[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-articles-spanish":3,"$fHZsWYl_LcdVZ5GxKwtR-ZqvCZbbUdo2_Fi6R_GQKiQM":7420,"cms-articles-spanish-en":7422},[4,1339,2045,2889,3242,5421,6791],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"description":1320,"extension":1321,"meta":1322,"navigation":1331,"path":1332,"rawbody":1333,"seo":1334,"stem":1335,"__hash__":1336,"timestampUnix":1323,"slug":1324,"h1":1325,"image":1326,"tags":1329,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":1338},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fsaber-vs-conocer.md","Saber vs Conocer: What’s the Difference?",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":1295},"minimark",[10,23,26,29,35,38,41,44,49,67,73,76,104,109,115,118,225,238,242,245,248,251,286,298,302,311,317,405,407,411,418,421,424,428,435,467,470,488,492,495,530,533,535,539,552,562,566,581,616,622,715,733,737,746,781,786,879,881,885,890,898,901,905,914,947,983,987,995,1030,1061,1065,1071,1103,1137,1148,1150,1154,1165,1171,1184,1196,1204,1224,1227,1233,1242,1245,1250,1252,1256,1259,1273,1284,1292],[11,12,13,14,18,19,22],"p",{},"You’ve just started learning Spanish, and \"to know\" seems like an important word to learn. So you Google it... and find that there are two words for \"to know\" in Spanish: ",[15,16,17],"em",{},"saber"," and ",[15,20,21],{},"conocer",".",[11,24,25],{},"What gives?",[11,27,28],{},"Well, they're used to talk about knowing different things!",[30,31,32],"blockquote",{},[11,33,34],{},"While you can know someone and know something in English, in Spanish, you \"conocer\" someone and \"saber\" something.",[11,36,37],{},"But that's clear as mud, so let’s get into it:",[39,40],"toc",{},[42,43],"hr",{},[45,46,48],"h2",{"id":47},"what-does-saber-mean","What does \"saber\" mean?",[30,50,51,54],{},[11,52,53],{},"Saber is used to talk about knowing:",[55,56,57,61,64],"ul",{},[58,59,60],"li",{},"Facts",[58,62,63],{},"Information",[58,65,66],{},"How to do something",[11,68,69,70,72],{},"Think of saber as knowing something in your head. It’s used when you know something from memory or when you have learned a skill. If you can memorize a phone number or if you've learned how to swim, you’d use ",[15,71,17],{}," to talk about knowing those things.",[11,74,75],{},"Two quick examples for you:",[55,77,78,93],{},[58,79,80,81,86,87,86,90],{},"Sé la respuesta. ",[82,83],"custom-audio",{"src":84,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sé la respuesta..mp3","3"," ",[88,89],"br",{},[15,91,92],{},"I know the answer.",[58,94,95,96,86,99,86,101],{},"Sabe hablar español. ",[82,97],{"src":98,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sabe hablar español..mp3",[88,100],{},[15,102,103],{},"He\u002Fshe knows how to speak Spanish.",[105,106,108],"h3",{"id":107},"how-to-conjugate-the-verb-saber-in-the-present-tense","How to conjugate the verb saber in the present tense",[11,110,111,112,114],{},"Like many common verbs in Spanish, ",[15,113,17],{}," is irregular, so its forms don’t follow the usual pattern.",[11,116,117],{},"Since you'll often use this verb in the context of saying you do or don't know something, here’s how it looks in the present tense:",[119,120,121,137],"table",{},[122,123,124],"thead",{},[125,126,127,131,134],"tr",{},[128,129,130],"th",{},"Subject (Spanish)",[128,132,133],{},"Saber (Present Tense)",[128,135,136],{},"English translation",[138,139,140,155,169,183,197,211],"tbody",{},[125,141,142,146,152],{},[143,144,145],"td",{},"yo",[143,147,148,149],{},"sé ",[82,150],{"src":151,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sé.mp3",[143,153,154],{},"I know",[125,156,157,160,166],{},[143,158,159],{},"tú",[143,161,162,163],{},"sabes ",[82,164],{"src":165,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabes.mp3",[143,167,168],{},"you (informal) know",[125,170,171,174,180],{},[143,172,173],{},"él \u002F ella \u002F usted",[143,175,176,177],{},"sabe ",[82,178],{"src":179,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabe.mp3",[143,181,182],{},"he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) knows",[125,184,185,188,194],{},[143,186,187],{},"nosotros \u002F nosotras",[143,189,190,191],{},"sabemos ",[82,192],{"src":193,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabemos.mp3",[143,195,196],{},"we know",[125,198,199,202,208],{},[143,200,201],{},"vosotros \u002F vosotras",[143,203,204,205],{},"sabéis ",[82,206],{"src":207,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabéis.mp3",[143,209,210],{},"you all (Spain) know",[125,212,213,216,222],{},[143,214,215],{},"ellos \u002F ellas \u002F ustedes",[143,217,218,219],{},"saben ",[82,220],{"src":221,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-saben.mp3",[143,223,224],{},"they \u002F you all (Latin America) know",[11,226,227,228,231,232,234,235,22],{},"As you can see, the irregular conjugation here is ",[15,229,230],{},"sé"," (first person singular). If we were following normal conjugation rules, you'd expect ",[15,233,230],{}," to be ",[15,236,237],{},"sabo",[45,239,241],{"id":240},"what-does-conocer-mean","What does \"conocer\" mean?",[11,243,244],{},"While saber likely made sense, conocer tends to trip people up a bit. It means “to know” people, places, or things in a more personal or familiar way—less \"know of\" and more \"be familiar with\". This knowledge is a bit more tangible.",[11,246,247],{},"If \"saber\" means \"to know something with your head\", then conocer might mean something more like \"to have learned of something via experience\".",[11,249,250],{},"For example:",[55,252,253,264,275],{},[58,254,255,256,86,259,86,261],{},"Conozco a María. ",[82,257],{"src":258,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conozco a María..mp3",[88,260],{},[15,262,263],{},"I know María.",[58,265,266,267,86,270,86,272],{},"Conozco Madrid. ",[82,268],{"src":269,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conozco Madrid..mp3",[88,271],{},[15,273,274],{},"I’m familiar with Madrid.",[58,276,277,278,86,281,86,283],{},"¿Conoces esa bebida? ",[82,279],{"src":280,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces esa bebida_.mp3",[88,282],{},[15,284,285],{},"Do you know that drink?",[30,287,288,293,295],{},[289,290,292],"centered-text",{"bold":291,"underline":291},"","\nUse \"a\" when talking about people\n",[88,294],{},[289,296,297],{},"\nNotice how, in the above two example sentences, the one with María includes a seemingly random \"a\"? When you talk about knowing people (and sometimes pets) in Spanish, you must place \"a\" between conocer and the person you know. \n",[105,299,301],{"id":300},"how-to-conjugate-conocer-in-the-present-tense","How to conjugate conocer in the present tense",[11,303,304,307,308,310],{},[15,305,306],{},"Conocer"," is also irregular, but only in the ",[15,309,145],{}," (I) form. The rest of the conjugation follows regular -er verb patterns.",[11,312,313,314,316],{},"Here’s how ",[15,315,21],{}," looks in the present tense:",[119,318,319,330],{},[122,320,321],{},[125,322,323,325,328],{},[128,324,130],{},[128,326,327],{},"Conocer (Present Tense)",[128,329,136],{},[138,331,332,344,356,369,381,393],{},[125,333,334,336,342],{},[143,335,145],{},[143,337,338,339],{},"conozco ",[82,340],{"src":341,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conozco.mp3",[143,343,154],{},[125,345,346,348,354],{},[143,347,159],{},[143,349,350,351],{},"conoces ",[82,352],{"src":353,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conoces.mp3",[143,355,168],{},[125,357,358,360,366],{},[143,359,173],{},[143,361,362,363],{},"conoce ",[82,364],{"src":365,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conoce.mp3",[143,367,368],{},"he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) know",[125,370,371,373,379],{},[143,372,187],{},[143,374,375,376],{},"conocemos ",[82,377],{"src":378,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocemos.mp3",[143,380,196],{},[125,382,383,385,391],{},[143,384,201],{},[143,386,387,388],{},"conocéis ",[82,389],{"src":390,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocéis.mp3",[143,392,210],{},[125,394,395,397,403],{},[143,396,215],{},[143,398,399,400],{},"conocen ",[82,401],{"src":402,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocen.mp3",[143,404,224],{},[42,406],{},[45,408,410],{"id":409},"whats-the-difference-between-saber-and-conocer-in-spanish","What’s the difference between saber and conocer in Spanish?",[412,413],"img",{"src":414,"width":415,"height":416,"alt":417},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-conocer-vs-saber-differences.jpeg",1920,1277,"A screenshot of a field of flowers, in which one particular flower isn't quite the same",[11,419,420],{},"Both verbs mean “to know,” but they cannot be used interchangeably. Each one is used to talk about knowing different types of things.",[11,422,423],{},"In other words, your choice of saber vs conocer depends on what you know and how you know it.",[105,425,427],{"id":426},"️-use-saber-to","➡️ Use saber to:",[11,429,430,431,434],{},"Talk about facts ",[15,432,433],{},"or"," knowing how to do something.",[55,436,437,445,456],{},[58,438,80,439,86,441,86,443],{},[82,440],{"src":84,":type":85},[88,442],{},[15,444,92],{},[58,446,447,448,86,451,86,453],{},"¿Sabes nadar? ",[82,449],{"src":450,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Sabes nadar_.mp3",[88,452],{},[15,454,455],{},"Do you know how to swim?",[58,457,458,459,86,462,86,464],{},"No sé dónde está. ",[82,460],{"src":461,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No sé dónde está..mp3",[88,463],{},[15,465,466],{},"I don’t know where it is.",[11,468,469],{},"Again, notice how all of this is \"knowledge\" stuff that you can objectively know and that may not exist anywhere except in your head.",[30,471,472,475,477],{},[289,473,474],{"bold":291,"underline":291},"\n💡 Pro tip 💡\n",[88,476],{},[289,478,479,480,483,484,487],{},"\nWhen you're using saber to say know how to do something, the thing you know how to use will be a verb in the infinitive. Observe above: the question is sabes \n",[15,481,482],{},"nadar","\n, not sabes \n",[15,485,486],{},"nadas","\n.\n",[105,489,491],{"id":490},"️-use-conocer-to","➡️ Use conocer to:",[11,493,494],{},"Talk about people, places, or things you’re familiar with.",[55,496,497,508,519],{},[58,498,499,500,86,503,86,505],{},"Conozco a tu hermana. ",[82,501],{"src":502,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conozco a tu hermana..mp3",[88,504],{},[15,506,507],{},"I know your sister.",[58,509,510,511,86,514,86,516],{},"¿Conoces este libro? ",[82,512],{"src":513,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces este libro_.mp3",[88,515],{},[15,517,518],{},"Are you familiar with this book?",[58,520,521,522,86,525,86,527],{},"Conocemos Barcelona muy bien. ",[82,523],{"src":524,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conocemos Barcelona muy bien..mp3",[88,526],{},[15,528,529],{},"We know Barcelona very well.",[11,531,532],{},"Here, notice how we're often talking about something that actually exists in a concrete sentence—whereas you know in your head that 2+2 is 4 (saber), you very well may have spent time living in Madrid or being friends with someone's sister (conocer).",[42,534],{},[45,536,538],{"id":537},"how-the-meaning-of-saber-and-conocer-change-in-the-past-tense-conjugations","How the meaning of saber and conocer change in the past tense (+conjugations)",[11,540,541,542,545,546,548,549,551],{},"We're not going to walk through ",[15,543,544],{},"every"," verb tense—that would be a really long post—but it's worth looking at the simple past tense (el pretérito) specifically. In this tense, the meaning of both ",[15,547,17],{},", and ",[15,550,21],{}," change in ways that can trip up learners—especially if you’re still trying to wrap your head around how they work in the present tense.",[11,553,554,555,558,559,22],{},"While the basic \"saber for facts, conocer for things\" difference persists in the simple past tense, there's also an additional nuance: we're now talking about the point at which we transitioned from ",[15,556,557],{},"not knowing"," to ",[15,560,561],{},"knowing",[105,563,565],{"id":564},"saber-as-to-find-out-not-just-to-know","Saber as “to find out” (not just “to know”)",[11,567,568,569,571,572,576,577,580],{},"When used in the past tense, ",[15,570,17],{}," refers to the moment someone ",[573,574,575],"strong",{},"learned"," or ",[573,578,579],{},"discovered"," something. It marks the point at which you obtained some sort of knowledge.",[55,582,583,594,605],{},[58,584,585,586,86,589,86,591],{},"Supe la verdad ayer. ",[82,587],{"src":588,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Supe la verdad ayer..mp3",[88,590],{},[15,592,593],{},"I found out the truth yesterday.",[58,595,596,597,86,600,86,602],{},"¿Supiste que cancelaron la clase? ",[82,598],{"src":599,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Supiste que cancelaron la clase_.mp3",[88,601],{},[15,603,604],{},"Did you find out they canceled the class?",[58,606,607,608,86,611,86,613],{},"Ella supo que estaba embarazada. ",[82,609],{"src":610,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ella supo que estaba embarazada..mp3",[88,612],{},[15,614,615],{},"She found out she was pregnant.",[11,617,618,619,621],{},"Now, let’s take a closer look at how ",[15,620,17],{}," is conjugated in the past tense.",[119,623,624,635],{},[122,625,626],{},[125,627,628,630,633],{},[128,629,130],{},[128,631,632],{},"Saber (Past Tense)",[128,634,136],{},[138,636,637,650,663,676,689,702],{},[125,638,639,641,647],{},[143,640,145],{},[143,642,643,644],{},"supe ",[82,645],{"src":646,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supe.mp3",[143,648,649],{},"I knew\u002Ffound out",[125,651,652,654,660],{},[143,653,159],{},[143,655,656,657],{},"supiste ",[82,658],{"src":659,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supiste.mp3",[143,661,662],{},"you (informal) knew\u002Ffound out",[125,664,665,667,673],{},[143,666,173],{},[143,668,669,670],{},"supo ",[82,671],{"src":672,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supo.mp3",[143,674,675],{},"he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) knew\u002Ffound out",[125,677,678,680,686],{},[143,679,187],{},[143,681,682,683],{},"supimos ",[82,684],{"src":685,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supimos.mp3",[143,687,688],{},"we knew\u002Ffound out",[125,690,691,693,699],{},[143,692,201],{},[143,694,695,696],{},"supisteis ",[82,697],{"src":698,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supisteis.mp3",[143,700,701],{},"you all (Spain) knew\u002Ffound out",[125,703,704,706,712],{},[143,705,215],{},[143,707,708,709],{},"supieron ",[82,710],{"src":711,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supieron.mp3",[143,713,714],{},"they \u002F you all (Latin America) knew\u002Ffound out",[30,716,717,720,722],{},[289,718,719],{"bold":291,"underline":291},"\n💡 Bonus 💡\n",[88,721],{},[289,723,724,725,728,729,732],{},"\nIf somebody tells you something, and it's news to you, you can say \"no lo sabía\" \n",[82,726],{"src":727,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-no lo sabía.mp3","\n (I didn't know that). The imperfect past tense is used here, instead of the simple past tense, because you're referring to the \n",[15,730,731],{},"state","\n of having not known. \n",[105,734,736],{"id":735},"conocer-as-to-meet-not-just-to-know-someone","Conocer as “to meet” (not just “to know” someone)",[11,738,568,739,741,742,745],{},[15,740,21],{}," means that someone ",[573,743,744],{},"met"," another person for the first time. It marks the moment of the first encounter between two parties.",[55,747,748,759,770],{},[58,749,750,751,86,754,86,756],{},"Conocí a Sophia en 2019. ",[82,752],{"src":753,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conocí a Sophia en 2019..mp3",[88,755],{},[15,757,758],{},"I met Sophia in 2019.",[58,760,761,762,86,765,86,767],{},"¿Conociste a sus padres? ",[82,763],{"src":764,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conociste a sus padres_.mp3",[88,766],{},[15,768,769],{},"Did you meet her parents?",[58,771,772,773,86,776,86,778],{},"Ellos conocieron a su profesor el lunes. ",[82,774],{"src":775,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ellos conocieron a su profesor el lunes..mp3",[88,777],{},[15,779,780],{},"They met their teacher on Monday.",[11,782,783,784,621],{},"Now, let’s see how ",[15,785,21],{},[119,787,788,799],{},[122,789,790],{},[125,791,792,794,797],{},[128,793,130],{},[128,795,796],{},"Conocer (Past Tense)",[128,798,136],{},[138,800,801,814,827,840,853,866],{},[125,802,803,805,811],{},[143,804,145],{},[143,806,807,808],{},"conocí ",[82,809],{"src":810,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocí.mp3",[143,812,813],{},"I knew\u002Fmet",[125,815,816,818,824],{},[143,817,159],{},[143,819,820,821],{},"conociste ",[82,822],{"src":823,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conociste.mp3",[143,825,826],{},"you (informal) knew\u002Fmet",[125,828,829,831,837],{},[143,830,173],{},[143,832,833,834],{},"conoció ",[82,835],{"src":836,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conoció.mp3",[143,838,839],{},"he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) knew\u002Fmet",[125,841,842,844,850],{},[143,843,187],{},[143,845,846,847],{},"conocimos ",[82,848],{"src":849,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocimos.mp3",[143,851,852],{},"we knew\u002Fmet",[125,854,855,857,863],{},[143,856,201],{},[143,858,859,860],{},"conocisteis ",[82,861],{"src":862,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocisteis.mp3",[143,864,865],{},"you all (Spain) knew\u002Fmet",[125,867,868,870,876],{},[143,869,215],{},[143,871,872,873],{},"conocieron ",[82,874],{"src":875,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocieron.mp3",[143,877,878],{},"they \u002F you all (Latin America) knew\u002Fmet",[42,880],{},[45,882,884],{"id":883},"saber-vs-conocer-what-learners-get-wrong","Saber vs conocer: What learners get wrong ",[412,886],{"src":887,"width":415,"height":888,"alt":889},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-saber-vs-conocer-mistakes.jpeg",1280,"A native Spanish speaker crossing her arms, saying no—don't make these mistakes, friend.",[11,891,892,893,18,895,897],{},"It’s easy to get ",[15,894,17],{},[15,896,21],{}," mixed up, especially if you’re translating directly from English. As you consume more Spanish media, you'll eventually develop a more intuitive feel for what these Spanish words mean and when each should be used...",[11,899,900],{},"but, for now, here are two common mistakes Spanish learners often make—and how to fix them.",[105,902,904],{"id":903},"mistake-1-using-conocer-for-facts-or-information","Mistake 1: Using \"conocer\" for facts or information",[11,906,907,908,910,911,913],{},"As mentioned above:",[15,909,306],{}," isn’t used for things you know in your head, like facts, trivia, or things you've memorized. That’s what ",[15,912,17],{}," is for.",[30,915,916,919,929,932,944],{},[11,917,918],{},"Incorrect:",[55,920,921],{},[58,922,923,924,86,926],{},"❌ Conozco que ella viene mañana. ",[88,925],{},[15,927,928],{},"I know that she’s coming tomorrow.",[11,930,931],{},"Correct:",[55,933,934],{},[58,935,936,937,86,940,86,942],{},"✅ Sé que ella viene mañana. ",[82,938],{"src":939,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sé que ella viene mañana..mp3",[88,941],{},[15,943,928],{},[11,945,946],{},"Explanation → This is a piece of information that you heard and you now know, so you should mention it with saber.",[30,948,949,951,961,963,976],{},[11,950,918],{},[55,952,953],{},[58,954,955,956,86,958],{},"❌ ¿Conoces la capital de Perú? ",[88,957],{},[15,959,960],{},"Do you know the capital of Peru?",[11,962,931],{},[55,964,965],{},[58,966,967,968,86,971,86,973,22],{},"✅ ¿Sabes cuál es la capital de Perú? ",[82,969],{"src":970,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Sabes cuál es la capital de Perú_.mp3",[88,972],{},[15,974,975],{},"Do you know what the capital of Peru is?",[11,977,978,979,982],{},"Explanation → This one's a bit tricky. Normally you'd use conocer to talk about places... but we use saber here because we're saying that we know something ",[15,980,981],{},"about"," Peru, not saying that we've been there.",[105,984,986],{"id":985},"mistake-2-using-saber-for-people-or-places","Mistake 2: Using saber for people or places",[11,988,989,990,992,993,22],{},"You can’t ",[15,991,17],{}," a person or a place. If you’re talking about meeting or being familiar with someone or somewhere, you need ",[15,994,21],{},[30,996,997,999,1009,1011,1023],{},[11,998,918],{},[55,1000,1001],{},[58,1002,1003,1004,86,1006],{},"❌ ¿Sabes a tu nuevo profesor? ",[88,1005],{},[15,1007,1008],{},"Do you know your new teacher?",[11,1010,931],{},[55,1012,1013],{},[58,1014,1015,1016,86,1019,86,1021],{},"✅ ¿Conoces a tu nuevo profesor? ",[82,1017],{"src":1018,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces a tu nuevo profesor_.mp3",[88,1020],{},[15,1022,1008],{},[11,1024,1025,1026,1029],{},"Explanation → This one is pretty straightforward! We use \"conocer\" to talk about having met people. Again, if we were to talk about ",[15,1027,1028],{},"facts",", it could be acceptable to use saber in a similar sentence, such as \"Me gustaría saber quién es tu profesor.\" (I would like to know who your teacher is.)",[30,1031,1032,1034,1044,1046,1058],{},[11,1033,918],{},[55,1035,1036],{},[58,1037,1038,1039,86,1041],{},"❌ Sabemos este restaurante. ",[88,1040],{},[15,1042,1043],{},"We know this restaurant.",[11,1045,931],{},[55,1047,1048],{},[58,1049,1050,1051,86,1054,86,1056],{},"✅ Conocemos este restaurante. ",[82,1052],{"src":1053,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conocemos este restaurante..mp3",[88,1055],{},[15,1057,1043],{},[11,1059,1060],{},"Explanation: Same as above—to say you know of a place, you'll use conocer.",[105,1062,1064],{"id":1063},"mistake-3-using-saber-to-talk-about-familiarity-or-experience","Mistake 3: Using saber to talk about familiarity or experience",[11,1066,1067,1068,1070],{},"This one is actually sort of contained within the above point, but since \"heard of\" and \"familiar with\" are common English expressions, it's worth being clear: ",[15,1069,21],{}," is usually the better option to translate these phrases.",[30,1072,1073,1075,1085,1087,1100],{},[11,1074,918],{},[55,1076,1077],{},[58,1078,1079,1080,86,1082],{},"❌ ¿Sabes esta película? ",[88,1081],{},[15,1083,1084],{},"Do you know this movie?.",[11,1086,931],{},[55,1088,1089],{},[58,1090,1091,1092,86,1095,86,1097],{},"✅ ¿Conoces esta película? ",[82,1093],{"src":1094,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces esta película_.mp3",[88,1096],{},[15,1098,1099],{},"Do you know this movie?",[11,1101,1102],{},"Explanation → You're familiar with the movie, so you use conocer. If you were talking about a fact—you knew that it was made by XYZ director, you could use saber.",[30,1104,1105,1107,1117,1119,1131],{},[11,1106,918],{},[55,1108,1109],{},[58,1110,1111,1112,86,1114],{},"❌ No sabemos ese grupo de música. ",[88,1113],{},[15,1115,1116],{},"We don’t know that music group.",[11,1118,931],{},[55,1120,1121],{},[58,1122,1123,1124,86,1127,86,1129],{},"✅ No conocemos ese grupo de música. ",[82,1125],{"src":1126,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No conocemos ese grupo de música..mp3",[88,1128],{},[15,1130,1116],{},[11,1132,1133,1134,1136],{},"Explanation → Same deal here! You haven't heard of the band, so you haven't ",[15,1135,21],{},"'d them yet. You could say \"saber\" to say, for example, that you hadn't known they were actually Italian.",[11,1138,1139,1140,1143,1144,1147],{},"This kind of mistake usually occurs when you're translating directly from English. To avoid it, do your best to stop for a moment and decide if you're talking about a ",[15,1141,1142],{},"fact"," or about being ",[15,1145,1146],{},"familiar"," with something.",[42,1149],{},[45,1151,1153],{"id":1152},"video-example-one-beautiful-phrase-you-should-remember","[Video example] One beautiful phrase you should remember",[11,1155,1156,1157,1164],{},"So, you're on YouTube binging telénovelas of questionable quality, such as ",[1158,1159,1163],"a",{"href":1160,"rel":1161},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=eWc-nbp56h4",[1162],"nofollow","this one",", and your guilty pleasure turns useful because you stumble into this incredibly instructive sentence:",[412,1166],{"src":1167,"width":1168,"height":1169,"alt":1170},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-saber-vs-conocer-plug2.jpeg",1788,1250,"A screenshot of a YouTube video, as enhanced by Migaku",[55,1172,1173],{},[58,1174,1175,1176,86,1179,86,1181],{},"Desde el día en que te conocí, sabía que... ",[82,1177],{"src":1178,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Desde el día en que te conocí, sabía que....mp3",[88,1180],{},[15,1182,1183],{},"Since the day I met you, I knew that...",[11,1185,1186,1187,1190,1191,18,1193,1195],{},"Now, ",[15,1188,1189],{},"that's"," beautiful. It's a single sentence that uses both ",[15,1192,17],{},[15,1194,21],{},":",[55,1197,1198,1201],{},[58,1199,1200],{},"Conocer is used to refer to the day that the speaker met someone",[58,1202,1203],{},"Saber is used to show what he learned on that day",[11,1205,1186,1206,1209,1210,1219,1220,1223],{},[15,1207,1208],{},"what"," he says he learned is actually quite vulgar, so we'll skip that. ",[15,1211,1212,1213,1218],{},"(Go check out our article on ",[1158,1214,1217],{"href":1215,"rel":1216},"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-swear-words",[1162],"Spanish swear words",", you dawg.)"," What he said in particular doesn't really matter. He could have learned ",[15,1221,1222],{},"anything",". The point is just that if you remember this phrase, you'll have a small test you can use to decide if you should use conocer or saber in a particular situation.",[11,1225,1226],{},"With Migaku, remembering the phrase is easy. Just click that orange button in the top-right corner of the popup dictionary, and we'll yoink some stuff from the video to make a flashcard like this one:",[412,1228],{"src":1229,"width":1230,"height":1231,"alt":1232},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-saber-vs-conocer-plug.jpeg",1500,1254,"A screenshot of a flashcard that Migaku created automatically from the abovementioned YouTube video",[11,1234,1235,1236,1241],{},"From here, ",[1158,1237,1240],{"href":1238,"rel":1239},"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning",[1162],"we employ a spaced-repetition algorithm"," to periodically nudge you to remember this (and any other phrases you've learned). Eventually, it'll just stick.",[11,1243,1244],{},"It's that simple, it's kind of beautiful, and you can try it free for ten days:",[1246,1247],"prose-button",{"href":1248,"text":1249},"\u002F","Try Migaku for free",[42,1251],{},[45,1253,1255],{"id":1254},"now-you-conocer-a-these-spanish-verbs-and-you-saber-how-to-use-them-nice","Now you \"conocer a\" these Spanish verbs, and you \"saber\" how to use them! Nice!",[11,1257,1258],{},"We've said it about thirty-seven times this article, but here it is once more for good measure:",[55,1260,1261,1267],{},[58,1262,1263,1266],{},[573,1264,1265],{},"Use saber"," if you’re talking about facts, data, or learned skills",[58,1268,1269,1272],{},[573,1270,1271],{},"Use conocer"," if you’re talking about people, places, or things you’ve experienced or met",[11,1274,1275,1276,1279,1280,1283],{},"For now, that's unfortunately a set of rules you'll just have to remember. Know that it won't always be that way, though. If you consume enough Spanish media, this is something you'll eventually feel—you'll have heard people say ",[15,1277,1278],{},"conocí a (so and so) en..."," a million times, but never ",[15,1281,1282],{},"supe a (so and so)","—and, as a result, it'll begin feeling a little weird to use \"saber\" to talk about knowing people.",[30,1285,1286],{},[11,1287,1288,1289,22],{},"If you consume media you enjoy in Spanish, and you understand some of the messages and sentences within that media, you will make progress. ",[15,1290,1291],{},"Period",[11,1293,1294],{},"¡Buena suerte! And enjoy the process.",{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":1297},2,[1298,1302,1305,1309,1313,1318,1319],{"id":47,"depth":1296,"text":48,"children":1299},[1300],{"id":107,"depth":1301,"text":108},3,{"id":240,"depth":1296,"text":241,"children":1303},[1304],{"id":300,"depth":1301,"text":301},{"id":409,"depth":1296,"text":410,"children":1306},[1307,1308],{"id":426,"depth":1301,"text":427},{"id":490,"depth":1301,"text":491},{"id":537,"depth":1296,"text":538,"children":1310},[1311,1312],{"id":564,"depth":1301,"text":565},{"id":735,"depth":1301,"text":736},{"id":883,"depth":1296,"text":884,"children":1314},[1315,1316,1317],{"id":903,"depth":1301,"text":904},{"id":985,"depth":1301,"text":986},{"id":1063,"depth":1301,"text":1064},{"id":1152,"depth":1296,"text":1153},{"id":1254,"depth":1296,"text":1255},"Confused about the difference between saber and conocer in Spanish? We'll cover each verb's usage and conjugation and provide several example sentences.","md",{"timestampUnix":1323,"slug":1324,"h1":1325,"image":1326,"tags":1329},1752243681745,"saber-vs-conocer"," [Spanish Verbs] What's the difference between Saber and Conocer?",{"src":1327,"width":415,"height":888,"alt":1328},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-saber-vs-conocer-thumbnail.jpeg","A screenshot of a book and a camera, because one of the big differences between the Spanish verbs saber and conocer is what you know vs what you experience.",[1330],"vocabulary",true,"\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fsaber-vs-conocer","---\ntitle: 'Saber vs Conocer: What’s the Difference?'\ndescription: \"Confused about the difference between saber and conocer in Spanish? We'll cover each verb's usage and conjugation and provide several example sentences.\"\ntimestampUnix: 1752243681745\nslug: 'saber-vs-conocer'\nh1: \" [Spanish Verbs] What's the difference between Saber and Conocer?\"\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-saber-vs-conocer-thumbnail.jpeg'\n  width: 1920\n  height: 1280\n  alt: 'A screenshot of a book and a camera, because one of the big differences between the Spanish verbs saber and conocer is what you know vs what you experience.'\ntags:\n  - vocabulary\n---\n\nYou’ve just started learning Spanish, and \"to know\" seems like an important word to learn. So you Google it... and find that there are two words for \"to know\" in Spanish: _saber_ and _conocer_.\n\nWhat gives?\n\nWell, they're used to talk about knowing different things!\n\n> While you can know someone and know something in English, in Spanish, you \"conocer\" someone and \"saber\" something.\n\nBut that's clear as mud, so let’s get into it:\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## What does \"saber\" mean?\n\n> Saber is used to talk about knowing:\n>\n> - Facts\n> - Information\n> - How to do something\n\nThink of saber as knowing something in your head. It’s used when you know something from memory or when you have learned a skill. If you can memorize a phone number or if you've learned how to swim, you’d use _saber_ to talk about knowing those things.\n\nTwo quick examples for you:\n\n- Sé la respuesta. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sé la respuesta..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I know the answer._\n- Sabe hablar español. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sabe hablar español..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _He\u002Fshe knows how to speak Spanish._\n\n### How to conjugate the verb saber in the present tense\n\nLike many common verbs in Spanish, _saber_ is irregular, so its forms don’t follow the usual pattern.\n\nSince you'll often use this verb in the context of saying you do or don't know something, here’s how it looks in the present tense:\n\n| Subject (Spanish)       | Saber (Present Tense)                                                             | English translation                 |\n| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |\n| yo                      | sé \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sé.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>           | I know                              |\n| tú                      | sabes \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabes.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | you (informal) know                 |\n| él \u002F ella \u002F usted       | sabe \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabe.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>       | he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) knows       |\n| nosotros \u002F nosotras     | sabemos \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabemos.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | we know                             |\n| vosotros \u002F vosotras     | sabéis \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-sabéis.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>   | you all (Spain) know                |\n| ellos \u002F ellas \u002F ustedes | saben \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-saben.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | they \u002F you all (Latin America) know |\n\nAs you can see, the irregular conjugation here is _sé_ (first person singular). If we were following normal conjugation rules, you'd expect _sé_ to be _sabo_.\n\n## What does \"conocer\" mean?\n\nWhile saber likely made sense, conocer tends to trip people up a bit. It means “to know” people, places, or things in a more personal or familiar way—less \"know of\" and more \"be familiar with\". This knowledge is a bit more tangible.\n\nIf \"saber\" means \"to know something with your head\", then conocer might mean something more like \"to have learned of something via experience\".\n\nFor example:\n\n- Conozco a María. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conozco a María..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I know María._\n- Conozco Madrid. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conozco Madrid..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I’m familiar with Madrid._\n- ¿Conoces esa bebida? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces esa bebida_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Do you know that drink?_\n\n> \u003CCenteredText bold underline>Use \"a\" when talking about people\u003C\u002FCenteredText>\u003Cbr>\u003CCenteredText>Notice how, in the above two example sentences, the one with María includes a seemingly random \"a\"? When you talk about knowing people (and sometimes pets) in Spanish, you must place \"a\" between conocer and the person you know. \u003C\u002FCenteredText>\n\n### How to conjugate conocer in the present tense\n\n_Conocer_ is also irregular, but only in the _yo_ (I) form. The rest of the conjugation follows regular -er verb patterns.\n\nHere’s how _conocer_ looks in the present tense:\n\n| Subject (Spanish)       | Conocer (Present Tense)                                                               | English translation                 |\n| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |\n| yo                      | conozco \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conozco.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | I know                              |\n| tú                      | conoces \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conoces.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | you (informal) know                 |\n| él \u002F ella \u002F usted       | conoce \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conoce.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>       | he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) know        |\n| nosotros \u002F nosotras     | conocemos \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocemos.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | we know                             |\n| vosotros \u002F vosotras     | conocéis \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocéis.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>   | you all (Spain) know                |\n| ellos \u002F ellas \u002F ustedes | conocen \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocen.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | they \u002F you all (Latin America) know |\n\n---\n\n## What’s the difference between saber and conocer in Spanish?\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-conocer-vs-saber-differences.jpeg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" alt=\"A screenshot of a field of flowers, in which one particular flower isn't quite the same\" \u002F>\n\nBoth verbs mean “to know,” but they cannot be used interchangeably. Each one is used to talk about knowing different types of things.\n\nIn other words, your choice of saber vs conocer depends on what you know and how you know it.\n\n### ➡️ Use saber to:\n\nTalk about facts _or_ knowing how to do something.\n\n- Sé la respuesta. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sé la respuesta..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I know the answer._\n\n- ¿Sabes nadar? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Sabes nadar_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Do you know how to swim?_\n\n- No sé dónde está. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No sé dónde está..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I don’t know where it is._\n\nAgain, notice how all of this is \"knowledge\" stuff that you can objectively know and that may not exist anywhere except in your head.\n\n> \u003CCenteredText bold underline>💡 Pro tip 💡\u003C\u002FCenteredText>\u003Cbr>\u003CCenteredText>When you're using saber to say know how to do something, the thing you know how to use will be a verb in the infinitive. Observe above: the question is sabes _nadar_, not sabes _nadas_.\u003C\u002FCenteredText>\n\n### ➡️ Use conocer to:\n\nTalk about people, places, or things you’re familiar with.\n\n- Conozco a tu hermana. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conozco a tu hermana..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I know your sister._\n\n- ¿Conoces este libro? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces este libro_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Are you familiar with this book?_\n\n- Conocemos Barcelona muy bien. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conocemos Barcelona muy bien..