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Verb Desayunar – to have breakfast | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Desayunar – to have breakfast | Conjugation Desayunar is a regular AR ending verb which means “to have breakfast”. Conjugation with example is below.

Verb Invitar – to invite | Conjugation | Example

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Verb Invitar – to invite | Conjugation | Example Invitar is a regular AR ending verb which means “to invite”. Conjugation with example is below.

Verb Llegar – to arrive/reach | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Llegar – to arrive/reach| Conjugation Llegar is a regular AR ending verb which means “to arrive / reach”. Conjugation with example is below.

Verb Pagar – to pay | Conjugation | Example

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Verb Pagar – to pay | Conjugation | Example Pagar is regular AR ending verb which means “to pay”. Its conjugation with example is below.

Verb Contestar – to answer | Conjugation | Example

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Verb Contestar – to answer | Conjugation | Example Contestar is a regular AR ending verb which means “to answer”. Conjugation with examples is given below.  

Verb Escuchar – to listen | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Escuchar – to listen | Conjugation | Examples Escuchar means “to listen”. Its a regular AR ending verb. The photos below has its conjugation with examples.

Verb Preguntar- to question | Conjugation | Example

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Verb Preguntar- to question | Conjugation | Example Preguntar is a regular AR ending verb which means “to question”. The photo below shows its conjugation with example.

Verb Necesitar – to need | Conjugation | Example

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Verb Necesitar – to need | Conjugation | Example Necesitar is a regular AR ending verb which means “to need”. Conjugation with example is below. NOTE – In a sentence when 2 consecutive verbs are there then only the first verb is conjugated and 2nd verb is not conjugated. See pictures below.

Verb Fumar – to smoke | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Fumar – to smoke | Conjugation | Examples Fumar means “to smoke”. Its a regular AR ending verb. Its conjugation and examples is in the picture below.

Verb Visitar – to visit | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Visitar – to visit | Conjugation | Examples Visitar means “to visit”. Its a regular AR ending verb. Its conjugation with example is given below. In the example you will notice a “A” after Yo visito. So, that “a” is used in a sentence when we talk about a person like mis abuelos. This “a” is placed before the noun.

Verb Hablar– Conjugation with examples

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Verb Hablar– Conjugation with examples The picture below gives the right conjugation of the verb Hablar which means “to speak”. Example from the verb Hablar – Yo hablo mucho. – I speak much. -NOTE- The ending of the conjugation of AR ending regular verbs is :- o as a amos á is an

Verb Cantar – to sing | Conjugation | Example

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Verb Cantar – to sing | Conjugation | Example The picture below gives right conjugation of the verb Cantar which means “to sing”. Its regular AR ending verb. Example- Ellos cantan para peliculas. They sing for movies.

Verb Pintar – to paint | conjugation | examples

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Verb Pintar – to paint | conjugation | examples The picture below gives correct conjugation of the verb Pintar which means “to paint” . Pintar is a AR ending regular verb. Examples – Ella pinta muchos pinturas. She paints many painting.

Verb Usar – to use | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Usar – to use | Conjugation | Examples The picture below has conjugation of the verb Usar which means “to use”. Example is also given in the picture. Its an regular AR ending verb.

Verb Viajar - to travel | Conjugation | Examples

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Verb Viajar- to travel | Conjugation | Examples The picture below has the conjugation of the verb. Viajar means “to travel”. Its example is also in the picture. Its regular AR ending verb.

Introduction to VERBS! | Verbs in Spanish | Overview | Intro

Introduction to VERBS ! Like English language the Spanish language also contains verbs. There are a large number of verbs in Spanish. Types of Verbs- On the basis of their ending, verbs are classified into 3 types that are – AR Ending eg.  Hablar ER Ending eg.  Comer IR Ending eg.  Escribir These are further divided as – Regular :  Have a regular series of conjugation Irregular :  Have irregular series of conjugation Stem-changing :  certain letter change to other letter in conjugation Verbs are conjugated with respect to the person for example lets take the verb  Hablar-to speak  its conjugtion is – Yo(self/I) = Hablo Tu(You) = Hablas El/ella/usted (he/she/you formal) = habla nosotros(we all) = hablamos vosotros(you all) = hablais ellos/ellas/ustedes (they/you all formal) = hablan In next posts we will discuss many verbs and their types in more details.

