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In this lesson, we’re going to cover the Spanish cardinals, the numbers used for counting, from 100 through 1000. This lesson builds on the previous two lessons on Spanish numbers, so we recommend reading those lessons first if you have not already done so.   If you need more help with cardinal numbers or any…

In our last lesson, we looked at the first ten Spanish ordinals, the numbers used to indicate position in a sequence. We also looked at the first twenty cardinals, the numbers used for counting. In this lesson, we’ll cover the Spanish cardinal numbers for 20 through 99.   Spanish Cardinal Numbers: 20 – 29 Spanish…

Cardinal numbers are those used in counting: one, two, three, etc. Ordinal numbers indicate position in a sequence: first, second, third, etc. In this lesson, we’re going to list the first twenty Spanish cardinal numbers. We’ll also list the first ten ordinal numbers, as these are the only “must know” numbers for indicating position in…

Let’s round out our lessons on how to express the time in various languages with the basic expressions used to tell time in Italian. Telling time in Italian is similar to telling time in the other Romance languages that we have covered. However, Italian time expressions have their own share of unique of quirks, so…

This week we’re going to continue looking at how to express the time in various languages with the basic expressions used to tell time in Brazilian Portuguese. Two notes before we begin. First, the expressions used in Portuguese are similar, but not identical, to those used in Spanish. Do not assume that a time-telling convention…

Test your Portuguese vocabulary with this new matching exercise containing an additional thirty-five words. Remember that Portuguese is closely related to Spanish, so make sure to watch out for both Spanish and English false friends!   Check the answer key at the bottom of the quiz to see how well you did. If you’re struggling…

Some words just don’t translate well into other languages. Usually, these are words that have very precise, nuanced meanings, making literal translations nearly impossible. Italian is no exception in this regard. This week, we’re going to cover a half Italian words for which there are no direct English equivalents.   Abbiocco This masculine noun refers…

This week we’re going to provide several more phrases that are useful for entry-level French language learners. These are common expressions that can you use frequently and in a wide variety of situations. For convenience, we’ve grouped the phrases by the situations in which they are used: emergencies, seasonal greetings, and special occasions. We’ve also…

Some words just don’t translate well into other languages. Usually, these are words that have very precise, nuanced meanings, making literal translations nearly impossible. Spanish is no exception in this regard. This week, we’re going to cover a dozen Spanish words for which there are no direct English equivalents.   Duende Duende means an overwhelming…