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _We know Barcelona very well._\n\nHere, notice how we're often talking about something that actually exists in a concrete sentence—whereas you know in your head that 2+2 is 4 (saber), you very well may have spent time living in Madrid or being friends with someone's sister (conocer).\n\n---\n\n## How the meaning of saber and conocer change in the past tense (+conjugations)\n\nWe're not going to walk through _every_ verb tense—that would be a really long post—but it's worth looking at the simple past tense (el pretérito) specifically. In this tense, the meaning of both _saber_, and _conocer_ change in ways that can trip up learners—especially if you’re still trying to wrap your head around how they work in the present tense.\n\nWhile the basic \"saber for facts, conocer for things\" difference persists in the simple past tense, there's also an additional nuance: we're now talking about the point at which we transitioned from _not knowing_ to _knowing_.\n\n### Saber as “to find out” (not just “to know”)\n\nWhen used in the past tense, _saber_ refers to the moment someone **learned** or **discovered** something. It marks the point at which you obtained some sort of knowledge.\n\n- Supe la verdad ayer. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Supe la verdad ayer..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I found out the truth yesterday._\n\n- ¿Supiste que cancelaron la clase? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Supiste que cancelaron la clase_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Did you find out they canceled the class?_\n\n- Ella supo que estaba embarazada. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ella supo que estaba embarazada..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _She found out she was pregnant._\n\nNow, let’s take a closer look at how _saber_ is conjugated in the past tense.\n\n| Subject (Spanish)       | Saber (Past Tense)                                                                    | English translation                           |\n| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |\n| yo                      | supe \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supe.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>           | I knew\u002Ffound out                              |\n| tú                      | supiste \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supiste.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | you (informal) knew\u002Ffound out                 |\n| él \u002F ella \u002F usted       | supo \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supo.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>           | he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) knew\u002Ffound out        |\n| nosotros \u002F nosotras     | supimos \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supimos.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | we knew\u002Ffound out                             |\n| vosotros \u002F vosotras     | supisteis \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supisteis.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | you all (Spain) knew\u002Ffound out                |\n| ellos \u002F ellas \u002F ustedes | supieron \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-supieron.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>   | they \u002F you all (Latin America) knew\u002Ffound out |\n\n> \u003CCenteredText bold underline>💡 Bonus 💡\u003C\u002FCenteredText>\u003Cbr>\u003CCenteredText>If somebody tells you something, and it's news to you, you can say \"no lo sabía\" \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-no lo sabía.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (I didn't know that). The imperfect past tense is used here, instead of the simple past tense, because you're referring to the _state_ of having not known. \u003C\u002FCenteredText>\n\n### Conocer as “to meet” (not just “to know” someone)\n\nWhen used in the past tense, _conocer_ means that someone **met** another person for the first time. It marks the moment of the first encounter between two parties.\n\n- Conocí a Sophia en 2019. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conocí a Sophia en 2019..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I met Sophia in 2019._\n\n- ¿Conociste a sus padres? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conociste a sus padres_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Did you meet her parents?_\n\n- Ellos conocieron a su profesor el lunes. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ellos conocieron a su profesor el lunes..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _They met their teacher on Monday._\n\nNow, let’s see how _conocer_ is conjugated in the past tense.\n\n| Subject (Spanish)       | Conocer (Past Tense)                                                                      | English translation                     |\n| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |\n| yo                      | conocí \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocí.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>           | I knew\u002Fmet                              |\n| tú                      | conociste \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conociste.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | you (informal) knew\u002Fmet                 |\n| él \u002F ella \u002F usted       | conoció \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conoció.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>         | he \u002F she \u002F you (formal) knew\u002Fmet        |\n| nosotros \u002F nosotras     | conocimos \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocimos.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | we knew\u002Fmet                             |\n| vosotros \u002F vosotras     | conocisteis \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocisteis.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | you all (Spain) knew\u002Fmet                |\n| ellos \u002F ellas \u002F ustedes | conocieron \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-conocieron.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>   | they \u002F you all (Latin America) knew\u002Fmet |\n\n---\n\n## Saber vs conocer: What learners get wrong \n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-saber-vs-conocer-mistakes.jpeg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"A native Spanish speaker crossing her arms, saying no—don't make these mistakes, friend.\" \u002F>\n\nIt’s easy to get _saber_ and _conocer_ mixed up, especially if you’re translating directly from English. As you consume more Spanish media, you'll eventually develop a more intuitive feel for what these Spanish words mean and when each should be used...\n\nbut, for now, here are two common mistakes Spanish learners often make—and how to fix them.\n\n### Mistake 1: Using \"conocer\" for facts or information\n\nAs mentioned above:_Conocer_ isn’t used for things you know in your head, like facts, trivia, or things you've memorized. That’s what _saber_ is for.\n\n> Incorrect:\n>\n> - ❌ Conozco que ella viene mañana. \u003Cbr> _I know that she’s coming tomorrow._\n>\n> Correct:\n>\n> - ✅ Sé que ella viene mañana. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sé que ella viene mañana..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I know that she’s coming tomorrow._\n>\n> Explanation → This is a piece of information that you heard and you now know, so you should mention it with saber.\n\n> Incorrect:\n>\n> - ❌ ¿Conoces la capital de Perú? \u003Cbr> _Do you know the capital of Peru?_\n>\n> Correct:\n>\n> - ✅ ¿Sabes cuál es la capital de Perú? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Sabes cuál es la capital de Perú_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Do you know what the capital of Peru is?_.\n>\n> Explanation → This one's a bit tricky. Normally you'd use conocer to talk about places... but we use saber here because we're saying that we know something _about_ Peru, not saying that we've been there.\n\n### Mistake 2: Using saber for people or places\n\nYou can’t _saber_ a person or a place. If you’re talking about meeting or being familiar with someone or somewhere, you need _conocer_.\n\n> Incorrect:\n>\n> - ❌ ¿Sabes a tu nuevo profesor? \u003Cbr> _Do you know your new teacher?_\n>\n> Correct:\n>\n> - ✅ ¿Conoces a tu nuevo profesor? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces a tu nuevo profesor_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Do you know your new teacher?_\n>\n> Explanation → This one is pretty straightforward! We use \"conocer\" to talk about having met people. Again, if we were to talk about _facts_, it could be acceptable to use saber in a similar sentence, such as \"Me gustaría saber quién es tu profesor.\" (I would like to know who your teacher is.)\n\n> Incorrect:\n>\n> - ❌ Sabemos este restaurante. \u003Cbr> _We know this restaurant._\n>\n> Correct:\n>\n> - ✅ Conocemos este restaurante. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Conocemos este restaurante..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _We know this restaurant._\n>\n> Explanation: Same as above—to say you know of a place, you'll use conocer.\n\n### Mistake 3: Using saber to talk about familiarity or experience\n\nThis one is actually sort of contained within the above point, but since \"heard of\" and \"familiar with\" are common English expressions, it's worth being clear: _conocer_ is usually the better option to translate these phrases.\n\n> Incorrect:\n>\n> - ❌ ¿Sabes esta película? \u003Cbr> _Do you know this movie?._\n>\n> Correct:\n>\n> - ✅ ¿Conoces esta película? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Conoces esta película_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Do you know this movie?_\n>\n> Explanation → You're familiar with the movie, so you use conocer. If you were talking about a fact—you knew that it was made by XYZ director, you could use saber.\n\n> Incorrect:\n>\n> - ❌ No sabemos ese grupo de música. \u003Cbr> _We don’t know that music group._\n>\n> Correct:\n>\n> - ✅ No conocemos ese grupo de música. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No conocemos ese grupo de música..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _We don’t know that music group._\n>\n> Explanation → Same deal here! You haven't heard of the band, so you haven't _conocer_'d them yet. You could say \"saber\" to say, for example, that you hadn't known they were actually Italian.\n\nThis kind of mistake usually occurs when you're translating directly from English. To avoid it, do your best to stop for a moment and decide if you're talking about a _fact_ or about being _familiar_ with something.\n\n---\n\n## \\[Video example\\] One beautiful phrase you should remember\n\nSo, you're on YouTube binging telénovelas of questionable quality, such as [this one](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=eWc-nbp56h4), and your guilty pleasure turns useful because you stumble into this incredibly instructive sentence:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-saber-vs-conocer-plug2.jpeg\" width=\"1788\" height=\"1250\" alt=\"A screenshot of a YouTube video, as enhanced by Migaku\" \u002F>\n\n- Desde el día en que te conocí, sabía que... \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Desde el día en que te conocí, sabía que....mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Since the day I met you, I knew that..._\n\nNow, _that's_ beautiful. It's a single sentence that uses both _saber_ and _conocer_:\n\n- Conocer is used to refer to the day that the speaker met someone\n- Saber is used to show what he learned on that day\n\nNow, _what_ he says he learned is actually quite vulgar, so we'll skip that. _(Go check out our article on [Spanish swear words](https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-swear-words), you dawg.)_ What he said in particular doesn't really matter. He could have learned _anything_. The point is just that if you remember this phrase, you'll have a small test you can use to decide if you should use conocer or saber in a particular situation.\n\nWith Migaku, remembering the phrase is easy. Just click that orange button in the top-right corner of the popup dictionary, and we'll yoink some stuff from the video to make a flashcard like this one:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-saber-vs-conocer-plug.jpeg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1254\" alt=\"A screenshot of a flashcard that Migaku created automatically from the abovementioned YouTube video\" \u002F>\n\nFrom here, [we employ a spaced-repetition algorithm](https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning) to periodically nudge you to remember this (and any other phrases you've learned). Eventually, it'll just stick.\n\nIt's that simple, it's kind of beautiful, and you can try it free for ten days:\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002F\" text=\"Try Migaku for free\">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n\n---\n\n## Now you \"conocer a\" these Spanish verbs, and you \"saber\" how to use them! Nice!\n\nWe've said it about thirty-seven times this article, but here it is once more for good measure:\n\n- **Use saber** if you’re talking about facts, data, or learned skills\n- **Use conocer** if you’re talking about people, places, or things you’ve experienced or met\n\nFor now, that's unfortunately a set of rules you'll just have to remember. Know that it won't always be that way, though. If you consume enough Spanish media, this is something you'll eventually feel—you'll have heard people say _conocí a (so and so) en..._ a million times, but never _supe a (so and so)_—and, as a result, it'll begin feeling a little weird to use \"saber\" to talk about knowing people.\n\n> If you consume media you enjoy in Spanish, and you understand some of the messages and sentences within that media, you will make progress. _Period_.\n\n¡Buena suerte\\! And enjoy the process.\n",{"title":6,"description":1320},"article\u002Fspanish\u002Fsaber-vs-conocer","5vwxrME8c3KIGTWMqZB7byG40N4pC0bVv2XIjlbNlQo","spanish","July 11, 2025",{"id":1340,"title":1341,"body":1342,"description":2028,"extension":1321,"meta":2029,"navigation":1331,"path":2039,"rawbody":2040,"seo":2041,"stem":2042,"__hash__":2043,"timestampUnix":2030,"slug":2031,"h1":2032,"image":2033,"tags":2037,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":2044},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-anki.md","6 Anki Decks That Will Actually Help You Learn Spanish | Best Spanish Anki Decks",{"type":8,"value":1343,"toc":2010},[1344,1347,1355,1358,1360,1362,1366,1369,1374,1378,1381,1393,1401,1405,1413,1436,1445,1449,1460,1463,1469,1472,1476,1479,1485,1488,1491,1495,1498,1507,1510,1521,1524,1527,1542,1545,1549,1584,1587,1598,1601,1605,1613,1619,1633,1646,1651,1658,1661,1665,1673,1678,1686,1692,1695,1698,1706,1710,1739,1748,1752,1755,1758,1761,1765,1778,1787,1792,1795,1806,1813,1817,1820,1825,1828,1843,1852,1858,1861,1864,1869,1871,1887,1890,1894,1897,1903,1911,1917,1931,1939,1945,1952,1956,1964,1968,1971,1974,1978,1981,2004,2007],[11,1345,1346],{},"So, you've already learned the basics of Spanish (or maybe you haven't) and now you've come face to face with the realization that you need to memorize thousands of Spanish words? You're looking for a way to learn all those phrases and nouns and maybe even a bit of medical Spanish or something niche like that, and hopefully never forget them?",[11,1348,1349,1350,22],{},"Well! If I didn't know better, I'd say that it looks like you're looking for some Spanish flashcard decks. Funny enough, I've just gone through like ",[1158,1351,1354],{"href":1352,"rel":1353},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Fdecks?search=spanish",[1162],"~200 free Spanish Anki decks",[11,1356,1357],{},"Here are the 6 best ones I found (plus a bonus):",[39,1359],{},[42,1361],{},[45,1363,1365],{"id":1364},"setup-what-anki-is-how-to-install-the-app-and-how-to-download-spanish-anki-decks","[Setup] What Anki is, how to install the app, and how to download Spanish Anki decks",[11,1367,1368],{},"On the off-chance that you just heard about this Anki thing on Reddit or YouTube and don't really know what it is beyond the fact that it's supposedly The Way, here's a quick crash course in what you need to do before you'll be able to get started.",[30,1370,1371],{},[11,1372,1373],{},"If you're already familiar with Anki, go ahead and skip right to [Soapbox].",[105,1375,1377],{"id":1376},"what-is-anki-and-this-so-called-spaced-repetition","What is Anki and this so-called \"spaced repetition\"?",[11,1379,1380],{},"Anki is an app for making digital flashcards and training with them. What's special about it is that it uses what's called a spaced-repetition algorithm in order to figure out when the ideal time to review your old flashcards is. There are really just three things you need to know about Anki:",[1382,1383,1384,1387,1390],"ol",{},[58,1385,1386],{},"It's super customizable and you can use it for anything from basic Spanish grammar points to niche medical terminology",[58,1388,1389],{},"The algorithm has you spend more time working on stuff you struggle with and waste less time studying stuff you've already got down, thus helping you make the most of your time",[58,1391,1392],{},"Anki will periodically nudge you to review things, ensuring that anything in your Anki deck eventually works its way into your long-term memory",[11,1394,1395,1396,1400],{},"We've actually got an entire post dedicated to ",[1158,1397,1399],{"href":1398},"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning","how spaced repetition (Anki's backbone) works",", so if you'd like to learn more about this wonderful witchcraft, go take a detour to check that out.",[105,1402,1404],{"id":1403},"how-to-install-anki","How to install Anki",[11,1406,1407,1408,1412],{},"For detailed instructions about how to install Anki, ",[1158,1409,1411],{"href":1410},"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fhow-to-use-anki#how-to-install-anki","see this post",". Otherwise:",[1382,1414,1415,1424],{},[58,1416,1417,1418,1423],{},"Click ",[1158,1419,1422],{"href":1420,"rel":1421},"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.ankiweb.net\u002F",[1162],"here"," to download Anki on computer",[58,1425,1417,1426,1430,1431,1435],{},[1158,1427,1422],{"href":1428,"rel":1429},"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.ichi2.anki&hl=en",[1162]," to download Anki for Android (free) or ",[1158,1432,1422],{"href":1433,"rel":1434},"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fankimobile-flashcards\u002Fid373493387",[1162]," to download Anki for iOS ($24.99 and the honor of supporting an open-source project)",[11,1437,1438,1439,1444],{},"Lastly, you'll want to ",[1158,1440,1443],{"href":1441,"rel":1442},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Faccount\u002Fsignup",[1162],"sign up for an account on the Anki website",", and you're all set!",[105,1446,1448],{"id":1447},"how-to-install-spanish-decks-from-ankiweb","How to install Spanish decks from Ankiweb",[11,1450,1451,1452,1456,1457],{},"First, find a deck that looks solid on ",[1158,1453,1455],{"href":1352,"rel":1454},[1162],"the \"Anki Shared Decks\" page",". ",[15,1458,1459],{},"(You may need to be logged into your AnkiWeb account to access this page.)",[11,1461,1462],{},"Once you find a deck that looks solid, click \"Download\":",[412,1464],{"src":1465,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":1468},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-how-to-1.jpeg",2880,1800,"A screenshot of the landing page for one of Anki's Spanish decks",[11,1470,1471],{},"Now open Anki, click \"Import File\", find the deck you downloaded (it will end in .apkg), and open it with Anki:",[412,1473],{"src":1474,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":1475},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-how-to-2.jpeg","A screenshot showing how to import your flashcards into Anki",[11,1477,1478],{},"You should now see the deck in your desktop Anki program. To transfer it to your mobile app, sync the desktop app to AnkiWeb—again, you'll need to be logged in—then open your mobile Anki app and click \"synchronize\":",[412,1480],{"src":1481,"width":1482,"height":1483,"alt":1484},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-how-to-3.jpeg",1872,1230,"A screenshot how to sync your flashcards between desktop Anki and mobile Anki",[11,1486,1487],{},"This final step could take a chunk of time, depending on the size of the deck you've selected. Once it's done, though, your (not so) secret language learning weapon will be loaded and ready to go.",[11,1489,1490],{},"Which leads me to...",[45,1492,1494],{"id":1493},"soapbox-the-best-anki-deck-for-people-who-want-to-learn-spanish-shall","[Soapbox] The best Anki deck for people who want to learn Spanish shall...",[11,1496,1497],{},"So, I just called Anki a loaded weapon. I meant that, and I wasn't just being a lazy writer who didn't want to take seven seconds to think of a more unique description.",[30,1499,1500],{},[11,1501,1502,1503,1506],{},"Anki ",[15,1504,1505],{},"is"," a weapon. It's powerful, but it can hinder your language learning progress if you use it incorrectly.",[11,1508,1509],{},"You see, Anki is only as helpful as the stuff you're committing to memory with it. For example:",[55,1511,1512,1515,1518],{},[58,1513,1514],{},"It's not super helpful to do EN word → ES word flashcards (i.e., front of flashcard says \"for\", back of flashcard says \"por\") because that doesn't give any context to help you understand when you should say \"por\" and when you should say \"para\" (another word that often translates to \"for\")",[58,1516,1517],{},"Some words are super common and useful: learning \"no\" (which is conveniently also \"no\" in Spanish) effectively doubles your vocabulary. Learning \"dinamométrica\" (\"torque wrench\") will only help you when you want to say \"torque wrench\", which will probably be never",[58,1519,1520],{},"Real Spanish isn't a series of isolated sentences in a vacuum, and you (presumably) aren't learning Spanish for the sake of doing flashcards; remember that Anki is a means to an end, and that end is doing something in Spanish",[11,1522,1523],{},"Basically, use some common sense here. Make sure that the stuff you're learning is actually of practical use to you.",[11,1525,1526],{},"Or, to put it more bluntly:",[30,1528,1529],{},[11,1530,1531,1532,1534,1536,1538,1539],{},"AnkiWeb has several hundred shared decks you can download totally for free.",[88,1533],{},[88,1535],{},[88,1537],{}," > ",[573,1540,1541],{},"Most of them kinda suck.",[11,1543,1544],{},"Alas:",[105,1546,1548],{"id":1547},"golden-rules-ideally-the-spanish-deck-that-you-invest-your-time-in-should","[Golden Rules] Ideally, the Spanish deck that you invest your time in should:",[1382,1550,1551,1554,1569,1572,1575,1578],{},[58,1552,1553],{},"Teach you vocabulary words in order of how frequent they are",[58,1555,1556,1557,1560,1561,1564,1565,1568],{},"Present those vocabulary words in the context of example sentences that contain other level-appropriate words (if you're learning ",[15,1558,1559],{},"boy",", you want a sentence like ",[15,1562,1563],{},"the boy is eating",", not ",[15,1566,1567],{},"the boy is dangling from a precipice, shrieking in abject horror as he looks at the cosmological hydra lying in wait below with a rusty torque wrench.",")",[58,1570,1571],{},"Introduce only one new word per flashcard (meaning you always know every word in the example sentence, except for one)",[58,1573,1574],{},"Contain an audio recording from a native speaker",[58,1576,1577],{},"Maybe include some grammar notes to explain little nuances that are worth noticing",[58,1579,1580,1581],{},"Be organized so that you see Spanish on the front and English on the back ",[15,1582,1583],{},"(It's easier to learn to recognize Spanish words than it is to produce them off the top of your head)",[11,1585,1586],{},"This is, admittedly, a pretty steep request. To write this blog post, I looked through nearly 200 decks that were either hosted on AnkiWeb or recommended by Reddit. I was hoping to find one obvious Super Ultimate Spanish Deck™ that I could dub \"🏆 the best Spanish flashcard deck, period 🏆\" and thus get away with writing a really, really short blog post.",[11,1588,1589,1590,1593,1594,1597],{},"Well, I didn't find ",[15,1591,1592],{},"one single deck"," that met all of the criteria of a \"great\" deck. If ",[15,1595,1596],{},"you"," can find a deck like that, ignore all of my recommendations and use that deck. That's an awesome deck.",[11,1599,1600],{},"Otherwise, here are some other options that I consider serviceable:",[45,1602,1604],{"id":1603},"_1-a-deck-for-beginners-that-are-feeling-a-bit-overwhelmed","1. A deck for beginners that are feeling a bit overwhelmed",[11,1606,1607,1608,22],{},"So, small caveat here. I unfortunately didn't find a deck that I could happily recommend to absolute beginners. With that in mind, assuming that you want to use Anki and you don't want to pay for decks, my suggestion is to start with ",[1158,1609,1612],{"href":1610,"rel":1611},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F2080826841",[1162],"Spanish Frequency Core Vocabulary 1–50",[412,1614],{"src":1615,"width":1616,"height":1617,"alt":1618},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck0.jpeg",1206,1232,"A screenshot an Anki deck that I think is suitable for absolute Spanish beginners with zero knowledge",[11,1620,1621,1622,1625,1626,548,1629,1632],{},"This deck will teach you the most common 50 Spanish vocabulary words—things like ",[15,1623,1624],{},"this",", ",[15,1627,1628],{},"no",[15,1630,1631],{},"the",". I don't usually recommend using vocabulary decks (decks that teach words in isolation), but I'm willing to bend on that rule for your first few dozen words. After all, it can be overwhelming to jump right into sentences, and you need to know some words before you can start making sentences.",[11,1634,1635,1636,576,1641,1195],{},"Once you finish that deck, move onto either ",[1158,1637,1640],{"href":1638,"rel":1639},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1711857842",[1162],"Basic European Spanish Sentences",[1158,1642,1645],{"href":1643,"rel":1644},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F267834764",[1162],"Basic Latin American Spanish Sentences",[412,1647],{"src":1648,"width":1649,"height":1483,"alt":1650},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck1.jpeg",2186,"A screenshot an Anki deck that I think is suitable for Spanish beginners",[11,1652,1653,1654,1657],{},"This deck ",[15,1655,1656],{},"also"," breaks some of my Golden Rules because each sentence contains multiple unknown words and it asks you to produce information, instead of just focusing on understanding Spanish... but I'm willing to let that slide by. All of the words this deck features are super super super common, come with great audio, and include pretty detailed notes that provide important information about usage.",[11,1659,1660],{},"You'll unfortunately only know 100–150 words after finishing both of these decks, but they're essential words that will give you the solid foundation you need to take the next step with your Spanish learning. (Which, if you're taking this post as a guide, would be one of the decks in part 6).",[45,1662,1664],{"id":1663},"_2-a-deck-of-spanish-sentences-organized-by-vocabulary-frequency","2. A deck of Spanish sentences organized by vocabulary frequency",[11,1666,1667,1668,1672],{},"We talked about ",[1158,1669,1671],{"href":1670},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fhow-to-learn-japanese-vocabulary","the importance of vocabulary frequency"," in another blog post. I highly recommend you read it. It's short. While about Japanese, the principles it explains apply to every language. In brief:",[30,1674,1675],{},[11,1676,1677],{},"Focusing on the words and sentences that give your Spanish comprehension the biggest possible boost is the most effective \"hack\" available to you as a beginner.",[11,1679,1680,1681,1195],{},"And with that, I present ",[1158,1682,1685],{"href":1683,"rel":1684},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1350487717",[1162],"A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish",[412,1687],{"src":1688,"width":1689,"height":1690,"alt":1691},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck2.jpeg",1468,1228,"A screenshot an Anki deck that has its vocabulary organized by frequency",[11,1693,1694],{},"What the deck has going for it is that it presents 5,000 Spanish words that are organized according to how common they were, and each word includes a relevant example sentence. The downsides are that the deck doesn't have any audio and that the example sentences often are not appropriate, given the difficulty of their target word. See in the picture that the example sentence for \"to be\" includes \"first-person narrative\" and \"protagonist\". Those are totally different leagues of vocabulary.",[11,1696,1697],{},"Anyway:",[55,1699,1700,1703],{},[58,1701,1702],{},"This deck is OK to use as a beginner if you treat it as a vocab deck and don't get flustered by the difficult example sentences",[58,1704,1705],{},"This deck is pretty decent for people at more of an intermediate level who are ready to start bumping heads with slightly rarer terms",[45,1707,1709],{"id":1708},"_3-a-deck-to-practice-spanish-conjugations","3. A deck to practice Spanish conjugations",[11,1711,1712,1713,18,1716,1719,1720,18,1726,1732,1733,1738],{},"Spanish verbs conjugate, meaning that whereas English says ",[15,1714,1715],{},"I talk",[15,1717,1718],{},"you talk",", Spanish says ",[15,1721,1722,1723],{},"yo habl",[573,1724,1725],{},"o",[15,1727,1728,1729],{},"tú habl",[573,1730,1731],{},"as",". In other words, the end of Spanish verbs change depending on who is doing the verb. When you do the math of 16 tenses with ~6 conjugations per tense, then add in the dictionary form and ",[1158,1734,1737],{"href":1735,"rel":1736},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FParticiple#Spanish",[1162],"participles",", you end up with an absolutely terrifying statement: every Spanish verb comes with nearly 100 different forms.",[11,1740,1741,1742,1747],{},"Thankfully, some guy on the internet put a lot of time into ",[1158,1743,1746],{"href":1744,"rel":1745},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F638411848",[1162],"Ultimate Spanish Conjugation (Lisardo's KOFI Method)",". It's kind of awesome.",[412,1749],{"src":1750,"width":1649,"height":1483,"alt":1751},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-3.jpeg","A screenshot an Anki deck that is designed to supercharge your ability to conjugate verbs",[11,1753,1754],{},"The idea is that while Spanish verbs are pretty complex, they're also quite regular: a handful of exceptions (irregular verbs) aside, the exact same conjugation patterns get applied to all verbs with the same dictionary form ending (-ar, -er, -ir). If you learn the conjugations of ~70 carefully selected verbs verb well, you'll be able to effortlessly conjugate any of the thousands of Spanish verbs you might run into.",[11,1756,1757],{},"I don't personally think that beginners need to spend there time on something like this, as you'll pick up many of the patterns naturally by consuming Spanish content— first-person singular (\"I\") forms tend to end in an -o, first-person plural (\"we\") forms tend to include an -m; stuff like that—but it's an awesome resource for a more advanced learner who is beginning to think about outputting (speaking and writing) and finding that they're a bit shaky with their verbs.",[11,1759,1760],{},"While this deck isn't for everyone, I wholeheartedly recommend it to the niche group of people that are ready to benefit from it.",[45,1762,1764],{"id":1763},"_4-a-deck-to-study-spanish-pronunciation","4. A deck to study Spanish pronunciation",[11,1766,1767,1768,1773,1774,1777],{},"Spanish isn't a language that's infamous for having difficult pronunciation: its words sound like they look they should sound, and it doesn't have many sounds that are difficult to make for native English speakers. Nevertheless, the gringo accent is a thing. If you take a peek at ",[1158,1769,1772],{"href":1770,"rel":1771},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpanish_phonology",[1162],"Wikipedia's Spanish Phonology"," page, you might just conclude that Spanish pronunciation isn't ",[15,1775,1776],{},"quite"," as easy as it's made out to be... and you'd be right.",[11,1779,1780,1781,1786],{},"That's where ",[1158,1782,1785],{"href":1783,"rel":1784},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1195472731",[1162],"Learn to read Spanish 🇪🇸 - The Spanish writing system"," comes into play:",[412,1788],{"src":1789,"width":1790,"height":1690,"alt":1791},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-4.jpeg",2188,"A screenshot an Anki deck that is designed to help you learn to read and pronounce Spanish words",[11,1793,1794],{},"The deck is pretty straightforward:",[55,1796,1797,1800,1803],{},[58,1798,1799],{},"You'll be walked through the sounds that exist in Spanish",[58,1801,1802],{},"You'll practice saying Spanish words that feature those sounds",[58,1804,1805],{},"You'll practice saying Spanish sentences which have been carefully written to feature a given sound several times",[11,1807,1808,1809,1812],{},"There's a lot of scary terminology to get into if you want to ",[15,1810,1811],{},"really"," study pronunciation, but this deck does a good job of presenting the main takeaways in an easily-digestible format.",[45,1814,1816],{"id":1815},"_5-the-ultimate-spanish-deck-for-intermediate-learners","5. The ultimate Spanish deck for intermediate learners",[11,1818,1819],{},"A big part of the difficulty involved in creating a high-quality deck is the simple fact that everybody has different levels and interests. You could make an incredible flashcard deck for someone interested in telenovelas that currently knows 2,600 words, and that same deck wouldn't be super useful for somebody who wants to read Gabriel García Marquéz in the original but currently knows 500 words. Their goals and knowledge gaps are just too different.",[30,1821,1822],{},[11,1823,1824],{},"With this in mind, if you want a deck that's going to take your Spanish to the next level, you're probably going to have to make it yourself.",[11,1826,1827],{},"Doing so allows you to ensure that sentences in your deck are level-appropriate (because you'll only make cards out of sentences that are accessible to you, naturally) and related to your interests (because their content comes directly from media you find engaging).",[11,1829,1830,1831,1834,1835,1838,1839,1842],{},"Now, you ",[15,1832,1833],{},"can"," create flashcards on Anki. We've just looked at a bunch of flashcards made by other people, so I'm not going to tell you ",[15,1836,1837],{},"not"," to use Anki. I ",[15,1840,1841],{},"would",", however, like to let you know that one of Migaku's core focuses is on automating the process of making good (and good-looking) flashcards. We're pretty good at it.",[11,1844,1845,1846,1851],{},"For example, below you can see me watching ",[1158,1847,1850],{"href":1848,"rel":1849},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=yLcV9STOzyI",[1162],"a video from Curiosamente on why we age"," in my phone's YouTube application.",[412,1853],{"src":1854,"width":1855,"height":1856,"alt":1857},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-spanish-youtube-1.jpeg",1762,1238,"A screenshot showing how Migaku enhances YouTube subtitles, even on YouTube,",[11,1859,1860],{},"I stumbled into a new word, dañino (damaging\u002Fharmful), so I tapped it to see a definition. That word seemed like it would be useful to know, and it was the only word I didn't know in the sentence, so I clicked the orange button to send it to Migaku's flashcard creator.",[11,1862,1863],{},"Below is the result—from start to finish, the whole process of looking up what dañino meant and creating this flashcard took just a few seconds.",[412,1865],{"src":1866,"width":1867,"height":1856,"alt":1868},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-spanish-youtube-2.jpeg",1188,"A screenshot an showing the flashcard Migaku generated from a YouTube video",[11,1870,1697],{},[1382,1872,1873,1881,1884],{},[58,1874,1875,1876,1880],{},"If you think that looks cool, check out ",[1158,1877,1879],{"href":1878},"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fbest-spanish-shows-guide","some of our recommended Spanish TV shows",". It has something for everyone, from absolute beginners to people who are pretty good at Spanish.",[58,1882,1883],{},"Click the button below to try Migaku",[58,1885,1886],{},"Make your own beautifully tailored and awesomely effective flashcards",[1246,1888],{"href":1248,"text":1889},"Make awesome Spanish flashcards",[45,1891,1893],{"id":1892},"_6-a-deck-with-audio-from-native-spanish-speakers","6. A deck with audio from native Spanish speakers",[11,1895,1896],{},"Naturally, if you want to understand Spanish as spoken by people from Spanish-speaking countries, it's important that you actually spend time listening to real Spanish. Furthermore, most of your listening time should come from interacting with the language in an organic fashion, as discussed above.",[11,1898,1899,1900,1902],{},"But for people who aren't ",[15,1901,1776],{}," ready to dive into the deep end just yet,two of the shared decks on AnkiWeb contain decent sentences with audio from a native Spanish speaker.",[11,1904,1905,1906],{},"Deck one: ",[1158,1907,1910],{"href":1908,"rel":1909},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1713698257",[1162],"9000 Spanish sentences - difficulty sorted with native audio",[412,1912],{"src":1913,"width":1914,"height":1915,"alt":1916},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-5.jpeg",1234,1226,"A screenshot an Anki deck with sentences organized by difficulty and audio from native speakers",[11,1918,1919,1920,1925,1926,1930],{},"This deck is pretty solid. Its kind of like a frequency deck, but instead of focusing on a single target word, each sentence gets a difficulty rating according to the frequency of all the words it contains. If you follow ",[1158,1921,1924],{"href":1922,"rel":1923},"https:\u002F\u002Fforums.ankiweb.net\u002Ft\u002Forder-of-new-cards-by-ranking-field\u002F12202\u002F4",[1162],"these instructions"," to reorganize the deck according to that difficulty rating, you'll have a deck that I feel pretty good about recommending. I would personally follow ",[1158,1927,1924],{"href":1928,"rel":1929},"https:\u002F\u002Fforums.ankiweb.net\u002Ft\u002Fcloze-cards-to-regular-flashcards\u002F7410\u002F3",[1162]," to turn them from \"Cloze Deletion\" flashcards to \"basic\" flashcards, which will remove the fill-in-the-blank on the front, too",[11,1932,1933,1934],{},"Deck two: ",[1158,1935,1938],{"href":1936,"rel":1937},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F2106258716",[1162],"WordBrewery Core Spanish: real sentences and native audio",[412,1940],{"src":1941,"width":1942,"height":1943,"alt":1944},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-6.jpeg",1242,1236,"A screenshot an Anki deck that is contains sentences made from very common words",[11,1946,1947,1948,1951],{},"This deck is a bit different. Its cards are not organized by difficulty or frequency, but, rather, every sentence is built from ",[15,1949,1950],{},"only"," super common words. This, combined with native audio, makes it a pretty good choice for an upper-beginner who wants juuuuust a little more practice with the basics.",[45,1953,1955],{"id":1954},"_7-a-deck-to-practice-spanish-listening-comprehension","7. A deck to practice Spanish listening comprehension ",[11,1957,1958,1959,1195],{},"The final deck that caught my eye is ",[1158,1960,1963],{"href":1961,"rel":1962},"https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1617822148",[1162],"Spanish 7000 Intermediate\u002FAdvanced Sentences w\u002F Audio",[412,1965],{"src":1966,"width":1483,"height":1617,"alt":1967},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-7.jpeg","A screenshot of an Anki deck designed to help learners practice listening comprehension",[11,1969,1970],{},"This deck is quite different than everything we've seen so far. The front of the each card contains nothing but Spanish audio (from a decent TTS; not a human, unfortunately). The back of the card contains the Spanish sentence and an English translation. The sentences are not organized by frequency, but each one focuses on one of Spanish's ~top 4,000 vocabulary words, so you won't see anything that doesn't have a good shot of showing up in any typical daily conversation.",[11,1972,1973],{},"While this deck isn't something I'd suggest to people as a standalone recommendation, I do think it could be of some use to people with a solid intermediate level who have neglected their listening skills and want a low-stress way to start building them up.",[45,1975,1977],{"id":1976},"remember-that-the-spanish-language-is-more-than-just-cards-with-example-sentences","Remember that the Spanish language is more than just cards with example sentences! ",[11,1979,1980],{},"Spanish learners, in parting, I'd like to bestow upon you one final Golden Rule:",[30,1982,1983,2002],{},[289,1984,1985,1986,1988,1989,1992,1993,1995,1997,1998,2001],{},"\n \n",[88,1987],{},"\n✨✨✨Thy flashcards shalt \n",[15,1990,1991],{},"complement","\n your interactions with Spanish, \n",[88,1994],{},[88,1996],{},"\n not \n",[15,1999,2000],{},"replace","\n them.