language until you master idioms, sayings, and gestures, even if they’re not necessary to speak well. We agree that knowing body gestures to improve your Spanish is essential… But there’s a problem: body gestures in Spanish lessons are so hard to come by! When it comes to some gestures, there’s nothing to worry about, since they’re understood worldwide, such as waving to say hello or goodbye. But then there are others that might leave you a little bit confused. Do you feel like you don’t understand body language in... Show more

National Grandparents Day in Mexico, thought to have been derived from the holiday of the same name in the United States, is a day set aside to honor grandparents. In a society where it’s common for Mexican grandparents to live in the same house as their family, it’s no wonder that this holiday would be adapted. In this article, you’ll learn all about Mexican Grandparents Day. This, in turn, will lend you greater cultural understanding—a vital step in mastering any language. At SpanishPod101.com, we hope to make this learning journey both fun and informative! 1. What is Grandparents Day in Mexico? Each year, Mexicans set aside a special day just to honor their grandparents. This tradition is actually based on Grandparents Day... Show more

Hla! Cmo stas? Spro bn. Vasir a lo de Carla? GPI btw,... cmo 100pre! What’s that? Ever encountered something similar while texting with a Spanish native speaker, hanging around on Spanish forums, following social media accounts in Spanish, or watching YouTube videos in what’s arguably the most popular romance language? Well, that’s Spanish internet slang, language, or whatever you want to call it… Spanish text abbreviations is another name! You might have noticed that most of it is just using the consonants of the words, or abbreviating the phrase. Were you able to catch the meaning of the above phrase? Here’s a translation to good ol’ English: “Hi! How are you? Hope you’re doing ok. Are you going to Carla’s later? Thanks for... Show more

Have you ever thought about untranslatable Spanish words? What about words like this in your native language? Every language has plenty of words that can't be translated into English; there are even some words that just can't be translated into any other language. Maybe there aren’t that many Spanish words that are untranslatable, as most of them can probably be translated into other languages, but we definitely have plenty of Spanish words with no English equivalent. That's actually ironic, because English has a lot more words than Spanish. What do we mean when we say "a lot”? Well, thousands! The official dictionaries of each language list 150,000 words in Spanish and 600,000 words in English. However, it's true that many of... Show more