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Why Learn Spanish?

Spanish is indeed one of the most romantic languages in the world, next to French and Italian. Around 75% of the whole language is heavily based on Latin, which is known as the language of the Roman Empire. It is considered widely spoken among all the other romance languages since it is estimated that around 400 million people are constantly speaking and learning about it.

What sets it apart is the fact that it has spread across continents to the point that has even influenced some Asian languages. I guess one of the reasons why it remains so popular is that each word and phrase somehow reflects not just a “meaning” but a whole culture as well! In fact, it holds a rich number of words for expressing different shades of meaning (and it just keeps on growing!).

How Do You Praise Someone In Spanish?

Learning Spanish does not have to be complicated! Now if you are interested in bringing positive vibes and good energy, one of the sure-fire ways to do so is by passing around some compliments to express admiration, respect, and support to your Spanish friends or colleagues! To help you filter out the best phrases to use, we have included here the most native ones that will surely put a smile on your face!

Spanish Compliments Related To Looks

No matter where you are in the world, one of the first few sets of words and phrases that you must know are the adjectives so that you can give honest compliments for flirting, seducing, or praising someone. Check out our list below!

Spanish Compliments Related To Personality

When we think about the word “beauty,” it is not just about the physical aspect but also the personality! To give the most native Spanish praises, review our comprehensive list below!

Spanish Compliments Related To Work

Are you a boss or the head of a community with Spanish-speaking people? Create a better relationship by expressing compliments in their language today! Check out and practice our list below!

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If astrology is your favorite subject, you will be able to have pleasant conversations about it with your Spanish-speaking friends without any hiccups or barriers to communication. Plus, you can show off your skills the next time you visit an astrological museum or planetarium.

Learning Languages Through Space

When thinking about the Universe, many of us feel an immense curiosity to get to know its secrets. Years go by, and new celestial bodies are discovered in the galaxies, but they remain unreachable. We can only get a telescope and see how beautiful the stars look on Earth. It is, without a doubt, a very interesting topic to cover when learning a new language.

In today’s blog, you will find the names in Spanish of the 8 planets of our solar system, plus words and phrases relevant to astronomy. Let’s get started!

Solar System Planets In Spanish

What Is The Spanish Word For Planets?

Before starting with the planets, we must learn how to say ‘planet’ or its plural ‘planets’ in Spanish. This vocabulary will be very familiar to you and quite easy to learn because the words that have to do with astronomy have Greek and Latin origins. Therefore, they are very similar in other languages with the same origins.

• Los Planetas – (The planets) Play
• El Planeta – (The planet) Play

How Do You Say Solar System In Spanish?

• El Sistema Solar Play

Example sentence: ‘Nuestro sistema solar tiene ocho planetas que orbitan alrededor del sol.’ (Our solar system has eight planets that orbit around the sun.)

Note: As you noticed, both ‘Sistema’ and ‘Planeta’ end in the letter ‘a.’ If you are familiar enough with Spanish gender endings, you know that they are feminine when words end in ‘a.’ 

However, this is not the case with these two terms. They are considered masculine, and therefore you should never write ‘La Planeta’ or ‘La Sistema.’ Use ‘el’ (the) instead. 

What Are The Eight Planets In Spanish?

1. Mercurio – (Mercury)

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Named after the God of speed and communication, ‘Mercury,’ known by the Greeks as ‘Hermes,’ the messenger of the Gods. It is the smallest and the closest planet to the Sun. You could compare its size to our moon, the moon being slightly smaller. 

Some may think that it is the hottest planet because it is closest to the Sun, but this is not the case. In Mercury, temperatures can also become freezing because there is no atmosphere to retain the heat. So both cold and hot temperatures on this planet are extreme. 

Example sentence: ‘Mercurio se está encogiendo.’ – (Mercury is shrinking.)

2. Venus – (Venus)

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Its name refers to the Goddess of love and beauty ‘Venus,’ known by the Greeks as ‘Aphrodite.’ It is the second planet in the solar system and the closest to the Earth, and it is also the hottest planet. 

One remarkable difference between Venus and Earth is that on Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east because its rotation axis is the opposite of the Earth. Also, one day on Venus is 243 days on Earth. 

Example sentence: ‘Un día en Venus dura más que un año.’ – (A day in Venus lasts more than a year.)

3. Tierra – (Earth)

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Planet Earth, meaning ‘ground,’ in Germanic languages, is the fifth-largest planet and the only one known to have water, and therefore sustain life.

Compared to other planets, ‘La Tierra’ didn’t get a Roman God. However, it used to be called by the Romans’ Earth Mater,’ meaning ‘Earth Mother’ in English, or ‘Madre Tierra’ in Spanish. Many indigenous tribes across Latin America still refer to it as ‘Madre Tierra’ and its translation to indigenous languages, such as ‘Pacha Mama’ in the Quechua language.    

Example sentence: ‘La rotación de la Tierra se está volviendo cada vez más lenta.’ – (Earth’s rotation is getting slower.) 

4. Marte – (Mars)

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The Romans named it ‘Marte’ (Mars) after the Roman God of war.

El planeta rojo (The red planet), has been the fascination of so many people across centuries.  It is full of rocks, mountains, deserts, and dust. Its average temperature during cold seasons can reach 50 degrees below zero.

Scientists believe it had once water and forms of life, according to evidence from previous studies that claim there were oceans and rivers, just like on our home planet. 

Example sentence: ‘Marte tiene dos lunas.’ – (Mars has two moons.)

5. Júpiter – (Jupiter)

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Jupiter is the biggest planet made of gas named after the ruler of the Roman Gods. If you see the image below, you will notice a red spot, known as the ‘Great Red Spot,’ which is an incredibly immense storm that, according to NASA, is bigger than the Earth’s size.

Its atmosphere is made of helium and hydrogen. Its non-solid surface includes ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide crystals, and water vapor. Scientists believe that some of its 72 moons may have oceans beneath its crusts. 

Example sentence: ‘La luna de Júpiter, Ganymede, es la mas grande del Sistema Solar.’ – (Jupiter’s moon, Ganymede, is the largest in the Solar System.)

6. Saturno – (Saturn)

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The God of Agriculture ‘Saturn’ is the father of Jupiter, and it is the name that the Romans chose for this planet. 

Saturno (Saturn) is famous because of its beautiful and unique system of seven rings, known in Spanish as ‘Los anillos de Saturno’ (Saturn’s rings). A formation made of ice and rocks, first observed by Galileo Galilei, although he never described it as rings. 

This planet is also a giant mass of helium and hydrogen. As it is made of gas, there is no solid surface. And if that isn’t interesting enough, scientists believe that there are 82 moons in total, as they are waiting to confirm 29, making Saturn the one with the most moons.

Surely you have heard of Saturn’s moon ‘Titan,’ which became famous after scientists discovered that it has water on its surface and that human beings would be able to walk around without a pressure suit. It is impressive to think that there could be life on any moon!  

Example sentence: ‘Se cree que Saturno tiene 82 lunas.’ – (Saturn is believed to have 82 moons.)

7. Urano – (Uranus)

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When the astronomer William Herschel discovered Uranus (Urano) with his telescope, he thought it was a star or a comet until another astronomer confirmed that it was indeed a planet. Scientists named it Uranus after the Greek God of the Sky. 

A fun fact about this planet is that it orbits on its side, making it a unique planet with the most extreme seasons in the whole solar system. In addition, when the Sun hits the pole, the rest of the planet is in darkness, with the strongest and coldest winter that lasts more than 20 years. According to NASA, its tilted orbit is because it may have had a collision with an object as big as the Earth. 

Although Uranus also has rings, they are fainter than Saturn’s rings. What makes this planet astonishing is its bluish color due to the Methane in its atmosphere. 

Example sentence: ‘Urano tiene la temperatura más fría registrada en el sistema solar.’ – (Uranus has the coldest temperature registered in the Solar System.)

8. Neptuno (Neptune) 

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Neptune, named after the God of water, is the farthest planet, and until now, the last one in the solar system. Although, there are studies suggesting there might be a ninth planet. It is the first planet that wasn’t visually detected but predicted with math by the German astronomer Johan Galle.  

Many believe that Neptune is the coldest planet. Even though it is dark and has freezing temperatures, Uranus still wins. However, Neptune is famous for its strong supersonic winds, which are three times stronger than the winds on Earth. The reason is that instead of receiving energy from the Sun, this planet generates even more energy, causing it to radiate from its core as strong winds. 

Example sentence: ‘Las lunas de Neptuno tienen nombres de los personajes de las obras de Willian Shakespear y Alexander Pope.’ – (Neptune’s moons are named after characters of the novels by William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.) 