✨✨✨\n",[88,2003],{},[11,2005,2006],{},"It takes time to learn a language to any meaningful level. The good news is that a lot of fluency is really just a byproduct of having spent a lot of time doing things you find personally enjoyable in Spanish. If you get hooked on a Spanish book, movie, or creator, and then just keep going from there, a lot of problems will solve themselves.",[11,2008,2009],{},"Good luck with your learning journey ✌️",{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":2011},[2012,2017,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025,2026,2027],{"id":1364,"depth":1296,"text":1365,"children":2013},[2014,2015,2016],{"id":1376,"depth":1301,"text":1377},{"id":1403,"depth":1301,"text":1404},{"id":1447,"depth":1301,"text":1448},{"id":1493,"depth":1296,"text":1494,"children":2018},[2019],{"id":1547,"depth":1301,"text":1548},{"id":1603,"depth":1296,"text":1604},{"id":1663,"depth":1296,"text":1664},{"id":1708,"depth":1296,"text":1709},{"id":1763,"depth":1296,"text":1764},{"id":1815,"depth":1296,"text":1816},{"id":1892,"depth":1296,"text":1893},{"id":1954,"depth":1296,"text":1955},{"id":1976,"depth":1296,"text":1977},"Anki is a digital flashcard app. In this post we go over Anki decks that will help you learn the Spanish language: Spanish words, phrases, pronunciation, and more.",{"timestampUnix":2030,"slug":2031,"h1":2032,"image":2033,"tags":2037},1738732840865,"best-spanish-anki-decks","Improve Your Spanish With These Hand-selected Spanish Anki Decks",{"src":2034,"width":1466,"height":2035,"alt":2036},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-header.jpeg",1794,"A photo of the Anki icon and the flag of Spain, as this is  a blog post about Spanish Anki decks!",[2038],"resources","\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-anki","---\ntitle: '6 Anki Decks That Will Actually Help You Learn Spanish | Best Spanish Anki Decks'\ndescription: 'Anki is a digital flashcard app. In this post we go over Anki decks that will help you learn the Spanish language: Spanish words, phrases, pronunciation, and more.'\ntimestampUnix: 1738732840865\nslug: 'best-spanish-anki-decks'\nh1: 'Improve Your Spanish With These Hand-selected Spanish Anki Decks'\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-header.jpeg'\n  width: 2880\n  height: 1794\n  alt: 'A photo of the Anki icon and the flag of Spain, as this is  a blog post about Spanish Anki decks!'\ntags:\n  - resources\n---\n\nSo, you've already learned the basics of Spanish (or maybe you haven't) and now you've come face to face with the realization that you need to memorize thousands of Spanish words? You're looking for a way to learn all those phrases and nouns and maybe even a bit of medical Spanish or something niche like that, and hopefully never forget them?\n\nWell! If I didn't know better, I'd say that it looks like you're looking for some Spanish flashcard decks. Funny enough, I've just gone through like [~200 free Spanish Anki decks](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Fdecks?search=spanish).\n\nHere are the 6 best ones I found (plus a bonus):\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## \\[Setup] What Anki is, how to install the app, and how to download Spanish Anki decks\n\nOn the off-chance that you just heard about this Anki thing on Reddit or YouTube and don't really know what it is beyond the fact that it's supposedly The Way, here's a quick crash course in what you need to do before you'll be able to get started.\n\n> If you're already familiar with Anki, go ahead and skip right to \\[Soapbox].\n\n### What is Anki and this so-called \"spaced repetition\"?\n\nAnki is an app for making digital flashcards and training with them. What's special about it is that it uses what's called a spaced-repetition algorithm in order to figure out when the ideal time to review your old flashcards is. There are really just three things you need to know about Anki:\n\n1. It's super customizable and you can use it for anything from basic Spanish grammar points to niche medical terminology\n\n2. The algorithm has you spend more time working on stuff you struggle with and waste less time studying stuff you've already got down, thus helping you make the most of your time\n\n3. Anki will periodically nudge you to review things, ensuring that anything in your Anki deck eventually works its way into your long-term memory\n\nWe've actually got an entire post dedicated to [how spaced repetition (Anki's backbone) works](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning), so if you'd like to learn more about this wonderful witchcraft, go take a detour to check that out.\n\n### How to install Anki\n\nFor detailed instructions about how to install Anki, [see this post](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fhow-to-use-anki#how-to-install-anki). Otherwise:\n\n1. Click [here](https:\u002F\u002Fapps.ankiweb.net\u002F) to download Anki on computer\n2. Click [here](https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.ichi2.anki&hl=en) to download Anki for Android (free) or [here](https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fankimobile-flashcards\u002Fid373493387) to download Anki for iOS ($24.99 and the honor of supporting an open-source project)\n\nLastly, you'll want to [sign up for an account on the Anki website](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Faccount\u002Fsignup), and you're all set!\n\n### How to install Spanish decks from Ankiweb\n\nFirst, find a deck that looks solid on [the \"Anki Shared Decks\" page](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Fdecks?search=spanish). _(You may need to be logged into your AnkiWeb account to access this page.)_\n\nOnce you find a deck that looks solid, click \"Download\":\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-how-to-1.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A screenshot of the landing page for one of Anki's Spanish decks\" \u002F>\n\nNow open Anki, click \"Import File\", find the deck you downloaded (it will end in .apkg), and open it with Anki:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-how-to-2.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how to import your flashcards into Anki\" \u002F>\n\nYou should now see the deck in your desktop Anki program. To transfer it to your mobile app, sync the desktop app to AnkiWeb—again, you'll need to be logged in—then open your mobile Anki app and click \"synchronize\":\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-how-to-3.jpeg\" width=\"1872\" height=\"1230\" alt=\"A screenshot how to sync your flashcards between desktop Anki and mobile Anki\" \u002F>\n\nThis final step could take a chunk of time, depending on the size of the deck you've selected. Once it's done, though, your (not so) secret language learning weapon will be loaded and ready to go.\n\nWhich leads me to...\n\n## \\[Soapbox] The best Anki deck for people who want to learn Spanish shall...\n\nSo, I just called Anki a loaded weapon. I meant that, and I wasn't just being a lazy writer who didn't want to take seven seconds to think of a more unique description.\n\n> Anki _is_ a weapon. It's powerful, but it can hinder your language learning progress if you use it incorrectly.\n\nYou see, Anki is only as helpful as the stuff you're committing to memory with it. For example:\n\n- It's not super helpful to do EN word → ES word flashcards (i.e., front of flashcard says \"for\", back of flashcard says \"por\") because that doesn't give any context to help you understand when you should say \"por\" and when you should say \"para\" (another word that often translates to \"for\")\n\n- Some words are super common and useful: learning \"no\" (which is conveniently also \"no\" in Spanish) effectively doubles your vocabulary. Learning \"dinamométrica\" (\"torque wrench\") will only help you when you want to say \"torque wrench\", which will probably be never\n\n- Real Spanish isn't a series of isolated sentences in a vacuum, and you (presumably) aren't learning Spanish for the sake of doing flashcards; remember that Anki is a means to an end, and that end is doing something in Spanish\n\nBasically, use some common sense here. Make sure that the stuff you're learning is actually of practical use to you.\n\nOr, to put it more bluntly:\n\n> AnkiWeb has several hundred shared decks you can download totally for free.\n> \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> > **Most of them kinda suck.**\n\nAlas:\n\n### \\[Golden Rules] Ideally, the Spanish deck that you invest your time in should:\n\n1. Teach you vocabulary words in order of how frequent they are\n\n2. Present those vocabulary words in the context of example sentences that contain other level-appropriate words (if you're learning _boy_, you want a sentence like _the boy is eating_, not _the boy is dangling from a precipice, shrieking in abject horror as he looks at the cosmological hydra lying in wait below with a rusty torque wrench._)\n\n3. Introduce only one new word per flashcard (meaning you always know every word in the example sentence, except for one)\n\n4. Contain an audio recording from a native speaker\n\n5. Maybe include some grammar notes to explain little nuances that are worth noticing\n\n6. Be organized so that you see Spanish on the front and English on the back _(It's easier to learn to recognize Spanish words than it is to produce them off the top of your head)_\n\nThis is, admittedly, a pretty steep request. To write this blog post, I looked through nearly 200 decks that were either hosted on AnkiWeb or recommended by Reddit. I was hoping to find one obvious Super Ultimate Spanish Deck™ that I could dub \"🏆 the best Spanish flashcard deck, period 🏆\" and thus get away with writing a really, really short blog post.\n\nWell, I didn't find _one single deck_ that met all of the criteria of a \"great\" deck. If _you_ can find a deck like that, ignore all of my recommendations and use that deck. That's an awesome deck.\n\nOtherwise, here are some other options that I consider serviceable:\n\n## 1. A deck for beginners that are feeling a bit overwhelmed\n\nSo, small caveat here. I unfortunately didn't find a deck that I could happily recommend to absolute beginners. With that in mind, assuming that you want to use Anki and you don't want to pay for decks, my suggestion is to start with [Spanish Frequency Core Vocabulary 1–50](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F2080826841).\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck0.jpeg\" width=\"1206\" height=\"1232\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck that I think is suitable for absolute Spanish beginners with zero knowledge\" \u002F>\n\nThis deck will teach you the most common 50 Spanish vocabulary words—things like _this_, _no_, and _the_. I don't usually recommend using vocabulary decks (decks that teach words in isolation), but I'm willing to bend on that rule for your first few dozen words. After all, it can be overwhelming to jump right into sentences, and you need to know some words before you can start making sentences.\n\nOnce you finish that deck, move onto either [Basic European Spanish Sentences](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1711857842) or [Basic Latin American Spanish Sentences](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F267834764):\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck1.jpeg\" width=\"2186\" height=\"1230\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck that I think is suitable for Spanish beginners\" \u002F>\n\nThis deck _also_ breaks some of my Golden Rules because each sentence contains multiple unknown words and it asks you to produce information, instead of just focusing on understanding Spanish... but I'm willing to let that slide by. All of the words this deck features are super super super common, come with great audio, and include pretty detailed notes that provide important information about usage.\n\nYou'll unfortunately only know 100–150 words after finishing both of these decks, but they're essential words that will give you the solid foundation you need to take the next step with your Spanish learning. (Which, if you're taking this post as a guide, would be one of the decks in part 6).\n\n## 2. A deck of Spanish sentences organized by vocabulary frequency\n\nWe talked about [the importance of vocabulary frequency](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fhow-to-learn-japanese-vocabulary) in another blog post. I highly recommend you read it. It's short. While about Japanese, the principles it explains apply to every language. In brief:\n\n> Focusing on the words and sentences that give your Spanish comprehension the biggest possible boost is the most effective \"hack\" available to you as a beginner.\n\nAnd with that, I present [A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1350487717):\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck2.jpeg\" width=\"1468\" height=\"1228\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck that has its vocabulary organized by frequency\" \u002F>\n\nWhat the deck has going for it is that it presents 5,000 Spanish words that are organized according to how common they were, and each word includes a relevant example sentence. The downsides are that the deck doesn't have any audio and that the example sentences often are not appropriate, given the difficulty of their target word. See in the picture that the example sentence for \"to be\" includes \"first-person narrative\" and \"protagonist\". Those are totally different leagues of vocabulary.\n\nAnyway:\n\n- This deck is OK to use as a beginner if you treat it as a vocab deck and don't get flustered by the difficult example sentences\n- This deck is pretty decent for people at more of an intermediate level who are ready to start bumping heads with slightly rarer terms\n\n## 3. A deck to practice Spanish conjugations\n\nSpanish verbs conjugate, meaning that whereas English says _I talk_ and _you talk_, Spanish says _yo habl**o**_ and _tú habl**as**_. In other words, the end of Spanish verbs change depending on who is doing the verb. When you do the math of 16 tenses with ~6 conjugations per tense, then add in the dictionary form and [participles](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FParticiple#Spanish), you end up with an absolutely terrifying statement: every Spanish verb comes with nearly 100 different forms.\n\nThankfully, some guy on the internet put a lot of time into [Ultimate Spanish Conjugation (Lisardo's KOFI Method)](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F638411848). It's kind of awesome.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-3.jpeg\" width=\"2186\" height=\"1230\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck that is designed to supercharge your ability to conjugate verbs\" \u002F>\n\nThe idea is that while Spanish verbs are pretty complex, they're also quite regular: a handful of exceptions (irregular verbs) aside, the exact same conjugation patterns get applied to all verbs with the same dictionary form ending (-ar, -er, -ir). If you learn the conjugations of ~70 carefully selected verbs verb well, you'll be able to effortlessly conjugate any of the thousands of Spanish verbs you might run into.\n\nI don't personally think that beginners need to spend there time on something like this, as you'll pick up many of the patterns naturally by consuming Spanish content— first-person singular (\"I\") forms tend to end in an -o, first-person plural (\"we\") forms tend to include an -m; stuff like that—but it's an awesome resource for a more advanced learner who is beginning to think about outputting (speaking and writing) and finding that they're a bit shaky with their verbs.\n\nWhile this deck isn't for everyone, I wholeheartedly recommend it to the niche group of people that are ready to benefit from it.\n\n## 4. A deck to study Spanish pronunciation\n\nSpanish isn't a language that's infamous for having difficult pronunciation: its words sound like they look they should sound, and it doesn't have many sounds that are difficult to make for native English speakers. Nevertheless, the gringo accent is a thing. If you take a peek at [Wikipedia's Spanish Phonology](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpanish_phonology) page, you might just conclude that Spanish pronunciation isn't _quite_ as easy as it's made out to be... and you'd be right.\n\nThat's where [Learn to read Spanish 🇪🇸 - The Spanish writing system](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1195472731) comes into play:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-4.jpeg\" width=\"2188\" height=\"1228\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck that is designed to help you learn to read and pronounce Spanish words\" \u002F>\n\nThe deck is pretty straightforward:\n\n- You'll be walked through the sounds that exist in Spanish\n\n- You'll practice saying Spanish words that feature those sounds\n\n- You'll practice saying Spanish sentences which have been carefully written to feature a given sound several times\n\nThere's a lot of scary terminology to get into if you want to _really_ study pronunciation, but this deck does a good job of presenting the main takeaways in an easily-digestible format.\n\n## 5. The ultimate Spanish deck for intermediate learners\n\nA big part of the difficulty involved in creating a high-quality deck is the simple fact that everybody has different levels and interests. You could make an incredible flashcard deck for someone interested in telenovelas that currently knows 2,600 words, and that same deck wouldn't be super useful for somebody who wants to read Gabriel García Marquéz in the original but currently knows 500 words. Their goals and knowledge gaps are just too different.\n\n> With this in mind, if you want a deck that's going to take your Spanish to the next level, you're probably going to have to make it yourself.\n\nDoing so allows you to ensure that sentences in your deck are level-appropriate (because you'll only make cards out of sentences that are accessible to you, naturally) and related to your interests (because their content comes directly from media you find engaging).\n\nNow, you _can_ create flashcards on Anki. We've just looked at a bunch of flashcards made by other people, so I'm not going to tell you _not_ to use Anki. I _would_, however, like to let you know that one of Migaku's core focuses is on automating the process of making good (and good-looking) flashcards. We're pretty good at it.\n\nFor example, below you can see me watching [a video from Curiosamente on why we age](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=yLcV9STOzyI) in my phone's YouTube application.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-spanish-youtube-1.jpeg\" width=\"1762\" height=\"1238\" alt=\"A screenshot showing how Migaku enhances YouTube subtitles, even on YouTube,\" \u002F>\n\nI stumbled into a new word, dañino (damaging\u002Fharmful), so I tapped it to see a definition. That word seemed like it would be useful to know, and it was the only word I didn't know in the sentence, so I clicked the orange button to send it to Migaku's flashcard creator.\n\nBelow is the result—from start to finish, the whole process of looking up what dañino meant and creating this flashcard took just a few seconds.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anki-spanish-youtube-2.jpeg\" width=\"1188\" height=\"1238\" alt=\"A screenshot an showing the flashcard Migaku generated from a YouTube video\" \u002F>\n\nAnyway:\n\n1. If you think that looks cool, check out [some of our recommended Spanish TV shows](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fbest-spanish-shows-guide). It has something for everyone, from absolute beginners to people who are pretty good at Spanish.\n2. Click the button below to try Migaku\n3. Make your own beautifully tailored and awesomely effective flashcards\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002F\" text=\"Make awesome Spanish flashcards\">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n\n## 6. A deck with audio from native Spanish speakers\n\nNaturally, if you want to understand Spanish as spoken by people from Spanish-speaking countries, it's important that you actually spend time listening to real Spanish. Furthermore, most of your listening time should come from interacting with the language in an organic fashion, as discussed above.\n\nBut for people who aren't _quite_ ready to dive into the deep end just yet,two of the shared decks on AnkiWeb contain decent sentences with audio from a native Spanish speaker.\n\nDeck one: [9000 Spanish sentences - difficulty sorted with native audio](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1713698257)\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-5.jpeg\" width=\"1234\" height=\"1226\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck with sentences organized by difficulty and audio from native speakers\" \u002F>\n\nThis deck is pretty solid. Its kind of like a frequency deck, but instead of focusing on a single target word, each sentence gets a difficulty rating according to the frequency of all the words it contains. If you follow [these instructions](https:\u002F\u002Fforums.ankiweb.net\u002Ft\u002Forder-of-new-cards-by-ranking-field\u002F12202\u002F4) to reorganize the deck according to that difficulty rating, you'll have a deck that I feel pretty good about recommending. I would personally follow [these instructions](https:\u002F\u002Fforums.ankiweb.net\u002Ft\u002Fcloze-cards-to-regular-flashcards\u002F7410\u002F3) to turn them from \"Cloze Deletion\" flashcards to \"basic\" flashcards, which will remove the fill-in-the-blank on the front, too\n\nDeck two: [WordBrewery Core Spanish: real sentences and native audio](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F2106258716)\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-6.jpeg\" width=\"1242\" height=\"1236\" alt=\"A screenshot an Anki deck that is contains sentences made from very common words\" \u002F>\n\nThis deck is a bit different. Its cards are not organized by difficulty or frequency, but, rather, every sentence is built from _only_ super common words. This, combined with native audio, makes it a pretty good choice for an upper-beginner who wants juuuuust a little more practice with the basics.\n\n## 7. A deck to practice Spanish listening comprehension \n\nThe final deck that caught my eye is [Spanish 7000 Intermediate\u002FAdvanced Sentences w\u002F Audio](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Finfo\u002F1617822148):\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-deck-7.jpeg\" width=\"1230\" height=\"1232\" alt=\"A screenshot of an Anki deck designed to help learners practice listening comprehension\" \u002F>\n\nThis deck is quite different than everything we've seen so far. The front of the each card contains nothing but Spanish audio (from a decent TTS; not a human, unfortunately). The back of the card contains the Spanish sentence and an English translation. The sentences are not organized by frequency, but each one focuses on one of Spanish's ~top 4,000 vocabulary words, so you won't see anything that doesn't have a good shot of showing up in any typical daily conversation.\n\nWhile this deck isn't something I'd suggest to people as a standalone recommendation, I do think it could be of some use to people with a solid intermediate level who have neglected their listening skills and want a low-stress way to start building them up.\n\n## Remember that the Spanish language is more than just cards with example sentences! \n\nSpanish learners, in parting, I'd like to bestow upon you one final Golden Rule:\n\n> \u003CCenteredText> \u003Cbr>✨✨✨Thy flashcards shalt _complement_ your interactions with Spanish, \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> not _replace_ them.✨✨✨\u003C\u002FCenteredText>\u003Cbr>\n\nIt takes time to learn a language to any meaningful level. The good news is that a lot of fluency is really just a byproduct of having spent a lot of time doing things you find personally enjoyable in Spanish. If you get hooked on a Spanish book, movie, or creator, and then just keep going from there, a lot of problems will solve themselves.\n\nGood luck with your learning journey ✌️\n",{"title":1341,"description":2028},"article\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-anki","DV0jKE2irbUn6onmulu9r5V9SIJPcIBdsfXKmV_IdwE","February 5, 2025",{"id":2046,"title":2047,"body":2048,"description":2871,"extension":1321,"meta":2872,"navigation":1331,"path":2883,"rawbody":2884,"seo":2885,"stem":2886,"__hash__":2887,"timestampUnix":2873,"slug":2874,"h1":2875,"image":2876,"tags":2881,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":2888},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-shows.md","The Best Spanish Shows: Learn Spanish While Enjoying Great TV",{"type":8,"value":2049,"toc":2837},[2050,2053,2056,2059,2062,2064,2066,2070,2080,2083,2091,2094,2097,2118,2121,2129,2132,2137,2152,2155,2158,2161,2164,2167,2171,2174,2179,2182,2212,2215,2239,2242,2247,2250,2253,2261,2263,2267,2270,2275,2292,2295,2298,2301,2305,2323,2326,2330,2333,2336,2340,2344,2353,2356,2360,2369,2376,2379,2383,2386,2389,2400,2403,2407,2410,2413,2421,2424,2426,2430,2437,2440,2447,2450,2454,2463,2469,2472,2476,2479,2482,2485,2489,2492,2503,2506,2509,2512,2516,2519,2526,2529,2532,2535,2539,2542,2545,2548,2551,2554,2557,2560,2562,2566,2569,2573,2576,2579,2582,2586,2589,2592,2595,2598,2602,2605,2608,2611,2615,2618,2621,2630,2633,2635,2639,2642,2645,2649,2652,2666,2669,2678,2689,2692,2700,2703,2707,2710,2714,2720,2723,2726,2740,2743,2746,2750,2753,2759,2763,2766,2769,2772,2775,2781,2784,2801,2810,2813,2815,2819,2828,2834],[11,2051,2052],{},"It's not just fun: watching Spanish TV shows is a great way to improve your Spanish.",[11,2054,2055],{},"Learning Spanish will require you spend a lot of time interacting with the language, and platforms like Netflix and YouTube make it possible to hear real Spanish no matter where you are in the world. That's a massive advantage that didn't really exist even just fifteen years ago.",[11,2057,2058],{},"Today, we'll talk about how you can capitalize on that advantage.",[11,2060,2061],{},"Specifically, we'll get into:",[39,2063],{},[42,2065],{},[45,2067,2069],{"id":2068},"why-watching-tv-shows-is-one-of-the-best-ways-to-learn-spanish","Why watching TV shows is one of the best ways to Learn Spanish",[11,2071,2072,2073,2075,2076,2079],{},"Learners around the world find themselves with a frustrating problem: they studied Spanish in school for four years but can't really do anything in it. They spent a lot of time in class learning ",[15,2074,981],{}," Spanish—they memorized some verb conjugations and things like that—but they didn't spend much time actually ",[15,2077,2078],{},"using"," Spanish.",[11,2081,2082],{},"Unfortunately, you develop the skills you practice, and most Spanish resources aren't much more than a digital version of this same classroom approach. If your Spanish time is spent doing grammar exercises in a textbook or clicking bubbles on your phone, you'll get good at doing grammar exercises and clicking bubbles, but that alone likely won't amount to much practical Spanish ability.",[30,2084,2085],{},[11,2086,2087,2088,2090],{},"And, for the same reason, ",[15,2089,1624],{}," is what makes learning Spanish on Netflix worthwhile.",[11,2092,2093],{},"The skill you practice while watching a Spanish TV show is a very practical one: the ability to understand Spanish when you hear it.",[11,2095,2096],{},"When you watch TV shows in Spanish, you are:",[55,2098,2099,2102,2105,2108,2111],{},[58,2100,2101],{},"Hearing native speakers have real conversations",[58,2103,2104],{},"Being exposed to authentic Spanish, not classroom Spanish",[58,2106,2107],{},"Noticing key words and expressions used in context",[58,2109,2110],{},"Processing what you hear to transform Spanish words into meaning",[58,2112,2113,2114,2117],{},"Having fun and ",[15,2115,2116],{},"enjoying"," Spanish",[11,2119,2120],{},"Which brings us to an important point:",[45,2122,2124,2125,2128],{"id":2123},"how-to-actually-learn-from-spanish-tv-shows","How to actually ",[15,2126,2127],{},"learn"," from Spanish TV shows",[11,2130,2131],{},"Now, this isn't magic. You haven't become a professional guitarist by listening to a lifetime of music, and you won't become bilingual just by having some telenovela playing in the background.",[30,2133,2134],{},[11,2135,2136],{},"To improve you Spanish by watching TV shows, you need to meet two important conditions:",[1382,2138,2139,2145],{},[58,2140,2141,2142,1568],{},"You need to spend enough time watching things in Spanish (this is called ",[15,2143,2144],{},"input",[58,2146,2147,2148,2151],{},"You need to ",[15,2149,2150],{},"understand"," (comprehend) those things in Spanish—without English subtitles",[11,2153,2154],{},"Now, you don't need to understand absolutely everything, and this won't feel automatic like it does when you watch TV in English. Early on, it'll take all of your effort just to get the gist of what you're hearing... and you'll know that you're missing a lot of things, too.",[11,2156,2157],{},"Know that this is normal and OK.",[11,2159,2160],{},"So long as you can get the gist of what you're watching, you'll naturally acquire some of it and your Spanish will improve. As your Spanish improves, it will take less effort to process information in Spanish and more content will become accessible to you.",[11,2162,2163],{},"This will be tiring. It's work. It's interesting and practical, but it's work.",[11,2165,2166],{},"So, let's get started.",[45,2168,2170],{"id":2169},"what-to-do-if-youre-a-total-beginner-and-feel-lost","What to do if you're a total beginner and feel lost",[11,2172,2173],{},"You're right: this is hard. If you don't already know some Spanish, you can't really just sit down and follow Spanish television.",[30,2175,2176],{},[11,2177,2178],{},"To start learning Spanish by watching TV, you'll need to acquire a base of about 1,500 vocabulary words.",[11,2180,2181],{},"To do that, we're going to need a mix of three things:",[1382,2183,2184,2190,2200],{},[58,2185,2186,2189],{},[573,2187,2188],{},"Intensive input"," — Find content easy enough that you can sort of understand it. Watch this content without English subtitles—do your best to understand it entirely in Spanish.",[58,2191,2192,2195,2196,2199],{},[573,2193,2194],{},"Extensive input"," — Find the sort of thing you'd watch in English, in Spanish. Watch this content with English subtitles (or, ideally, if you use a tool like Migaku, English ",[15,2197,2198],{},"and"," Spanish subtitles).",[58,2201,2202,2205,2206,2211],{},[573,2203,2204],{},"Intentional learning"," — Pick an app or resource that seems accessible and effective to you. I personally recommend ",[1158,2207,2210],{"href":2208,"rel":2209},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=PLeA5t3dWTWvvwf5fw0Nl7mVk0OUjP1Ln2",[1162],"Complete Spanish by Language Transfer",", which you can listen to for free on YouTube.",[11,2213,2214],{},"And now you're going to make a sandwich of these three things:",[1382,2216,2217,2227,2233],{},[58,2218,2219,2222,2223,2226],{},[573,2220,2221],{},"Do 15 minutes of intensive input",", doing your best to follow along in Spanish. You won't understand everything. That's OK. Focus on picking out the things you ",[15,2224,2225],{},"do"," understand.",[58,2228,2229,2232],{},[573,2230,2231],{},"Do half an hour of extensive input",". Watch whatever you want, so long as it's in Spanish, has English subtitles, and you find it interesting. Simply take this as a bit of extra exposure to Spanish.",[58,2234,2235,2238],{},[573,2236,2237],{},"Do 15 minutes of study"," with your app or resource of choice. You don't need to study seriously or try to memorize anything—just read it, make sense of it, and know that XYZ type of grammar point exists in Spanish.",[11,2240,2241],{},"Our goal here isn't to be perfect. It's simply to build the foundation you need to begin enjoying television shows in Spanish, which is where your real progress will come from.",[30,2243,2244],{},[11,2245,2246],{},"When you learn a word or grammatical concept in a textbook, it's like you get a container; when you encounter that concept in Spanish content you enjoy, you gradually fill that container up.",[11,2248,2249],{},"As you clock more hours studying in this fashion—as you learn more words and get more used to how Spanish sounds—you'll become able to follow a broader variety of Spanish content. Eventually, you'll be able to follow your own interests. At that point, you're home free. So long as you keep it up, you'll learn a lot of Spanish as a byproduct of entertaining yourself.",[11,2251,2252],{},"The article is now going to fork in two directions:",[1382,2254,2255,2258],{},[58,2256,2257],{},"First, we'll group Spanish shows into three tiers: absolute beginner, beginner, and intermediate",[58,2259,2260],{},"Next, after you've picked a show, we'll regroup and talk about how you can turn that content into practical learning material.",[42,2262],{},[45,2264,2266],{"id":2265},"approachable-spanish-shows-even-for-total-beginners","Approachable Spanish shows, even for total beginners",[11,2268,2269],{},"As learners, we find ourselves in a kind of catch 22: you learn Spanish by watching Spanish TV, but you need to have a certain level of Spanish to watch TV.",[30,2271,2272],{},[11,2273,2274],{},"So, how do you understand Spanish if you don't know any Spanish?",[11,2276,2277,2278,2283,2284,2287,2288,2291],{},"In 1977, a psychology professor named James Asher developed an approach to teaching languages that he called ",[1158,2279,2282],{"href":2280,"rel":2281},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTotal_physical_response",[1162],"Total Physical Response (TPR)",". Whereas traditional language learning methods would have you say ",[15,2285,2286],{},"in Spanish, \"hand\" is \"mano\"",", in TPR the instructor would simply hold up their hand, say ",[15,2289,2290],{},"\"mano\"",", and never mention the word \"hand\"—or use English at all.",[11,2293,2294],{},"Over the last few years, a cohort of YouTubers have co-opted this approach. Using the camera, screen sharing technology, and usually some kind of drawing board, they narrate stories or discuss events and then support those things with drawings, images, or animations. You can follow the gist of what's going on with your eyes, and then slowly connect the Spanish you hear to the visuals you see.",[11,2296,2297],{},"The result is that you can hit the ground running—following authentic Spanish—even if you don't really know any Spanish at all.",[11,2299,2300],{},"Creators of this type of content call what they do \"comprehensible input\".",[105,2302,2304],{"id":2303},"what-you-need-to-do-is","What you need to do is:",[55,2306,2307,2312,2317],{},[58,2308,2309,2311],{},[573,2310,2188],{}," — Pick one of the below to watch, entirely in Spanish. This will develop your ears and help you consolidate the Spanish grammar and vocabulary you learn while studying.",[58,2313,2314,2316],{},[573,2315,2194],{}," — This is basically a measuring stick. For now, \"real\" Spanish television will feel inaccessible. When it begins to feel kinda accessible, switch your intensive input over to something a bit more difficult (and interesting!).",[58,2318,2319,2322],{},[573,2320,2321],{},"Intentional study"," — This gives you new \"containers\"—new Spanish concepts—that you will fill up as you get more input.",[11,2324,2325],{},"And now, a few recommendations of Spanish content for absolute beginners:",[105,2327,2329],{"id":2328},"dreaming-spanish","Dreaming Spanish",[11,2331,2332],{},"It'd be hard to talk about comprehensible input without talking about