A natural way uses casual phrasing such as “¿Quieres ver una película?” or “¿Te apetece ver una peli?”, with the choice shaped by tone and setting. You’re not just translating words here. You’re matching mood, closeness, and everyday Spanish. English leans on “wanna,” a relaxed shortcut that signals ease. Spanish handles that ease with verb […]

Most Spanish speakers call a foot brace una órtesis del pie or una férula del pie, and braces that reach the ankle are often called una órtesis de tobillo y pie (AFO). Medical Spanish can trip you up even if your day-to-day Spanish is solid. You know what you need, yet the right term won’t

“Lo bebí” is the plain way to say you drank it; “me lo bebí” adds “I finished it.” You hear “I drank it” all the time in English. In Spanish, you’ll say the same idea, yet the best wording shifts with what “it” is, how formal you want to sound, and whether you mean “I

Common options range from “Estoy en apuros” to “Ahora estoy jodido/a,” and the right pick depends on how serious the mess is. You know that sinking feeling: the plan collapses, the deadline is minutes away, and you need Spanish for “now you’re screwed.” The hard part isn’t the words. It’s the tone. Spanish gives you

The most widely accepted Spanish word for vegetables is “verduras,” while “vegetales” appears in limited, context-specific usage. If you’ve ever paused while translating “vegetables” into Spanish, you’re not alone. Many learners assume a one-to-one match and default to a familiar-looking term. Spanish doesn’t work that way here. Usage depends on region, food type, and everyday

The common Spanish term for early retirement is “jubilación anticipada,” plus variants like “retiro anticipado” in casual conversation. Maybe you want to stop working a few years earlier and spend more time with family, or you are thinking about moving to a Spanish-speaking country for a quieter life. At some point, you will need more

A natural Spanish menu phrasing is “sándwich de queso a la plancha,” with regional picks like “tostado de queso” or “sánduche de queso.” You can translate “grilled cheese” into Spanish in a few ways, and the “right” one depends on what you mean: the classic melty sandwich, a toasted version, or a restaurant-style pressed sandwich.

Spanish pet names use everyday words plus tone, so the same term can feel sweet, flirty, or too forward based on who you’re talking to. Spanish has tons of affectionate ways to address someone in one word. Some feel safe almost anywhere. Others belong to couples, close family, or a tight friend group. If you’ve

“Frío” means “cold,” and it can describe temperature, chilly weather, cold food, or a distant tone, based on context. “Frío” is one of those Spanish words that looks simple until you start using it. Sometimes it’s about the weather. Sometimes it’s about how you feel. Sometimes it’s about someone’s attitude. The good news: Spanish signals

“Solía vestir a mi perro con pantalones cortos” is the most natural way to express that past habit, with a few friendly tweaks depending on tone. You’re trying to say something very specific: a repeated habit in the past, done for a while, not just one single time. English uses “used to” for that job.