5 Dwarf Planets Of The Solar System (5 Planetas Enanos Del Sistema Solar)

The study of the solar system has advanced so fast that new celestial objects are discovered, and the list of planets as we know them is being modified. 

Astrologers, before the year 2000, grew up thinking that there were nine planets in the solar system. But now, Pluto is not a part of the main list of planets, as it is considered a dwarf planet (planeta enano Play ). 

When quickly naming all the planets, I can’t help but say ‘Pluto’ at the end because I’m so used to it. It must be the same for you as well.

So, since we cannot leave this planet behind, let’s learn which ones are the dwarf planets. You will notice that they do not have a translation to the Spanish language except for Pluto. 

1. Plutón – (Pluto)

2. Ceres -(Ceres)

3. Makemake – (Makemake) 

4. Haumea – (Haumea)

5. Eris – (Eris) 

Possible Planets To Be Considered In This Category:

• Sedna – (Sedna) 
• Quaoar – (Quaoar)

Galaxy Related Spanish Vocabulary

English	Spanish	Sound
Astronomy	Astronomía	Play
Galaxy	La Galaxia	Play
Milky Way	Vía Láctea	Play
The Moon	La Luna	Play
moon	luna (without capital letter refers to other moons, not the Eath’s Moon)	Play
Sun	El Sol	Play
UFO (Unidentified Flying Object)	OVNI (Objeto Volador No Identificado)	Play Play
Alien	Extraterrestre	Play
Space	El Espacio	Play
The Stars	Las Estrellas	Play
Constellation	La Constelación	Play
The asteroid belt	El cinturón de asteroides	Play
Kuiper Belt	El Cinturón de Kuiper	Play
Heliosphere (Edge of the Solar System)	Heliosfera (Borde del Sistema Solar)	Play Play
Orbit	Orbitar	Play
Oort Cloud	La nube de Oort	Play
Asteroid	Asteroide	Play
The asteroids	Los Asteroides	Play
The black hole	El agujero negro	Play
Black holes	Agujeros negros	Play
The Comet	El Cometa	Play
Comets	Cometas	Play
Shooting Star	Estrella fugaz	Play
Meteor	Meteoro	Play
Satellite	El satélite	Play
Nebula	La nebulosa	Play
Space Station	Estación Espacial	Play
Space Shuttle	El Transbordador Espacial	Play
Spacecraft	La Nave Espacial	Play
Astronaut	Astronauta	Play
Vacuum of space	Vacío del espacio	Play
Earth’s atmosphere	Atmósfera de la Tierra	Play

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Perhaps you are about to meet people who speak Spanish, and you would like to impress them by speaking their language. Greeting people in their own language will always give you extra points!

Introducing yourself to others is an important social activity that forges meaningful and lasting connections. It makes other people engage with you as you establish an approachable attitude by letting them know about you while acting friendly.

People exchange essential information about each other with the person they are meeting to break the ice and create a bond, whether in a friendship or a working relationship. 

You will see that introducing yourself in Spanish is actually very easy. Let’s learn some phrases that will help you communicate with native Spanish speakers efficiently. 

The Most Common And Simple Introductions

The following phrases can be used on any occasion when meeting new friends or people at work. They are short and cordial phrases that will be very helpful to start conversations. Among all Spanish introductions, the last one is the most common way used by the native speakers.

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Hi, I’m Carlos.	Hola, soy Carlos.	Play
Hello, my name is Carlos.	Hola, me llamo Carlos.	Play
Hello, my name is Carlos.	Hola, mi Nombre es Carlos.	Play

How To Introduce Yourself In Spanish: Longer Ways

It won’t always work to say, “Hola, mi nombre es….” You will frequently need to add extra information about yourself so that others get to know you better. Suppose it’s a conversation with another person. In that case, they may start asking you details about your life right after you say hello and shake hands.

You wouldn’t want to have your mind blank at that moment, right?

You need to be prepared to respond! Likewise, you may need to introduce yourself to a group of people in a monologue. The following Spanish phrases will help you know what to say at that moment.

8 Simple Steps To Introduce Yourself In Spanish

Now that you know how to introduce yourself in Spanish learn the structure of steps that will help you make an extended introduction.

It is worth mentioning that these steps are specifically for when you are making a complete presentation of yourself, perhaps to a group of people, and not in a conversation.

At the end of the blog, we will see examples of how two people introduce themselves. Now let’s learn some useful phrases!

1. Hello – ¡Hola!

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The first step to introducing yourself in Spanish is the greeting. Depending on the context, the greeting “Hola” (hello) can be informal and formal.

Besides this common Spanish word to say hi, we also have different greetings known as “saludos.” See the following examples:

• “Buenos días” (good morning)
• “Buenas tardes” (good afternoon)

2. What Is Your Name – ¿Cómo Se llama Usted?/¿Cuál Es Tu Nombre?

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Like in any other language, you should say your name to the person you are introducing to. Besides, depending on who you are talking to, you can also tell them your nickname. 

The phrases to say your name in Spanish are as follows: “Me llamo,” “Soy,” “Yo Soy,” and “Mi nombre es.” 

• “Soy Andrés.”  (I am Andres.)
• “Me llamo Andrés.”  (My name is Andres.)
• “Mi nombre es Andrés.”  (My name is Andres.)
• “Un gusto, yo soy Andrés.(It’s a pleasure, I am Andres) 
• “Mi apodo es Andy.” (My nickname is Andy.) 
• “Puedes llamarme Andy.” (You can call me Andy.) 

3. Where Are You From – ¿De Dónde Es Usted?/¿De Dónde Eres?

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After stating your name, the next step in introducing yourself in Spanish is to say what country you are from. The following are two simple and common ways to say it: 

• “Soy de Italia.” (I’m from Italy)
• “Vengo de Italia.” (I come from Italy) 

4. How Old Are You – ¿Cuántos Años Tiene?/¿Cuántos Años Tienes?

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• “Tengo 32 años.” (I’m 32 years old)

Suppose you are not presenting yourself in a monologue but in a conversation, and the person asks you your age. In that case, you can choose to say “Tengo 32 años,” or you can also shorten the sentence and answer “32 años” (I’m 32). You could even say only the number to make it shorter.

5. What Did You Study – ¿Qué Estudió?/¿Qué Estudiaste?

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Something that people may be interested in knowing about you is your education. You can make this information known with the following sentence:

• “Estudié comunicación.” (I studied communication.)

If you know enough Spanish vocabulary, you can elaborate on this sentence further by sharing where you studied.

6. What Do You Do For A Living – ¿A Qué Te Dedicas?/¿A Qué Se Dedica?

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If you are already working and are interested in letting people know about it, these two ways of saying it will be beneficial.

• “Trabajo en un restaurante.” (I work at a restaurant)
• “Soy chef en un restaurante.” (I’m a chef at a restaurant)
• “Soy chef” (I’m a chef)

7. What Is Your Hobby – ¿Cuál Es Tu Pasantiempo?/¿Cuál Es Su Pasantiempo?

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Now you have the opportunity to talk about your hobbies! You can use the following Spanish phrases:

• “Uno de mis pasatiempos es leer.” (One of my hobbies is reading)
• “Me gusta escuchar música.” (I like to listen to music)

8. Nice To Meet You – ¡Mucho Gusto!

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The last step will make you known as a cordial and respectful person. Just as it is customary in any other country globally, you should also say that it was a pleasure to meet the other person in Spanish. 

“Mucho gusto” means “much pleasure.” It can also be translated to “pleased to meet you,” or “it’s a pleasure.”

Some synonyms for this phrase are:

• “Encantada/o de conocerle.” (Pleased to meet you.)
• “Un placer conocerle.” (Nice to meet you.)
• “Un placer.” (A pleasure.)
• “Fue un placer haberlo/a conocido.” (It was a pleasure to meet you.) 

Those sentences are formal. To say the same thing in an informal setting, change the verb ending, as in the following example: 

• “Encantada/o de conocerte” (Pleased to meet you – Informal)

“Conocerte” (To meet) ending in “te” represents that the phrase is informal. If it ends in “le,” it is formal.

You will notice that after the word “delighted” (pleased), I have added both the “a,” and the “o.” That denotes feminine or masculine, respectively. If you are female, you should end the word with “a,” and if you are male, with “o.” Easy!

Examples Of Introductions In Conversations

In addition to cordially greeting each other, people exchange information about their names and ages. After that, they finalize with a polite sentence that expresses how much they enjoyed getting to know each other.

The following is an example of two people greeting and introducing themselves in a formal setting.

Maria: “Hola, Buenas tardes.” (Hello, Good afternoon)

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Carlos: “¡Buenas tardes!” (Good afternoon)

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Maria: “¿Cómo se llama usted?” (What is your name?)