Dreaming Spanish, a group dedicated to teaching Spanish entirely in Spanish, organically, without ever using English or explicitly teaching grammar. You start off by watching videos about simple everyday topics, presented by a variety of hosts from around the Spanish-speaking world, and gradually get more complex as you go.",[11,2334,2335],{},"You can probably get the gist of their \"superbeginner\" content even if you literally started studying Spanish a few hours ago:",[2337,2338],"custom-iframe",{"src":2339},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FrkemyvjIEq4?si=z8xzlG_ba2IbLgiq",[105,2341,2343],{"id":2342},"organic-spanish","Organic Spanish",[11,2345,2346,2347,2352],{},"Kasia of Organic Spanish practices ",[1158,2348,2351],{"href":2349,"rel":2350},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTPR_Storytelling#Techniques",[1162],"TPRS (Totally Physical Response – Stories) 2.0",", a development on the earlier discussed TPR approach to teaching languages. She believes that input + interaction leads to fluency, and her YouTube videos focus on the input half of that equation.",[2337,2354],{"src":2355},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FIdbTZztbH1g?si=krx2VUZpeSTOyNGL",[105,2357,2359],{"id":2358},"fabuladit","Fabuladit",[11,2361,2362,2363,2368],{},"I try to be unbiased, but of all the channels on this list, Fabuladit is probably my favorite. He shares all of his content for free, ",[1158,2364,2367],{"href":2365,"rel":2366},"https:\u002F\u002Fdrive.google.com\u002Fdrive\u002Ffolders\u002F1V-dHBEBUA3qe86Yx_7S8bwy3zajZdmPt",[1162],"including the transcripts",", and he has a knack for telling interesting stories using simple Spanish, gestures, and a whiteboard.",[11,2370,2371,2372,2375],{},"Fabuladit is no longer on YouTube, unfortunately, but he ",[15,2373,2374],{},"did"," leave us fifty stories to watch.",[2337,2377],{"src":2378},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FswRGwC_pWIA?si=GJ0Iv1GgSS2ODRf6",[105,2380,2382],{"id":2381},"peppa-pig","Peppa Pig",[11,2384,2385],{},"Peppa Pig is a TV show that follows the daily adventures of a young pig—Peppa. It presents simple scenes through the perspective of Peppa, her brother, and her parents. While the show isn't terribly exciting—it's intended for preschoolers—it does have a elements of humor and a certain quirkiness that may grow on you.",[11,2387,2388],{},"The fact that Peppa Pig is intended for native-speaking children means that it's a step up in difficulty from the comprehensible input YouTubers listed above, but it's still a good choice for early Spanish learners for three reasons:",[1382,2390,2391,2394,2397],{},[58,2392,2393],{},"The dialogue closely follows the action, so you can still follow along even if you don't quite understand",[58,2395,2396],{},"There is quite a lot of repetition, so it's OK if you don't catch something the first time you hear it",[58,2398,2399],{},"The show features common daily-life encounters, so you'll learn lots of practical Spanish phrases for specific situations, such as greeting or thanking someone",[2337,2401],{"src":2402},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FLrZf0FEEk9g?si=7-sd9Q3u_-kUOvp6",[105,2404,2406],{"id":2405},"dora-la-exploradora","Dora la exploradora",[11,2408,2409],{},"Another show aimed at preschoolers, each episode of Dora the Explorer has Dora going on some sort of adventure with her friends. They solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and butt heads with the villain—Swiper.",[11,2411,2412],{},"Two things make Dora the Explorer great for learners:",[1382,2414,2415,2418],{},[58,2416,2417],{},"It was originally designed to help Spanish-speaking children learn English, so while it's primarily in Spanish, there are some English phrases used here and there; you can see each one as a learning opportunity to instead take something away in Spanish",[58,2419,2420],{},"The show is quite interactive—Dora regularly finds herself in a dilemma and asks the audience what she should do or how she should respond, which gives you opportunities to try to use the Spanish you've learned so far",[2337,2422],{"src":2423},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FXpnwE7wyCA0?si=qCO0Om25skjGIR9p",[42,2425],{},[45,2427,2429],{"id":2428},"best-tv-shows-for-beginners-learning-spanish","Best TV shows for beginners learning Spanish",[11,2431,2432,2433,2436],{},"And now we get into the ",[15,2434,2435],{},"real"," Spanish television shows.",[11,2438,2439],{},"We'll start with a few shows that are intended for learners and then move onto a few that are aimed at a native-speaking Spanish audience but are nevertheless quite accessible.",[11,2441,2442,2443,2446],{},"While these are \"beginner\" shows, that doesn't necessarily mean they're ",[15,2444,2445],{},"easy",". They're a definite step up in difficulty from the absolute-beginner content.",[11,2448,2449],{},"(Remember to watch these with Spanish subtitles!)",[105,2451,2453],{"id":2452},"destinos","Destinos",[11,2455,2456,2457,2462],{},"Originally released in the 90s, Destinos is a ",[1158,2458,2461],{"href":2459,"rel":2460},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTelenovela",[1162],"telenovela"," (Spanish soap opera) that was designed to help learners acquire Spanish. The first few episodes include some English narration to help learners keep up with the show. Each subsequent episode uses a bit less English until it's entirely gone.",[11,2464,2465,2466,2468],{},"Something of a rarity amongst this sort of content is that Destinos actually has a relatively interesting plot. Don Fernando, an elderly widower in poor health, receives a letter: his first wife (he had another wife!) did ",[15,2467,1837],{}," die in the Spanish civil war, as he expected. Don Fernando hires an investigator who ends up on going on something of a wild goose chase spanning several countries in search of the potential missing half of Don Fernando's family.",[2337,2470],{"src":2471},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FUKwbBV-IdI0?si=zwPQ0grlDscieJoS",[105,2473,2475],{"id":2474},"extr-en-español","Extr@ en Español",[11,2477,2478],{},"A Friends-style sitcom, Extr@ sees Sam, an American who doesn't speak Spanish very well, moving to Spain to live with his penpal, Lola—who has a roommate, Ana. Sam's lackluster Spanish leads to a number of embarrassing adventures. The neighbor, Pablo, finds the situation entertaining and goes out of his way to create problems. Mishaps ensue and the four become friends—or, perhaps, something more.",[11,2480,2481],{},"While the acting isn't great, the show has its funny moments. By virtue of Sam speaking very little Spanish, all of the characters in the series are forced to speak in very simple Spanish, and this makes the show quite accessible for learners.",[2337,2483],{"src":2484},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FNfAbVaKbQuk?si=FjcoPe5iYtTBdwoX",[105,2486,2488],{"id":2487},"el-secreto-del-río","El secreto del río",[11,2490,2491],{},"Two young boys at a wedding are being harassed by an adult. They run, he follows. Tragedy strikes: the man falls into a river and dies. The boys, stunned and worried that what happened is their fault, decide to keep their mouths shut. Chaos ensues, and their mutual secret leads the two to develop a close friendship—until Manuel runs away to live in the United States.",[11,2493,2494,2495,2502],{},"Decades later, the two cross paths again. Erik discovers that Manuel now goes by the name Sicarú and is dressed like a woman. Manuel\u002FSicarú is a ",[15,2496,2497],{},[1158,2498,2501],{"href":2499,"rel":2500},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FMuxe",[1162],"muxe",", a \"third gender\". Erik is put off and wants nothing to do with his old friend.",[11,2504,2505],{},"And then things get complicated.",[11,2507,2508],{},"The series has received stunning reviews and—as you'll see if you check out the trailer—features quite clear, accessible dialogue.",[2337,2510],{"src":2511},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FBUim709t5WE?si=vyAUGDHjio8v4dSZ",[105,2513,2515],{"id":2514},"casa-de-mi-padre","Casa de mi padre",[11,2517,2518],{},"\"Yo soy... Armando Alvarez\" says... Will Ferrell?",[11,2520,2521,2522,2525],{},"Yeah, ",[15,2523,2524],{},"that"," Will Ferrell.",[11,2527,2528],{},"Casa de Mi Padre is a comical Mexican take on the classic American Western genre. Armando grew up on his father's ranch, works there, and would like to continue working there, but there's a problem—it doesn't make much money. Just as things are looking bleakest, Raúl, the younger brother, returns home—married and wealthy. Armando falls in love with Sonia, Raul's wealth turns out to be connected to drugs, there's generally overly dramatic chaos, and Armando finds himself waging war with the most feared drug lord in Mexico to save his father's ranch.",[11,2530,2531],{},"The story is ridiculous and takes itself too seriously—and, if you go into it with that expectation, you'll probably like it. It's a native show, but Will Ferrell is not a native speaker of Spanish. Somehow, that makes the show quite accessible.",[2337,2533],{"src":2534},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F01IYDy2Gdk4?si=i-P5lCVHLW6NUp7N",[105,2536,2538],{"id":2537},"kipo-y-la-era-de-los-magnimales","Kipo y la era de los magnimales",[11,2540,2541],{},"Are you kind to animals?",[11,2543,2544],{},"In a post-apocalypytic future, the animals of the world change—some gain human-like intelligence and become capable of communicating, while others, called \"mutes\", become gigantic and powerful. The mutes rise up against humans to take over the world, and humans are left with no choice but to seek refuge underground.",[11,2546,2547],{},"One day, a giant monkey attacks the burrow Kipo calls home. In the chaos, Kipo ends up above-ground, separated from her father.",[11,2549,2550],{},"It turns out that some people (and weaker animals) survive above ground.",[11,2552,2553],{},"The rest of the series is about Kipo finding her way home—but it's also so much more.",[11,2555,2556],{},"If you enjoy Kipo, there are actually many animated series with Spanish dubs on Netflix.",[2337,2558],{"src":2559},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F8v8NL0mFgzw?si=-691JjgJz4iXH2K_",[42,2561],{},[45,2563,2565],{"id":2564},"spanish-tv-shows-for-intermediate-learners-and-beyond","Spanish TV shows for intermediate learners and beyond",[11,2567,2568],{},"At this stage, the entire world of Spanish television begins to open up to you. While you can (and should) explore anything you want, we recommend initially sticking to a single genre. Your first crime procedural will be difficult, but a lot of the themes and technical vocabulary will reappear in all such shows, making your next watches comparatively easier.",[105,2570,2572],{"id":2571},"la-casa-de-papel-money-heist","La casa de papel (Money Heist)",[11,2574,2575],{},"This heist\u002Fthriller follows a meticulously planned and audacious heist orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind known as \"The Professor.\" He recruits a group of skilled criminals, each with their own unique talents and troubled pasts, to walk into the Royal Mint of Spain (a bank) and walk out with nearly a billion euros. The series depicts the heist.",[11,2577,2578],{},"Sounding simple on the surface, La casa de papel is about much more than just stealing a bunch of money. The show explores many moral grey zones that foster discussion and challenge societal norms. The mix works well: it's one of Netflix's best known Spanish-language shows for a reason.",[2337,2580],{"src":2581},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F3y-6iaveY6c?si=bhiWeuMzsDuNrwx_",[105,2583,2585],{"id":2584},"el-ministerio-del-tiempo","El Ministerio del Tiempo",[11,2587,2588],{},"What would happen if it were possible to travel through time?",[11,2590,2591],{},"Worried about precisely this question, the Spanish government opens up a new branch—the Ministry of Time—tasked with preserving what you might call the \"integrity\" of history. Agents make use of hidden portals to travel through time and make sure that historical events unfold as they're supposed to. They also patrol these portals to ensure that bad actors from other eras aren't able to bend history to their own benefit.",[11,2593,2594],{},"This series follows the story of the ministry's newest team: a student from the 1800's and a modern-day paramedic.",[2337,2596],{"src":2597},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F23l0iEZIpMA?si=RZZjJ2xS5FKLoHsh",[105,2599,2601],{"id":2600},"club-de-cuervos","Club de Cuervos",[11,2603,2604],{},"The Cuervos F.C. football (soccer) team is facing an identity crisis: its owner has just died, and his son, Chava, was selected to be the team's new leader, despite it being clear that his daughter, Isabel, was the better fit. The daughter is (understandably) unhappy about this. The series captures the chaotic sibling rivalry between Chava, an ambitious but reckless playboy, and Isabel, who is sharp and capable, as he strives to build the team and she strives to take it from him.",[11,2606,2607],{},"Oh, and this is also a comedy. Did you see that coming?",[2337,2609],{"src":2610},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FTvUVBVRlCV8?si=IHqYTeue5Ui5en1U",[105,2612,2614],{"id":2613},"narcos","Narcos",[11,2616,2617],{},"Narcos is a series that follows the story of Pablo Escobar, founder of the Medellín cartel who was known as the \"king of cocaine\". Not content just to sell drugs, Pablo was also heavily involved in politics. Narcos depicts the inner workings of drug cartels, the lives of their members, and the efforts of law enforcement agencies to dismantle them.",[11,2619,2620],{},"What's special about Narcos is that it's a dual-language show: if you watch it in Spanish, the narrator will speak English. While this choice was actually made for artistic reasons, it also makes Narcos a good choice for your first \"real\" Spanish TV show, as the regular bits of English will help you to keep up with the plot.",[11,2622,2623,2624,2629],{},"If you like Narcos, you might also be interested in ",[1158,2625,2628],{"href":2626,"rel":2627},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.netflix.com\u002Ftw-en\u002Ftitle\u002F80035684",[1162],"Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal",", a more authentic account of Escobar's life. There's actually quite a lot of content about this topic, so if two series aren't enough, you're well set to practice Spanish while learning about an important geopolitical issue.",[2337,2631],{"src":2632},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FeHdRMOAT-Lc?si=5n8IvW-iI8wsIlGC",[42,2634],{},[45,2636,2638],{"id":2637},"some-tips-to-help-you-learn-spanish-on-netflix-or-youtube-or-disney","Some tips to help you learn Spanish on Netflix (or YouTube, or Disney+...)",[11,2640,2641],{},"You've now got a game plan and hopefully have found a show that's close to your level and at least somewhat interesting.",[11,2643,2644],{},"Before we wrap up, here's a quick grab bag of tips to help you get the most out of the time you spend watching Netflix shows.",[105,2646,2648],{"id":2647},"what-to-do-with-subtitles","What to do with subtitles",[11,2650,2651],{},"When you turn on a Spanish TV show, you've actually got several subtitle options:",[55,2653,2654,2657,2660,2663],{},[58,2655,2656],{},"No subtitles",[58,2658,2659],{},"English (or native-language) subtitles",[58,2661,2662],{},"Spanish subtitles",[58,2664,2665],{},"Dual subtitles, with some services like Migaku",[11,2667,2668],{},"But which approach is the best?",[11,2670,2671,2672,2677],{},"Well, research has given us ",[1158,2673,2676],{"href":2674,"rel":2675},"https:\u002F\u002Fjournals.plos.org\u002Fplosone\u002Farticle?id=10.1371\u002Fjournal.pone.0158409",[1162],"a little bit of guidance"," here:",[55,2679,2680,2683,2686],{},[58,2681,2682],{},"If you watch with Spanish audio but subtitles in your native language, you won't learn any Spanish",[58,2684,2685],{},"Using Spanish subtitles leads to more improvement than using no subtitles",[58,2687,2688],{},"Eventually, learners stop feeling the need for subtitles",[11,2690,2691],{},"With this in mind, I think it makes sense to set subtitles according to your mood\u002Fenergy level:",[55,2693,2694,2697],{},[58,2695,2696],{},"When you're ready to focus, try to watch with Spanish subtitles and audio",[58,2698,2699],{},"When you're tired and want to relax, watch with English subtitles (or, ideally, dual subtitles)",[11,2701,2702],{},"If you use Migaku, you also get a few more nuanced subtitle options. For example, I have mine set up to normally only show Spanish subtitles, but to show secondary subtitles in Portuguese if there is a word I don't know.",[412,2704],{"src":2705,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":2706},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subtitles.jpeg","A screenshot demonstrating Migaku's various subtitle options.",[11,2708,2709],{},"There are also some complementary settings that let you do things like rewind by one line of dialogue, rather than for a fixed amount of seconds, making it easy to re-listen to lines you didn't quite catch.",[105,2711,2713],{"id":2712},"what-if-the-only-content-i-can-understand-is-boring","... What if the only content I can understand is boring?",[11,2715,2716,2717,2719],{},"I'll be the first to admit it: the beginning stages of learning a language kind of suck. You can't understand much, everything is frustrating, and most of the things you ",[15,2718,1833],{}," understand feel like they were made for learners or children.",[11,2721,2722],{},"The key here is balance.",[11,2724,2725],{},"I personally make heavy use of a technique called \"time boxing\" in the early stages of a new language:",[1382,2727,2728,2731,2734,2737],{},[58,2729,2730],{},"Get a timer",[58,2732,2733],{},"Spend 15 minutes doing something productive (such as watching Peppa Pig, because you understand it in Spanish, even if it's boring)",[58,2735,2736],{},"Spent 15–30 minutes doing something fun (watch a more interesting Spanish show with English subtitles, or do something completely unrelated to Spanish)",[58,2738,2739],{},"Repeat until you hit your daily Spanish goal",[11,2741,2742],{},"The amount of Spanish you're going to learn this year dwarfs the amount of Spanish you'll learn today or this month, so it's important to go about learning Spanish in a way that ensures you'll still be at it in a year.",[11,2744,2745],{},"Just know that this \"boring\" stage will eventually end, and from that point on, you'll be learning Spanish basically as a byproduct of entertaining yourself.",[105,2747,2749],{"id":2748},"use-tools-like-migaku-that-add-functionality-to-subtitles","Use tools like Migaku that add functionality to subtitles",[11,2751,2752],{},"Migaku works with all major streaming platforms—Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and more—and makes subtitles interactive. If you see a word you don't know, you can simply click on it to see an explanation of what it means:",[412,2754],{"src":2755,"width":2756,"height":2757,"alt":2758},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-shows-demo.webp",1819,1024,"A demonstration of the functionality Migaku adds to netflix subtitles",[105,2760,2762],{"id":2761},"make-flashcards-out-of-useful-new-words","Make flashcards out of useful new words",[11,2764,2765],{},"As humans, we're constantly forgetting. If we don't review what we learn, we're bound to remember very little of it.",[11,2767,2768],{},"Now, \"review\" leaves a sour taste in many peoples' mouths, but we don't mean \"review\" like you would review in school: cramming for three hours the night before a test.",[11,2770,2771],{},"When it comes to languages, it's much more efficient to review information (a) periodically and (b) in small pockets of time throughout the day.",[11,2773,2774],{},"And this is a big part of the reason we made Migaku. Check this out:",[412,2776],{"src":2777,"width":2778,"height":2779,"alt":2780},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-flashcards.jpeg",1340,712,"A demonstration of the flashcards that Migaku makes out of Spanish TV shows",[11,2782,2783],{},"You've seen how Migaku enhances Spanish subtitles. From there, with the press of a button, you create a flashcard that consists of:",[55,2785,2786,2789,2792,2795,2798],{},[58,2787,2788],{},"The word you don't know",[58,2790,2791],{},"The sentence that word appeared in",[58,2793,2794],{},"The audio of that sentence being said in the show",[58,2796,2797],{},"A screenshot of what was on the screen when that word was said",[58,2799,2800],{},"Several more things, which you can manually configure",[11,2802,2803,2804,2809],{},"Migaku then employs a ",[1158,2805,2808],{"href":2806,"rel":2807},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpaced_repetition",[1162],"spaced-repetition algorithm"," to schedule these flashcards for review in the future, ensuring that you eventually commit them to memory.",[11,2811,2812],{},"This entire process takes less than a second, so you can focus on enjoying your show, bookmarking useful words as they come up to learn later.",[42,2814],{},[45,2816,2818],{"id":2817},"in-other-words","In other words:",[11,2820,2821,2822,2824,2825,22],{},"Yes: it's a good idea to watch shows to learn Spanish, and you ",[15,2823,1833],{}," learn Spanish on Netflix. As you log more hours watching TV, you'll gradually improve your listening comprehension, your Spanish vocabulary, and generally internalize Spanish—and it'll be ",[15,2826,2827],{},"fun",[11,2829,2830,2831,2833],{},"Having said that, the fact that watching TV in Spanish is effective doesn't mean that it's ",[15,2832,2445],{},". The best Spanish shows were made with native speakers in mind, not learners. If you're a total beginner, you can start with very simple content and slowly work your way up—or try Migaku free for ten days. You might just find that the functionality we add to subtitles opens up more interesting content to you.",[11,2835,2836],{},"Suerte!",{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":2838},[2839,2840,2842,2843,2851,2858,2864,2870],{"id":2068,"depth":1296,"text":2069},{"id":2123,"depth":1296,"text":2841},"How to actually learn from Spanish TV shows",{"id":2169,"depth":1296,"text":2170},{"id":2265,"depth":1296,"text":2266,"children":2844},[2845,2846,2847,2848,2849,2850],{"id":2303,"depth":1301,"text":2304},{"id":2328,"depth":1301,"text":2329},{"id":2342,"depth":1301,"text":2343},{"id":2358,"depth":1301,"text":2359},{"id":2381,"depth":1301,"text":2382},{"id":2405,"depth":1301,"text":2406},{"id":2428,"depth":1296,"text":2429,"children":2852},[2853,2854,2855,2856,2857],{"id":2452,"depth":1301,"text":2453},{"id":2474,"depth":1301,"text":2475},{"id":2487,"depth":1301,"text":2488},{"id":2514,"depth":1301,"text":2515},{"id":2537,"depth":1301,"text":2538},{"id":2564,"depth":1296,"text":2565,"children":2859},[2860,2861,2862,2863],{"id":2571,"depth":1301,"text":2572},{"id":2584,"depth":1301,"text":2585},{"id":2600,"depth":1301,"text":2601},{"id":2613,"depth":1301,"text":2614},{"id":2637,"depth":1296,"text":2638,"children":2865},[2866,2867,2868,2869],{"id":2647,"depth":1301,"text":2648},{"id":2712,"depth":1301,"text":2713},{"id":2748,"depth":1301,"text":2749},{"id":2761,"depth":1301,"text":2762},{"id":2817,"depth":1296,"text":2818},"Discover the best Spanish shows to improve your language skills and immerse yourself in Spanish culture. Start streaming now with this comprehensive guide.",{"timestampUnix":2873,"slug":2874,"h1":2875,"image":2876,"tags":2881},1733290270031,"best-spanish-shows-guide","The Best Shows to Learn Spanish",{"src":2877,"width":2878,"height":2879,"alt":2880},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-shows-header.webp",6849,4435,"A person with a remote looking at a television—perhaps to study Spanish by watching telenovelas!",[2882,2038],"discussion","\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-shows","---\ntitle: 'The Best Spanish Shows: Learn Spanish While Enjoying Great TV'\ndescription: 'Discover the best Spanish shows to improve your language skills and immerse yourself in Spanish culture. Start streaming now with this comprehensive guide.'\ntimestampUnix: 1733290270031\nslug: 'best-spanish-shows-guide'\nh1: 'The Best Shows to Learn Spanish'\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-shows-header.webp'\n  width: 6849\n  height: 4435\n  alt: 'A person with a remote looking at a television—perhaps to study Spanish by watching telenovelas!'\ntags:\n  - discussion\n  - resources\n---\n\nIt's not just fun: watching Spanish TV shows is a great way to improve your Spanish.\n\nLearning Spanish will require you spend a lot of time interacting with the language, and platforms like Netflix and YouTube make it possible to hear real Spanish no matter where you are in the world. That's a massive advantage that didn't really exist even just fifteen years ago.\n\nToday, we'll talk about how you can capitalize on that advantage.\n\nSpecifically, we'll get into:\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## Why watching TV shows is one of the best ways to Learn Spanish\n\nLearners around the world find themselves with a frustrating problem: they studied Spanish in school for four years but can't really do anything in it. They spent a lot of time in class learning _about_ Spanish—they memorized some verb conjugations and things like that—but they didn't spend much time actually _using_ Spanish.\n\nUnfortunately, you develop the skills you practice, and most Spanish resources aren't much more than a digital version of this same classroom approach. If your Spanish time is spent doing grammar exercises in a textbook or clicking bubbles on your phone, you'll get good at doing grammar exercises and clicking bubbles, but that alone likely won't amount to much practical Spanish ability.\n\n> And, for the same reason, _this_ is what makes learning Spanish on Netflix worthwhile.\n\nThe skill you practice while watching a Spanish TV show is a very practical one: the ability to understand Spanish when you hear it.\n\nWhen you watch TV shows in Spanish, you are:\n\n- Hearing native speakers have real conversations\n- Being exposed to authentic Spanish, not classroom Spanish\n- Noticing key words and expressions used in context\n- Processing what you hear to transform Spanish words into meaning\n- Having fun and _enjoying_ Spanish\n\nWhich brings us to an important point:\n\n## How to actually _learn_ from Spanish TV shows\n\nNow, this isn't magic. You haven't become a professional guitarist by listening to a lifetime of music, and you won't become bilingual just by having some telenovela playing in the background.\n\n> To improve you Spanish by watching TV shows, you need to meet two important conditions:\n\n1. You need to spend enough time watching things in Spanish (this is called _input_)\n2. You need to _understand_ (comprehend) those things in Spanish—without English subtitles\n\nNow, you don't need to understand absolutely everything, and this won't feel automatic like it does when you watch TV in English. Early on, it'll take all of your effort just to get the gist of what you're hearing... and you'll know that you're missing a lot of things, too.\n\nKnow that this is normal and OK.\n\nSo long as you can get the gist of what you're watching, you'll naturally acquire some of it and your Spanish will improve. As your Spanish improves, it will take less effort to process information in Spanish and more content will become accessible to you.\n\nThis will be tiring. It's work. It's interesting and practical, but it's work.\n\nSo, let's get started.\n\n## What to do if you're a total beginner and feel lost\n\nYou're right: this is hard. If you don't already know some Spanish, you can't really just sit down and follow Spanish television.\n\n> To start learning Spanish by watching TV, you'll need to acquire a base of about 1,500 vocabulary words.\n\nTo do that, we're going to need a mix of three things:\n\n1. **Intensive input** — Find content easy enough that you can sort of understand it. Watch this content without English subtitles—do your best to understand it entirely in Spanish.\n2. **Extensive input** — Find the sort of thing you'd watch in English, in Spanish. Watch this content with English subtitles (or, ideally, if you use a tool like Migaku, English _and_ Spanish subtitles).\n3. **Intentional learning** — Pick an app or resource that seems accessible and effective to you. I personally recommend [Complete Spanish by Language Transfer](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=PLeA5t3dWTWvvwf5fw0Nl7mVk0OUjP1Ln2), which you can listen to for free on YouTube.\n\nAnd now you're going to make a sandwich of these three things:\n\n1. **Do 15 minutes of intensive input**, doing your best to follow along in Spanish. You won't understand everything. That's OK. Focus on picking out the things you _do_ understand.\n2. **Do half an hour of extensive input**. Watch whatever you want, so long as it's in Spanish, has English subtitles, and you find it interesting. Simply take this as a bit of extra exposure to Spanish.\n3. **Do 15 minutes of study** with your app or resource of choice. You don't need to study seriously or try to memorize anything—just read it, make sense of it, and know that XYZ type of grammar point exists in Spanish.\n\nOur goal here isn't to be perfect. It's simply to build the foundation you need to begin enjoying television shows in Spanish, which is where your real progress will come from.\n\n> When you learn a word or grammatical concept in a textbook, it's like you get a container; when you encounter that concept in Spanish content you enjoy, you gradually fill that container up.\n\nAs you clock more hours studying in this fashion—as you learn more words and get more used to how Spanish sounds—you'll become able to follow a broader variety of Spanish content. Eventually, you'll be able to follow your own interests. At that point, you're home free. So long as you keep it up, you'll learn a lot of Spanish as a byproduct of entertaining yourself.\n\nThe article is now going to fork in two directions:\n\n1. First, we'll group Spanish shows into three tiers: absolute beginner, beginner, and intermediate\n2. Next, after you've picked a show, we'll regroup and talk about how you can turn that content into practical learning material.\n\n---\n\n## Approachable Spanish shows, even for total beginners\n\nAs learners, we find ourselves in a kind of catch 22: you learn Spanish by watching Spanish TV, but you need to have a certain level of Spanish to watch TV.\n\n> So, how do you understand Spanish if you don't know any Spanish?\n\nIn 1977, a psychology professor named James Asher developed an approach to teaching languages that he called [Total Physical Response (TPR)](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTotal_physical_response). Whereas traditional language learning methods would have you say _in Spanish, \"hand\" is \"mano\"_, in TPR the instructor would simply hold up their hand, say _\"mano\"_, and never mention the word \"hand\"—or use English at all.\n\nOver the last few years, a cohort of YouTubers have co-opted this approach. Using the camera, screen sharing technology, and usually some kind of drawing board, they narrate stories or discuss events and then support those things with drawings, images, or animations. You can follow the gist of what's going on with your eyes, and then slowly connect the Spanish you hear to the visuals you see.\n\nThe result is that you can hit the ground running—following authentic Spanish—even if you don't really know any Spanish at all.\n\nCreators of this type of content call what they do \"comprehensible input\".\n\n### What you need to do is:\n\n- **Intensive input** — Pick one of the below to watch, entirely in Spanish. This will develop your ears and help you consolidate the Spanish grammar and vocabulary you learn while studying.\n- **Extensive input** — This is basically a measuring stick. For now, \"real\" Spanish television will feel inaccessible. When it begins to feel kinda accessible, switch your intensive input over to something a bit more difficult (and interesting!).\n- **Intentional study** — This gives you new \"containers\"—new Spanish concepts—that you will fill up as you get more input.\n\nAnd now, a few recommendations of Spanish content for absolute beginners:\n\n### Dreaming Spanish\n\nIt'd be hard to talk about comprehensible input without talking about Dreaming Spanish, a group dedicated to teaching Spanish entirely in Spanish, organically, without ever using English or explicitly teaching grammar. You start off by watching videos about simple everyday topics, presented by a variety of hosts from around the Spanish-speaking world, and gradually get more complex as you go.\n\nYou can probably get the gist of their \"superbeginner\" content even if you literally started studying Spanish a few hours ago:\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FrkemyvjIEq4?si=z8xzlG_ba2IbLgiq\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Organic Spanish\n\nKasia of Organic Spanish practices [TPRS (Totally Physical Response – Stories) 2.0](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTPR_Storytelling#Techniques), a development on the earlier discussed TPR approach to teaching languages. She believes that input + interaction leads to fluency, and her YouTube videos focus on the input half of that equation.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FIdbTZztbH1g?si=krx2VUZpeSTOyNGL\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Fabuladit\n\nI try to be unbiased, but of all the channels on this list, Fabuladit is probably my favorite. He shares all of his content for free, [including the transcripts](https:\u002F\u002Fdrive.google.com\u002Fdrive\u002Ffolders\u002F1V-dHBEBUA3qe86Yx_7S8bwy3zajZdmPt), and he has a knack for telling interesting stories using simple Spanish, gestures, and a whiteboard.\n\nFabuladit is no longer on YouTube, unfortunately, but he _did_ leave us fifty stories to watch.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FswRGwC_pWIA?si=GJ0Iv1GgSS2ODRf6\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Peppa Pig\n\nPeppa Pig is a TV show that follows the daily adventures of a young pig—Peppa. It presents simple scenes through the perspective of Peppa, her brother, and her parents. While the show isn't terribly exciting—it's intended for preschoolers—it does have a elements of humor and a certain quirkiness that may grow on you.\n\nThe fact that Peppa Pig is intended for native-speaking children means that it's a step up in difficulty from the comprehensible input YouTubers listed above, but it's still a good choice for early Spanish learners for three reasons:\n\n1. The dialogue closely follows the action, so you can still follow along even if you don't quite understand\n2. There is quite a lot of repetition, so it's OK if you don't catch something the first time you hear it\n3. The show features common daily-life encounters, so you'll learn lots of practical Spanish phrases for specific situations, such as greeting or thanking someone\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FLrZf0FEEk9g?si=7-sd9Q3u_-kUOvp6\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Dora la exploradora\n\nAnother show aimed at preschoolers, each episode of Dora the Explorer has Dora going on some sort of adventure with her friends. They solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and butt heads with the villain—Swiper.\n\nTwo things make Dora the Explorer great for learners:\n\n1. It was originally designed to help Spanish-speaking children learn English, so while it's primarily in Spanish, there are some English phrases used here and there; you can see each one as a learning opportunity to instead take something away in Spanish\n2. The show is quite interactive—Dora regularly finds herself in a dilemma and asks the audience what she should do or how she should respond, which gives you opportunities to try to use the Spanish you've learned so far\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FXpnwE7wyCA0?si=qCO0Om25skjGIR9p\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n---\n\n## Best TV shows for beginners learning Spanish\n\nAnd now we get into the _real_ Spanish television shows.\n\nWe'll start with a few shows that are intended for learners and then move onto a few that are aimed at a native-speaking Spanish audience but are nevertheless quite accessible.\n\nWhile these are \"beginner\" shows, that doesn't necessarily mean they're _easy_. They're a definite step up in difficulty from the absolute-beginner content.\n\n(Remember to watch these with Spanish subtitles!)\n\n### Destinos\n\nOriginally released in the 90s, Destinos is a [telenovela](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FTelenovela) (Spanish soap opera) that was designed to help learners acquire Spanish. The first few episodes include some English narration to help learners keep up with the show. Each subsequent episode uses a bit less English until it's entirely gone.\n\nSomething of a rarity amongst this sort of content is that Destinos actually has a relatively interesting plot. Don Fernando, an elderly widower in poor health, receives a letter: his first wife (he had another wife!) did _not_ die in the Spanish civil war, as he expected. Don Fernando hires an investigator who ends up on going on something of a wild goose chase spanning several countries in search of the potential missing half of Don Fernando's family.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FUKwbBV-IdI0?si=zwPQ0grlDscieJoS\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Extr@ en Español\n\nA Friends-style sitcom, Extr@ sees Sam, an American who doesn't speak Spanish very well, moving to Spain to live with his penpal, Lola—who has a roommate, Ana. Sam's lackluster Spanish leads to a number of embarrassing adventures. The neighbor, Pablo, finds the situation entertaining and goes out of his way to create problems. Mishaps ensue and the four become friends—or, perhaps, something more.\n\nWhile the acting isn't great, the show has its funny moments. By virtue of Sam speaking very little Spanish, all of the characters in the series are forced to speak in very simple Spanish, and this makes the show quite accessible for learners.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FNfAbVaKbQuk?si=FjcoPe5iYtTBdwoX\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### El secreto del río\n\nTwo young boys at a wedding are being harassed by an adult. They run, he follows. Tragedy strikes: the man falls into a river and dies. The boys, stunned and worried that what happened is their fault, decide to keep their mouths shut. Chaos ensues, and their mutual secret leads the two to develop a close friendship—until Manuel runs away to live in the United States.