Mastering Spanish Slang: Sound Like a Native Speaker

By Lingobi, Published on 03/24/2025

Learning Spanish from textbooks is useful, but to truly blend in, you need slang. Here are essential Spanish slang terms to help you sound like a local.

🇪🇸 1. Guay (Cool)

In Spain, guay means cool or awesome. For example:

¡Qué guay! – How cool!

🇲🇽 2. Chido (Cool) – Mexico

Chido is Mexico’s version of “cool.”

Ese lugar está chido. – That place is cool.

🇦🇷 3. Che (Hey) – Argentina

Che is a casual way to say “hey” in Argentina.

Che, ¿qué hacés? – Hey, what are you doing?

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Mastering Irregular Verbs in the Spanish Present Tense

By Lingobi, Published on 03/23/2025

Learning to conjugate irregular verbs in Spanish is a key step toward becoming fluent. Irregular verbs break the rules of regular conjugations, requiring you to memorize their unique forms. Here are some of the most common ones:

1. Ser (to be)

yo soy, tú eres, él/ella/usted es, nosotros somos, ellos/ellas son

2. Tener (to have)

yo tengo, tú tienes, él/ella/usted tiene, nosotros tenemos, ellos/ellas tienen

Practice with real conversations on Lingobi and master irregular verbs quickly!

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Feeling Expressive: Different Ways to Say How You Feel in Spanish

By Lingobi, Published on 03/22/2025

Expressing emotions in Spanish goes beyond basic phrases. Learn to use verbs like sentirse and tener, expand your vocabulary with nuanced emotions, and explore idiomatic expressions. For instance, instead of simply saying "Estoy feliz", you can say "Estoy encantado" (I am delighted) for more impact. Using diminutives and augmentatives also adds subtlety or intensity. Discover how to enrich your emotional expression in Spanish!

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The Difference Between "Caminar" and "Andar" in Spanish: When to Use Each One

By Lingobi, Published on 03/21/2025

When learning Spanish, you’ll often come across words that seem to have the same meaning but are used in different contexts. A common pair that confuses learners is “caminar” and “andar”. Both verbs can translate to “to walk” in English, but they are not always interchangeable.

1. Caminar: To Walk in a Physical Sense

“Caminar” generally refers to the physical act of walking, emphasizing the action of moving forward on foot.

Mastering these subtle differences will help you sound more natural in Spanish conversations.

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Mastering Money and Payments in Spanish: A Practical Guide

By Lingobi, Published on 03/20/2025

When traveling or living in a Spanish-speaking country, knowing how to talk about money and payments is essential. Whether you’re shopping or dining, you’ll need financial vocabulary.

đź’µ Basic Currency Terms

Dollars: dĂłlares
Credit card: tarjeta de crédito
Bank: banco

đź›’ Useful Payment Phrases

How much does it cost? ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Do you accept cash only? ÂżAceptan solo efectivo?
Where is the nearest ATM? ¿Dónde está el cajero automático más cercano?
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