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Carla: “Me llamo Carlos. ¿Y usted cómo se llama?” (My name is Carlos. What is your name?)

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Maria: “Yo me llamo María. ¿Cuántos años tiene?” (My name is Maria. How old are you?)

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Carla: “Tengo 25 años. ¿Y usted?” (I am 25 years old. And you?)

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Maria: “Yo tengo 40 años. Encantada de conocerle.” (I am 40 years old. Pleased to meet you.)

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Carla: “¡Igualmente!” (Direct translation: “Likewise.” And it conveys the meaning of “Nice to meet you too.”)

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Now, let’s see the informal way of a similar conversation.

Carlos: “¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?” (Hi! How are you?)

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Marta: “¡Hola! Muy bien, ¿y tú?” (Hello! Very well, and how are you?)

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Carlos: “¿Bien, gracias. Cómo te llamas?” (Okay, thank you. What is your name?)

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Marta: “¿Me llamo Marta, y tú cómo te llamas?” (My name is Marta, and what is yours?)

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Carlos: “Mi nombre es Carlos. ¡Mucho gusto, Marta!” (My name is Carlos. Nice to meet you, Marta!)

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Marta: “¡Igualmente, un gusto!” (Nice to meet you too!)

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Furthermore, from a social perspective, speaking about our hobbies allows us to express who we are and share our interests with our native Spanish-speaking friends. For these and other reasons, we bring practical words and phrases to help you effectively talk about your hobbies in Spanish. Vamos a comenzar!

What Are Some Spanish Hobbies?

As we already know, we first need to know the related terms to talk about any topic. Therefore, we will learn different words related to leisure activities in Spanish.

English	Spanish	Sound
Hobby	Pasatiempo	Play
Leisure	Ocio	Play
Free time	Tiempo libre	Play
Writing	Escribir	Play
Knitting	Tejer	Play
Sewing	Coser	Play
Drawing	Dibujar	Play
Listening to music	Escuchar música	Play
Reading	Leer	Play
Painting	Pintar	Play
Swimming	Nadar	Play
Singing	Cantar	Play
Dancing	Bailar	Play
Cycling	Ciclismo	Play
Hiking	Senderismo	Play
Running	Correr	Play
Playing soccer	Jugar fútbol	Play
Playing tennis	Jugar tenis	Play
Exercising	Hacer ejercicio	Play
Cooking	Cocinar	Play
Baking	Hornear	Play
Photography	Fotografía	Play
Fishing	Pescar	Play
Surfing	Surfear	Play
Gardening	Jardinería	Play
Learning new languages	Aprender idiomas	Play
Playing video games	Jugar videojuegos	Play
Skateboarding	Hacer skate	Play
Horseback riding	Montar a caballo	Play
Playing musical instruments	Tocar instrumentos musicales	Play

Quick Grammar Note: Likes And Dislikes In Spanish

When talking about our hobbies, we usually mention the things we like to do. For this purpose, we need to use the verb “gustar,” which means “to like.” This verb can express that you “like something” or “like to do something,” as in the case of hobbies. Previously we mentioned that this verb has the particularity that it is used with indirect object pronouns. 

English	Spanish	Sound
I like	Me gusta	Play
You like (informal)	Te gusta	Play
You like (formal)	Le gusta	Play
He/ She likes	Le gusta	Play
We like	Nos gusta	Play
You like (plural)	Les gusta	Play
They like	Les gusta	Play

Examples:

• Me gusta tocar instrumentos musicales. (I like playing musical instruments.)
• Me gusta montar a caballo. (I like to ride horseback.)
• Me gusta ir al cine. ( I like going to the movies.)

If you want to talk about things you don’t like or don’t like to do, you have to add the word “no” before the indirect object pronoun, and that’s it.

• No me gusta tocar instrumentos musicales. (I don’t like playing musical instruments.)
• No me gusta montar a caballo. (I don’t like to ride horseback.)
• No me gusta ir al cine. ( I don’t like going to the movies.)

Verb Disfrutar (To Enjoy)

Another verb you can use to discuss your preferences is “disfrutar.” You can use it instead of “gustar” if you want to express that you enjoy an event or activity.

English	Spanish	Sound
I enjoy	Yo disfruto	Play
You enjoy	Tú disfrutas	Play
You enjoy (formal)	Usted disfruta	Play
He enjoys	Él disfruta	Play
She enjoys	Ella disfruta	Play
We enjoy	Nosotros disfrutamos	Play
You enjoy (plural)	Ustedes disfrutan	Play
They enjoy	Ellos disfrutan	Play

Examples:

• Yo disfruto jugar tenis. (I enjoy playing tennis.)
• Él disfruta pintar. (He enjoys painting.)
• Nosotros disfrutamos salir a comer. (We enjoy going out to eat.)

Negative form

Examples:

• No disfruto las películas de terror. (I don’t enjoy horror movies.)
• Ella no disfruta el baile. (She doesn’t enjoy dancing.)
• Mi padre no disfruta las fiestas. (My father does not enjoy parties.)

Estar Interesado (To Be Interested)

Another way to express preferences or interest in an activity is to use the verb “interesar” in combination with the verb “ser.”

English	Spanish	Sound
I am interested	Estoy interesada	Play
You are interested	Tú estás interesado	Play
You are interested (formal)	Usted está interesado	Play
He’s interested	Él está interesado	Play
She is interested	Ella está interesada	Play
We are interested	Nosotros estamos interesados	Play
You are interested (plural)	Ustedes están interesados	Play
They are interested	Ellos están interesados	Play

Examples:

• Estoy interesada en el arte. (I am interested in art.)
• Mi hermana está interesada en la literature. (My sister is interested in literature.)
• Nosotros estamos interesados en el teatro de los años 20. (We are interested in the theater of the 1920s.)

Phrases To Talk About Your Hobbies In Spanish

Now that you know the vocabulary and how to use the verb “gustar” to express your likes and dislikes, let’s look at some useful phrases.

English	Spanish	Sound
What do you like to do in your free time?	¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?	Play
What is your favorite hobby?	¿Cuál es tu pasatiempo favorito?	Play
Do you like to play sports?	¿Te gusta practicar deportes?	Play
I like _____________	Me gusta _____________	Play
I’m interested in ______________	Estoy interesado en ______________	Play
I really like ______________	Me gusta mucho ______________	Play

¡Ya está! Now you can combine the words we learned above and the blanks in the phrases to talk about your hobbies and preferences in Spanish easily and fluently. Ready to learn more?

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In today’s blog post, you will learn essential proverb phrases to enrich your vocabulary. The next time someone says a phrase that previously would have sounded strange to you, it will finally make complete sense! 

Word For ‘Proverb’ In Spanish

A proverb is a short phrase that carries meanings that can be moral or ethical. People traditionally use proverbs to offer advice or teachings for life.

The word proverb in Spanish is ‘Proverbio.’ It comes from the Latin ‘proverbium,’ (pro= to go forward). But there is another Spanish word to refer to these phrases that you can use interchangeably: ‘Refrán’ (Saying).

Spanish Proverbs That Hold Special Meanings For Our Lives 

Become wiser as you increase your Spanish vocabulary by learning the meaning of the most thoughtful and long-lasting Spanish proverbs that many generations have used before us.

Note: In different Spanish-speaking countries, these phrases may differ in terms of words, but the meaning will be the same.

1. “A palabras necias, oídos sordos.”Play

Translation: To foolish words, deaf ears

Its literal translation allows us to understand that some words can be negative, and those words can only arrive on deaf ears. To put it simply, you should always ignore negative comments that are coming toward you.

You can use this phrase if your family member is going to a job interview and you see that another person is telling them that they will fail the interview. You can go to your family and remind them not to listen to that foolish comment. Instead, ignore it and go to the interview with a positive attitude.  

2. “A barriga llena, corazón contento.”Play

Translation: A full belly, a happy heart.

Food certainly makes us happy, especially if it is our favorite dish. At times like a Christmas or New Year’s dinner, a person can say this phrase to remember the importance of food for our life and health and how much it is appreciated to have such a dinner.

3. “Año nuevo, vida nueva.”Play

Translation: New Year, New Life.

A popular Spanish proverb phrase that you can use on New Year’s Eve. It symbolizes a new beginning in our lives. Usually, it makes people feel refreshed to start on the right foot to fulfill their purposes.

4. “Al mal tiempo, buena cara.”Play

Translation: To bad weather, a good face

This Spanish proverb means that we should always be positive while facing adversities. Having a ‘good face,’ or a happy face, means being optimistic, which will lead us to overcome bad situations. 

5. “A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.”Play

Translation: Whoever gets up early, God helps him.