\n\nDecades later, the two cross paths again. Erik discovers that Manuel now goes by the name Sicarú and is dressed like a woman. Manuel\u002FSicarú is a _[muxe](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FMuxe)_, a \"third gender\". Erik is put off and wants nothing to do with his old friend.\n\nAnd then things get complicated.\n\nThe series has received stunning reviews and—as you'll see if you check out the trailer—features quite clear, accessible dialogue.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FBUim709t5WE?si=vyAUGDHjio8v4dSZ\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Casa de mi padre\n\n\"Yo soy... Armando Alvarez\" says... Will Ferrell?\n\nYeah, _that_ Will Ferrell.\n\nCasa de Mi Padre is a comical Mexican take on the classic American Western genre. Armando grew up on his father's ranch, works there, and would like to continue working there, but there's a problem—it doesn't make much money. Just as things are looking bleakest, Raúl, the younger brother, returns home—married and wealthy. Armando falls in love with Sonia, Raul's wealth turns out to be connected to drugs, there's generally overly dramatic chaos, and Armando finds himself waging war with the most feared drug lord in Mexico to save his father's ranch.\n\nThe story is ridiculous and takes itself too seriously—and, if you go into it with that expectation, you'll probably like it. It's a native show, but Will Ferrell is not a native speaker of Spanish. Somehow, that makes the show quite accessible.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F01IYDy2Gdk4?si=i-P5lCVHLW6NUp7N\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Kipo y la era de los magnimales\n\nAre you kind to animals?\n\nIn a post-apocalypytic future, the animals of the world change—some gain human-like intelligence and become capable of communicating, while others, called \"mutes\", become gigantic and powerful. The mutes rise up against humans to take over the world, and humans are left with no choice but to seek refuge underground.\n\nOne day, a giant monkey attacks the burrow Kipo calls home. In the chaos, Kipo ends up above-ground, separated from her father.\n\nIt turns out that some people (and weaker animals) survive above ground.\n\nThe rest of the series is about Kipo finding her way home—but it's also so much more.\n\nIf you enjoy Kipo, there are actually many animated series with Spanish dubs on Netflix.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F8v8NL0mFgzw?si=-691JjgJz4iXH2K_\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n---\n\n## Spanish TV shows for intermediate learners and beyond\n\nAt this stage, the entire world of Spanish television begins to open up to you. While you can (and should) explore anything you want, we recommend initially sticking to a single genre. Your first crime procedural will be difficult, but a lot of the themes and technical vocabulary will reappear in all such shows, making your next watches comparatively easier.\n\n### La casa de papel (Money Heist)\n\nThis heist\u002Fthriller follows a meticulously planned and audacious heist orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind known as \"The Professor.\" He recruits a group of skilled criminals, each with their own unique talents and troubled pasts, to walk into the Royal Mint of Spain (a bank) and walk out with nearly a billion euros. The series depicts the heist.\n\nSounding simple on the surface, La casa de papel is about much more than just stealing a bunch of money. The show explores many moral grey zones that foster discussion and challenge societal norms. The mix works well: it's one of Netflix's best known Spanish-language shows for a reason.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F3y-6iaveY6c?si=bhiWeuMzsDuNrwx_\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### El Ministerio del Tiempo\n\nWhat would happen if it were possible to travel through time?\n\nWorried about precisely this question, the Spanish government opens up a new branch—the Ministry of Time—tasked with preserving what you might call the \"integrity\" of history. Agents make use of hidden portals to travel through time and make sure that historical events unfold as they're supposed to. They also patrol these portals to ensure that bad actors from other eras aren't able to bend history to their own benefit.\n\nThis series follows the story of the ministry's newest team: a student from the 1800's and a modern-day paramedic.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F23l0iEZIpMA?si=RZZjJ2xS5FKLoHsh\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Club de Cuervos\n\nThe Cuervos F.C. football (soccer) team is facing an identity crisis: its owner has just died, and his son, Chava, was selected to be the team's new leader, despite it being clear that his daughter, Isabel, was the better fit. The daughter is (understandably) unhappy about this. The series captures the chaotic sibling rivalry between Chava, an ambitious but reckless playboy, and Isabel, who is sharp and capable, as he strives to build the team and she strives to take it from him.\n\nOh, and this is also a comedy. Did you see that coming?\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FTvUVBVRlCV8?si=IHqYTeue5Ui5en1U\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n### Narcos\n\nNarcos is a series that follows the story of Pablo Escobar, founder of the Medellín cartel who was known as the \"king of cocaine\". Not content just to sell drugs, Pablo was also heavily involved in politics. Narcos depicts the inner workings of drug cartels, the lives of their members, and the efforts of law enforcement agencies to dismantle them.\n\nWhat's special about Narcos is that it's a dual-language show: if you watch it in Spanish, the narrator will speak English. While this choice was actually made for artistic reasons, it also makes Narcos a good choice for your first \"real\" Spanish TV show, as the regular bits of English will help you to keep up with the plot.\n\nIf you like Narcos, you might also be interested in [Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.netflix.com\u002Ftw-en\u002Ftitle\u002F80035684), a more authentic account of Escobar's life. There's actually quite a lot of content about this topic, so if two series aren't enough, you're well set to practice Spanish while learning about an important geopolitical issue.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FeHdRMOAT-Lc?si=5n8IvW-iI8wsIlGC\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n---\n\n## Some tips to help you learn Spanish on Netflix (or YouTube, or Disney+...)\n\nYou've now got a game plan and hopefully have found a show that's close to your level and at least somewhat interesting.\n\nBefore we wrap up, here's a quick grab bag of tips to help you get the most out of the time you spend watching Netflix shows.\n\n### What to do with subtitles\n\nWhen you turn on a Spanish TV show, you've actually got several subtitle options:\n\n- No subtitles\n- English (or native-language) subtitles\n- Spanish subtitles\n- Dual subtitles, with some services like Migaku\n\nBut which approach is the best?\n\nWell, research has given us [a little bit of guidance](https:\u002F\u002Fjournals.plos.org\u002Fplosone\u002Farticle?id=10.1371\u002Fjournal.pone.0158409) here:\n\n- If you watch with Spanish audio but subtitles in your native language, you won't learn any Spanish\n- Using Spanish subtitles leads to more improvement than using no subtitles\n- Eventually, learners stop feeling the need for subtitles\n\nWith this in mind, I think it makes sense to set subtitles according to your mood\u002Fenergy level:\n\n- When you're ready to focus, try to watch with Spanish subtitles and audio\n- When you're tired and want to relax, watch with English subtitles (or, ideally, dual subtitles)\n\nIf you use Migaku, you also get a few more nuanced subtitle options. For example, I have mine set up to normally only show Spanish subtitles, but to show secondary subtitles in Portuguese if there is a word I don't know.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subtitles.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A screenshot demonstrating Migaku's various subtitle options.\" \u002F>\n\nThere are also some complementary settings that let you do things like rewind by one line of dialogue, rather than for a fixed amount of seconds, making it easy to re-listen to lines you didn't quite catch.\n\n### ... What if the only content I can understand is boring?\n\nI'll be the first to admit it: the beginning stages of learning a language kind of suck. You can't understand much, everything is frustrating, and most of the things you _can_ understand feel like they were made for learners or children.\n\nThe key here is balance.\n\nI personally make heavy use of a technique called \"time boxing\" in the early stages of a new language:\n\n1. Get a timer\n2. Spend 15 minutes doing something productive (such as watching Peppa Pig, because you understand it in Spanish, even if it's boring)\n3. Spent 15–30 minutes doing something fun (watch a more interesting Spanish show with English subtitles, or do something completely unrelated to Spanish)\n4. Repeat until you hit your daily Spanish goal\n\nThe amount of Spanish you're going to learn this year dwarfs the amount of Spanish you'll learn today or this month, so it's important to go about learning Spanish in a way that ensures you'll still be at it in a year.\n\nJust know that this \"boring\" stage will eventually end, and from that point on, you'll be learning Spanish basically as a byproduct of entertaining yourself.\n\n### Use tools like Migaku that add functionality to subtitles\n\nMigaku works with all major streaming platforms—Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and more—and makes subtitles interactive. If you see a word you don't know, you can simply click on it to see an explanation of what it means:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-shows-demo.webp\" width=\"1819\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A demonstration of the functionality Migaku adds to netflix subtitles\" \u002F>\n\n### Make flashcards out of useful new words\n\nAs humans, we're constantly forgetting. If we don't review what we learn, we're bound to remember very little of it.\n\nNow, \"review\" leaves a sour taste in many peoples' mouths, but we don't mean \"review\" like you would review in school: cramming for three hours the night before a test.\n\nWhen it comes to languages, it's much more efficient to review information (a) periodically and (b) in small pockets of time throughout the day.\n\nAnd this is a big part of the reason we made Migaku. Check this out:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-flashcards.jpeg\" width=\"1340\" height=\"712\" alt=\"A demonstration of the flashcards that Migaku makes out of Spanish TV shows\" \u002F>\n\nYou've seen how Migaku enhances Spanish subtitles. From there, with the press of a button, you create a flashcard that consists of:\n\n- The word you don't know\n- The sentence that word appeared in\n- The audio of that sentence being said in the show\n- A screenshot of what was on the screen when that word was said\n- Several more things, which you can manually configure\n\nMigaku then employs a [spaced-repetition algorithm](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpaced_repetition) to schedule these flashcards for review in the future, ensuring that you eventually commit them to memory.\n\nThis entire process takes less than a second, so you can focus on enjoying your show, bookmarking useful words as they come up to learn later.\n\n---\n\n## In other words:\n\nYes: it's a good idea to watch shows to learn Spanish, and you _can_ learn Spanish on Netflix. As you log more hours watching TV, you'll gradually improve your listening comprehension, your Spanish vocabulary, and generally internalize Spanish—and it'll be _fun_.\n\nHaving said that, the fact that watching TV in Spanish is effective doesn't mean that it's _easy_. The best Spanish shows were made with native speakers in mind, not learners. If you're a total beginner, you can start with very simple content and slowly work your way up—or try Migaku free for ten days. You might just find that the functionality we add to subtitles opens up more interesting content to you.\n\nSuerte!\n",{"title":2047,"description":2871},"article\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-shows","q_O8Tqu9ND1Kay-WduDKQMvUR8RdAEf7YSq_-CEILdA","December 4, 2024",{"id":2890,"title":2891,"body":2892,"description":3226,"extension":1321,"meta":3227,"navigation":1331,"path":3236,"rawbody":3237,"seo":3238,"stem":3239,"__hash__":3240,"timestampUnix":3228,"slug":3229,"h1":3230,"image":3231,"tags":3235,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":3241},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-stackadapt-1.md","Spanish for beginners | The #1 thing people get wrong when they learn Spanish",{"type":8,"value":2893,"toc":3218},[2894,2902,2905,2908,2918,2921,2923,2925,2929,2936,2954,2960,2966,2970,2978,2989,2996,3007,3010,3013,3015,3019,3027,3033,3044,3047,3083,3085,3089,3099,3102,3113,3119,3122,3128,3131,3134,3137,3139,3143,3145,3148,3162,3165,3170,3179,3182,3184,3188,3194,3197,3205,3215],[11,2895,2896,2897,2901],{},"Life is kind of difficult for people who want to ",[1158,2898,2900],{"href":2899},"\u002Flearn-spanish","learn Spanish",": there are tons of apps and courses out there that all claim to make it \"easy\" or to help you learn Spanish \"fast\".",[11,2903,2904],{},"Many of them suck.",[11,2906,2907],{},"(You've likely noticed.)",[11,2909,2910,2911,2913,2914,2917],{},"The truth is that learning Spanish really boils down to just one thing, called ",[15,2912,2144],{},", and that if your resource of choice is doing something other than encouraging you to spend a lot of time ",[15,2915,2916],{},"in"," Spanish, it's probably not doing much for you.",[11,2919,2920],{},"That's an opinion—I know—but bear with me:",[39,2922],{},[42,2924],{},[45,2926,2928],{"id":2927},"what-every-successful-spanish-learner-has-in-common","What every successful Spanish learner has in common",[11,2930,2931,2932,2935],{},"I'm a marketer, but I'll be honest: people have learned Spanish in a ",[15,2933,2934],{},"lot"," of different ways.",[30,2937,2938,2943],{},[11,2939,2940,2941,2079],{},"What all of those people have in common is that, inevitably, in some way, they spent a massive amount of time ",[15,2942,2916],{},[55,2944,2945,2948,2951],{},[58,2946,2947],{},"Maybe they read a lot of books",[58,2949,2950],{},"Maybe they read a lot of telenovelas",[58,2952,2953],{},"Maybe they fled from the government and took up a new identity as a goat farmer in Spanish-speaking Córdoba.",[11,2955,2956,2957,2959],{},"This act of \"spending time in Spanish\" is called ",[15,2958,2144],{},". It means nothing more or less than simply getting real Spanish into your head.",[11,2961,2962,2963,22],{},"It's also ",[15,2964,2965],{},"magical",[45,2967,2969],{"id":2968},"why-most-beginners-fail-to-learn-spanish","Why most beginners fail to learn Spanish",[11,2971,2972,2973,2975,2976,2079],{},"Most beginning Spanish learners fail to make it to the intermediate level (let alone to become an advanced learner) because they spend a lot of time learning ",[15,2974,981],{}," Spanish but virtually zero time ",[15,2977,2916],{},[55,2979,2980,2983,2986],{},[58,2981,2982],{},"They follow a textbook and read about grammar and tenses",[58,2984,2985],{},"They drill verb conjugations until their brain is numb",[58,2987,2988],{},"They watch YouTube videos promising to demystify ser vs estar",[11,2990,2991,2992,2995],{},"And then they stumble into a conversation at the local Mexican restaurant or hear ",[15,2993,2994],{},"Despacito"," on the radio... and all that knowledge seems to just disappear.",[30,2997,2998,3001],{},[11,2999,3000],{},"It'll happen to you, too.",[11,3002,3003,3006],{},[15,3004,3005],{},"Unless"," you find a way to integrate Spanish into your daily life.",[11,3008,3009],{},"The rest of this post is a roadmap to doing just that.",[1246,3011],{"href":2899,"text":3012},"Actually Learn Spanish → ",[42,3014],{},[45,3016,3018],{"id":3017},"step-1-find-some-basic-spanish-comprehensible-input-on-youtube","Step 1 → Find some basic Spanish comprehensible input on YouTube",[11,3020,3021,3026],{},[1158,3022,3025],{"href":3023,"rel":3024},"https:\u002F\u002Fcomprehensibleinputwiki.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpanish#Video",[1162],"Comprehensible input"," is a special type of content aimed at language learners. It is entirely in Spanish... but the speakers speak clearly and intentionally use simple words and gestures or photos to help you follow what is being said.",[412,3028],{"src":3029,"width":3030,"height":3031,"alt":3032},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-beginners-comprehensible-input.jpeg",1890,1202,"A screenshot of a Spanish comprehensible input video on YouTube, a special form of video content for early Spanish learners",[11,3034,3035,3036,3039,3040,3043],{},"The idea is that if you can follow the general ",[15,3037,3038],{},"message",", then eventually the ",[15,3041,3042],{},"words"," will come to have meaning, too.",[11,3045,3046],{},"Here are a few sample channels, sorted roughly by difficulty:",[55,3048,3049,3055,3062,3069,3076],{},[58,3050,3051],{},[1158,3052,2329],{"href":3053,"rel":3054},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=3z5zt4duxFU&list=PLlpPf-YgbU7GbOHc3siOGQ5KmVSngZucl&index=3",[1162],[58,3056,3057],{},[1158,3058,3061],{"href":3059,"rel":3060},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=zH2LhPsO9u0&list=PLZyAayWtbKrAjMtJCH1EGwbmwFbyAaff8&t=25s",[1162],"Spanish with Alma",[58,3063,3064],{},[1158,3065,3068],{"href":3066,"rel":3067},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=_uwNAi-CR94&list=PLdaIB-VOgu8DleLDOntl_nTHusI3GQFsi&index=14",[1162],"Spanish a la Chilena",[58,3070,3071],{},[1158,3072,3075],{"href":3073,"rel":3074},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=slsiyldJbrA&list=PLLFFrODykXG96ZZ-JQ4Upppexe_CCVRFo&index=6",[1162],"Spanish After Hours",[58,3077,3078],{},[1158,3079,3082],{"href":3080,"rel":3081},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Ro3vgBw_Sxw",[1162],"Spanish Boost Gaming",[42,3084],{},[45,3086,3088],{"id":3087},"step-2-use-migaku-to-look-up-unknown-vocabulary-words-and-make-flashcards","Step 2 → Use Migaku to look up unknown vocabulary words and make flashcards",[11,3090,3091,3092,3095,3096,3098],{},"The fact that this content is for ",[15,3093,3094],{},"beginners",", unfortunately, doesn't mean that it's ",[15,3097,2445],{},". If you're just starting out, it'll be hard. You'll likely find new words in every single sentence.",[11,3100,3101],{},"Migaku solves that problem for you. We'll:",[55,3103,3104,3107,3110],{},[58,3105,3106],{},"Generate subtitles if they aren't available",[58,3108,3109],{},"Optionally display English subtitles beneath the Spanish ones",[58,3111,3112],{},"Enable you to tap on words in the subtitles to see what they mean",[412,3114],{"src":3115,"width":3116,"height":3117,"alt":3118},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-mobile-youtube-comprehensible-input-1.jpeg",1740,1210,"A screenshot from a comprehensible input Spanish YouTube video that has been enhanced by Migaku",[11,3120,3121],{},"If you decide that a word is useful, you can just click that orange button in the top-right corner of the dictionary entry to make a flashcard. It contains your word, the sentence it appears in, a snippet of the video audio, and a screenshot of the video.",[412,3123],{"src":3124,"width":3125,"height":3126,"alt":3127},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-mobile-youtube-comprehensible-input-2.jpeg",1736,1212,"A screenshot of a Spanish flashcard that has been made automatically by Migaku",[11,3129,3130],{},"Your brain is an incredible thing. If you give it enough input, you'll pick up on things like pronunciation and how adjectives change their endings to follow nouns naturally.",[11,3132,3133],{},"Migaku simply enables you to begin getting that input earlier than would normally be possible.",[1246,3135],{"href":2899,"text":3136},"Skip the beginner level with Migaku → ",[42,3138],{},[45,3140,3142],{"id":3141},"step-3-gradually-work-up-to-more-difficult-content-and-follow-your-interests","Step 3 → Gradually work up to more difficult content and follow your interests",[412,3144],{"src":2755,"width":2756,"height":2757,"alt":2758},[11,3146,3147],{},"To move from beginner to intermediate, you need to understand two things about how vocabulary works:",[55,3149,3150,3156],{},[58,3151,3152,3155],{},[573,3153,3154],{},"Not all words are used equally."," → While natives know tens of thousands of words, you only need to know ~1,500 words to recognize 80% of the words you see.",[58,3157,3158,3161],{},[573,3159,3160],{},"Domain specificity"," → Every genre, medium, and niche has its own \"usually rare but common here\" words. For this reason, your first steps into a new type of content will usually be difficult.",[11,3163,3164],{},"And this brings us to a very important point:",[30,3166,3167],{},[11,3168,3169],{},"The more time you spend doing things you enjoy in Spanish, the faster you will build the specific skills to do the things you enjoy in Spanish.",[289,3171,1985,3172,1985],{},[15,3173,3174,3175,1568],{},"(",[1158,3176,3178],{"href":3177},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fbest-spanish-shows-guide","Here's a bunch of Spanish shows you can work your way up to.",[1246,3180],{"href":2899,"text":3181},"Learn Spanish with Migaku",[42,3183],{},[45,3185,3187],{"id":3186},"tldr-if-your-app-or-course-doesnt-focus-on-input-it-wont-contribute-to-your-language-learning-journey","TL;DR → If your app or course doesn't focus on input, it won't contribute to your language learning journey",[11,3189,3190,3191,3193],{},"Learning Spanish isn't easy, but it ",[15,3192,1505],{}," pretty simple.",[11,3195,3196],{},"To succeed, you only need to remember one thing:",[30,3198,3199],{},[11,3200,3201,3202],{},"If you consume media you enjoy in Spanish, and you understand at least some of the messages and sentences within that media, you will make progress. ",[15,3203,3204],{},"Period.",[11,3206,3207,3208,3211,3212,3214],{},"Conversely—if the approach you are following ",[15,3209,3210],{},"isn't"," having you spend the majority of your time ",[15,3213,2916],{}," Spanish, it's probably not going to take you very far.",[1246,3216],{"href":2899,"text":3217},"Watch Spanish shows, learn Spanish → ",{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":3219},[3220,3221,3222,3223,3224,3225],{"id":2927,"depth":1296,"text":2928},{"id":2968,"depth":1296,"text":2969},{"id":3017,"depth":1296,"text":3018},{"id":3087,"depth":1296,"text":3088},{"id":3141,"depth":1296,"text":3142},{"id":3186,"depth":1296,"text":3187},"Took four years of Spanish in high school but didn't really learn Spanish? Chances are, you spent a lot of time learning *about* Spanish, but little time *in* Spanish.",{"timestampUnix":3228,"slug":3229,"h1":3230,"image":3231,"tags":3235},1756698897822,"get-started-in-spanish","Beginners: If you can do this, you will learn Spanish",{"src":3232,"width":3233,"height":3234,"alt":2036},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-beginner-immersion.jpeg",1662,1170,[2882],"\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-stackadapt-1","---\ntitle: 'Spanish for beginners | The #1 thing people get wrong when they learn Spanish'\ndescription: \"Took four years of Spanish in high school but didn't really learn Spanish? Chances are, you spent a lot of time learning *about* Spanish, but little time *in* Spanish.\"\ntimestampUnix: 1756698897822\nslug: 'get-started-in-spanish'\nh1: 'Beginners: If you can do this, you will learn Spanish'\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-beginner-immersion.jpeg'\n  width: 1662\n  height: 1170\n  alt: 'A photo of the Anki icon and the flag of Spain, as this is  a blog post about Spanish Anki decks!'\ntags:\n  - discussion\n---\n\nLife is kind of difficult for people who want to [learn Spanish](\u002Flearn-spanish): there are tons of apps and courses out there that all claim to make it \"easy\" or to help you learn Spanish \"fast\".\n\nMany of them suck.\n\n(You've likely noticed.)\n\nThe truth is that learning Spanish really boils down to just one thing, called _input_, and that if your resource of choice is doing something other than encouraging you to spend a lot of time _in_ Spanish, it's probably not doing much for you.\n\nThat's an opinion—I know—but bear with me:\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## What every successful Spanish learner has in common\n\nI'm a marketer, but I'll be honest: people have learned Spanish in a _lot_ of different ways.\n\n> What all of those people have in common is that, inevitably, in some way, they spent a massive amount of time _in_ Spanish.\n>\n> - Maybe they read a lot of books\n> - Maybe they read a lot of telenovelas\n> - Maybe they fled from the government and took up a new identity as a goat farmer in Spanish-speaking Córdoba.\n\nThis act of \"spending time in Spanish\" is called _input_. It means nothing more or less than simply getting real Spanish into your head.\n\nIt's also _magical_.\n\n## Why most beginners fail to learn Spanish\n\nMost beginning Spanish learners fail to make it to the intermediate level (let alone to become an advanced learner) because they spend a lot of time learning _about_ Spanish but virtually zero time _in_ Spanish.\n\n- They follow a textbook and read about grammar and tenses\n\n- They drill verb conjugations until their brain is numb\n\n- They watch YouTube videos promising to demystify ser vs estar\n\nAnd then they stumble into a conversation at the local Mexican restaurant or hear _Despacito_ on the radio... and all that knowledge seems to just disappear.\n\n> It'll happen to you, too.\n>\n> *Unless* you find a way to integrate Spanish into your daily life.\n\nThe rest of this post is a roadmap to doing just that.\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002Flearn-spanish\" text=\"Actually Learn Spanish → \">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n\n---\n\n## Step 1 → Find some basic Spanish comprehensible input on YouTube\n\n[Comprehensible input](https:\u002F\u002Fcomprehensibleinputwiki.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpanish#Video) is a special type of content aimed at language learners. It is entirely in Spanish... but the speakers speak clearly and intentionally use simple words and gestures or photos to help you follow what is being said.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-beginners-comprehensible-input.jpeg\" width=\"1890\" height=\"1202\" alt=\"A screenshot of a Spanish comprehensible input video on YouTube, a special form of video content for early Spanish learners\" \u002F>\n\nThe idea is that if you can follow the general _message_, then eventually the _words_ will come to have meaning, too.\n\nHere are a few sample channels, sorted roughly by difficulty:\n\n- [Dreaming Spanish](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=3z5zt4duxFU&list=PLlpPf-YgbU7GbOHc3siOGQ5KmVSngZucl&index=3)\n- [Spanish with Alma](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=zH2LhPsO9u0&list=PLZyAayWtbKrAjMtJCH1EGwbmwFbyAaff8&t=25s)\n- [Spanish a la Chilena](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=_uwNAi-CR94&list=PLdaIB-VOgu8DleLDOntl_nTHusI3GQFsi&index=14)\n- [Spanish After Hours](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=slsiyldJbrA&list=PLLFFrODykXG96ZZ-JQ4Upppexe_CCVRFo&index=6)\n- [Spanish Boost Gaming](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=Ro3vgBw_Sxw)\n\n---\n\n## Step 2 → Use Migaku to look up unknown vocabulary words and make flashcards\n\nThe fact that this content is for _beginners_, unfortunately, doesn't mean that it's _easy_. If you're just starting out, it'll be hard. You'll likely find new words in every single sentence.\n\nMigaku solves that problem for you. We'll:\n\n- Generate subtitles if they aren't available\n- Optionally display English subtitles beneath the Spanish ones\n- Enable you to tap on words in the subtitles to see what they mean\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-mobile-youtube-comprehensible-input-1.jpeg\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1210\" alt=\"A screenshot from a comprehensible input Spanish YouTube video that has been enhanced by Migaku\" \u002F>\n\nIf you decide that a word is useful, you can just click that orange button in the top-right corner of the dictionary entry to make a flashcard. It contains your word, the sentence it appears in, a snippet of the video audio, and a screenshot of the video.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-mobile-youtube-comprehensible-input-2.jpeg\" width=\"1736\" height=\"1212\" alt=\"A screenshot of a Spanish flashcard that has been made automatically by Migaku\" \u002F>\n\nYour brain is an incredible thing. If you give it enough input, you'll pick up on things like pronunciation and how adjectives change their endings to follow nouns naturally.\n\nMigaku simply enables you to begin getting that input earlier than would normally be possible.\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002Flearn-spanish\" text=\"Skip the beginner level with Migaku → \">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n\n---\n\n## Step 3 → Gradually work up to more difficult content and follow your interests\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-shows-demo.webp\" width=\"1819\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A demonstration of the functionality Migaku adds to netflix subtitles\" \u002F>\n\nTo move from beginner to intermediate, you need to understand two things about how vocabulary works:\n\n- **Not all words are used equally.** → While natives know tens of thousands of words, you only need to know ~1,500 words to recognize 80% of the words you see.\n- **Domain specificity** → Every genre, medium, and niche has its own \"usually rare but common here\" words. For this reason, your first steps into a new type of content will usually be difficult.\n\nAnd this brings us to a very important point:\n\n> The more time you spend doing things you enjoy in Spanish, the faster you will build the specific skills to do the things you enjoy in Spanish.\n\n\u003CCenteredText> _([Here's a bunch of Spanish shows you can work your way up to.](\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fbest-spanish-shows-guide))_ \u003C\u002FCenteredText>\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002Flearn-spanish\" text=\"Learn Spanish with Migaku\">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n\n---\n\n## TL;DR → If your app or course doesn't focus on input, it won't contribute to your language learning journey\n\nLearning Spanish isn't easy, but it _is_ pretty simple.\n\nTo succeed, you only need to remember one thing:\n\n> If you consume media you enjoy in Spanish, and you understand at least some of the messages and sentences within that media, you will make progress. _Period._\n\nConversely—if the approach you are following _isn't_ having you spend the majority of your time _in_ Spanish, it's probably not going to take you very far.\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002Flearn-spanish\" text=\"Watch Spanish shows, learn Spanish → \">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n",{"title":2891,"description":3226},"article\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-stackadapt-1","OoxIi3ONRo4qMhL0aJD-qpqeUec6q9B4jWaQfb6yFL8","September 1, 2025",{"id":3243,"title":3244,"body":3245,"description":5402,"extension":1321,"meta":5403,"navigation":1331,"path":5415,"rawbody":5416,"seo":5417,"stem":5418,"__hash__":5419,"timestampUnix":5404,"slug":5405,"h1":5406,"image":5407,"tags":5413,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":5420},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-subjunctive.md","The Spanish Subjunctive in 3 Steps | Guide for Beginners",{"type":8,"value":3246,"toc":5369},[3247,3250,3253,3259,3270,3273,3276,3278,3280,3284,3494,3498,3501,3506,3509,3517,3520,3524,3534,3537,3554,3557,3583,3592,3596,3603,3623,3626,3663,3668,3672,3681,3684,3716,3724,3726,3734,3737,3780,3783,3934,3947,3951,3954,3957,3962,3969,4000,4007,4011,4014,4017,4037,4040,4043,4047,4050,4053,4123,4126,4134,4138,4141,4144,4212,4215,4229,4233,4241,4244,4247,4316,4319,4330,4335,4339,4342,4345,4414,4417,4431,4435,4438,4441,4509,4512,4526,4566,4570,4577,4580,4583,4586,4589,4609,4612,4616,4619,4622,4821,4824,4827,4832,4834,4841,4855,4861,4864,4876,4879,4882,4899,4902,4905,4908,4954,4958,4965,4968,5046,5049,5053,5056,5113,5116,5120,5123,5126,5129,5153,5156,5164,5166,5170,5177,5184,5187,5191,5198,5201,5208,5215,5218,5221,5224,5228,5234,5239,5243,5246,5250,5253,5260,5263,5268,5271,5288,5291,5303,5311,5315,5318,5320,5324,5333,5340,5343,5346,5366],[11,3248,3249],{},"Confused by the subjunctive mood?",[11,3251,3252],{},"Everybody is! 💪",[11,3254,3255,3256,3258],{},"The good news is that you don't really need to ",[15,3257,2150],{}," the subjunctive to use it correctly. There are very specific and concrete things that call for the subjunctive to be used, and they boil down to a 3-step formula:",[1382,3260,3261,3264,3267],{},[58,3262,3263],{},"Sentence begins with Subject 1 doing a WEIRDO (see below) verb in the indicative",[58,3265,3266],{},"That is followed by the word \"que\"",[58,3268,3269],{},"Sentence ends with Subject 2 and another verb, which is in the subjunctive",[11,3271,3272],{},"So long as that makes sense, you'll be able to use and recognize the subjunctive pretty reliably. (If it doesn't, you're in the right place!) From there, as you spend more time consuming Spanish media, you'll gradually develop a feel for what kind of nuance the subjunctive adds to a sentence.",[11,3274,3275],{},"For now, though, here's a crash course into the Spanish subjunctive mood:",[39,3277],{},[42,3279],{},[45,3281,3283],{"id":3282},"table-the-spanish-subjunctive-mood-in-30-seconds","[Table] The Spanish subjunctive mood in 30 seconds:",[119,3285,3286,3296],{},[122,3287,3288],{},[125,3289,3290,3293],{},[128,3291,3292],{},"Section",[128,3294,3295],{},"Key Points \u002F Preview",[138,3297,3298,3311,3336,3367,3397,3411,3454,3475],{},[125,3299,3300,3305],{},[143,3301,3302],{},[573,3303,3304],{},"What is the Spanish subjunctive?",[143,3306,3307,3308,3310],{},"One of Spanish’s three grammatical moods (indicative, imperative, subjunctive). ",[88,3309],{}," Expresses hypothetical situations, wishes, emotions, and uncertainties rather than facts.",[125,3312,3313,3318],{},[143,3314,3315],{},[573,3316,3317],{},"Indicative vs. subjunctive vs. imperative",[143,3319,3320,3323,3324,86,3326,3329,3330,86,3332,3335],{},[573,3321,3322],{},"Indicative"," = Facts or certainty ",[88,3325],{},[573,3327,3328],{},"Imperative"," = Commands ",[88,3331],{},[573,3333,3334],{},"Subjunctive"," = Hypotheticals, desires, emotions, doubts",[125,3337,3338,3343],{},[143,3339,3340],{},[573,3341,3342],{},"English uses of the subjunctive",[143,3344,3345,3346,3348,3349,3352,3353,3356,3357,3359,3360,3363,3364,1568],{},"Phrases like: ",[88,3347],{}," - “I suggest that ",[573,3350,3351],{},"he go",",” (as opposed to ",[573,3354,3355],{},"he goes",") ",[88,3358],{}," - “If ",[573,3361,3362],{},"I were"," you,” (normally we say ",[573,3365,3366],{},"I was",[125,3368,3369,3374],{},[143,3370,3371],{},[573,3372,3373],{},"How to form the present subjunctive",[143,3375,3376,3377,3379,3380,3382,3383,3386,3387,3390,3391,3386,3394],{},"1. Take \"yo\" form of present indicative",[88,3378],{},"2. Drop the \"-o\"",[88,3381],{},"3. Add \"opposite\" vowel endings: ",[573,3384,3385],{},"-ar"," → ",[15,3388,3389],{},"e, es, e, emos, éis, en","; ",[573,3392,3393],{},"-er\u002F-ir",[15,3395,3396],{},"a, as, a, amos, áis, an",[125,3398,3399,3404],{},[143,3400,3401],{},[573,3402,3403],{},"Basic subjunctive formula",[143,3405,3406,3407,3410],{},"(Subject 1 + WEIRDO verb\u002Fexpression) + ",[573,3408,3409],{},"que"," + (Subject 2 + subjunctive verb)",[125,3412,3413,3418],{},[143,3414,3415],{},[573,3416,3417],{},"WEIRDO Triggers",[143,3419,3420,3423,3424,3426,3429,3430,3432,3435,3436,3438,3441,3442,3444,3447,3448,3450,3453],{},[573,3421,3422],{},"Wishes:"," querer que, esperar que, preferir que",[88,3425],{},[573,3427,3428],{},"Emotions:"," alegrarse de que, temer que, gustar que",[88,3431],{},[573,3433,3434],{},"Impersonal:"," es importante que, es necesario que",[88,3437],{},[573,3439,3440],{},"Recommendations:"," recomendar que, sugerir que",[88,3443],{},[573,3445,3446],{},"Doubt:"," dudar que, no creer que",[88,3449],{},[573,3451,3452],{},"Ojalá:"," always triggers subjunctive",[125,3455,3456,3461],{},[143,3457,3458],{},[573,3459,3460],{},"Example sentence structure",[143,3462,3463,3464,3467,3468,3470,3471,3474],{},"Quiero que ",[573,3465,3466],{},"vengas"," (I want you to come)",[88,3469],{}," Es importante ",[573,3472,3473],{},"que estudies"," (It’s important that you study)",[125,3476,3477,3482],{},[143,3478,3479],{},[573,3480,3481],{},"What to do if you're a beginner",[143,3483,3484,3485,3487,3488,3490,3491,3493],{},"Don't worry about understanding the subjunctive; just remember the concrete things that triggger it ",[88,3486],{}," 1. Learn triggers first (WEIRDO)",[88,3489],{},"2. Practice the subjunctive formula: Subject 1 + WEIRDO verb + que + Subject 2 + subjunctive verb",[88,3492],{},"3. Build intuition gradually by exposure and repetition",[45,3495,3497],{"id":3496},"what-is-the-subjunctive-in-spanish","What is the subjunctive in Spanish?",[11,3499,3500],{},"Before we get into the how-to, let's take a moment to clarify what the subjunctive is.",[30,3502,3503],{},[11,3504,3505],{},"The subjunctive is one of Spanish's three grammatical moods, alongside the indicative mood and the imperative mood.",[11,3507,3508],{},"This is clear as mud and raises two important questions:",[55,3510,3511,3514],{},[58,3512,3513],{},"What's the difference between a \"mood\" and a \"tense\"?",[58,3515,3516],{},"What's the difference between those three moods?",[11,3518,3519],{},"So, let's get into it:",[105,3521,3523],{"id":3522},"grammatical-tense-vs-grammatical-mood","Grammatical tense vs grammatical mood",[11,3525,3526,3527,3530,3531,3533],{},"Grammatical tense and grammatical mood are distinct grammatical concepts that work together to give us information about a verb, and every verb always has both. When you say ",[15,3528,3529],{},"yo hablo Español"," (I speak Spanish), for example, that \"hablo\" is actually in the present tense ",[15,3532,2198],{}," the indicative mood.",[11,3535,3536],{},"If we try to tease the two concepts apart, we might say that:",[55,3538,3539,3545],{},[58,3540,3541,3544],{},[573,3542,3543],{},"Tense"," situates an action in time; its only job is to tell you when something occurs",[58,3546,3547,3550,3551],{},[573,3548,3549],{},"Mood"," gives you information about how the speaker perceives that particular verb ",[15,3552,3553],{},"(bear with me, we'll elaborate on this in the next section)",[11,3555,3556],{},"Another wrench we need to dodge has to do with an unfortunate accident of etymology:",[55,3558,3559,3571],{},[58,3560,3561,3562,3570],{},"\"Mood\" as in \"emotion\" comes from ",[1158,3563,3566,3567],{"href":3564,"rel":3565},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wiktionary.org\u002Fwiki\u002FReconstruction:Proto-West_Germanic\u002Fm%C5%8Dd",[1162],"Proto-Germanic's ",[15,3568,3569],{},"*mōdaz",", and this has nothing to do with the \"mood\" in \"grammatical mood\"",[58,3572,3573,3574,3582],{},"\"Mood\" as in \"grammatical mood\" comes from ",[1158,3575,3578,3579],{"href":3576,"rel":3577},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wiktionary.org\u002Fwiki\u002Fmodus#Etymology_5",[1162],"Latin's ",[15,3580,3581],{},"modus",", which meant more like \"manner\" or \"way of doing\"",[30,3584,3585],{},[11,3586,3587,3588,3591],{},"As you read this article, mentally substitute \"subjunctive mood\" for \"subjunctive ",[15,3589,3590],{},"mode","\". The \"mood\" in grammatical mood is the noun form of the adjective \"modal\", as in \"modal verb\" (such as can, must, should, may, etc.) It has nothing to do with emotions.",[105,3593,3595],{"id":3594},"indicative-mood-vs-imperative-mood-vs-subjunctive-mood","Indicative mood vs imperative mood vs subjunctive mood",[11,3597,3598,3599,3602],{},"Spanish verbs can come in one of three grammatical moods—or grammatical ",[15,3600,3601],{},"modes",". These are:",[55,3604,3605,3611,3617],{},[58,3606,3607,3610],{},[573,3608,3609],{},"Indicative mood"," – used for statements of fact, descriptions, and things the speaker considers certain",[58,3612,3613,3616],{},[573,3614,3615],{},"Imperative mood"," – used for commands or direct requests",[58,3618,3619,3622],{},[573,3620,3621],{},"Subjunctive mood"," – used for wishes, emotions, requests, and statements of doubt: what these have in common is they all indicate that something isn't or isn't yet a concrete reality",[11,3624,3625],{},"Now let's look at each of those moods in action:",[55,3627,3628,3637,3646],{},[58,3629,3630,3633,3634,3636],{},[573,3631,3632],{},"Juan va al banco."," (Juan goes to the bank) ",[88,3635],{}," → The indicative is used because this statement reflects something that is a concrete, objective reality",[58,3638,3639,3642,3643,3645],{},[573,3640,3641],{},"¡Juan, ve al banco!"," (Juan, go to the bank!) ",[88,3644],{}," → The imperative is used because we are imposing our will on Juan, not simply reporting what he is doing",[58,3647,3648,3651,3652,3654,3655,3658,3659,3662],{},[573,3649,3650],{},"Quiero que Juan vaya al banco."," (I want Juan to go to the bank) ",[88,3653],{}," → The subjunctive mood is used because the fact that we ",[15,3656,3657],{},"want"," Juan to go to the bank means that ",[15,3660,3661],{},"he is not actually going there right now","—in this sentence, we aren't reporting reality as it objective is, so we can't use the subjunctive",[30,3664,3665],{},[11,3666,3667],{},"You know the difference between a statement (indicative) and command (imperative). For now, just understand that the subjunctive is one more \"mode\" or \"flavor\" that a verb can be come in.",[45,3669,3671],{"id":3670},"how-the-subjunctive-mood-is-used-in-english","How the subjunctive mood is used in English",[11,3673,3674,3675,3680],{},"If the subjunctive has you bristling in your ",[1158,3676,3679],{"href":3677,"rel":3678},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=dBTGxLc-lv0",[1162],"bufanda",", you should know that we actually use it in English, too. The English subjunctive is much more limited than the Spanish subjunctive, and the subjunctive also sounds quite formal in English, but it's there.",[11,3682,3683],{},"Here's a few English examples of the subjunctive for you:",[55,3685,3686,3695,3704,3713],{},[58,3687,3688,3691,3692],{},[573,3689,3690],{},"If I were you..."," → We use \"were\" instead of \"was\" because we are describing a hypothetical (= contrary to the facts) situation, not describing reality as it objectively is ",[15,3693,3694],{},"(I am)",[58,3696,3697,3700,3701],{},[573,3698,3699],{},"It's important that he be on time"," → We use \"be\" instead of \"is\" because we are communicating how we feel about someone's arrival, not describing the objective reality of them arriving ",[15,3702,3703],{},"(he arrives)",[58,3705,3706,3709,3710],{},[573,3707,3708],{},"I suggest that she go to the doctor"," → We use \"go\" instead of \"goes\" because we're offering a recommendation, not describing reality as it objectively is ",[15,3711,3712],{},"(he goes)",[58,3714,3715],{},"We have several fixed phrases like \"God bless you\" and \"Long live the King!