Tortilla - The Spanish Omelette | Tortilla Recipe

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Tortilla – The Spanish Omelette Today I am going to talk about the Tortilla! – The Spanish Omelette ! Tortilla is a like a staple food of Spain. Spanish Omelette is the English name for a traditional dish from Spanish Cuisine called  tortilla española ,  tortilla de patatas  or  tortilla de papas . It is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, sometimes also with onion and/or chives or garlic; fried in oil and often served cold as an appetizer. It is part of the cuisine of Spain. The Spanish tortilla is widely eaten in Spain and some Spanish-speaking countries. While there are numerous regional variations, the basic version is made only with eggs and potatoes, and possibly onion. The addition of the onion is often controversial and usually related to the tenderness of the local varieties of potatoes. The tortilla may be eaten hot or cold; it is commonly served as a picnic dish throughout Spain. It may be cut into bite-size pieces and served on cocktail sticks; a large tor

What is Flamenco? | How you learn it? | How did it emerged?

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What on Earth is this Flamenco?! You might have heard of Flamenco or even seen it. But what is it? Just a dance form? No. Its more than just merely dance form. Its the traditional dance form of Spain and also an expensive dance form. The 3 elements of this are the  Guitar  tune,  song  and  dance . If you look closely at flamenco dance movements, you may recognize arm, hand, and foot movements that closely resemble those of classical renowned Hindu dance from the Indian subcontinent. The roots of flamenco, though somewhat mysterious, seem to lie in the Roma migration from Rajasthan (in northwest India) to Spain between the 9th and 14th centuries.  About learning Flamenco Flamenco dancers, who known as bailaores and bailaoras, are serious and passionate about their dance. So, it means you need to have a lot of patience and seriousness in you ! In flamenco dance, a dancer will often stand motionless and free of expression for the first few moments of a song. Besides le

Even wondered why bull- fighting is done ?

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Ever wondered why people do Bull-Fighting? Basically bull fighting is a physical fight between a person and a bull. The most famous type of bull fighting is the Spanish Bull Fighting. Bullfighting is an iconic tradition in Spain and one of the defining cultural characteristics of this nation. Developed by some and adored by others, bullfighting is a bloody and violent spectacle that stands between the boundaries between art and brutality. Why is it done? Bullfighting is  seen as a symbol of  Spanish  culture. Supporters of bullfights, called “aficionados”, claim they respect the  bulls , that the  bulls  live better than other cattle, and that  bullfighting is  a grand tradition; a form of art important to their culture. Bullfighting traces its roots to prehistoric bull worship and sacrifice in Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean region. How many bulls are killed each year? Every year, approx.  2,50,000 bulls  are killed in bullfights alone. At bullfights, the audien

Verb Llamarse - to be called | Conjugation| Exercises

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Verb Llamarse- to be called In this post i am going to share my knowledge of the Spanish verb LLAMARSE which means to be called. We pronounce it as : ya-marse because 2 L changes to sound of Y The picture given below has the right conjugation of the verb llamarse. The 2 pictures given below contains some exercises/questions of the verb llamarse with answers. Picture one has a few translations and questions while picture 2 has answers questions of picture one along with some other exercises.

Las Piñatas - Pinatas

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Las Piñatas A piñata is a brightly-colored ornament which is made from either a clay container or cardboard (usually embellished with papier-mâché). If it is made of cardboard, the piñata can be of any shape, including geometric forms, superheroes, flowers, and animals – among many others. Piñata is believed to be originated in Mexico. Archeological evidence shows that the Aztecs, Mayans and other native people had their own versions of the piñata. These early piñatas were pots made of clay which were broken (usually using sticks) to reveal its contents. This represented gifts from the gods. Traditional Piñata This tradition is very popular in Central America and other Latin American countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. This tradition has also slowly spread to the United States. Traditionally piñata is used in birthday parties, a boy or the birthday boy has to hit it with a stick and break it so that the contents inside come out. Bu

Venezuela - Spanish Speaking Countries | Note on Venezuela | Paragraph on Venezuela