Many people think that this phrase means that you must always wake up extremely early in the morning for ‘God to help you.’ You don’t need to look at this phrase as literal since it expresses how people should work with a lot of effort to accomplish goals in life. 

It is thought that people who wake up early achieve greater things in life, and that is where the phrase comes from. But many others believe that you don’t necessarily have to wake up early, as long as you put effort into your life at any other time of the day. Do what works for you and your life goals.

6. “Al pan, pan y al vino, vino.”Play

Translation: To bread, bread and wine, wine.

Its meaning is very interesting. Some people speak with little clarity and not enough honesty as if they were embellishing their words. 

Instead of telling them to ‘speak clearly and honestly,’ you can say ‘Al pan, pan y al vino, vino’ to remind the person they aren’t being clear or frank about their speech.

7. “A falta de pan…”Play

Translation: Lack of bread…

In each country, this phrase will have different endings, but the meaning remains the same. It refers to those who can easily adapt to a complicated situation. If they don’t have bread to eat, they will find another way to survive.

8. “Al buen entendedor, pocas palabras.”Play

Translation: To the good listener, few words are enough.

There is no need to give a lot of explanations. A good listener will understand what the other person wants to convey with as few words as possible.

9. “Camarón que se queda dormido se lo lleva la corriente.”Play

Translation: Shrimp that falls asleep, the current takes it away. 

If you aren’t alert, conflict may arise near you. So this funny phrase reminds you not to be like a sleeping shrimp taken away by the current.

10. “Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres.”Play

Translation: Tell me who you are with, and I’ll tell you who you are. 

You can get to know someone through their company, their friends. This phrase can be mainly used as a way of judgment towards someone who has a group of friends who aren’t upstanding members of the community.

11. “El que no oye consejo no llega a viejo.”Play

Translation: The person who does not listen to advice does not grow old.

Probably a phrase that most Spanish-speaking children have heard of. Especially whenever we were rebels enough to not listen to our parents’ advice, they would say: ‘El que no oye consejo no llega a viejo.’ 

A phrase that would have us thinking to realize we should listen to what others have to say to grow into better people. A piece of good advice is what shapes us, after all. 

12. “El hábito no hace al monje.”Play

Translation: The habit does not make the monk.

This is closely related to the English expression ‘the clothes don’t make the man.’ We shouldn’t judge people based on appearance.

13. “En casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo.”Play

Translation: In the house of the blacksmith, a wooden knife.

A difficult Spanish proverb to understand for non-native speakers. You can use this phrase in situations where you expected something to be there or to be a certain way but isn’t what you expected. For example, a fashion designer who doesn’t care about their own looks and clothes.

14. “En boca cerrada no entran moscas.”Play

Translation: Loose lips sink ships

The literal translation of this phrase is ‘In closed mouths, flies don’t go in.’ It helps us remember that it is best to stay silent and be discreet on many occasions to avoid unnecessary problems.

15. “Luchar a capa y espada.”Play

Translation:  fight tooth and nail

Also known as ‘Defender a capa y espada.’ This phrase can fill you with courage. It refers to the fact that a person must fight and defend someone or something before any obstacle that may arise.

It is an expression from medieval knights, who did not give up or stop their determination until they reached their goal.

16. “Lo hecho, hecho está.”Play

Translation: What is done is done.

As its literal translation says, something that has been done, can’t be undone, and you must face it without regrets.

17. “Más vale prevenir que lamentar.”Play

Translation: Better safe than sorry

A Spanish phrase that reminds you that you must take the necessary precautions to avoid negative situations in your lives. You can use this phrase to remind yourself every time you want to do something without thinking twice or advising someone else.

The clearest and most common example would be if you are unsure that you have an exam the next day, but you still study to avoid failing. 

18. “Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.”Play

Translation: A bird in the hand is worth more than two in the bush. 

There are people who leave certain situations or things in their lives, even people, for pursuing something that they feel will be better, but that is really uncertain and unsafe. Even if something does not have enough value for us, if it is safe and true, then it will always be a better option than something that has a lot of value but is uncertain.

This phrase helps us a lot to value what we have more and think better when we look for something else, so as not to get carried away by uncertainty and hope of obtaining it.

19. “Más vale prevenir que lamentar.”Play

Translation: Better safe than sorry

A Spanish phrase that reminds you that you must take the necessary precautions to avoid negative situations in your lives. You can use this phrase to remind yourself every time you want to do something without thinking twice or advising someone else.

The clearest and most common example would be if you are unsure that you have an exam the next day, but you still study to avoid failing. 

20. “No dejes para mañana lo que puedes hacer hoy.”Play

Translation: Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.

A very straightforward phrase that I have heard from my parents and teachers since I was young. Whenever you leave important tasks for the following day, and then, of course, many other tasks accumulate, making your situation worse, you may remember that it would have been better to do your task yesterday. 

21. “No es más rico el que más tiene, sino el que menos necesita.”Play

Translation: It is not the richest who has the most, but the one who needs the least.

It is a beautiful phrase known worldwide that reminds us that being too ambitious can bring us negative outcomes. In addition, happiness doesn’t come from material things. A person who has less and doesn’t have the ambition to gain more and more lives a happier life.

22. “No hay rosas sin espinas.”Play

Translation: There are no roses without spines. 

If you plant a rose, you will see that it has thorns that can hurt you when you harvest it. It symbolizes the consequences of what you have done. Like everything in life, any act you do right now will have a future consequence. This phrase helps you think that the consequences will not always be good, and therefore, you should know how to act with caution.

23. “Perro que ladra no muerde.”Play

Translation: Barking dog does not bite.

If you ever meet a person who, in your opinion, talks too much, arguing and creating a scandal to scare others but doesn’t follow through on what they say.

For example, if someone threatens you, but he does not fulfill that threat, you can say that they look like a barking dog. But they will never bite you, and therefore you should not be afraid of them or give them any importance.

24. “Todos los caminos llevan a Roma.”Play

Translation: All roads lead to Rome.

This Spanish proverb can also be heard in other languages. It holds the meaning that if we put our minds to something, there can be many paths that will lead us to that objective.

26. “Zapatero, a tus zapatos.”Play

Translation: Shoemaker, to your shoes

A shoemaker is an expert in his area, but he is not an expert when it comes to medicine. All of us must be careful not to talk unnecessarily about things that we really don’t know about.

Another fairly clear example would be a student who is just beginning, trying to contradict a doctor who has 30 years of experience. In this case, just by saying ‘Zapatero, to your shoes,’ you are warning the person to remain silent and limit giving an opinion only when he knows about the topic.

Other Spanish Proverbs About Love

These phrases will most likely have you thinking and reconsidering life choices. 

27. “Amor y celos, hermanos gemelos.”Play

Translation:  Love and jealousy, twin siblings.

It means that there is most likely jealousy involved in love. 

28. “Cuando la pobreza entra por la puerta, el amor salta por la ventana.”Play

Translation: When poverty enters the door, love jumps through the window.

Refers to couples who say to be in love until they face poverty or other hard situations and fail to go through it together. 

29. “Donde hay amor, hay dolor.”Play

Translation: Where there is love, there is pain.

A Spanish phrase that rhymes. The meaning is easy to understand. When you fall in love, there is a high probability of suffering from it for different reasons. 

30. “El amor es ciego, pero los vecinos no.”Play

Translation:  Love is blind, but neighbors are not.

You may often hear funny Spanish proverbs like this one. It refers to people who seem too involved in other people’s lives. They love gossiping about lovers. While both lovers are blindly in love, they have other people talking about their relationship behind their backs. 

31. “Quien bien te quiere, te hará llorar.”Play

Translation:  Who does love you well will make you cry.

The person that truly loves you will, no matter what, try to advise you, correct your mistakes, and be completely honest with their opinions about you to see a better version of you. If the person notices you are going on the wrong path, they will let you know, even if that makes you cry. It is tough, but real love, since the other person cares for you. 

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Remember when you learned about the shapes of each object by reading a children’s book with phrases like ‘The roof is a triangle’? This is fundamental vocabulary that every learner should study! While studying a new language, you might need to go to the basics to learn the shapes in Spanish by relating them to your surrounding objects.

Improve and broaden your Spanish vocabulary and talk about objects and their shapes fluently. 

Let’s begin with some basic information about geometric shapes. 

What Is The Word Shape In Spanish?

• Geometric Shape: Forma Geometrica (Singular)
• Geometric Shapes: Formas Geometricas (Plural)

The word for ‘shapes’ in the Spanish language is ‘forma.’ You might have already noticed that it sounds similar to the English term ‘form.’ It is because it comes from the Latin ‘fōrma/fōrmae,’ which means image, figure, configuration, and beautiful. 