\" which are remnants from a time when English made more robust use of the subjunctive",[30,3717,3718],{},[11,3719,3720,3721,3723],{},"What you should take from English's use of the subjunctive is that it's used in specific types of sentences and gives a specific nuance to a sentence. The same is true of Spanish. As such, you don't necessarily need to understand what the subjunctive ",[15,3722,1505],{},"—you just need to remember the conditions that call for it to be used.",[42,3725],{},[45,3727,3729,3733],{"id":3728},"conjugation-chart-how-to-form-the-present-subjunctive-in-spanish",[3730,3731,3732],"span",{},"Conjugation Chart"," How to form the present subjunctive in Spanish",[11,3735,3736],{},"Thankfully, forming the present subjunctive is pretty straightforward: if you know your present (indicative) tense constructions, you'll be able to remember the subjunctive ones easily.",[1382,3738,3739,3745,3751],{},[58,3740,3741,3744],{},[573,3742,3743],{},"Start with the “yo” form of the present indicative"," — hablar → hablo",[58,3746,3747,3750],{},[573,3748,3749],{},"Drop the “-o” ending"," — hablo → habl",[58,3752,3753,3756,3757],{},[573,3754,3755],{},"Add the \"opposite\" vowel endings"," — hablo → hable\n",[55,3758,3759,3768],{},[58,3760,3761,3762,3764,3765],{},"For ",[573,3763,3385],{}," verbs, you add ",[573,3766,3767],{},"-e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en",[58,3769,3761,3770,18,3773,3776,3777,22],{},[573,3771,3772],{},"-er",[573,3774,3775],{},"-ir"," verbs, add ",[573,3778,3779],{},"-a, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an",[11,3781,3782],{},"And now here's a table showing the present tense conjugations of an -ar verb, an -er verb, an -ir verb, and an irregular verb:",[119,3784,3785,3816],{},[122,3786,3787],{},[125,3788,3789,3792,3798,3804,3810],{},[128,3790,3791],{},"Person",[128,3793,3794,3797],{},[573,3795,3796],{},"hablar"," (to speak)",[128,3799,3800,3803],{},[573,3801,3802],{},"beber"," (to drink)",[128,3805,3806,3809],{},[573,3807,3808],{},"sentir"," (to feel)",[128,3811,3812,3815],{},[573,3813,3814],{},"ser"," (to be)",[138,3817,3818,3838,3858,3874,3894,3914],{},[125,3819,3820,3826,3829,3832,3835],{},[143,3821,3822,3823,3825],{},"yo ",[88,3824],{}," (I)",[143,3827,3828],{},"hable",[143,3830,3831],{},"beba",[143,3833,3834],{},"sienta",[143,3836,3837],{},"sea",[125,3839,3840,3846,3849,3852,3855],{},[143,3841,3842,3843,3845],{},"tú ",[88,3844],{}," (informal you)",[143,3847,3848],{},"hables",[143,3850,3851],{},"bebas",[143,3853,3854],{},"sientas",[143,3856,3857],{},"seas",[125,3859,3860,3866,3868,3870,3872],{},[143,3861,3862,3863,3865],{},"él\u002Fella; usted ",[88,3864],{},"(he\u002Fshe; formal you)",[143,3867,3828],{},[143,3869,3831],{},[143,3871,3834],{},[143,3873,3837],{},[125,3875,3876,3882,3885,3888,3891],{},[143,3877,3878,3879,3881],{},"nosotros\u002Fnosotras ",[88,3880],{}," (we)",[143,3883,3884],{},"hablemos",[143,3886,3887],{},"bebamos",[143,3889,3890],{},"sintamos†",[143,3892,3893],{},"seamos",[125,3895,3896,3902,3905,3908,3911],{},[143,3897,3898,3899,3901],{},"vosotros\u002Fvosotras ",[88,3900],{}," (plural you)",[143,3903,3904],{},"habléis",[143,3906,3907],{},"bebáis",[143,3909,3910],{},"sintáis†",[143,3912,3913],{},"seáis",[125,3915,3916,3922,3925,3928,3931],{},[143,3917,3918,3919,3921],{},"ellos\u002Fellas; ustedes ",[88,3920],{}," (they; plural formal \"you\")",[143,3923,3924],{},"hablen",[143,3926,3927],{},"beban",[143,3929,3930],{},"sientan",[143,3932,3933],{},"sean",[11,3935,3936,3937,3940,3941,3946],{},"† ",[15,3938,3939],{},"The pattern changes because _sentir"," is a ",[1158,3942,3945],{"href":3943,"rel":3944},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpanish_irregular_verbs#Stem-vowel_changes",[1162],"stem-changing verb",", but that topic is beyond the scope of this article._",[45,3948,3950],{"id":3949},"basic-spanish-subjunctive-formula","Basic Spanish Subjunctive Formula",[11,3952,3953],{},"Now that we know how to form the subjunctive, let's talk about when to use it. One of the most straightforward ways to spot (or construct) a subjunctive sentence in Spanish is to use a simple formula.",[11,3955,3956],{},"Many Spanish subjunctive sentences follow this structure:",[30,3958,3959],{},[11,3960,3961],{},"{(Subject 1) + WEIRDO verb\u002Fexpression in indicative} + que + {(Subject 2) + subjunctive verb}.",[11,3963,3964,3965,3968],{},"For example: Yo quiero que tú vengas. ",[82,3966],{"src":3967,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Yo quiero que tú vengas..mp3"," (I want you to come.)",[55,3970,3971,3977,3983,3988,3994],{},[58,3972,3973,3976],{},[573,3974,3975],{},"Subject 1"," = \"Yo\" (I)",[58,3978,3979,3982],{},[573,3980,3981],{},"Triggering verb"," = \"quiero\" (I want) expresses a wish\u002Fdesire, which is a common trigger for the subjunctive, as will be discussed in the next section",[58,3984,3985,3987],{},[573,3986,3409],{}," = que means \"that\" and connects the first and second halves (\"clauses\") of Spanish sentences—unlike in English, \"que\" cannot be omitted in Spanish!",[58,3989,3990,3993],{},[573,3991,3992],{},"Subject 2"," = \"tú\" (you)",[58,3995,3996,3999],{},[573,3997,3998],{},"Subjunctive verb"," = \"vengas\" (subjunctive form of venir, to come)",[11,4001,4002,4003,4006],{},"Note that Spanish often drops subject pronouns (yo + tú here), so you'll often actually see something like ",[15,4004,4005],{},"quiero que vengas",". What's important isn't the presence of the subject pronouns, but the fact that different people are doing each of the sentence's verbs.",[45,4008,4010],{"id":4009},"weirdo-the-6-basic-subjunctive-triggers","WEIRDO: The 6 basic subjunctive triggers",[11,4012,4013],{},"As mentioned above, while the subjunctive is a nebulous concept that may be difficult to wrap your mind around, its usage is actually very straightforward: WEIRDO verb + que + any other verb being done by someone else.",[11,4015,4016],{},"WEIRDO is an acronym which refers to six different categories of verb:",[55,4018,4019,4022,4025,4028,4031,4034],{},[58,4020,4021],{},"W – Wishes and desires (wanting someone to do something)",[58,4023,4024],{},"E – Emotions (being happy, sad, surprised, afraid, etc. about something)",[58,4026,4027],{},"I – Impersonal expressions (general statements like \"It's good that..., It's important that...\")",[58,4029,4030],{},"R – Recommendations and requests (suggesting, advising, begging someone to do something)",[58,4032,4033],{},"D – Doubt, denial, and uncertainty (doubting that something is true, denying something)",[58,4035,4036],{},"O – Ojalá and other expressions of hope (hopefully, I hope that, etc.)",[11,4038,4039],{},"If you spot one of these words or phrases in the beginning of a Spanish sentence, your subjunctive radar should go off. It's not guaranteed—you still need the word \"que\" and for it to be followed up with someone else doing a different verb—but it's a major first condition that's been met.",[11,4041,4042],{},"Now let's look at each of the WEIRDO subjunctive triggers in a bit more detail. I'll bold the verbs that are in the subjunctive so they're easier to pick out.",[105,4044,4046],{"id":4045},"wish-triggers-for-the-subjunctive","Wish\" triggers for the subjunctive",[11,4048,4049],{},"These are verbs that express a wish, desire, hope, or need for something to happen. If someone wants something to occur (or not occur), you'll use subjunctive for that second action.",[11,4051,4052],{},"Common wish triggers include:",[119,4054,4055,4068],{},[122,4056,4057],{},[125,4058,4059,4062,4065],{},[128,4060,4061],{},"Trigger Phrase (Wishes)",[128,4063,4064],{},"Example Spanish Sentence",[128,4066,4067],{},"English Translation",[138,4069,4070,4088,4106],{},[125,4071,4072,4075,4085],{},[143,4073,4074],{},"querer que (to want that)",[143,4076,4077,4078,4081,4082],{},"Ella quiere que su hijo ",[573,4079,4080],{},"aprenda"," español. ",[82,4083],{"src":4084,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ella quiere que su hijo aprenda español..mp3",[143,4086,4087],{},"She wants her son to learn Spanish.",[125,4089,4090,4093,4103],{},[143,4091,4092],{},"esperar que (to hope that)",[143,4094,4095,4096,4099,4100],{},"Espero que ",[573,4097,4098],{},"tengas"," un buen día. ",[82,4101],{"src":4102,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Espero que tengas un buen día..mp3",[143,4104,4105],{},"I hope (that) you have a good day.",[125,4107,4108,4111,4120],{},[143,4109,4110],{},"necesitar que (to need)",[143,4112,4113,4114,4116,4117],{},"Necesitamos que tú ",[573,4115,3466],{}," temprano. ",[82,4118],{"src":4119,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Necesitamos que tú vengas temprano..mp3",[143,4121,4122],{},"We need you to come early.",[11,4124,4125],{},"And here's a few bonus triggers:",[55,4127,4128,4131],{},[58,4129,4130],{},"desear que (to wish\u002Fdesire that...)",[58,4132,4133],{},"preferir que (to prefer that...)",[105,4135,4137],{"id":4136},"emotion-triggers-for-the-subjunctive","\"Emotion\" triggers for the subjunctive",[11,4139,4140],{},"When the sentence is expressing emotion about something, you’ll often use the subjunctive. It could be happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, or any other feeling in regards to something else happening.",[11,4142,4143],{},"Common emotion triggers include:",[119,4145,4146,4157],{},[122,4147,4148],{},[125,4149,4150,4153,4155],{},[128,4151,4152],{},"Trigger Phrase (Emotions)",[128,4154,4064],{},[128,4156,4067],{},[138,4158,4159,4177,4194],{},[125,4160,4161,4164,4174],{},[143,4162,4163],{},"alegrarse de que (to be happy that...)",[143,4165,4166,4167,4170,4171],{},"Me alegro de que ",[573,4168,4169],{},"estés"," aquí. ",[82,4172],{"src":4173,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Me alegro de que estés aquí..mp3",[143,4175,4176],{},"I'm happy that you are here.",[125,4178,4179,4182,4191],{},[143,4180,4181],{},"temer que (to fear that...)",[143,4183,4184,4185,1456,4188],{},"Ella teme que su novio la ",[573,4186,4187],{},"deje",[82,4189],{"src":4190,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ella teme que su novio la deje..mp3",[143,4192,4193],{},"She fears that her boyfriend will leave her.",[125,4195,4196,4199,4209],{},[143,4197,4198],{},"es una lástima que (it's a shame that...)",[143,4200,4201,4202,4205,4206],{},"Es una lástima que no ",[573,4203,4204],{},"puedas"," venir. ",[82,4207],{"src":4208,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es una lástima que no puedas venir..mp3",[143,4210,4211],{},"It's a shame that you can't come.",[11,4213,4214],{},"And a few bonus triggers:",[55,4216,4217,4220,4223,4226],{},[58,4218,4219],{},"gustar que (to like\u002Fbe pleased that...)",[58,4221,4222],{},"encantar que (to love\u002Fbe delighted that...)",[58,4224,4225],{},"sentir que\u002Flamentar que (to be sorry\u002Fregret that...)",[58,4227,4228],{},"sorprender(se) que(to be surprised that...)",[105,4230,4232],{"id":4231},"impersonal-expression-triggers-for-the-subjunctive","\"Impersonal expression\" triggers for the subjunctive",[11,4234,4235,4236,4240],{},"Impersonal expressions are phrases like \"It is (adjective) that...\", and they're called impersonal because the subject has been changed to \"it\". In other words, instead of saying \"",[4237,4238,4239],"u",{},"I"," think it's (adjective) that...\", you're removing the \"person\" from the statement entirely.",[11,4242,4243],{},"These expressions come in the format \"Es (adjective) que\" and state an opinion, value judgment, or broad observation about what should or might be.",[11,4245,4246],{},"Common impersonal expression triggers include:",[119,4248,4249,4260],{},[122,4250,4251],{},[125,4252,4253,4256,4258],{},[128,4254,4255],{},"Impersonal Expression",[128,4257,4064],{},[128,4259,4067],{},[138,4261,4262,4280,4298],{},[125,4263,4264,4267,4277],{},[143,4265,4266],{},"es importante que",[143,4268,4269,4270,4273,4274],{},"Es importante que ",[573,4271,4272],{},"estudiemos"," cada día. ",[82,4275],{"src":4276,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es importante que estudiemos cada día..mp3",[143,4278,4279],{},"It's important that we study each day.",[125,4281,4282,4285,4295],{},[143,4283,4284],{},"es bueno que",[143,4286,4287,4288,4291,4292],{},"Es bueno que ",[573,4289,4290],{},"practiques"," español con nativos. ",[82,4293],{"src":4294,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es bueno que practiques español con nativos..mp3",[143,4296,4297],{},"It's good that you practice Spanish with natives.",[125,4299,4300,4303,4313],{},[143,4301,4302],{},"es posible que",[143,4304,4305,4306,4309,4310],{},"Es posible que ",[573,4307,4308],{},"llueva"," mañana. ",[82,4311],{"src":4312,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es posible que llueva mañana..mp3",[143,4314,4315],{},"It's possible that it will rain tomorrow.",[11,4317,4318],{},"And a few bonus triggers for you:",[55,4320,4321,4324,4327],{},[58,4322,4323],{},"es necesario que (it’s necessary that…)",[58,4325,4326],{},"es mejor que (it’s better that…)",[58,4328,4329],{},"es malo que (it’s bad that…)",[11,4331,4332],{},[15,4333,4334],{},"Note: If you're reading closely, you might notice that the \"es una lástima que...\" example from the previous session looks an awful lot like an impersonal expression... and you'd be right! There's some overlap. WEIRDO is just a convenient way to remember what sort of things will probably cause the subjunctive to be used in Spanish. It's not super important whether a phrase belongs to one category or another.",[105,4336,4338],{"id":4337},"recommendationrequest-triggers-for-the-subjunctive","\"Recommendation\u002Frequest\" triggers for the subjunctive",[11,4340,4341],{},"This category covers telling, asking, or advising someone to do something. Generally speaking, this category encapsulates any verb that involves you exerting influence over someone else’s actions—whether gently (suggesting) or forcefully (demanding).",[11,4343,4344],{},"Common recommendation\u002Frequest triggers include:",[119,4346,4347,4358],{},[122,4348,4349],{},[125,4350,4351,4354,4356],{},[128,4352,4353],{},"Trigger (Recommendation)",[128,4355,4064],{},[128,4357,4067],{},[138,4359,4360,4378,4396],{},[125,4361,4362,4365,4375],{},[143,4363,4364],{},"recomendar que",[143,4366,4367,4368,4371,4372],{},"Te recomiendo que ",[573,4369,4370],{},"hagas"," ejercicio. ",[82,4373],{"src":4374,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Te recomiendo que hagas ejercicio..mp3",[143,4376,4377],{},"I recommend that you do work out (exercise).",[125,4379,4380,4383,4393],{},[143,4381,4382],{},"pedir que",[143,4384,4385,4386,4389,4390],{},"Nos pidió que ",[573,4387,4388],{},"guardáramos"," silencio. ",[82,4391],{"src":4392,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Nos pidió que guardáramos silencio..mp3",[143,4394,4395],{},"He asked us to keep quiet.",[125,4397,4398,4401,4411],{},[143,4399,4400],{},"sugerir que",[143,4402,4403,4404,4407,4408],{},"Sugiero que no ",[573,4405,4406],{},"digas"," nada. ",[82,4409],{"src":4410,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sugiero que no digas nada..mp3",[143,4412,4413],{},"I suggest that you don't say anything.",[11,4415,4416],{},"And a few more for you:",[55,4418,4419,4422,4425,4428],{},[58,4420,4421],{},"mandar que (to order that...)",[58,4423,4424],{},"aconsejar que (to advise that...)",[58,4426,4427],{},"insistir en que (to insist that...)",[58,4429,4430],{},"exigir que (to demand that...)",[105,4432,4434],{"id":4433},"doubtdenial-triggers-for-the-subjunctive","\"Doubt\u002Fdenial\" triggers for the subjunctive",[11,4436,4437],{},"If the main verb expresses doubt, uncertainty, or the assertion that you don't think\u002Fbelieve something, you'll use the subjunctive to bring up the thing you're doubting.",[11,4439,4440],{},"Common doubt\u002Fdenial triggers include:",[119,4442,4443,4454],{},[122,4444,4445],{},[125,4446,4447,4450,4452],{},[128,4448,4449],{},"Trigger (Doubt\u002FDenial)",[128,4451,4064],{},[128,4453,4067],{},[138,4455,4456,4473,4491],{},[125,4457,4458,4461,4470],{},[143,4459,4460],{},"dudar que",[143,4462,4463,4464,4466,4467],{},"Dudo que ",[573,4465,3837],{}," verdad. ",[82,4468],{"src":4469,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Dudo que sea verdad..mp3",[143,4471,4472],{},"I doubt that it is true.",[125,4474,4475,4478,4488],{},[143,4476,4477],{},"no creer que",[143,4479,4480,4481,4484,4485],{},"No creo que ",[573,4482,4483],{},"tengamos"," suficiente dinero. ",[82,4486],{"src":4487,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No creo que tengamos suficiente dinero..mp3",[143,4489,4490],{},"I don't believe that we have enough money.",[125,4492,4493,4496,4506],{},[143,4494,4495],{},"negar que",[143,4497,4498,4499,4502,4503],{},"Él niega que ",[573,4500,4501],{},"haya"," un problema. ",[82,4504],{"src":4505,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Él niega que haya un problema..mp3",[143,4507,4508],{},"He denies that there is a problem.",[11,4510,4511],{},"And a few more for the list:",[55,4513,4514,4517,4520,4523],{},[58,4515,4516],{},"no pensar que (to not think that...)",[58,4518,4519],{},"no estar seguro\u002Fa de que (to not be sure that...)",[58,4521,4522],{},"no es posible \u002F es imposible que (it's not possible that...)",[58,4524,4525],{},"no es probable que ( it's not likely that...)",[4527,4528,4530,4533,4536,4560,4563],"accordion",{"heading":4529},"👀 Advanced notes",[11,4531,4532],{},"Unfortunately, this isn't completely foolproof. As you spend more time with Spanish, you'll see some subjunctive structures that break our \"3-part formula\" rule. You'll learn those naturally, though, so don't worry too much about them right now.",[11,4534,4535],{},"Perhaps more confusing is that you'll have to take some things about the subjunctive on a case-by-case basis:",[55,4537,4538,4541,4548],{},[58,4539,4540],{},"\"No creo que\" calls for the subjunctive... but \"creo que\" calls for the indicative, even though it might seem like saying \"I think that\" is less certain than \"I know that\"",[58,4542,4543,4544,4547],{},"... ",[15,4545,4546],{},"but",", while \"creo que\" takes the indicative, the very-similar-sounding \"es posible que\" and \"es probable que\" take the subjunctive!",[58,4549,4550,4551,4554,4555],{},"Additionally, and we'll discuss this more down below, there are a number of words that get used with ",[15,4552,4553],{},"both"," the subjunctive and indicative mood, depending on the nuance you want to convey, ",[1158,4556,4559],{"href":4557,"rel":4558},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002Fr\u002FSpanish\u002Fcomments\u002Fy8ruv6\u002Fshould_tal_vez_trigger_the_subjunctive\u002F",[1162],"such as tal vez\u002Fquizas (maybe)",[11,4561,4562],{},"Again, I wouldn't worry about understanding all of these nuances right now, either. So long as you spend time interacting with Spanish—consuming media that you can understand at least some of—you'll gradually build an intuitive feel for the nuance behind different sentence structures.",[11,4564,4565],{},"For now, just make a mental note to pay attention to these things as you spend time in Spanish. The rest will be handled by time and exposure 💪",[105,4567,4569],{"id":4568},"the-ojalá-subjunctive-trigger","The \"ojalá\" subjunctive trigger",[11,4571,4572,4573,4576],{},"Ojalá is a special and very common Spanish word that means \"hopefully\" or \"I hope\". It comes from an Arabic phrase meaning \"God willing,\" and it ",[15,4574,4575],{},"always"," triggers the subjunctive. Breaking the rule we previously laid out, you can also use ojalá without following up with \"que\".",[11,4578,4579],{},"Furthermore, I have it on good authority that if you take 4 minutes and 7 seconds to listen to the following song, you'll never forget how to use ojalá:",[2337,4581],{"src":4582},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FsuQC8d-YkeU?si=2-cxBNg1SC5zXvL3",[11,4584,4585],{},"The song expresses hope for a better life for people from poor and rural communities across Latin America, starting with the hope that it will rain coffee. It's an upbeat song and says \"ojalá que...\" about a million times, so if you listen to it periodically, you'll drill this structure hopefully into your memory.",[11,4587,4588],{},"More commonly, you'll hear things like:",[55,4590,4591,4600],{},[58,4592,4593,4594,4099,4596,4599],{},"(Ojalá que) ",[573,4595,4098],{},[82,4597],{"src":4598,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ojalá que tengas un buen día.mp3"," (I hope you have a good day)",[58,4601,4593,4602,4604,4605,4608],{},[573,4603,4483],{}," suerte. ",[82,4606],{"src":4607,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ojalá que tengamos suerte.mp3"," (I hope we have good luck \u002F good luck to us)",[11,4610,4611],{},"And you'll often even hear \"ojalá que\" omitted entirely from both of these expressions!",[45,4613,4615],{"id":4614},"common-phrases-that-use-the-subjunctive","Common Phrases That Use the Subjunctive",[11,4617,4618],{},"Apart from the WEIRDO triggers, Spanish also has many set phrases and conjunctions that are commonly used with the subjunctive. If you look throuhg the example sentences below, you'll notice that they have something in common: they tend to introduce a condition or hypothetical situation in which one thing happening is contingent on another thing happening.",[11,4620,4621],{},"This should make sense: the other thing hasn't happened, and there's a chance it won't happen—when we make these sort of sentences, we aren't describing reality as it objectively is. As such, we use the subjunctive.",[119,4623,4624,4639],{},[122,4625,4626],{},[125,4627,4628,4631,4633,4636],{},[128,4629,4630],{},"Spanish Phrase",[128,4632,4067],{},[128,4634,4635],{},"Example Sentence in Spanish",[128,4637,4638],{},"English Sentence",[138,4640,4641,4661,4681,4701,4721,4742,4763,4784,4804],{},[125,4642,4643,4646,4649,4658],{},[143,4644,4645],{},"para que",[143,4647,4648],{},"so that, in order that",[143,4650,4651,4652,1456,4655],{},"Habla despacio para que te ",[573,4653,4654],{},"entiendan",[82,4656],{"src":4657,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Habla despacio para que te entiendan..mp3",[143,4659,4660],{},"Speak slowly so that they understand you.",[125,4662,4663,4666,4669,4678],{},[143,4664,4665],{},"a menos que",[143,4667,4668],{},"unless",[143,4670,4671,4672,1456,4675],{},"No voy a menos que me ",[573,4673,4674],{},"invites",[82,4676],{"src":4677,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No voy a menos que me invites..mp3",[143,4679,4680],{},"I'm not going unless you invite me.",[125,4682,4683,4686,4689,4698],{},[143,4684,4685],{},"con tal (de) que",[143,4687,4688],{},"provided that, as long as",[143,4690,4691,4692,1456,4695],{},"Te ayudaré con tal de que me ",[573,4693,4694],{},"escuches",[82,4696],{"src":4697,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Te ayudaré con tal de que me escuches..mp3",[143,4699,4700],{},"I'll help you as long as you listen to me.",[125,4702,4703,4706,4709,4718],{},[143,4704,4705],{},"en caso de que",[143,4707,4708],{},"in case",[143,4710,4711,4712,1456,4715],{},"Lleva dinero en caso de que lo ",[573,4713,4714],{},"necesites",[82,4716],{"src":4717,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Lleva dinero en caso de que lo necesites..mp3",[143,4719,4720],{},"Take money in case you need it.",[125,4722,4723,4726,4729,4739],{},[143,4724,4725],{},"antes de que",[143,4727,4728],{},"before (something happens)",[143,4730,4731,4732,4735,4736],{},"Por favor, lleguen antes de que ",[573,4733,4734],{},"empiece"," la reunión. ",[82,4737],{"src":4738,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Por favor, lleguen antes de que empiece la reunión..mp3",[143,4740,4741],{},"Please, arrive before the meeting starts.",[125,4743,4744,4747,4750,4760],{},[143,4745,4746],{},"sin que",[143,4748,4749],{},"without (someone doing...)",[143,4751,4752,4753,4756,4757],{},"Salieron sin que nadie se †",[573,4754,4755],{},"diera"," cuenta. ",[82,4758],{"src":4759,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Salieron sin que nadie se diera cuenta..mp3",[143,4761,4762],{},"They left without anyone noticing.",[125,4764,4765,4768,4771,4781],{},[143,4766,4767],{},"siempre y cuando",[143,4769,4770],{},"as long as, provided that",[143,4772,4773,4774,4777,4778],{},"Iré contigo siempre y cuando ",[573,4775,4776],{},"termines"," pronto. ",[82,4779],{"src":4780,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Iré contigo siempre y cuando termines pronto..mp3",[143,4782,4783],{},"I'll go with you as long as you finish quickly.",[125,4785,4786,4789,4792,4801],{},[143,4787,4788],{},"aunque sea",[143,4790,4791],{},"even if \u002F even though",[143,4793,4794,4795,4797,4798],{},"Aunque ",[573,4796,3837],{}," difícil, voy a intentarlo. ",[82,4799],{"src":4800,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Aunque sea difícil, voy a intentarlo..mp3",[143,4802,4803],{},"Even if it's difficult, I'm going to try.",[125,4805,4806,4808,4810,4818],{},[143,4807,4705],{},[143,4809,4708],{},[143,4811,4812,4813,1456,4815],{},"Llévate paraguas en caso de que ",[573,4814,4308],{},[82,4816],{"src":4817,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Llévate paraguas en caso de que llueva..mp3",[143,4819,4820],{},"Take an umbrella in case it rains.",[11,4822,4823],{},"Again, while these are good things to know, don't stress!",[11,4825,4826],{},"As you consume more Spanish media and hear these phrases being used in the wild, you'll eventually develop an intuitive feel for how they work—it'll eventually feel strange to use these phrases with the indicative because you always hear them in the subjunctive.",[11,4828,3936,4829],{},[15,4830,4831],{},"This is actually the imperfect subjunctive form of dar (to give). Just a heads up that the subjunctive gets used with more tenses than just the present tense!",[42,4833],{},[45,4835,4837,4838,4840],{"id":4836},"comparison-structures-that-can-take-the-indicative-mood-or-the-subjunctive-mood","Comparison: Structures that can take the indicative mood ",[15,4839,433],{}," the subjunctive mood",[30,4842,4843,4846,1985,4848],{},[289,4844,4845],{"bold":291,"underline":291},"\nForewarning\n",[88,4847],{},[289,4849,4850,4851,4854],{},"\nI\"m about to throw a wrench at you. If you're already feeling a bit overwhelmed, \n",[573,4852,4853],{},"feel free to skip this section","\n. I'm including it for the sake of being thorough, but it's perfectly fine to ignore it for now and come back to it (much) later. \n",[11,4856,4857,4858,4860],{},"There are several times when it can be correct to use either the indicative ",[15,4859,433],{}," subjunctive mood in Spanish, but your nuance will change slightly depending on which one you choose",[11,4862,4863],{},"We'll get into some specific examples below, but generally speaking:",[55,4865,4866,4869],{},[58,4867,4868],{},"The indicative mood is used to say that something is happening or actually has happened",[58,4870,4871,4872,4875],{},"The subjunctive mood is used to introduce a hypothetical situation or say that something ",[15,4873,4874],{},"might"," happen in the future",[11,4877,4878],{},"So the indicative is “real”, and the subjunctive exists in contrast to reality.",[11,4880,4881],{},"To set the stage, here's a classic example for you to chew on:",[55,4883,4884,4892],{},[58,4885,4886,4888,4889,22],{},[573,4887,3322],{}," → A los amigos de Julia les gusta que ella se ",[573,4890,4891],{},"ríe",[58,4893,4894,4888,4896,22],{},[573,4895,3334],{},[573,4897,4898],{},"ría",[11,4900,4901],{},"Both of these sentences essentially mean \"Julia's friends like it when she laughs,\" but they're not quite the same.",[11,4903,4904],{},"How do they differ?",[11,4906,4907],{},"Take a moment to think about what you've learned about the subjunctive so far, and when you're ready, click the big \"+\" button below to check your answer.",[4527,4909,4911,4914,4917,4920],{"heading":4910},"\"Que se ríe\" vs \"que se sía",[11,4912,4913],{},"Alright! You clicked the button. Good on you, for taking a moment to think about this 💪",[11,4915,4916],{},"Remember, the essential difference here is that the indicative describes reality as it objectively is (or as the speaker genuinely believes it to be), whereas the subjunctive more describes reality as it could, might, or should be.",[11,4918,4919],{},"With this in mind:",[55,4921,4922,4931],{},[58,4923,4924,4888,4926,1456,4928,4930],{},[573,4925,3322],{},[573,4927,4891],{},[88,4929],{}," → This describes reality as it is—Julia is the sort of person who laughs a lot, and her friends like the fact Julia is this sort of person. Or: Julia laughs a lot, and her friends like that.",[58,4932,4933,4888,4935,1456,4937,4939,4940,576,4943,4945,4946,4949,4950,4953],{},[573,4934,3334],{},[573,4936,4898],{},[88,4938],{}," → This describes what ",[15,4941,4942],{},"could",[15,4944,4874],{}," be—it'd more more accurate to say that Julia's friends like it ",[15,4947,4948],{},"when"," she laughs. It could be as simple as that, or it could be something deeper—Julia is not the sort of person that laughs often, and for precisely that reason, her friends like it on those rare occasions when she ",[15,4951,4952],{},"does"," laugh.",[105,4955,4957],{"id":4956},"_1-cuando-indicative-or-subjunctive","1. Cuando + indicative or subjunctive",[11,4959,4960,4961,4964],{},"I've put a lot of thought into this article, but ",[15,4962,4963],{},"cuando"," is the first word that's going to make you think I'm a liar. You'll often see it used with both the subjunctive and with the indicative.",[11,4966,4967],{},"As with the example with Julia above, there's a specific nuance behind the choice to use either grammatical mood.",[55,4969,4970,5019],{},[58,4971,4972,4975],{},[573,4973,4974],{},"Cuando + indicative",[55,4976,4977,4999],{},[58,4978,4979,4982,4983,86,4985,4988,4989,4992,4993,86,4995,4998],{},[573,4980,4981],{},"Nuance 1",": Used with past tense (to describe something that actually happened) ",[88,4984],{},[4237,4986,4987],{},"Example",": Cuando llegó, lo saludamos. ",[82,4990],{"src":4991,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Cuando llegó, lo saludamos..mp3"," (We greeted him when we arrived.) ",[88,4994],{},[4237,4996,4997],{},"Explanation",": It's objectively true that we arrived, and then that we greeted him. There's no uncertainty here, so the indicative is used.",[58,5000,5001,5004,5005,86,5007,5009,5010,5013,5014,86,5016,5018],{},[573,5002,5003],{},"Nuance 2",": Used with the present tense to describe habits (to describe things you have reason to believe will definitely occur) ",[88,5006],{},[4237,5008,4987],{},": Siempre me llama cuando llego a casa. ",[82,5011],{"src":5012,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Siempre me llama cuando llego a casa..mp3"," (He always calls me when I arrive home.) ",[88,5015],{},[4237,5017,4997],{},": This happens regularly, so we are reasonably certain that it will continue happening.",[58,5020,5021,5024],{},[573,5022,5023],{},"Cuando + subjunctive",[55,5025,5026],{},[58,5027,5028,5031,5032,86,5034,5036,5037,5040,5041,86,5043,5045],{},[573,5029,5030],{},"Nuance",": Used with the future tense (as the subjunctive action may fail to occur) ",[88,5033],{},[4237,5035,4987],{},": Te llamaré cuando llegue a casa. ",[82,5038],{"src":5039,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Te llamaré cuando llegue a casa..mp3"," (I will call you when I arrive home.) ",[88,5042],{},[4237,5044,4997],{},": Since this event is occurring in the future, we can't be 100% certain that it will actually happen. We might not ever arrive!",[11,5047,5048],{},"You'll notice similar logic with other time phrases such as hasta que (until), después de que (after), tan pronto como (as soon as), and so forth.",[105,5050,5052],{"id":5051},"_2-aunque-althougheven-if","2. Aunque (Although\u002FEven if)",[11,5054,5055],{},"The word aunque has a different nuance depending on whether it's used with the indicative or subjunctive—but, thankfully, the difference is pretty concrete.",[55,5057,5058,5087],{},[58,5059,5060,5063],{},[573,5061,5062],{},"Aunque + indicative",[55,5064,5065],{},[58,5066,5067,5069,5070,86,5072,5074,5075,5078,5079,86,5081,5083,5084,5086],{},[573,5068,5030],{},": Used to mean \"despite the fact that\" (a certain reality is the case) or \"even though\" (acknowledging X fact, but doing something anyway)",[88,5071],{},[4237,5073,4987],{},": Aunque es caro, lo voy a comprar. ",[82,5076],{"src":5077,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Aunque es caro, lo voy a comprar..mp3"," (Although it’s expensive, I’m going to buy it.) ",[88,5080],{},[4237,5082,4997],{},": Perhaps you're in the store, and you can see that it ",[15,5085,1505],{}," expensive, but you're resolved to buy it anyway.",[58,5088,5089,5092],{},[573,5090,5091],{},"Aunque + subjunctive",[55,5093,5094],{},[58,5095,5096,5098,5099,86,5101,5103,5104,5107,5108,86,5110,5112],{},[573,5097,5030],{},": Used to mean \"even if\" (you don't know if X will happen, but you're going to do something, despite that possibility)",[88,5100],{},[4237,5102,4987],{},": Aunque sea caro, lo voy a comprar. ",[82,5105],{"src":5106,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Aunque sea caro, lo voy a comprar..mp3"," (Even if it’s expensive, I’m going to buy it.)",[88,5109],{},[4237,5111,4997],{},": You aren't sure if it's expensive or not, but you've resolved to buy it, no matter what the cost ends up being.",[11,5114,5115],{},"With the indicative structure, there's no doubt: it's certain that the thing is expensive. With the subjunctive structure, things aren't as fixed: the possibility exists that the thing may be expensive, but you aren't certain yet.",[105,5117,5119],{"id":5118},"_3-existential-statements-and-questions","3. Existential statements and questions",[11,5121,5122],{},"There are a handful of other phrases that can be used with either the subjunctive or indicative, but so long as you understand how the logic works, you'll gradually piece them together.",[11,5124,5125],{},"For now, I want to close with an example that's slightly different.",[11,5127,5128],{},"Consider these two sentences:",[55,5130,5131,5142],{},[58,5132,5133,5134,5137,5138,5141],{},"¿Hay alguien aquí que ",[573,5135,5136],{},"pueda"," ayudarnos? ",[82,5139],{"src":5140,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Hay alguien aquí que pueda ayudarnos_.mp3"," (Is there someone here who can help us?)",[58,5143,5144,5145,5148,5149,5152],{},"Sí, hay alguien aquí que ",[573,5146,5147],{},"puede"," ayudar. ",[82,5150],{"src":5151,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sí, hay alguien aquí que puede ayudar. .mp3"," (“Yes, there is someone here who can help.)",[11,5154,5155],{},"If you've been following along so far, this should hopefully make sense!",[55,5157,5158,5161],{},[58,5159,5160],{},"In the first sentence, the subjunctive is used because you don't know if this person exists or not. (That's why you're asking a question!)",[58,5162,5163],{},"In the second, the indicative is used because the speaker is confirming that such a person exists. (The speaker knows that there is such a person, so he states that there is.)",[42,5165],{},[45,5167,5169],{"id":5168},"a-frustration-free-approach-to-learning-the-subjunctive","A Frustration-free approach to learning the subjunctive",[11,5171,5172,5173,5176],{},"It isn't just you: this is a lot. It's complex stuff, and it's a lot to wrap your head around if you aren't a grammar nerd. (Hell, even if you ",[15,5174,5175],{},"are"," a grammar nerd, it's kind of confusing.)",[11,5178,5179,5180,5183],{},"The good news is that this isn't math. You don't ",[15,5181,5182],{},"need"," to understand all these fancy linguistic words. You just need to notice the patterns.",[11,5185,5186],{},"Here's what you're going to do:",[105,5188,5190],{"id":5189},"above-all-else-spend-a-lot-of-time-interacting-with-spanish","Above all else, spend a lot of time interacting with Spanish",[11,5192,5193,5194,5197],{},"The subjunctive is confusing primarily because you haven't encountered much of it yet. You're experiencing some mental panic because Spanish verb conjugations are already tricky enough to remember... and now you need to remember ",[15,5195,5196],{},"another"," set of verb conjugations that, really, it seems like you've gone your entire life just fine in English without ever needing.",[11,5199,5200],{},"That's natural.",[11,5202,5203,5204,5207],{},"... but if you follow a few podcasts, read a few books, watch a few telenovelas—we've actually got ",[1158,5205,5206],{"href":3177},"a guide to learning Spanish by watching TV","—and generally interact with Spanish, something important will change.",[30,5209,5210],{},[11,5211,5212],{},[573,5213,5214],{},"The subjunctive won't seem so mysterious anymore.",[11,5216,5217],{},"You'll have hundreds of little sentences floating around in your head where the subjunctive is being used.",[11,5219,5220],{},"You'll notice patterns.",[11,5222,5223],{},"Things will click.",[105,5225,5227],{"id":5226},"use-a-tool-like-migaku-to-get-explanations-of-why-the-subjunctive-is-used-in-a-particular-sentence","Use a tool like Migaku to get explanations of why the subjunctive is used in a particular sentence",[11,5229,5230,5231,5233],{},"So, say you're watching something on YouTube, as you do, and you suddenly get smacked with the word ",[15,5232,3837],{},". You recognize that this is the present subjunctive form of \"es\" (or maybe you don't, no worries!)