Venezuela Venezuela is located on the north coast of South America. It limits to the north with the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, to the east with Guyana and Brazil, to the south with Brazil and to the west with Colombia. The best known and most touristy of its 300 islands in the Caribbean Sea is perhaps Margarita Island. Venezuela is divided into 23 states, a capital district (Caracas) and 72 federal dependencies on the islands. Its most important river is the Orinoco, affluent of the Amazon. The capital is Caracas and other important cities are Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Ciudad Guayana and Ciudad Bolívar. It has 24 million inhabitants and the official language is Spanish. In Venezuela there is a very varied nature: the highlands of the Andes, the lowlands next to Lake Maracaibo, the famous plains of the Orinoco River basin, tropical forests, savannah and white sand beaches. Canaima National Park is an area of ​​great interest in flora and fauna (Venez

Chile - Spanish Speaking Countries | Note on Chile | Paragraph on Chile

Chile Chile is a long and narrow country and is located in South America, between the Cordillera de los Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It has a population of 15 million inhabitants and an extension of 756,950 km square. The capital is called Santiago. The official language is Spanish, but it is also they speak indigenous languages like the Mapuche, Quechua or Aymara These animals are typical of Chile: the guanaco, the alpaca, the llama, the vicuna, the Andean chinchilla. Chile is a wonderful country, full of contrasts: the Desert of Atacama, to the north; the tourist beaches of Viña del Mar, in the center; snowy mountains and volcanoes in the south: next to the Strait of Magellan, the polar landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, and the mystery of Easter Island in the moais, its colossi of stone. In Spanish – En Español Chile es un país largo y estrecho y está situado en América del Sur, entre la Cordillera de los Andes y el océano Pacifico. Tiene una población de 15 millones

Peru - Spanish Speaking Countries | Note on Peru | Paragraph on Peru

Peru Peru has an area of ​​1,285,216 square kilometers, 26 million inhabitants, and its capital is Lima. It is located on the Pacific coast and is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. It has a border with five countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. In Peru there are three very different landscapes: The coast of the Pacific Ocean, with great beaches. The Andes Mountains. The Amazon jungle. The official languages ​​are Spanish and Quechua, but Aymara is also spoken. Peru has wonderful places, full of history and magic: Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Its waters belong to Peru and Bolivia. There are many Inca legends about Titicaca. Nazca, south of Lima, has some mysterious drawings on the earth along 500 square km. Cuzco and the Machu-Picchu: Cuzco, capital of the Inca Empire. Near Cuzco is Machu Picchu, Sacred city of the Incas. It is a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In Spanish – En

Cuba - Spanish Speaking Countries | Note on Cuba | Paragraph on Cuba

Cuba The Republic of Cuba is located in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Mexico (210 km) and the United States (180 km) It is formed by the island of Cuba, the Isle of Youth and more than 1,600 islets, and is part of the Greater Antilles archipelago. It has 11,217,000 inhabitants. Havana, its capital, is a seaport and has 3,000,000 inhabitants. The old quarter of the capital, Old Havana, is a World Heritage Site. There are many monuments of the Spanish colonial era. The official language is Spanish. In Cuba the climate is good and there are magnificent beaches like Varadero and Santa Lucía. Cubans love music and dancing, for example, salsa. There are very famous Cuban singers in the world, such as Gloria Estefan and Compay Segundo. These are some plants and some typical animals of Cuba: sugarcane tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango or coconut; the tobacco plantations; the tocororo, flamenco and zunzuncito (the smallest bird in the world). In Spanish – En Es

Argentina - Spanish Speaking countries | Note on Argentina | Paragraph on Argentina

Argentina Argentina is in South America and borders Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Chile through the Andes. It has an area of 2,780,000 square km. The capital is called Buenos Aires and is located to the east, on the right bank of the Rio de la Plata estuary. To the south are the regions of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, almost polar climate; to the north the plain of El Chaco; to the east and in the center the green plains of the Pampa. It has 36 million inhabitants, and a third lives in the capital. The official language is Spanish, but in some places indigenous languages are also spoken. Some animals of Argentina are in danger of extinction: the blue whale, the yaguareté, the red fox, the chinchila and the ocelot. In Spanish – En Español Argentina está en América del Sur y limita con Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brasil y con Chile a través de los Andes. Tiene una superficie de 2.780.000 km square. La capital se llama Buenos Aires y está situada al este, en la