This word usually expresses the beauty of things. For example, the human body has been seen as a beautiful figure of magnificent proportions for centuries. And so, the word ‘forma’ generally connotes beauty. 

It is even said that the term has origins in the Greek word άμορφος – ámorfos (Amorphous – Eng/Amorfo – Esp), which has the same meaning as the Latin term. 

And as you know, we often use the term ‘amorphous’ to talk about objects that do not have clear shapes. 

Everything makes sense!

In mathematics, shapes are the outlines and structures of objects. The shape includes the angles, the surface, and the boundary lines, and it can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional.  

The two-dimensional forms are flat with no volume. Those are the circle, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, etc. While the three-dimensional shapes, though they look a lot like the two-dimensional forms, have a volume in width, height, and depth. Those are the cube, cone, pyramid, cylinder, torus, rectangle, prism, sphere, and so on. 

If you want a clearer idea of these kinds of shapes, look around. If you are traveling through Spain, for example, focus on the forms of architecture, and you might be able to name many of these shapes, such as baroque, abstract, or contemporary styles. 

For example, the Auditorium of the Canarian Islands. Have you seen it before? It has such an interesting and fantastic composition of shapes that you might be able to explore it all and practice your vocabulary by trying to understand what you see.

Words For Common Geometric Shapes In Spanish

Let’s learn the most common shapes in Spanish regarding remember them easier and sentence examples.

1. Triangle: El TriánguloPlay

‘Triángulo’ or triangle is a polygon of three sides, three vertices, and three interior angles. The polygon, in addition, is a geometric figure that can be formed of 3 sides, such as the triangle, or even more to create shapes like the pentagon with five sides.

The triangle shape is the most basic to learn, along with the circle, and it is considered one of the most important figures as it is the base of other polygons.

To relate this shape with something popular in Hispanic countries, you can see the gothic architecture of Spain or Latin American churches, which will often have triangle shapes on the roofs, as seen in the image below.

Example sentences:

Beginner

• Dibujé un triángulo rojo. (I drew a red triangle.)Play
• La pizza tiene forma de triángulo. (The pizza has triangle shape.)Play

Advanced

• Las iglesias Católicas suelen tener formas triangulares en sus techos para orientar su eje hacia el cielo. (Catholic churches often have triangular shapes on their roofs to orient their axis towards the sky.)Play
• ¿Te daría miedo navegar por el triángulo de las Bermudas? (Would you be afraid to sail through the Bermuda triangle?)Play

2. Circle: El CírculoPlay

The circle is a two-dimensional geometric figure represented by a closed curved line -circumference- where any point on the line has the same distance from the center. The area of the plane bounded by the circumference is also called a circle.

The circle is another two-dimensional figure that differs from the triangle, as it is a closed curved line or circumference. Any point on the circle’s perimeter has the same distance from the center as every other point.

So whenever you want to say the name of any object enclosed by a circumference, you can use the term ‘círculo.’

To vividly remember the term ‘círculo’, I will have you travel to Chile. Let me tell you that in this country, you will enjoy the most delicious afternoon coffee time. The tables are filled with so many ingredients, and one of them is the circular-shaped bread, known in Spanish as ‘pan amasado’ or ‘Hallulla.’

Example sentences:

Beginner

• La moneda es circular. (The coin is circular.)Play
• El círculo es de color azúl. (The circle is blue.)Play

Advanced

• El pan amasado chileno llamado ‘hallulla’ tiene forma circular. (The Chilean kneaded bread called ‘hallulla’ has a circular shape.)Play
• ¿Te daría miedo navegar por el triángulo de las Bermudas? (Would you be afraid to sail through the Bermuda triangle?)Play

3. Square: El CuadradoPlay

One of the basic flat shapes you will learn first is the square or ‘cuadrado.’ It is a type of parallelogram with four sides of equal length and opposite sides parallel to each other. 

You can easily recognize the term ‘cuadrado’ by remembering the numbers in Spanish. The number four is called ‘cuatro,’ and it comes from the Latin ‘quattuor’ (four), which is linked to the Indo-European root ‘kʷetu̯er’ (four). 

Now, what does ‘drado’ mean? If we research the etymology of this term, we will find that the word ‘cuadrado’ comes from the Latin quadratus, which means: “figura geométrica de cuatro lados iguales y cuatro ángulos rectos” ( a geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles).

Old architecture in Latin American countries has its origin in the Spanish colonization. The buildings are usually square-shaped and have an internal square garden in the middle. 

The image is the impressive Casa de Alabado in the historical zone in Quito, Ecuador, with a square form and garden. You can also see the tiles on the floor being ‘cuadrados’! 

Example sentences:

Beginner

• Mi mesa es cuadrada. (My table is square.)Play
• El cuadrado es negro. (The square is black.)Play

Advanced

• Me gusta cortar mi sánduche en pequeños cuadrados. (I like to cut my sandwich into little squares.)Play
• ¿Te daría miedo navegar por el triángulo de las Bermudas? (Would you be afraid to sail through the Bermuda triangle?)Play

4.Rectangle: El RectánguloPlay

Rectángulo, or rectangle in English, is a quadrilateral figure formed by 4 straight lines called sides. Their opposite sides are parallel, and their 4 angles measure 90º.

The term ‘rectangle’ means “geometric figure formed by right angles.” It comes from the Latin ‘rectus’ (straight) and the Greek’ ankulos’ (bent/crooked). 

You often find the rectangle in doors, posters, photographs, A4 papers, etc. While in Mexico, visit the ‘Biblioteca de la Universidad Autónoma de México’ (Central Library UNAM). There you will notice that the building is formed by a big rectangle, which has many other shapes in the drawings, and a smaller rectangle on the upper side.  

Example sentences:

Beginner

• El póster de mi pared es cuadrado. (The poster on my wall is square.)Play
• El rectángulo amarillo. (The yellow rectangle.)Play

Advanced

• El edificio de la biblioteca de la Universidad Autónoma de México tiene forma de rectángulo gigante. (The library building of the Autonomous University of Mexico has a giant rectangle shape.)Play
• Mi televisor de la sala tiene forma de rectángulo. (My TV in the living room is shaped like a rectangle.)Play

5. Oval: ÓvaloPlay

El Óvalo/The Oval is a two-dimensional shape that does not have straight lines or vertices. This shape has a flat face that does not cross at any point. 

The main object that often comes to mind when thinking about an oval is the egg. Other oval objects are sports balls, watermelons, balloons, and racing tracks. 

That reminds me, if you like skating, you can visit the beautiful oval-shaped (ovalada) skating rink (pista de patinaje) in Bogotá, Colombia, which has been renovated to become a good park environment for families to practice sports.

Example sentences:

Beginner

• Mi mesa es cuadrada. (My table is square.)Play
• El cuadrado es negro. (The square is black.)Play

Advanced

• Me gusta cortar mi sánduche en pequeños cuadrados. (I like to cut my sandwich into little squares.)Play
• ¿Te daría miedo navegar por el triángulo de las Bermudas? (Would you be afraid to sail through the Bermuda triangle?)Play

6. Rhombus: RomboPlay

A rhombus is a flat geometric figure with four equal sides and parallel opposite sides. Therefore, it is a parallelogram.

The term ‘rhombus’ has Latin roots from the word ‘rhombus,’ which, in turn, derives from the Greek language.

Many jewels are usually in the shape of a rhombus. Some objects we generally associate with this form are the kite and the toy ‘trompo’ ( spinning top).

The next time you travel around Latin America, notice the colonial floors with rhombus-shaped tiles and beautiful drawings of diverse shapes. For example, in Barranquilla, you will find many different beautiful tiles. 

Example sentences:

Beginner

• La cometa tiene forma de rombo. (The kite is shaped like a diamond.)Play
• El rombo es celeste. (The rhombus is light blue.)Play

Advanced

• Algunos adornos navideños tienen forma romboide. (Some Christmas decorations are rhomboid.)Play
• Algunas señales de tránsito son de forma romboide. (Some road signs are diamond shaped.)Play

7. Pyramid: La PirámidePlay

‘Pirámide’ (Pyramid) is a three-dimensional (3D) figure created with a polygon as its base and triangles as its other faces. 

All the triangles meet at a common vertex on the top. The pyramid parts are the base, the height, the lateral faces, the inclined height, and the vertex. 

According to the BBC, the origin of this word comes from the greek ‘pyramis,’ meaning ‘wheat cake.’ Those cakes had the shape of what we know today as pyramids. 

It is so fascinating to know this fact because the Greeks gave the name of the Pyramids of Egypt, which reminded them of their wheat cakes. 

Indeed, when we hear the term ‘pyramid,’ we often think of the Pyramids of Egypt, but there are impressive pyramids in many parts of the world. In Latin America, you can visit the Mayan pyramids, such as the ‘Pirámides de Tikal’ in Guatemala or the ‘Templo de Kukulkán (El Castillo)’ in México. 

Example sentences:

Beginner

• El techo del castillo tiene forma de pirámide. (The roof of the castle is shaped like a pyramid.)Play
• La pirámide es dorada. (The pyramid is golden.)Play

Advanced

• Los picos de las aves tienen forma de pirámide. (Birds’ beaks are pyramid-shaped.)Play
• No hay muchos objetos naturales con forma de pirámide. (There are not many natural pyramid-shaped objects)Play

8. Sphere: EsferaPlay

The Sphere (esfera) is another 3D geometric body created by a semicircle that rotates around a certain axis. It looks like a circle, but as it is a three-dimensional object, it is not flat and has volume. 

The term ‘sphere’ comes from the Greek word ‘σφαῖρα’ (sphaîra), meaning ‘ball.’ Generally, a ball is an object that is delimited by a sphere. 

The shapes of Earth, the moon, the sun, and many other planets are described with the term ‘spherical’ (esférico); although our planet may not be a perfect sphere, it is the shape that most describes it. 

For instance, if you travel to Ecuador, specifically to its capital city Quito, you can visit the ‘Ciudad Mitad del Mundo’ (Middle of the World City). 

It has a museum and a monument with the great spheric shape of our Earth on top. A place where, in history, latitude 00°00’00” was measured, and the center of the Earth was defined.

Actually, in this monument, you see so many shapes, from rectangles to squares and more!

Example sentences:

Beginner

• El planeta Tierra tiene la forma de una esfera. (Planet Earth has the shape of a sphere.)Play
• La esfera es verde. (The sphere is green.)Play

Advanced

• Una naranja tiene forma de esfera. (An orange is in the shape of a sphere.)Play
• La bola del helado encima del cono es una esfera. (The scoop of ice cream on top of the cone is a sphere.)Play

More Shapes In Spanish

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Cone	Cono	Play
Scalene Triangle	Triángulo escaleno	Play
Right Triangle	Triángulo rectángulo	Play
Equilateral Triangle	Triángulo equilátero	Play
Isosceles Triangle	Triángulo isósceles	Play
Gnomon	Estilo	Play
Nonagon	Nonágono	Play
Octagon	Octágono	Play
Ellipse	Elipse	Play
Decagon	Decágono	Play
Polygon	Polígono	Play
Arrow	Flecha	Play
Cube	Cubo	Play
Cylinder	Cilindro	Play
Star	Estrella	Play
Quadrilateral	Cuadrilátero	Play
Cuboid	Cuboides	Play
Semicircle	Semicírculo	Play
Diamond	Diamante	Play
Parallelogram	Paralelogramo	Play
Rectangular Prism	Prisma rectangular	Play
Trapezoid	Trapezoide	Play
Crescent	Creciente	Play
Heart	Corazón	Play
Cross	Cruz	Play

Forms And Shapes: Describe Objects!

Now you can practice on your own by naming each object in your room and describing its shape. If you have also learned the colors in Spanish, you can make longer sentences describing the object’s color too!

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I am excited to share with you not only the typical kitchen utensils in Spanish but also some interesting cooking tools that indigenous communities of Latin America have used for centuries. It reminds me that many of the utensils in modern kitchens have a rich indigenous history and origins. Actually, some of them were the basis for creating new and more technologically advanced cooking tools. 

If you have arrived at this blog from any other of my food-related entries, it would likely be that you are inclined to learn Spanish vocabulary about food and cooking. These articles will help you understand all those words while feeling closer to different Hispanic cultures. 

Let’s begin!

How To Say Cooking Utensils In Spanish

Utensilios De CocinaPlay

Utensilios Play(Utensils): It comes from the Latin’ utensilĭa.’ This word means valuable and necessary objects for a purpose or action.

Be careful of a common mistake that even native speakers make when spelling this word ‘utensilios’ often gets written as ‘utensillos.’ It is because it sounds as if you are pronouncing that way. People love to write words as they pronounce them.

You will grasp this Spanish word pretty quickly, as it is in fact quite similar to the English term. 

De (Of): A Spanish preposition used to connect ideas in the sentence. Some of its functions are to express separation, extraction, possession, origin, matter, differences, quality, and more.

Cocina (Kitchen): It comes from the Latin’ coquīna,’ which means place where food is cooked. ‘La cocina’ would be translated as ‘the kitchen.’

9 Most Culturally Interesting Kitchen Utensils In Spanish

• Cazuela (Cazzuela)Play
• Paellara (Paella pan)Play
• Piedra de moler/mortero (Mortar and pestle)PlayPlay
• Tortilladora (Tortilla Machine)Play
• Jícara (Jicara)Play
• Paila (Paila)Play
• Olla de barro (Clay pot)Play
• El horno de leña (Wood oven)Play
• Pachamanca (Pachamanca – Quichua)Play

Cazuela (Casserole)Play

Also known as Terracotta Ramekins, it is a shallow container, casserole, or saucepan made of clay. The Cazuela is one of the most important kitchen utensils in Spanish cuisine as well as Latin American countries.

You will even find a dish that is called after the recipient where it’s cooked: a seafood casserole (Cazuela de mariscos), and many other delicious dishes like the Chilean Cazuela de cerdo.

Cazuela is often used for cooking on the grill or oven, and then it is directly served without changing recipients.

Paellera (Paella Pan)Play

The Paella Pan is another Spanish utensil that has given its name to its dish. The Paellera is a metal container similar to a frying pan, with a shallow depth and handles on the sides. It is used in Spain to prepare the famous paella, served in the same container.

Culturally, people eat the paella directly from the paella pan, which also means sharing the food with others.

Piedra De Moler/Mortero (Mortar And Pestle)PlayPlay

It is a slightly deep dish with a wide concave surface to grind grains and process food.

People have globally concluded that the origins of the Mortar are ancient. Many believe that it traces back to Ancient Egypt or even earlier settlements when man needed to grind certain foods such as grains, seeds, or hard-shelled fruits to eat.

In some Hispanic countries, the Mortar was made of smooth volcanic stone. And it is, even until this day, a very traditional and essential cooking utensil in many Latino households. No technology can compete with a Mortar!

Tortilladora (Tortilla Machine)Play

A tortilla machine is a machine for making several tortillas simultaneously and by hand. They are widely used in Mexico to prepare tortillas that will later be the base of tacos or other Mexican dishes.

It was made of wood in ancient times, and now they are made of aluminum or steel for more durability.

Jícara/Vasija (Jícara/Vessel)PlayPlay

The jícara is a beautiful container built with clay or using the jícaro (calabash) fruit from the ‘Güira’ tree, hence its name. 

Since ancient times, people in Mexico have been using the jícara for drinking liquids, especially chocolate. It is a complete cultural experience to drink from a Jícara, as it also has impressive designs across its surface

Paila (Paila)Play

The Paila is a large, round, shallow metal pot used in many Latin American countries for cooking. In Ibarra, Ecuador, for example, people have used this pot for many years to make Fritada (Braised pork dish}) or ice cream, the famous and delicious ‘Helados de Paila’ (Paila ice cream).

Today, we often have them as souvenirs and home decorations. However, they are pretty heavy due to their metallic material and can’t be easily moved from one place to another.

Still, older generations of the family usually have a lot of love for their Paila pots and would leave them as an important inheritance to the younger generations. Even I own one now!

Olla De Barro (Clay Pot)Play

The ‘Olla de barro’ is a spherical-shaped clay pot of different sizes that ancient people from different parts of Latin America have used.

Lately, people have limited the use of clay pots or any other kitchen utensils made of clay. It is used only for serving or decorating houses, but not for cooking. The reason is most likely that these vessels may be made of toxic compounds harmful to health.

El Horno De Barro Y Leña (Clay And Wood Oven)Play

Its function is to capture the heat to transmit it to the food inside. The oven is one of the fascinating ancient technologies that has been left as a legacy to us.

It is undoubtedly an indigenous tradition maintained in Latin countries since pre-Inca times.

It is also known as ‘panadero’ (baker), as people often use it to prepare bread. However, it can heat, cook, toast, or melt different food, such as chicken or other dishes.

PachamancaPlay

I’m always happy to talk about indigenous languages such as Quichua. The word Pachamanca comes from ‘Pacha,’ which translates to ‘Tierra’ (Earth/Land), and ‘Manka,’ which means ‘olla’ (Pot). 

Rather than a utensil, it is an Andean ancestral cooking technique that uses dirt, stones, and plantain leaves to cook. That is why its name is ‘Pacha’ (land) because the utensils are natural objects from the earth. 

The dishes cooked with this technique can be meat with mellocos (ulluco), mote (hominy), and vegetables on top of the plantain or aromatic leaves. Those leaves are on top of pre-heated stones inside the pot-like hole in the ground. 

A Complete List Of Common Kitchen Vocabulary

The following vocabulary will teach you the names of the most used cooking tools with their English translations and sounds to hear the pronunciations.

Kitchen Tools 

English	Spanish	Pronunciation Sounds
Chopping board	Tabla de cortar/Tabla para picar	Play /  Play
Measuring cup	Taza medidora	Play
Pot	La olla	Play
Frying pan	La sartén	Play
Ladle	El cucharón	Play
Fork	El tenedor	Play
Knife	El cuchillo	Play
Spatula	La espátula	Play
Strainer	El colador	Play
Cutlery	Los cubiertos	Play
Bowl	Pocillo	Play
Can opener	Abrelatas	Play
Dessert plate	Plato de postre	Play
Corkscrew	Sacacorchos	Play
Cooking tongs	Pinza	Play
Flat dish	Plato plano	Play
Soup dish	Plato hondo	Play
Wineglass	Copa	Play
Kitchen gloves/Oven mitts	Guantes de cocina	Play
Salt shaker	Salero	Play
Pepper shaker	Pimentero	Play
Rolling pin	Rodillo de amasar	Play
Meat mallet/Tenderizer	Mazo de carne/Ablandador espalmadera	Play /   Play
Mould	Molde	Play
Mug	Taza	Play
Scissors	Tijeras	Play
Sugar bowl	Azucarero	Play
Oil cruet	Dispensador de aceite/Aceitera	Play /  Play
Teapot	Tetera	Play
Teaspoon	Cucharilla	Play
Tray	Bandeja charola	Play
Tub	Tarrina	Play
Grater	Rallador	Play

Kitchen Appliances 

English	Spanish	Pronunciation Sound
Coffee maker	Cafetera	Play
Oven	El horno	Play
Blender	La licuadora	Play
Air Fryer	Freidora de aire	Play
The stove	La estufa	Play
Stove	Cocina/Fogón	Play / Play
Hand juicer	Exprimidor	Play
Griddle	Grill/Parrilla/Plancha de cocina	Play / Play
Mincer	Picadora	Play
Fridge	Refrigerador/Nevera	Play /  Play
Microwave	Microondas	Play
Water kettle	Hervidor de agua/Jarra eléctrica/Hervidor	Play / Play / Play
Toaster	Tostadora	Play
Freezer	Congelador	Play

Interested In Learning More Culture And Spanish Vocabulary?

In today’s blog post, you learned some Spanish vocabulary. Also, you filled yourself with insight into how ancient communities cooked their food, how we still cook in Spanish-speaking countries, and how these tools have evolved. 

If you travel to a Spanish-speaking country and go to ‘la cocina‘ (the kitchen) at your friend’s house, you will be able to name many of the utensils found there.

If you love international cuisine, specifically from Hispanic countries, I invite you to visit our other blogs. Go through a journey of the most mouth-watering dishes from Latin America. Discover important terms for vegetables in Spanish. And, of course, something that can never miss on a chef’s plate: learning about the flavors.

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If you’ve reached, this article is because you want to learn Spanish and want to know the effort you’ll have to put into learning this beautiful language that sounds beautiful coming out of the mouth of Spanish speakers, right? Well, you can relax. I’ve put this guide together that will help you decide for yourself! ¡Vamos! Let’s go!

Is Spanish Hard To Learn?

Let’s start with the good news: Spanish is considered one of the easiest languages to learn by English speakers. It is one of the world’s oldest and most spoken languages, being the official language of 20 countries, with more than 500 million native speakers all around the globe (the majority in Latin America). This number is growing by the minute as more and more people are interested in learning Spanish and admiring literary pieces of art like “Don Quixote de la Mancha” in its original language.

Spanish Is Easy-Peezy

So why would you believe me when I say that Spanish is muy (very) easy to learn? It is because it may not seem at first, but English and Spanish have many similarities. Although Spanish is a Romance language and English, on the other hand, is Germanic, they both come from the Indo-European family of languages, and both have been heavily influenced by Latin and French.

This means that both languages share “cognates,” words that look similar and convey meaning. A very simple example is the word ¡No!, which means No in English.

But be careful! You may feel comfortable to start talking in Spanish because you stuff yourself in tacos, burritos, or tortillas every week. Still, it is a small step (or a small dose of margaritas) for you to start mixing Llama (flame) with Lama or telling your partner you are embarazada (pregnant) just because you spilled sauce on your shirt! Some words are similar but mean the opposite completely!

Spanish Is Almost Similar To English

Is Spanish hard to learn because of how it looks or sounds? Another point for the pros team: sentence structure in Spanish is very similar to English. Spanish and English are called SVO languages, meaning that the subject comes first, then the verb, and lastly, the object. So, if the structure is the same, how would you translate the phrase “Carlos found a card”? It would simply be Carlos encontró una tarjeta.

If this seems straightforward, let’s try with a more complex phrase: “If I’d win the lottery, I’d never work again.” As in the example before, conditional sentences also share the structure in both languages. So, this phrases would translate to Si ganara la lotería, nunca volvería a trabajar. If you’d win the lottery, I bet you’d learn to say it in every language, so here is one of those ways!

If this wasn’t enough, plurals in Spanish are made by adding an S at the end of the noun, just like in English. For example, manzana (apple) is simply manzanas (apples) in the plural form.

To top it all off, although you may be unfamiliar with some sounds produced by words with j, v, ñ, ll, or r, like justo (Just), llegar (to arrive), or zorro (fox), everything in Spanish is said just like they are spelled. 

When Learning Spanish, Look For The Patterns

Just like English, Spanish is filled with rules with tons of exceptions. Nevertheless, both languages have plenty of patterns that will make your Spanish learning process much easier once you identify and assimilate them.

One example you’ll probably identify pretty fast revolves around the gender of nouns in Spanish. Nouns that end in -o are often masculine, while nouns that end in -a are often feminine. In this case, even the exceptions have patterns, such as nouns that end with -ema are always masculine, like poema (poem). Find the regularity in the irregularities, and you’ll breeze through Spanish.

Difficulties In Learning Spanish

1. Accent May Be Tricky

Ok, this might be a challenge, especially if you come from a country with a powerful and thick accent. In these cases, catching the rolling R’s or L’s of the Spanish pronunciation may be tricky. One tip is to walk, put a Spanish podcast on, and be enchanted by the charming accent.

2. Be Careful When Learning Spanish Grammar

In Spanish, there are four ways to say the simple word “you”: Tú is singular and informal. Usted is singular and formal. Vosotros is plural, informal, and ustedes is plural, formal. The good news about this is that Latins often choose to use informal expressions and don’t mind if you use them as well. So focus on those, and you’re covered for almost every occasion, except if you meet the Spanish Kings.

Furthermore, unlike English, Spanish nouns have assigned genders. In the beginning, this will take some getting used to. Why is this important? Because the gender of a noun affects words around it, like adjectives and articles.

3. How Many Types of Spanish Are There?

Spanish is spoken in almost every corner of the world, so it is normal that, with time, new expressions, slang words, and synonyms were created worldwide. This means that, for example, a Mexican-speaking Spanish may say things in a way while an Argentinian-speaking Spanish may say them differently.

What’s Your Next Step In Mastering Spanish?

If your goal is to go to your favorite Mexican joint and make your order in perfectly spoken Spanish or surprise your Latin girlfriend by learning Spanish, then you’re on the right path. However, there is still much to learn.

By this point, you’re not fluent in Spanish yet, but you’re one step closer to it! You don’t have to be fluent to communicate in a second language. You just have to have the foundations that allow you to understand and be understood. Learning a new language is complex, and we’re not here to hide that fact. However, we want to give you the best tools to learn Spanish as fast and efficiently as possible.

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You don’t need to fear if Spanish is hard to learn because there are tons of tools and materials to learn languages with. This is where Ling enters, just like a knight in shining armor coming to aid! The Ling app is a language learning app filled with vocabulary and grammar tips that will help you master any language in no time! With this application, you’ll learn Spanish through motivation, engaging, and relevant lessons.

This little app fits perfectly on your smartphone, going with you everywhere you go. Whether you’re waiting for a doctor’s appointment, commuting to your job, or just chilling around in your house, the Ling app can help you learn Spanish any time you want! With only 15 minutes per day, you will see high progress daily.

Besides all this, as pronunciation is as important as writing and reading to speak Spanish, this application is filled with audio files and conversation examples to help you say certain words and phrases and hear the accent of certain words yourself. These tools will speed up your learning process and allow you to improve your Spanish skills.

Taking this step means being even closer to having a full conversation with a Spanish speaker in Spanish! How proud would you be if you could have a real talk in a new language?

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If you are dating someone from a Spanish-speaking country, it is a must for you to know how to communicate in this beautiful romantic language by learning the most basic Spanish love words and phrases.  So, prepare yourself to read the sweetest guide that will most likely be a bit cheesy in some parts, and enjoy practicing your pronunciation until you remember all this essential vocabulary. Let’s begin! 

Spanish Love Words: How To Say I Love You In Spanish

‘Te Amo’ 

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Most people will feel shivers down their spines and strong sensations when hearing this term. Because to us, this is a strong phrase to define our feelings. It is not something that we say lightly to someone. 

You must be completely and utterly in love to use this phrase. Otherwise, you should say ‘Te quiero,’ which also means ‘I love you,’ but the feelings evoked aren’t as strong as the word ‘amo.’ 

Where Does The Word ‘Amor’ Come From?

The word ‘amor‘ comes from the Latin ‘amōris.’ It is related to the Latin verb ‘amāre,’ from which the verb ‘Amar’ derives. 

How To Conjugate The Verb ‘Amar’ (Basic Conjugations) 

These are the basic conjugations that you might use in different situations. 

• Present: Yo amo (I love), Tú amas (You Love), Él Ama (He loves). 
• Past perfect compound: Yo he amado (I have loved), Tú has amado (You have loved), Él ha amado (He has loved).
• Imperfect past tense: Yo amaba (I loved), Tú amabas (You loved), Él amaba (He loved).
• Pluperfect past tense: Yo había amado (I had loved), Tú habías amado (You had loved). He had loved (He had loved).
• Past perfect simple: Yo amé (I loved), Tú amaste (You loved), Él amó. (He loved)
• Future: Yo amaré (I will love), Tú amarás (You will love), Él amará (He will love).

What Are The Best Phrases To Say I Love You In Spanish

Become the best at pronouncing these romantic Spanish phrases the next time you want to enchant your loved one. You will be ready for the next ‘día de San Valentín’ (Valentine’s Day)

Te amo (I love you)Play

Te amo tanto (I love you so much)Play

Te amo demasiado (I love you so much)Play

Other Basic Romantic Spanish Phrases You Can Use To Express Like Or Love

Besides the previous phrases, there are many endearing ways to express your strong feelings towards others. Whether they are friends, lovers, or family members, you have many Spanish romantic phrases and words to choose from and communicate those emotions which are often hard to put into words. 

Let’s check some of the most common that we use in Spanish. 

• Te quiero. Play (I love you.)
• Me gustas. Play (I like you.)
• Me gustas mucho. Play (I like you so much.)
• Te quiero mucho. Play (I love you very much.)
• Estoy enamorado. Play (I’m in love – masculine.) 
• Estoy enamorada. Play (I’m in love – feminine.) 
• Estoy enamorado/a de ti. Play (I’m in love with you.)
• Te quiero con toda mi alma. Play (I love you with all of my soul.)
• Te amo con toda mi alma. Play (I love you with all of my soul.)
• Te amo con todo mi corazón. Play (I love you with all my heart.)
• Eres el amor de mi vida. Play (You are the love of my life.)
• Cada día te quiero más. Play (Each day I love you more.)
• Eres mi todo. Play (You are my everything.)
• Eres todo para mi. Play (You are everything to me.)
• Te adoro. Play (I adore you.)
• No puedo vivir sin ti. Play (I can’t live without you.)
• Te deseo. Play (I desire you.)
• Me encantas. Play (I’m crazy about you. — The word ‘encantar’ means ‘to love.’)
• Me vuelves loco/a. Play (You drive me crazy.)
• Eres el hombre de mi vida. Play (You are the man of my life.)
• Eres la mujer de mi vida. Play (You are the woman of my life.)
• En verdad te amo. Play (I really love you.)
• ¿Me amas? Play (Do you love me?)

• Los amo a todos. (I love all of you.) Play
• Tu eres mi media naranja. Play (You are my other half. — ‘Media naranja’ literally means ‘half orange.’)
• Me haces falta. Play (I need you.)
• Te necesito. Play (I need you.)
• Te echo de menos. Play (I miss you.)
• Te extraño. Play (I miss you.)
• He estado pensando en ti. Play (I’ve been thinking about you.)
• Pienso en ti siempre. Play (I always think about you.)
• Fue amor a primera vista. Play (It was love at first sight.)
• Las estrellas me recuerdan a ti. Play (The stars remind me of you.)
• ¿Quieres casarte conmigo? Play (Do you want to marry me?)
• Eres una persona maravillosa. Play (You are a wonderful person.)
• Eres muy hermosa/o. Play (You are so beautiful)

How Would You Respond If Someone Says I Love You?

Apart from being in shock for being confessed to, not knowing what words to use would complicate everything. Thankfully, you will have all the following love phrases up your sleeve. You can use any of these options if you want to accept or reject a confession. 

If You Are Madly In Love:

• Yo también te amo. Play (I love you too.)
• También te quiero. Play (I love you too.)
• También me encantas! Play (I also like you!)
• También te amo mucho. Play (I also love you very much.)

Note: You should read the atmosphere when replying. If the person is telling you ‘te quiero’ try to not respond with ‘yo también te amo.’ The person is saying ‘te quiero’ because they don’t feel ready to say ‘te amo,’ which, as discussed before, denotes a stronger feeling. Therefore, it might be very awkward if you do say it.  

If You Don’t Feel The Same Way (Try To Be Nice!):

• Lo siento… Play (I’m sorry — Yes, no need to say more, the person will understand what you mean.) 
• Lo siento, yo no te amo. Play (Sorry, I don’t love you.)
• Perdón, pero no me gustas. Play (Sorry, but I don’t love you.)
• Yo no te quiero. Play (I don’t love you.)
• No me siento de la misma manera hacia ti. Play (I don’t feel the same way towards you.)
• No siento lo mismo. Play (I don’t feel the same.)
• Seamos amigos. Play (Let’s be friends.)

Spanish Vocabulary Related To Dating 

English	Spanish	Sound
Date	Cita	Play
Lover (‘Amante’ can mean lover or mistress depending on the context.)	Amante	Play
We are dating	Estamos saliendo	Play
My boyfriend	Mi novio	Play
My girlfriend	Mi novia	Play
Romantic relationship	Relación amorosa	Play
We are engaged	Estamos comprometidos	Play
My fiancée (Female)	Mi prometida	Play
My fiancé (Male)	Mi prometido	Play
A Longtime romantic partner (Female)	Mi compañera	Play
A Longtime romantic partner (Male)	Mi compañero	Play
Wedding	Boda	Play
Marriage	Matrimonio	Play
We got married	Nos casamos	Play
My wife	Mi esposa	Play
My husband	Mi esposo	Play
Partner (literal translation: couple)	Pareja	Play
My spouse	Mi cónyuge	Play

Terms Of Endearment In The Spanish Language

There is no need for special occasions to tell your partner something sweet. It is normal when dating or even between friends to give each other cute nicknames and speak romantic words every day. It makes you feel closer and more familiar with the other person.

The following Spanish love words are essential for your better half, a very dear and close friend, or a family member.

• Cariño Play (Darling)
• Bebé Play (Baby)
• Mi Amor Play (My love)
• Mi vida Play (My life)
• Mi cielo Play (My heaven/sky)
• Corazón Play (Sweetheart/Literal translation: Heart)
• Mi tesoro Play (My treasure)
• Mi rey/Mi Reina Play / Play (My king/My Queen)
• Cosito Play (Thingy)
• Gordito Play (Fatty — It is said as a form of affection cutely, and it doesn’t mean the person is fat) 

Dating A Spanish-Speaking Person? Learn More Words And Phrases With Ling!

You are all set to start flirting and expressing love with your darling in Spanish. These Spanish love phrases will open doors for you to sound as beautiful as possible and start hearing compliments around you. But it is not the only vocabulary you should know. Dating someone who speaks Spanish will most likely require you to learn enough to communicate with their families who don’t speak your language. It can also make communication between you and your loved one more pleasant.

To begin your learning journey, you should know the most important words and phrases to survive in a Spanish-speaking country, how to introduce yourself, and of course, how to greet!

If you don’t like studying with books, we have a great alternative to keep you entertained while learning Spanish words and phrases. The Ling app has awesome lessons and quizzes with fun mini-games and casual conversation examples that will teach you everything you should know to get out to the Spanish-speaking world. Don’t wait any longer to try the first lessons for free! 

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