—but you don't quite get why it's being used here.",[11,5235,5236],{},[15,5237,5238],{},"Just click on it.",[412,5240],{"src":5241,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":5242},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subjunctive-ai.jpeg","A Spanish woman using the subjunctive form of the verb 'poder' in an interview",[11,5244,5245],{},"Migaku will analyze the sentence it appears in to give you an in-context explanation of what it means.",[105,5247,5249],{"id":5248},"make-flashcards-out-of-the-useful-subjunctive-expressions-you-encounter","Make flashcards out of the useful subjunctive expressions you encounter",[11,5251,5252],{},"You stumbled into an example of the subjunctive in the wild... but that's just the beginning!",[11,5254,5255,5256,5259],{},"This particular sentence contains the word ",[15,5257,5258],{},"pedacito"," (a small amount of something), and I hadn't known that word, so I decided to make a flashcard out of it.",[11,5261,5262],{},"By pressing that orange button in the top-right corner of the pop-up dictionary, which you can see above, Migaku automatically made me a flashcard that looks like this:",[412,5264],{"src":5265,"width":5266,"height":1915,"alt":5267},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subjunctive-flashcard.jpeg",1754,"A panel of screenshots showing the flashcards that Migaku created from a YouTube video",[11,5269,5270],{},"More specifically, Migaku automatically fetched:",[55,5272,5273,5276,5279,5282,5285],{},[58,5274,5275],{},"The word you wanted to learn",[58,5277,5278],{},"The sentence it appeared in",[58,5280,5281],{},"A screenshot of the scene where it was uttered",[58,5283,5284],{},"A clip of the video's audio where the sentence was uttered",[58,5286,5287],{},"A definition of what the word means",[11,5289,5290],{},"That took all of two seconds, which is awesome... but what makes Migaku stand out for language learners is that all of our dictionary lookup features can be used with your flashcards.",[11,5292,5293,5294,5299,5300,5302],{},"So, on the offchance that I'm reviewing this flashcard a few months from now (",[15,5295,5296],{},[1158,5297,5298],{"href":1398},"read this if you aren't sure how spaced repetition works",") and am not sure why ",[15,5301,3837],{}," was being used here, I can just click it. Migaku will explain:",[30,5304,5305],{},[11,5306,5307,5308],{},"Migaku's explanation: ",[15,5309,5310],{},"In this context, \"sea\" is a form of the verb \"ser\" used in the subjunctive mood. It conveys a sense of uncertainty or wishful thinking. The phrase \"aunque sea un pedacito\" translates to \"even if it's a small piece,\" suggesting that even a modest amount of writing is worthwhile or acceptable. This expression emphasizes flexibility and encouragement, indicating that writing even a little bit each day is beneficial.",[105,5312,5314],{"id":5313},"repeat","Repeat!",[11,5316,5317],{},"As you spend more time consuming Spanish content, and you encounter more instances of the subjunctive being used, you'll gradually and naturally develop an intuitive feel for how the subjunctive works and what nuance it lends to a sentence.",[1246,5319],{"href":2899,"text":1249},[45,5321,5323],{"id":5322},"recap-learning-spanish-and-learning-the-subjunctive","[Recap] Learning Spanish and Learning the Subjunctive",[11,5325,5326,5327,5329,5330,5332],{},"Learning Spanish isn't ",[15,5328,2445],{},", but it ",[15,5331,1505],{}," pretty simple:",[30,5334,5335],{},[11,5336,5337,5338],{},"If you spend more time interacting with Spanish media, and you understand the sentences and messages within that media, you'll make progress. ",[15,5339,3204],{},[11,5341,5342],{},"What all successful Spanish learners have in common is that they've spent a lot of time consuming Spanish, in one way or another.",[11,5344,5345],{},"Anyway, that's my soapbox. Here's a recap of the article's keypoints:",[55,5347,5348,5351,5354,5357,5363],{},[58,5349,5350],{},"The subjunctive is one of Spanish's 3 grammatical moods",[58,5352,5353],{},"It is used to communicate wishes, emotions, uncertainty, and things that are generally hypothetical in nature",[58,5355,5356],{},"The 3-part basic formula: {(Subject 1) + WEIRDO verb} + que + {(subject 2) + subjunctive verb}",[58,5358,5359,5360,5362],{},"Some expressions can be used with the indicative ",[15,5361,433],{}," the subjunctive, and the choice to use one or the other affects what the sentence means",[58,5364,5365],{},"You don't need to memorize all of this—as you spend more time consuming Spanish media, it'll come naturally",[11,5367,5368],{},"And with that: ojalá que tengas suerte, amigo\u002Fa!",{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":5370},[5371,5372,5376,5377,5379,5380,5388,5389,5395,5401],{"id":3282,"depth":1296,"text":3283},{"id":3496,"depth":1296,"text":3497,"children":5373},[5374,5375],{"id":3522,"depth":1301,"text":3523},{"id":3594,"depth":1301,"text":3595},{"id":3670,"depth":1296,"text":3671},{"id":3728,"depth":1296,"text":5378},"Conjugation Chart How to form the present subjunctive in Spanish",{"id":3949,"depth":1296,"text":3950},{"id":4009,"depth":1296,"text":4010,"children":5381},[5382,5383,5384,5385,5386,5387],{"id":4045,"depth":1301,"text":4046},{"id":4136,"depth":1301,"text":4137},{"id":4231,"depth":1301,"text":4232},{"id":4337,"depth":1301,"text":4338},{"id":4433,"depth":1301,"text":4434},{"id":4568,"depth":1301,"text":4569},{"id":4614,"depth":1296,"text":4615},{"id":4836,"depth":1296,"text":5390,"children":5391},"Comparison: Structures that can take the indicative mood or the subjunctive mood",[5392,5393,5394],{"id":4956,"depth":1301,"text":4957},{"id":5051,"depth":1301,"text":5052},{"id":5118,"depth":1301,"text":5119},{"id":5168,"depth":1296,"text":5169,"children":5396},[5397,5398,5399,5400],{"id":5189,"depth":1301,"text":5190},{"id":5226,"depth":1301,"text":5227},{"id":5248,"depth":1301,"text":5249},{"id":5313,"depth":1301,"text":5314},{"id":5322,"depth":1296,"text":5323},"The Spanish subjunctive mood looks scary... but we actually use it in English, too! Use the subjunctive form of a verb when you want to express these specific things:",{"timestampUnix":5404,"slug":5405,"h1":5406,"image":5407,"tags":5413},1739426161942,"spanish-subjunctive-guide","Tenses vs moods, and when to use the subjunctive in Spanish ",{"src":5408,"width":5409,"height":5410,"alt":5411,"position":5412},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subjunctive-header.jpeg",920,1086,"A candid shot of the subjunctive destroying the notion that Spanish is easy.","top",[2882,5414],"grammar","\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-subjunctive","---\ntitle: 'The Spanish Subjunctive in 3 Steps | Guide for Beginners'\ndescription: 'The Spanish subjunctive mood looks scary... but we actually use it in English, too! Use the subjunctive form of a verb when you want to express these specific things:'\ntimestampUnix: 1739426161942\nslug: 'spanish-subjunctive-guide'\nh1: 'Tenses vs moods, and when to use the subjunctive in Spanish '\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subjunctive-header.jpeg'\n  width: 920\n  height: 1086\n  alt: 'A candid shot of the subjunctive destroying the notion that Spanish is easy.'\n  position: top\ntags:\n  - discussion\n  - grammar\n---\n\nConfused by the subjunctive mood?\n\nEverybody is! 💪\n\nThe good news is that you don't really need to _understand_ the subjunctive to use it correctly. There are very specific and concrete things that call for the subjunctive to be used, and they boil down to a 3-step formula:\n\n1. Sentence begins with Subject 1 doing a WEIRDO (see below) verb in the indicative\n2. That is followed by the word \"que\"\n3. Sentence ends with Subject 2 and another verb, which is in the subjunctive\n\nSo long as that makes sense, you'll be able to use and recognize the subjunctive pretty reliably. (If it doesn't, you're in the right place!) From there, as you spend more time consuming Spanish media, you'll gradually develop a feel for what kind of nuance the subjunctive adds to a sentence.\n\nFor now, though, here's a crash course into the Spanish subjunctive mood:\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## \\[Table] The Spanish subjunctive mood in 30 seconds:\n\n| Section                                       | Key Points \u002F Preview                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |\n| --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| **What is the Spanish subjunctive?**          | One of Spanish’s three grammatical moods (indicative, imperative, subjunctive). \u003Cbr> Expresses hypothetical situations, wishes, emotions, and uncertainties rather than facts.                                                                                                                            |\n| **Indicative vs. subjunctive vs. imperative** | **Indicative** = Facts or certainty \u003Cbr> **Imperative** = Commands \u003Cbr> **Subjunctive** = Hypotheticals, desires, emotions, doubts                                                                                                                                                                        |\n| **English uses of the subjunctive**           | Phrases like: \u003Cbr> - “I suggest that **he go**,” (as opposed to **he goes**) \u003Cbr> - “If **I were** you,” (normally we say **I was**)                                                                                                                                                                      |\n| **How to form the present subjunctive**       | 1. Take \"yo\" form of present indicative\u003Cbr>2. Drop the \"-o\"\u003Cbr>3. Add \"opposite\" vowel endings: **-ar** → _e, es, e, emos, éis, en_; **-er\u002F-ir** → _a, as, a, amos, áis, an_                                                                                                                              |\n| **Basic subjunctive formula**                 | (Subject 1 + WEIRDO verb\u002Fexpression) + **que** + (Subject 2 + subjunctive verb)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |\n| **WEIRDO Triggers**                           | **Wishes:** querer que, esperar que, preferir que\u003Cbr>**Emotions:** alegrarse de que, temer que, gustar que\u003Cbr>**Impersonal:** es importante que, es necesario que\u003Cbr>**Recommendations:** recomendar que, sugerir que\u003Cbr>**Doubt:** dudar que, no creer que\u003Cbr>**Ojalá:** always triggers subjunctive     |\n| **Example sentence structure**                | Quiero que **vengas** (I want you to come)\u003Cbr> Es importante **que estudies** (It’s important that you study)                                                                                                                                                                                             |\n| **What to do if you're a beginner**           | Don't worry about understanding the subjunctive; just remember the concrete things that triggger it \u003Cbr> 1. Learn triggers first (WEIRDO)\u003Cbr>2. Practice the subjunctive formula: Subject 1 + WEIRDO verb + que + Subject 2 + subjunctive verb\u003Cbr>3. Build intuition gradually by exposure and repetition |\n\n## What is the subjunctive in Spanish?\n\nBefore we get into the how-to, let's take a moment to clarify what the subjunctive is.\n\n> The subjunctive is one of Spanish's three grammatical moods, alongside the indicative mood and the imperative mood.\n\nThis is clear as mud and raises two important questions:\n\n- What's the difference between a \"mood\" and a \"tense\"?\n- What's the difference between those three moods?\n\nSo, let's get into it:\n\n### Grammatical tense vs grammatical mood\n\nGrammatical tense and grammatical mood are distinct grammatical concepts that work together to give us information about a verb, and every verb always has both. When you say _yo hablo Español_ (I speak Spanish), for example, that \"hablo\" is actually in the present tense _and_ the indicative mood.\n\nIf we try to tease the two concepts apart, we might say that:\n\n- **Tense** situates an action in time; its only job is to tell you when something occurs\n- **Mood** gives you information about how the speaker perceives that particular verb _(bear with me, we'll elaborate on this in the next section)_\n\nAnother wrench we need to dodge has to do with an unfortunate accident of etymology:\n\n- \"Mood\" as in \"emotion\" comes from [Proto-Germanic's _\\*mōdaz_](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wiktionary.org\u002Fwiki\u002FReconstruction:Proto-West_Germanic\u002Fm%C5%8Dd), and this has nothing to do with the \"mood\" in \"grammatical mood\"\n- \"Mood\" as in \"grammatical mood\" comes from [Latin's _modus_](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wiktionary.org\u002Fwiki\u002Fmodus#Etymology_5), which meant more like \"manner\" or \"way of doing\"\n\n> As you read this article, mentally substitute \"subjunctive mood\" for \"subjunctive _mode_\". The \"mood\" in grammatical mood is the noun form of the adjective \"modal\", as in \"modal verb\" (such as can, must, should, may, etc.) It has nothing to do with emotions.\n\n### Indicative mood vs imperative mood vs subjunctive mood\n\nSpanish verbs can come in one of three grammatical moods—or grammatical _modes_. These are:\n\n- **Indicative mood** – used for statements of fact, descriptions, and things the speaker considers certain\n- **Imperative mood** – used for commands or direct requests\n- **Subjunctive mood** – used for wishes, emotions, requests, and statements of doubt: what these have in common is they all indicate that something isn't or isn't yet a concrete reality\n\nNow let's look at each of those moods in action:\n\n- **Juan va al banco.** (Juan goes to the bank) \u003Cbr> → The indicative is used because this statement reflects something that is a concrete, objective reality\n- **¡Juan, ve al banco!** (Juan, go to the bank!) \u003Cbr> → The imperative is used because we are imposing our will on Juan, not simply reporting what he is doing\n- **Quiero que Juan vaya al banco.** (I want Juan to go to the bank) \u003Cbr> → The subjunctive mood is used because the fact that we _want_ Juan to go to the bank means that _he is not actually going there right now_—in this sentence, we aren't reporting reality as it objective is, so we can't use the subjunctive\n\n> You know the difference between a statement (indicative) and command (imperative). For now, just understand that the subjunctive is one more \"mode\" or \"flavor\" that a verb can be come in.\n\n## How the subjunctive mood is used in English\n\nIf the subjunctive has you bristling in your [bufanda](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=dBTGxLc-lv0), you should know that we actually use it in English, too. The English subjunctive is much more limited than the Spanish subjunctive, and the subjunctive also sounds quite formal in English, but it's there.\n\nHere's a few English examples of the subjunctive for you:\n\n- **If I were you...** → We use \"were\" instead of \"was\" because we are describing a hypothetical (= contrary to the facts) situation, not describing reality as it objectively is _(I am)_\n- **It's important that he be on time** → We use \"be\" instead of \"is\" because we are communicating how we feel about someone's arrival, not describing the objective reality of them arriving _(he arrives)_\n- **I suggest that she go to the doctor** → We use \"go\" instead of \"goes\" because we're offering a recommendation, not describing reality as it objectively is _(he goes)_\n- We have several fixed phrases like \"God bless you\" and \"Long live the King!\" which are remnants from a time when English made more robust use of the subjunctive\n\n> What you should take from English's use of the subjunctive is that it's used in specific types of sentences and gives a specific nuance to a sentence. The same is true of Spanish. As such, you don't necessarily need to understand what the subjunctive _is_—you just need to remember the conditions that call for it to be used.\n\n---\n\n## [Conjugation Chart] How to form the present subjunctive in Spanish\n\nThankfully, forming the present subjunctive is pretty straightforward: if you know your present (indicative) tense constructions, you'll be able to remember the subjunctive ones easily.\n\n1.  **Start with the “yo” form of the present indicative** — hablar → hablo\n2.  **Drop the “-o” ending** — hablo → habl\n3.  **Add the \"opposite\" vowel endings** — hablo → hable\n    - For **-ar** verbs, you add **-e, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en**\n    - For **-er** and **-ir** verbs, add **-a, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an**.\n\nAnd now here's a table showing the present tense conjugations of an -ar verb, an -er verb, an -ir verb, and an irregular verb:\n\n| Person                                                | **hablar** (to speak) | **beber** (to drink) | **sentir** (to feel) | **ser** (to be) |\n| ----------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------- | --------------- |\n| yo \u003Cbr> (I)                                           | hable                 | beba                 | sienta               | sea             |\n| tú \u003Cbr> (informal you)                                | hables                | bebas                | sientas              | seas            |\n| él\u002Fella; usted \u003Cbr>(he\u002Fshe; formal you)               | hable                 | beba                 | sienta               | sea             |\n| nosotros\u002Fnosotras \u003Cbr> (we)                           | hablemos              | bebamos              | sintamos†            | seamos          |\n| vosotros\u002Fvosotras \u003Cbr> (plural you)                   | habléis               | bebáis               | sintáis†             | seáis           |\n| ellos\u002Fellas; ustedes \u003Cbr> (they; plural formal \"you\") | hablen                | beban                | sientan              | sean            |\n\n† _The pattern changes because \\_sentir_ is a [stem-changing verb](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpanish_irregular_verbs#Stem-vowel_changes), but that topic is beyond the scope of this article.\\_\n\n## Basic Spanish Subjunctive Formula\n\nNow that we know how to form the subjunctive, let's talk about when to use it. One of the most straightforward ways to spot (or construct) a subjunctive sentence in Spanish is to use a simple formula.\n\nMany Spanish subjunctive sentences follow this structure:\n\n> {(Subject 1) + WEIRDO verb\u002Fexpression in indicative} + que + {(Subject 2) + subjunctive verb}.\n\nFor example: Yo quiero que tú vengas. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Yo quiero que tú vengas..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (I want you to come.)\n\n- **Subject 1** = \"Yo\" (I)\n- **Triggering verb** = \"quiero\" (I want) expresses a wish\u002Fdesire, which is a common trigger for the subjunctive, as will be discussed in the next section\n- **que** = que means \"that\" and connects the first and second halves (\"clauses\") of Spanish sentences—unlike in English, \"que\" cannot be omitted in Spanish!\n- **Subject 2** = \"tú\" (you)\n- **Subjunctive verb** = \"vengas\" (subjunctive form of venir, to come)\n\nNote that Spanish often drops subject pronouns (yo + tú here), so you'll often actually see something like _quiero que vengas_. What's important isn't the presence of the subject pronouns, but the fact that different people are doing each of the sentence's verbs.\n\n## WEIRDO: The 6 basic subjunctive triggers\n\nAs mentioned above, while the subjunctive is a nebulous concept that may be difficult to wrap your mind around, its usage is actually very straightforward: WEIRDO verb + que + any other verb being done by someone else.\n\nWEIRDO is an acronym which refers to six different categories of verb:\n\n- W – Wishes and desires (wanting someone to do something)\n- E – Emotions (being happy, sad, surprised, afraid, etc. about something)\n- I – Impersonal expressions (general statements like \"It's good that..., It's important that...\")\n- R – Recommendations and requests (suggesting, advising, begging someone to do something)\n- D – Doubt, denial, and uncertainty (doubting that something is true, denying something)\n- O – Ojalá and other expressions of hope (hopefully, I hope that, etc.)\n\nIf you spot one of these words or phrases in the beginning of a Spanish sentence, your subjunctive radar should go off. It's not guaranteed—you still need the word \"que\" and for it to be followed up with someone else doing a different verb—but it's a major first condition that's been met.\n\nNow let's look at each of the WEIRDO subjunctive triggers in a bit more detail. I'll bold the verbs that are in the subjunctive so they're easier to pick out.\n\n### Wish\" triggers for the subjunctive\n\nThese are verbs that express a wish, desire, hope, or need for something to happen. If someone wants something to occur (or not occur), you'll use subjunctive for that second action.\n\nCommon wish triggers include:\n\n| Trigger Phrase (Wishes)    | Example Spanish Sentence                                                                                                                                | English Translation                 |\n| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |\n| querer que (to want that)  | Ella quiere que su hijo **aprenda** español. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ella quiere que su hijo aprenda español..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | She wants her son to learn Spanish. |\n| esperar que (to hope that) | Espero que **tengas** un buen día. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Espero que tengas un buen día..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                     | I hope (that) you have a good day.  |\n| necesitar que (to need)    | Necesitamos que tú **vengas** temprano. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Necesitamos que tú vengas temprano..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>           | We need you to come early.          |\n\nAnd here's a few bonus triggers:\n\n- desear que (to wish\u002Fdesire that...)\n- preferir que (to prefer that...)\n\n### \"Emotion\" triggers for the subjunctive\n\nWhen the sentence is expressing emotion about something, you’ll often use the subjunctive. It could be happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, or any other feeling in regards to something else happening.\n\nCommon emotion triggers include:\n\n| Trigger Phrase (Emotions)                 | Example Spanish Sentence                                                                                                                      | English Translation                          |\n| ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |\n| alegrarse de que (to be happy that...)    | Me alegro de que **estés** aquí. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Me alegro de que estés aquí..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>               | I'm happy that you are here.                 |\n| temer que (to fear that...)               | Ella teme que su novio la **deje**. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ella teme que su novio la deje..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>         | She fears that her boyfriend will leave her. |\n| es una lástima que (it's a shame that...) | Es una lástima que no **puedas** venir. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es una lástima que no puedas venir..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | It's a shame that you can't come.            |\n\nAnd a few bonus triggers:\n\n- gustar que (to like\u002Fbe pleased that...)\n- encantar que (to love\u002Fbe delighted that...)\n- sentir que\u002Flamentar que (to be sorry\u002Fregret that...)\n- sorprender(se) que(to be surprised that...)\n\n### \"Impersonal expression\" triggers for the subjunctive\n\nImpersonal expressions are phrases like \"It is (adjective) that...\", and they're called impersonal because the subject has been changed to \"it\". In other words, instead of saying \"\u003Cu>I\u003C\u002Fu> think it's (adjective) that...\", you're removing the \"person\" from the statement entirely.\n\nThese expressions come in the format \"Es (adjective) que\" and state an opinion, value judgment, or broad observation about what should or might be.\n\nCommon impersonal expression triggers include:\n\n| Impersonal Expression | Example Spanish Sentence                                                                                                                                        | English Translation                               |\n| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |\n| es importante que     | Es importante que **estudiemos** cada día. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es importante que estudiemos cada día..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>             | It's important that we study each day.            |\n| es bueno que          | Es bueno que **practiques** español con nativos. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es bueno que practiques español con nativos..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | It's good that you practice Spanish with natives. |\n| es posible que        | Es posible que **llueva** mañana. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Es posible que llueva mañana..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                               | It's possible that it will rain tomorrow.         |\n\nAnd a few bonus triggers for you:\n\n- es necesario que (it’s necessary that…)\n- es mejor que (it’s better that…)\n- es malo que (it’s bad that…)\n\n_Note: If you're reading closely, you might notice that the \"es una lástima que...\" example from the previous session looks an awful lot like an impersonal expression... and you'd be right! There's some overlap. WEIRDO is just a convenient way to remember what sort of things will probably cause the subjunctive to be used in Spanish. It's not super important whether a phrase belongs to one category or another._\n\n### \"Recommendation\u002Frequest\" triggers for the subjunctive\n\nThis category covers telling, asking, or advising someone to do something. Generally speaking, this category encapsulates any verb that involves you exerting influence over someone else’s actions—whether gently (suggesting) or forcefully (demanding).\n\nCommon recommendation\u002Frequest triggers include:\n\n| Trigger (Recommendation) | Example Spanish Sentence                                                                                                                      | English Translation                          |\n| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |\n| recomendar que           | Te recomiendo que **hagas** ejercicio. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Te recomiendo que hagas ejercicio..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>   | I recommend that you do work out (exercise). |\n| pedir que                | Nos pidió que **guardáramos** silencio. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Nos pidió que guardáramos silencio..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | He asked us to keep quiet.                   |\n| sugerir que              | Sugiero que no **digas** nada. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sugiero que no digas nada..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                   | I suggest that you don't say anything.       |\n\nAnd a few more for you:\n\n- mandar que (to order that...)\n- aconsejar que (to advise that...)\n- insistir en que (to insist that...)\n- exigir que (to demand that...)\n\n### \"Doubt\u002Fdenial\" triggers for the subjunctive\n\nIf the main verb expresses doubt, uncertainty, or the assertion that you don't think\u002Fbelieve something, you'll use the subjunctive to bring up the thing you're doubting.\n\nCommon doubt\u002Fdenial triggers include:\n\n| Trigger (Doubt\u002FDenial) | Example Spanish Sentence                                                                                                                              | English Translation                        |\n| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |\n| dudar que              | Dudo que **sea** verdad. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Dudo que sea verdad..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                                       | I doubt that it is true.                   |\n| no creer que           | No creo que **tengamos** suficiente dinero. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No creo que tengamos suficiente dinero..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | I don't believe that we have enough money. |\n| negar que              | Él niega que **haya** un problema. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Él niega que haya un problema..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                   | He denies that there is a problem.         |\n\nAnd a few more for the list:\n\n- no pensar que (to not think that...)\n- no estar seguro\u002Fa de que (to not be sure that...)\n- no es posible \u002F es imposible que (it's not possible that...)\n- no es probable que ( it's not likely that...)\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"👀 Advanced notes\">\n\nUnfortunately, this isn't completely foolproof. As you spend more time with Spanish, you'll see some subjunctive structures that break our \"3-part formula\" rule. You'll learn those naturally, though, so don't worry too much about them right now.\n\nPerhaps more confusing is that you'll have to take some things about the subjunctive on a case-by-case basis:\n\n- \"No creo que\" calls for the subjunctive... but \"creo que\" calls for the indicative, even though it might seem like saying \"I think that\" is less certain than \"I know that\"\n- ... _but_, while \"creo que\" takes the indicative, the very-similar-sounding \"es posible que\" and \"es probable que\" take the subjunctive!\n- Additionally, and we'll discuss this more down below, there are a number of words that get used with _both_ the subjunctive and indicative mood, depending on the nuance you want to convey, [such as tal vez\u002Fquizas (maybe)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002Fr\u002FSpanish\u002Fcomments\u002Fy8ruv6\u002Fshould_tal_vez_trigger_the_subjunctive\u002F)\n\nAgain, I wouldn't worry about understanding all of these nuances right now, either. So long as you spend time interacting with Spanish—consuming media that you can understand at least some of—you'll gradually build an intuitive feel for the nuance behind different sentence structures.\n\nFor now, just make a mental note to pay attention to these things as you spend time in Spanish. The rest will be handled by time and exposure 💪\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n### The \"ojalá\" subjunctive trigger\n\nOjalá is a special and very common Spanish word that means \"hopefully\" or \"I hope\". It comes from an Arabic phrase meaning \"God willing,\" and it _always_ triggers the subjunctive. Breaking the rule we previously laid out, you can also use ojalá without following up with \"que\".\n\nFurthermore, I have it on good authority that if you take 4 minutes and 7 seconds to listen to the following song, you'll never forget how to use ojalá:\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FsuQC8d-YkeU?si=2-cxBNg1SC5zXvL3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\nThe song expresses hope for a better life for people from poor and rural communities across Latin America, starting with the hope that it will rain coffee. It's an upbeat song and says \"ojalá que...\" about a million times, so if you listen to it periodically, you'll drill this structure hopefully into your memory.\n\nMore commonly, you'll hear things like:\n\n- (Ojalá que) **tengas** un buen día. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ojalá que tengas un buen día.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (I hope you have a good day)\n- (Ojalá que) **tengamos** suerte. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Ojalá que tengamos suerte.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (I hope we have good luck \u002F good luck to us)\n\nAnd you'll often even hear \"ojalá que\" omitted entirely from both of these expressions!\n\n## Common Phrases That Use the Subjunctive\n\nApart from the WEIRDO triggers, Spanish also has many set phrases and conjunctions that are commonly used with the subjunctive. If you look throuhg the example sentences below, you'll notice that they have something in common: they tend to introduce a condition or hypothetical situation in which one thing happening is contingent on another thing happening.\n\nThis should make sense: the other thing hasn't happened, and there's a chance it won't happen—when we make these sort of sentences, we aren't describing reality as it objectively is. As such, we use the subjunctive.\n\n| Spanish Phrase   | English Translation        | Example Sentence in Spanish                                                                                                                                                   | English Sentence                                |\n| ---------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| para que         | so that, in order that     | Habla despacio para que te **entiendan**. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Habla despacio para que te entiendan..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                             | Speak slowly so that they understand you.       |\n| a menos que      | unless                     | No voy a menos que me **invites**. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No voy a menos que me invites..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                                           | I'm not going unless you invite me.             |\n| con tal (de) que | provided that, as long as  | Te ayudaré con tal de que me **escuches**. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Te ayudaré con tal de que me escuches..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                           | I'll help you as long as you listen to me.      |\n| en caso de que   | in case                    | Lleva dinero en caso de que lo **necesites**. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Lleva dinero en caso de que lo necesites..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                     | Take money in case you need it.                 |\n| antes de que     | before (something happens) | Por favor, lleguen antes de que **empiece** la reunión. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Por favor, lleguen antes de que empiece la reunión..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | Please, arrive before the meeting starts.       |\n| sin que          | without (someone doing...) | Salieron sin que nadie se †**diera** cuenta. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Salieron sin que nadie se diera cuenta..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                        | They left without anyone noticing.              |\n| siempre y cuando | as long as, provided that  | Iré contigo siempre y cuando **termines** pronto. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Iré contigo siempre y cuando termines pronto..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>             | I'll go with you as long as you finish quickly. |\n| aunque sea       | even if \u002F even though      | Aunque **sea** difícil, voy a intentarlo. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Aunque sea difícil, voy a intentarlo..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                             | Even if it's difficult, I'm going to try.       |\n| en caso de que   | in case                    | Llévate paraguas en caso de que **llueva**. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Llévate paraguas en caso de que llueva..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                         | Take an umbrella in case it rains.              |\n\nAgain, while these are good things to know, don't stress!\n\nAs you consume more Spanish media and hear these phrases being used in the wild, you'll eventually develop an intuitive feel for how they work—it'll eventually feel strange to use these phrases with the indicative because you always hear them in the subjunctive.\n\n† _This is actually the imperfect subjunctive form of dar (to give). Just a heads up that the subjunctive gets used with more tenses than just the present tense!_\n\n---\n\n## Comparison: Structures that can take the indicative mood _or_ the subjunctive mood\n\n> \u003CCenteredText bold underline>Forewarning\u003C\u002FCenteredText>\u003Cbr> \u003CCenteredText>I\"m about to throw a wrench at you. If you're already feeling a bit overwhelmed, **feel free to skip this section**. I'm including it for the sake of being thorough, but it's perfectly fine to ignore it for now and come back to it (much) later. \u003C\u002FCenteredText>\n\nThere are several times when it can be correct to use either the indicative _or_ subjunctive mood in Spanish, but your nuance will change slightly depending on which one you choose\n\nWe'll get into some specific examples below, but generally speaking:\n\n- The indicative mood is used to say that something is happening or actually has happened\n- The subjunctive mood is used to introduce a hypothetical situation or say that something _might_ happen in the future\n\nSo the indicative is “real”, and the subjunctive exists in contrast to reality.\n\nTo set the stage, here's a classic example for you to chew on:\n\n- **Indicative** → A los amigos de Julia les gusta que ella se **ríe**.\n- **Subjunctive** → A los amigos de Julia les gusta que ella se **ría**.\n\nBoth of these sentences essentially mean \"Julia's friends like it when she laughs,\" but they're not quite the same.\n\nHow do they differ?\n\nTake a moment to think about what you've learned about the subjunctive so far, and when you're ready, click the big \"+\" button below to check your answer.\n\n\u003Caccordion heading='\"Que se ríe\" vs \"que se sía'>\n\nAlright! You clicked the button. Good on you, for taking a moment to think about this 💪\n\nRemember, the essential difference here is that the indicative describes reality as it objectively is (or as the speaker genuinely believes it to be), whereas the subjunctive more describes reality as it could, might, or should be.\n\nWith this in mind:\n\n- **Indicative** → A los amigos de Julia les gusta que ella se **ríe**. \u003Cbr> → This describes reality as it is—Julia is the sort of person who laughs a lot, and her friends like the fact Julia is this sort of person. Or: Julia laughs a lot, and her friends like that.\n- **Subjunctive** → A los amigos de Julia les gusta que ella se **ría**. \u003Cbr> → This describes what _could_ or _might_ be—it'd more more accurate to say that Julia's friends like it _when_ she laughs. It could be as simple as that, or it could be something deeper—Julia is not the sort of person that laughs often, and for precisely that reason, her friends like it on those rare occasions when she _does_ laugh.\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n### 1. Cuando + indicative or subjunctive\n\nI've put a lot of thought into this article, but _cuando_ is the first word that's going to make you think I'm a liar. You'll often see it used with both the subjunctive and with the indicative.\n\nAs with the example with Julia above, there's a specific nuance behind the choice to use either grammatical mood.\n\n- **Cuando + indicative**\n  - **Nuance 1**: Used with past tense (to describe something that actually happened) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Example\u003C\u002Fu>: Cuando llegó, lo saludamos. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Cuando llegó, lo saludamos..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (We greeted him when we arrived.) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Explanation\u003C\u002Fu>: It's objectively true that we arrived, and then that we greeted him. There's no uncertainty here, so the indicative is used.\n  - **Nuance 2**: Used with the present tense to describe habits (to describe things you have reason to believe will definitely occur) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Example\u003C\u002Fu>: Siempre me llama cuando llego a casa. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Siempre me llama cuando llego a casa..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (He always calls me when I arrive home.) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Explanation\u003C\u002Fu>: This happens regularly, so we are reasonably certain that it will continue happening.\n- **Cuando + subjunctive**\n  - **Nuance**: Used with the future tense (as the subjunctive action may fail to occur) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Example\u003C\u002Fu>: Te llamaré cuando llegue a casa. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Te llamaré cuando llegue a casa..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (I will call you when I arrive home.) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Explanation\u003C\u002Fu>: Since this event is occurring in the future, we can't be 100% certain that it will actually happen. We might not ever arrive!\n\nYou'll notice similar logic with other time phrases such as hasta que (until), después de que (after), tan pronto como (as soon as), and so forth.\n\n### 2. Aunque (Although\u002FEven if)\n\nThe word aunque has a different nuance depending on whether it's used with the indicative or subjunctive—but, thankfully, the difference is pretty concrete.\n\n- **Aunque + indicative**\n  - **Nuance**: Used to mean \"despite the fact that\" (a certain reality is the case) or \"even though\" (acknowledging X fact, but doing something anyway)\u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Example\u003C\u002Fu>: Aunque es caro, lo voy a comprar. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Aunque es caro, lo voy a comprar..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (Although it’s expensive, I’m going to buy it.) \u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Explanation\u003C\u002Fu>: Perhaps you're in the store, and you can see that it _is_ expensive, but you're resolved to buy it anyway.\n- **Aunque + subjunctive**\n  - **Nuance**: Used to mean \"even if\" (you don't know if X will happen, but you're going to do something, despite that possibility)\u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Example\u003C\u002Fu>: Aunque sea caro, lo voy a comprar. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Aunque sea caro, lo voy a comprar..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (Even if it’s expensive, I’m going to buy it.)\u003Cbr> \u003Cu>Explanation\u003C\u002Fu>: You aren't sure if it's expensive or not, but you've resolved to buy it, no matter what the cost ends up being.\n\nWith the indicative structure, there's no doubt: it's certain that the thing is expensive. With the subjunctive structure, things aren't as fixed: the possibility exists that the thing may be expensive, but you aren't certain yet.\n\n### 3. Existential statements and questions\n\nThere are a handful of other phrases that can be used with either the subjunctive or indicative, but so long as you understand how the logic works, you'll gradually piece them together.\n\nFor now, I want to close with an example that's slightly different.\n\nConsider these two sentences:\n\n- ¿Hay alguien aquí que **pueda** ayudarnos? \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¿Hay alguien aquí que pueda ayudarnos_.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (Is there someone here who can help us?)\n- Sí, hay alguien aquí que **puede** ayudar. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Sí, hay alguien aquí que puede ayudar. .mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> (“Yes, there is someone here who can help.)\n\nIf you've been following along so far, this should hopefully make sense!\n\n- In the first sentence, the subjunctive is used because you don't know if this person exists or not. (That's why you're asking a question!)\n- In the second, the indicative is used because the speaker is confirming that such a person exists. (The speaker knows that there is such a person, so he states that there is.)\n\n---\n\n## A Frustration-free approach to learning the subjunctive\n\nIt isn't just you: this is a lot. It's complex stuff, and it's a lot to wrap your head around if you aren't a grammar nerd. (Hell, even if you _are_ a grammar nerd, it's kind of confusing.)\n\nThe good news is that this isn't math. You don't _need_ to understand all these fancy linguistic words. You just need to notice the patterns.\n\nHere's what you're going to do:\n\n### Above all else, spend a lot of time interacting with Spanish\n\nThe subjunctive is confusing primarily because you haven't encountered much of it yet. You're experiencing some mental panic because Spanish verb conjugations are already tricky enough to remember... and now you need to remember _another_ set of verb conjugations that, really, it seems like you've gone your entire life just fine in English without ever needing.\n\nThat's natural.\n\n... but if you follow a few podcasts, read a few books, watch a few telenovelas—we've actually got [a guide to learning Spanish by watching TV](\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fbest-spanish-shows-guide)—and generally interact with Spanish, something important will change.\n\n> **The subjunctive won't seem so mysterious anymore.**\n\nYou'll have hundreds of little sentences floating around in your head where the subjunctive is being used.\n\nYou'll notice patterns.\n\nThings will click.\n\n### Use a tool like Migaku to get explanations of why the subjunctive is used in a particular sentence\n\nSo, say you're watching something on YouTube, as you do, and you suddenly get smacked with the word _sea_. You recognize that this is the present subjunctive form of \"es\" (or maybe you don't, no worries!)—but you don't quite get why it's being used here.\n\n_Just click on it._\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subjunctive-ai.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A Spanish woman using the subjunctive form of the verb 'poder' in an interview\" \u002F>\n\nMigaku will analyze the sentence it appears in to give you an in-context explanation of what it means.\n\n### Make flashcards out of the useful subjunctive expressions you encounter\n\nYou stumbled into an example of the subjunctive in the wild... but that's just the beginning!\n\nThis particular sentence contains the word _pedacito_ (a small amount of something), and I hadn't known that word, so I decided to make a flashcard out of it.\n\nBy pressing that orange button in the top-right corner of the pop-up dictionary, which you can see above, Migaku automatically made me a flashcard that looks like this:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-subjunctive-flashcard.jpeg\" width=\"1754\" height=\"1226\" alt=\"A panel of screenshots showing the flashcards that Migaku created from a YouTube video\" \u002F>\n\nMore specifically, Migaku automatically fetched:\n\n- The word you wanted to learn\n- The sentence it appeared in\n- A screenshot of the scene where it was uttered\n- A clip of the video's audio where the sentence was uttered\n- A definition of what the word means\n\nThat took all of two seconds, which is awesome... but what makes Migaku stand out for language learners is that all of our dictionary lookup features can be used with your flashcards.\n\nSo, on the offchance that I'm reviewing this flashcard a few months from now (_[read this if you aren't sure how spaced repetition works](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning)_) and am not sure why _sea_ was being used here, I can just click it. Migaku will explain:\n\n> Migaku's explanation: _In this context, \"sea\" is a form of the verb \"ser\" used in the subjunctive mood. It conveys a sense of uncertainty or wishful thinking. The phrase \"aunque sea un pedacito\" translates to \"even if it's a small piece,\" suggesting that even a modest amount of writing is worthwhile or acceptable. This expression emphasizes flexibility and encouragement, indicating that writing even a little bit each day is beneficial._\n\n### Repeat!\n\nAs you spend more time consuming Spanish content, and you encounter more instances of the subjunctive being used, you'll gradually and naturally develop an intuitive feel for how the subjunctive works and what nuance it lends to a sentence.\n\n\u003Cprose-button href=\"\u002Flearn-spanish\" text=\"Try Migaku for free\">\u003C\u002Fprose-button>\n\n## \\[Recap] Learning Spanish and Learning the Subjunctive\n\nLearning Spanish isn't _easy_, but it _is_ pretty simple:\n\n> If you spend more time interacting with Spanish media, and you understand the sentences and messages within that media, you'll make progress. _Period._\n\nWhat all successful Spanish learners have in common is that they've spent a lot of time consuming Spanish, in one way or another.\n\nAnyway, that's my soapbox. Here's a recap of the article's keypoints:\n\n- The subjunctive is one of Spanish's 3 grammatical moods\n- It is used to communicate wishes, emotions, uncertainty, and things that are generally hypothetical in nature\n- The 3-part basic formula: {(Subject 1) + WEIRDO verb} + que + {(subject 2) + subjunctive verb}\n- Some expressions can be used with the indicative _or_ the subjunctive, and the choice to use one or the other affects what the sentence means\n- You don't need to memorize all of this—as you spend more time consuming Spanish media, it'll come naturally\n\nAnd with that: ojalá que tengas suerte, amigo\u002Fa!\n",{"title":3244,"description":5402},"article\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-subjunctive","obII6TGqFEMh2AhhdE2sGysrYMDXyd4rqacfOp_JZN8","February 13, 2025",{"id":5422,"title":5423,"body":5424,"description":6773,"extension":1321,"meta":6774,"navigation":1331,"path":6785,"rawbody":6786,"seo":6787,"stem":6788,"__hash__":6789,"timestampUnix":6775,"slug":6776,"h1":6777,"image":6778,"tags":6783,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":6790},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-swears.md","Spanish Curse Words: Here's a Big Beautiful Table of Bad Words",{"type":8,"value":5425,"toc":6753},[5426,5429,5432,5437,5440,5442,5444,5448,5451,5458,5461,5476,5479,5482,5484,5488,5491,5494,5895,5901,5905,5908,6159,6163,6166,6169,6174,6178,6181,6184,6256,6260,6263,6266,6269,6276,6342,6349,6352,6355,6411,6415,6434,6437,6440,6447,6515,6519,6526,6529,6549,6552,6554,6558,6561,6564,6567,6572,6578,6581,6585,6601,6604,6616,6624,6628,6635,6638,6642,6647,6651,6664,6674,6678,6681,6684,6688,6691,6696,6700,6703,6710,6713,6717,6724,6733,6740,6747,6750],[11,5427,5428],{},"At Migaku, we believe language learning isn’t about textbooks and grammar exercises—it’s about real, raw, authentic communication.",[11,5430,5431],{},"We're, uhh, going to get pretty raw and authentic.",[11,5433,5434],{},[15,5435,5436],{},"(I have no idea how I got permission to write this blog post.)",[11,5438,5439],{},"Behold:",[39,5441],{},[42,5443],{},[45,5445,5447],{"id":5446},"disclaimer-swear-responsibly","🛑 Disclaimer: Swear Responsibly!",[11,5449,5450],{},"I'm not a fun hater, so I'll keep this brief.",[30,5452,5453],{},[11,5454,5455],{},[573,5456,5457],{},"Be careful with these.",[11,5459,5460],{},"Don't go and insult your teacher, don't tell the guy doing Taco Tuesday that you're going to do something questionable to his mother.",[11,5462,5463,5464,5469,5470,5472,5473,22],{},"You should know that ",[1158,5465,5468],{"href":5466,"rel":5467},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.researchgate.net\u002Fpublication\u002F237444929_The_Emotional_Force_of_Swearwords_and_Taboo_Words_in_the_Speech_of_Multilinguals",[1162],"our perception of vulgarity and insult"," is dulled in foreign languages—things just get lost in translation. Unfortunately, while ",[15,5471,1596],{}," won't be able to feel the impact of these beautiful bombs you're dropping, the person you're talking to ",[15,5474,5475],{},"will",[11,5477,5478],{},"Plus, the Spanish speaking world is huge. Something that may be a totally PG word in Spain could be R-rated in Mexico.",[11,5480,5481],{},"So, you know, use some discretion here.",[42,5483],{},[45,5485,5487],{"id":5486},"one-big-beautiful-table-of-spanish-curse-words-exclamations-and-insults","🔥 One big beautiful table of Spanish curse words, exclamations, and insults",[11,5489,5490],{},"I assume you're not here to read fine literature, so I'm just going to jump right into things.",[11,5492,5493],{},"Note that many of these words are quite flexible in usage, and some may be more\u002Fless severe from place to place. Down below we'll pick out a handful of the more common words and discuss them in more detail, but for now, here's a table to give you a rough idea of what the most common Spanish swear words mean.",[119,5495,5496,5515],{},[122,5497,5498],{},[125,5499,5500,5503,5506,5509,5512],{},[128,5501,5502],{},"Spanish Word\u002FPhrase",[128,5504,5505],{},"English Meaning\u002FUsage",[128,5507,5508],{},"Regional?",[128,5510,5511],{},"Severity (Rough estimate)",[128,5513,5514],{},"Example Sentence",[138,5516,5517,5547,5574,5600,5626,5652,5681,5708,5736,5762,5791,5816,5841,5866],{},[125,5518,5519,5527,5533,5536,5539],{},[143,5520,5521,86,5524],{},[573,5522,5523],{},"Coño",[82,5525],{"src":5526,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Coño.mp3",[143,5528,5529,5530,5532],{},"Literally \"pussy\", but used as an expression of ",[88,5531],{}," frustration\u002Fsurprise, a la \"fuck!\" or \"damn!",[143,5534,5535],{},"Common everywhere",[143,5537,5538],{},"Medium (television friendly)",[143,5540,5541,5542,5544],{},"\"¡Coño! Olvidé mis llaves.\" ",[88,5543],{},[15,5545,5546],{},"(Damn! I forgot my keys.)",[125,5548,5549,5557,5560,5563,5566],{},[143,5550,5551,86,5554],{},[573,5552,5553],{},"Joder",[82,5555],{"src":5556,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-joder.mp3",[143,5558,5559],{},"\"Fuck\", a general expletive, very flexible in usage",[143,5561,5562],{},"Common everywhere, but especially in Spain",[143,5564,5565],{},"Medium to High",[143,5567,5568,5569,86,5571],{},"\"¡Deja de joder!\" ",[88,5570],{},[15,5572,5573],{},"(Stop fucking around!)",[125,5575,5576,5584,5587,5589,5592],{},[143,5577,5578,86,5581],{},[573,5579,5580],{},"Mierda",[82,5582],{"src":5583,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-mierda.mp3",[143,5585,5586],{},"\"Shit\", used like it is in English",[143,5588,5535],{},[143,5590,5591],{},"Medium",[143,5593,5594,5595,86,5597],{},"\"¡Qué mierda de película!\" ",[88,5596],{},[15,5598,5599],{},"(What a shitty movie!)",[125,5601,5602,5610,5613,5615,5618],{},[143,5603,5604,86,5607],{},[573,5605,5606],{},"Puta",[82,5608],{"src":5609,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-puta.mp3",[143,5611,5612],{},"\"Whore\u002Fbitch\", used as an insult or expletive",[143,5614,5535],{},[143,5616,5617],{},"High \u002F fighting words",[143,5619,5620,5621,86,5623],{},"\"La vida es una puta.\" ",[88,5622],{},[15,5624,5625],{},"(Life is a bitch.)",[125,5627,5628,5636,5639,5641,5644],{},[143,5629,5630,86,5633],{},[573,5631,5632],{},"Cabrón",[82,5634],{"src":5635,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-cabrón.mp3",[143,5637,5638],{},"\"Bastard\u002Fbitch\", a rude insult",[143,5640,5535],{},[143,5642,5643],{},"Depends on context",[143,5645,5646,5647,86,5649],{},"\"Eres un cabrón.\" ",[88,5648],{},[15,5650,5651],{},"(You're a bastard.)",[125,5653,5654,5662,5668,5671,5673],{},[143,5655,5656,86,5659],{},[573,5657,5658],{},"Pendejo",[82,5660],{"src":5661,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-pendejo.mp3",[143,5663,5664,5665,5667],{},"The literal translation is \"pubic hair\", but it's used to mean ",[88,5666],{}," \"asshole\" or \"idiot\"",[143,5669,5670],{},"Common, especially in Mexico",[143,5672,5591],{},[143,5674,5675,5676,86,5678],{},"\"Escúchame, pendejo, estoy harto de ti.\" ",[88,5677],{},[15,5679,5680],{},"(Listen up, asshole, I'm tired of you.)",[125,5682,5683,5691,5694,5697,5700],{},[143,5684,5685,86,5688],{},[573,5686,5687],{},"Gilipollas",[82,5689],{"src":5690,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-gilipollas.mp3",[143,5692,5693],{},"\"Jackass\", someone who doesn't think before doing something",[143,5695,5696],{},"Mainly Spain",[143,5698,5699],{},"Medium; can come off strong",[143,5701,5702,5703,86,5705],{},"\"Que se joda este tipo. Es un gilipollas.\" ",[88,5704],{},[15,5706,5707],{},"(Fuck this guy. He's a jackass.)",[125,5709,5710,5718,5724,5726,5728],{},[143,5711,5712,86,5715],{},[573,5713,5714],{},"Hostia",[82,5716],{"src":5717,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-hostia.mp3",[143,5719,5720,5721,5723],{},"Literally translates to \"Holy Communion\", but used as ",[88,5722],{}," an exclamation of shock\u002Fsurprise\u002Fpain",[143,5725,5696],{},[143,5727,5591],{},[143,5729,5730,5731,86,5733],{},"\"¡Hostia, qué susto me has pegado\" ",[88,5732],{},[15,5734,5735],{},"(Damn, you scared me!)",[125,5737,5738,5746,5749,5752,5754],{},[143,5739,5740,86,5743],{},[573,5741,5742],{},"Chingar",[82,5744],{"src":5745,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-chingar.mp3",[143,5747,5748],{},"\"To fuck\", very vulgar",[143,5750,5751],{},"Mainly Mexico",[143,5753,5617],{},[143,5755,5756,5757,86,5759],{},"\"¡Chinga tu madre!\" ",[88,5758],{},[15,5760,5761],{},"(Fuck your mother!)",[125,5763,5764,5772,5778,5781,5783],{},[143,5765,5766,86,5769],{},[573,5767,5768],{},"Huevón",[82,5770],{"src":5771,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-huevon.mp3",[143,5773,5774,5775,5777],{},"Literally \"eggs\", can mean \"testicles\" or \"lazy person\" ",[88,5776],{}," depending on the country",[143,5779,5780],{},"Common",[143,5782,5591],{},[143,5784,5785,5786,86,5788],{},"\"¡Son las dos de la tarde! ¡Ya levántate huevón!\" ",[88,5787],{},[15,5789,5790],{},"(It's two in the afternoon; get up, lazy bones!)",[125,5792,5793,5801,5804,5806,5808],{},[143,5794,5795,86,5798],{},[573,5796,5797],{},"Carajo",[82,5799],{"src":5800,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-carajo.mp3",[143,5802,5803],{},"\"Damn\u002Ffuck\", expression of annoyance",[143,5805,5535],{},[143,5807,5591],{},[143,5809,5810,5811,86,5813],{},"\"¿Dónde carajo estás?\" ",[88,5812],{},[15,5814,5815],{},"(Where the hell are you?)",[125,5817,5818,5826,5829,5831,5833],{},[143,5819,5820,86,5823],{},[573,5821,5822],{},"Pinche",[82,5824],{"src":5825,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-pinche.mp3",[143,5827,5828],{},"\"Fucking\u002Ffreaking\", used as an intensifier",[143,5830,5751],{},[143,5832,5565],{},[143,5834,5835,5836,86,5838],{},"\"¿¡Quieres callarte la pinche boca!?\" ",[88,5837],{},[15,5839,5840],{},"(Would you like to shut your freakin' mouth?!)",[125,5842,5843,5851,5854,5856,5858],{},[143,5844,5845,86,5848],{},[573,5846,5847],{},"Verga",[82,5849],{"src":5850,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-verga.mp3",[143,5852,5853],{},"\"Cock\", but quite flexible in usage",[143,5855,5670],{},[143,5857,5565],{},[143,5859,5860,5861,86,5863],{},"\"¡Me vale verga!\" ",[88,5862],{},[15,5864,5865],{},"(I don't give a damn!)",[125,5867,5868,5876,5882,5884,5887],{},[143,5869,5870,86,5873],{},[573,5871,5872],{},"Me cago en...",[82,5874],{"src":5875,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-me cago en.mp3",[143,5877,5878,5879,5881],{},"\"I shit on...\", an expression of frustration\u002Fcontempt ",[88,5880],{}," to someone or something",[143,5883,5696],{},[143,5885,5886],{},"High",[143,5888,5889,5890,86,5892],{},"\"!Me cago en la leche, me olvide de recoger los niños en la escuela!\" ",[88,5891],{},[15,5893,5894],{},"(Oh my God, I forgot to pick the kids up from school!)",[11,5896,5897,5900],{},[573,5898,5899],{},"Note:"," I've done my best to eyeball the severity of these words, but please don't treat this as gospel. To be safe, consider waiting to use these until you've had an opportunity to observe a native speaker using them.",[45,5902,5904],{"id":5903},"very-mild-spanish-swear-words-you-can-use-freely","🟢 Very mild Spanish swear words you can use freely",[11,5906,5907],{},"Now that we've got the heavy-hitting stuff out of the way, here are some more mild expressions that Spanish speakers use when they want to swear but it wouldn't be proper to use the Big Boy words from the above table.",[119,5909,5910,5921],{},[122,5911,5912],{},[125,5913,5914,5916,5919],{},[128,5915,4630],{},[128,5917,5918],{},"English Meaning \u002F Usage",[128,5920,5514],{},[138,5922,5923,5944,5965,5991,6012,6033,6054,6075,6096,6117,6138],{},[125,5924,5925,5933,5936],{},[143,5926,5927,86,5930],{},[573,5928,5929],{},"Maldito",[82,5931],{"src":5932,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-maldito.mp3",[143,5934,5935],{},"\"Darn\", also \"son of a gun\"",[143,5937,5938,5939,86,5941],{},"\"Ese maldito perro se comió mis zapatos.\" ",[88,5940],{},[15,5942,5943],{},"(That darn dog ate my shoes.)",[125,5945,5946,5954,5957],{},[143,5947,5948,86,5951],{},[573,5949,5950],{},"Ay caray",[82,5952],{"src":5953,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-ay caray.mp3",[143,5955,5956],{},"Mild exclamation like \"dang it\" or \"oh wow\"",[143,5958,5959,5960,86,5962],{},"\"¡Ay caray! Se me olvidó la tarea.\" ",[88,5961],{},[15,5963,5964],{},"(Dang it! I forgot my homework.)",[125,5966,5967,5975,5978],{},[143,5968,5969,86,5972],{},[573,5970,5971],{},"Bobo",[82,5973],{"src":5974,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-bobo.mp3",[143,5976,5977],{},"\"Dummy\" (affectionate or mild teasing)",[143,5979,5980,5981,5985,5986,86,5988],{},"\"Eres un bobo, pero ",[1158,5982,5984],{"href":5983},"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fi-love-you-in-10-languages#_9-love-in-spanish-el-amor","te quiero",".\" ",[88,5987],{},[15,5989,5990],{},"(You're a dummy, but I love you.)",[125,5992,5993,6001,6004],{},[143,5994,5995,86,5998],{},[573,5996,5997],{},"Tonto",[82,5999],{"src":6000,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-tonto.mp3",[143,6002,6003],{},"\"Dumb person\" (mild insult or playful teasing)",[143,6005,6006,6007,86,6009],{},"\"No seas tonto, eso no es verdad.\" ",[88,6008],{},[15,6010,6011],{},"(Don't be silly, that's not true.)",[125,6013,6014,6022,6025],{},[143,6015,6016,86,6019],{},[573,6017,6018],{},"Me importa un pepino",[82,6020],{"src":6021,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-me importa un pepino.mp3",[143,6023,6024],{},"\"I don't give a hoot\"; literally \"cucumber\"",[143,6026,6027,6028,86,6030],{},"\"Me importa un pepino lo que digan.\" ",[88,6029],{},[15,6031,6032],{},"(I don't give a hoot what they say.)",[125,6034,6035,6043,6046],{},[143,6036,6037,86,6040],{},[573,6038,6039],{},"Rayos",[82,6041],{"src":6042,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-rayos.mp3",[143,6044,6045],{},"\"Dang it\" or \"Shoot\"",[143,6047,6048,6049,86,6051],{},"\"¡Rayos! Perdí el autobús.\" ",[88,6050],{},[15,6052,6053],{},"(Dang it! I missed the bus.)",[125,6055,6056,6064,6067],{},[143,6057,6058,86,6061],{},[573,6059,6060],{},"No manches",[82,6062],{"src":6063,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-no_manches.mp3",[143,6065,6066],{},"\"No way!\", an expression of disbelief",[143,6068,6069,6070,86,6072],{},"\"¿Ganaste la lotería? ¡No manches!\" ",[88,6071],{},[15,6073,6074],{},"(You won the lottery? No way!)",[125,6076,6077,6085,6088],{},[143,6078,6079,86,6082],{},[573,6080,6081],{},"¡No me digas!",[82,6083],{"src":6084,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-no me digas.mp3",[143,6086,6087],{},"\"You don't say!\", an expression of surprise",[143,6089,6090,6091,86,6093],{},"\"¿Te casas? ¡No me digas!\" ",[88,6092],{},[15,6094,6095],{},"(You're getting married? You don't say!)",[125,6097,6098,6106,6109],{},[143,6099,6100,86,6103],{},[573,6101,6102],{},"¡Caramba!",[82,6104],{"src":6105,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-caramba.mp3",[143,6107,6108],{},"\"Darn!\", \"Geez!\", expression of surprise or mild annoyance",[143,6110,6111,6112,86,6114],{},"\"¡Caramba! ¡Qué calor hace hoy!\" ",[88,6113],{},[15,6115,6116],{},"(Geez! It's so hot today!)",[125,6118,6119,6127,6130],{},[143,6120,6121,86,6124],{},[573,6122,6123],{},"¡Madre mía!",[82,6125],{"src":6126,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-madre mía.mp3",[143,6128,6129],{},"\"Oh my goodness!\", an expression of surprise or disbelief",[143,6131,6132,6133,86,6135],{},"\"¡Madre mía! ¿Viste eso?\" ",[88,6134],{},[15,6136,6137],{},"(Oh my goodness! Did you see that?)",[125,6139,6140,6148,6151],{},[143,6141,6142,86,6145],{},[573,6143,6144],{},"¡Que te den!",[82,6146],{"src":6147,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-que te den.mp3",[143,6149,6150],{},"\"Screw you\", but softer",[143,6152,6153,6154,86,6156],{},"\"No voy a ayudarte más, ¡que te den!\" ",[88,6155],{},[15,6157,6158],{},"(I'm not helping you anymore, screw you!)",[45,6160,6162],{"id":6161},"some-spanish-bad-words-worth-taking-a-closer-look-at","👀 Some Spanish bad words worth taking a closer look at",[11,6164,6165],{},"I'll have you know that I'm working overtime for you, amigo. I \"hijo de puta\"'d more than once while working on that first list because, fortunately and unfortunately, cursing is an art. Many of these words just can't quite be done justice with a single line in a table.",[11,6167,6168],{},"If you've read this far, I'll assume that you're here for more than just a Spanish insult to throw at your coworker or uncle, so we're going to take a closer look at some of Spanish's most common curse words.",[11,6170,6171],{},[15,6172,6173],{},"(I spent a glorious couple hours looking through blog posts and social media for example sentences. All of the below example sentences are things I observed real people saying. For whatever reason, I felt inclined to inform you of this.)",[105,6175,6177],{"id":6176},"joder-which-means-fuck-and-is-just-as-flexible-as-the-english-equivalent","Joder, which means \"fuck\" and is just as flexible as the English equivalent",[11,6179,6180],{},"Joder means \"fuck\" (as in \"have intercourse\"), but it isn't quite as strong as \"fuck\" in English. It's probably the most common swear word in Spanish—especially in Spain.",[11,6182,6183],{},"Just like English's fuck, joder has a pleasantly wide array of usages:",[55,6185,6186,6197,6208,6219,6229,6245],{},[58,6187,6188,6189,86,6192,86,6194],{},"Anoche, María y su novio jodieron. ",[82,6190],{"src":6191,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Anoche, María y su novio jodieron..mp3",[88,6193],{},[15,6195,6196],{},"Last night, Maria and her boyfriend fucked.",[58,6198,6199,6200,86,6203,6205],{},"¡No me jodas! ",[82,6201],{"src":6202,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡No me jodas!.mp3",[88,6204],{},[15,6206,6207],{},"Don't fuck with me!",[58,6209,6210,6211,86,6214,6216],{},"Si la jodemos, la gente se va a morir. ",[82,6212],{"src":6213,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Si la jodemos, la gente se va a morir..mp3",[88,6215],{},[15,6217,6218],{},"If we fuck up, people will die.",[58,6220,6221,6222,6224,6226],{},"¡Joder! ",[82,6223],{"src":5556,":type":85},[88,6225],{},[15,6227,6228],{},"Fuck!",[58,6230,6231,6232,86,6235,86,6237,6240,6241,1568],{},"¡Que te jodan! ",[82,6233],{"src":6234,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Que te jodan!.mp3",[88,6236],{},[15,6238,6239],{},"Fuck you!"," (this happens to be a prime ",[1158,6242,6244],{"href":6243},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-subjunctive-guide","example of the subjunctive!",[58,6246,6247,6248,86,6251,86,6253],{},"Él es el mejor futbolista de todo el jodido planeta. ",[82,6249],{"src":6250,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Él es el mejor futbolista de todo el jodido planeta..mp3",[88,6252],{},[15,6254,6255],{},"He's the best soccer player on the whole fucking planet.",[105,6257,6259],{"id":6258},"puta-one-of-the-more-rude-spanish-insults-but-also-a-wonderful-compliment-a-la-de-puta-madre","Puta, one of the more rude Spanish insults, but also a wonderful compliment (a la \"~ de puta madre\")",[11,6261,6262],{},"While \"puta madre\" is a very strong expression akin to \"mother fucker\", the addition of a tiny little \"de\" turns it into an equally strong compliment—something along the lines of \"the shit\".",[11,6264,6265],{},"Interestingly, \"puto\" (a derogatory slur for a male sex worker) is a beloved chant by Mexican soccer fans, used when an opposing player lines up to take a penalty kick.",[2337,6267],{"src":6268},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F2eFIlLr-veE?si=OVyzQkNEk4J5UTb-",[11,6270,6271,6272,6275],{},"As with ",[15,6273,6274],{},"joder"," from above, you'll see puto used in an impressively wide variety of scenarios:",[55,6277,6278,6289,6300,6309,6320,6331],{},[58,6279,6280,6281,86,6284,86,6286],{},"¡Hijo de puta! ",[82,6282],{"src":6283,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Hijo de puta!.mp3",[88,6285],{},[15,6287,6288],{},"Son of a bitch!",[58,6290,6291,6292,86,6295,86,6297],{},"Que año putamente difícil. ",[82,6293],{"src":6294,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Que año putamente difícil..mp3",[88,6296],{},[15,6298,6299],{},"What a fucking difficult year.",[58,6301,6302,6303,86,6306,6308],{},"Juan es un cocinero de puta madre. ",[82,6304],{"src":6305,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Juan es un cocinero de puta madre..mp3",[88,6307],{}," Juan is a fucking incredible cook.",[58,6310,6311,6312,86,6315,86,6317],{},"¡Hostia puta! ",[82,6313],{"src":6314,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Hostia puta!.mp3",[88,6316],{},[15,6318,6319],{},"Fucking shit!",[58,6321,6322,6323,86,6326,86,6328],{},"Odio el puto frío. ",[82,6324],{"src":6325,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Odio el puto frío..mp3",[88,6327],{},[15,6329,6330],{},"I hate the fucking cold.",[58,6332,6333,6334,86,6337,86,6339],{},"¡Ni puta idea! ",[82,6335],{"src":6336,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Ni puta idea!.mp3",[88,6338],{},[15,6340,6341],{},"No freakin' idea!",[105,6343,6345,6346,6348],{"id":6344},"cabrón-a-flexible-word-you-can-call-someone-you-dislike-and-someone-you-like","Cabrón, a flexible word you can call someone you dislike ",[15,6347,2198],{}," someone you like",[11,6350,6351],{},"This word has some nuance. While it's strongly insulting if used toward someone you don't know, it can be endearing\u002Fpositive\u002Fhumorous if used between friends.",[11,6353,6354],{},"A few examples:",[55,6356,6357,6368,6379,6390,6400],{},[58,6358,6359,6360,86,6363,86,6365],{},"El examen estuvo cabrón. ",[82,6361],{"src":6362,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-El examen estuvo cabrón..mp3",[88,6364],{},[15,6366,6367],{},"The exam was very difficult.",[58,6369,6370,6371,86,6374,86,6376],{},"Estas bastante cabrona. ",[82,6372],{"src":6373,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Estas bastante cabrona..mp3",[88,6375],{},[15,6377,6378],{},"Damn, you're hot shit!",[58,6380,6381,6382,86,6385,86,6387],{},"Eres un cabrón para... ",[82,6383],{"src":6384,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Eres un cabron para....mp3",[88,6386],{},[15,6388,6389],{},"You're very good at ...",[58,6391,6392,6393,86,6395,86,6397],{},"¡Cabrón! ",[82,6394],{"src":5635,":type":85},[88,6396],{},[15,6398,6399],{},"You idiot!",[58,6401,6402,6403,86,6406,86,6408],{},"No seas cabrón. ",[82,6404],{"src":6405,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No seas cabrón..mp3",[88,6407],{},[15,6409,6410],{},"Don't be a dick.",[105,6412,6414],{"id":6413},"chingar-what-may-be-the-most-famous-word-in-spanish-as-spoken-in-mexico","Chingar, what may be the most famous word in Spanish (as spoken in Mexico)",[11,6416,6417,6418,6421,6422,6427,6428,6433],{},"Chingar is a strong bit of Mexican profanity that's hard to pin down. It comes from ",[15,6419,6420],{},"cingarár",", which means \"to fight\" in ",[1158,6423,6426],{"href":6424,"rel":6425},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FCal%C3%B3_language",[1162],"Caló, the language of Spanish\u002FPortuguese Romani",", but now boasts an impressive ",[1158,6429,6432],{"href":6430,"rel":6431},"https:\u002F\u002Fdle.rae.es\u002Fchingar",[1162],"nine definitions in the Royal Academy of Spanish Dictionary",". These definitions cover everything from \"engaging in coitus\" to \"drinking liquor heavily\" to \"cutting the tail off an animal\".",[11,6435,6436],{},"It's also featured in a song by Molotov, a Mexican band famous for their use of profanity. I would be remiss to write a blog post about Spanish curse words and not introduce you to them, so here you go:",[2337,6438],{"src":6439},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FMuRVidyWN6Q?si=PvPABbUvFSzgjwUr",[11,6441,6442,6443,6446],{},"Anyway, here's a small sampling of the ways you'll see ",[15,6444,6445],{},"chingar"," used in Spanish:",[55,6448,6449,6460,6471,6482,6493,6504],{},[58,6450,6451,6452,86,6455,86,6457],{},"¡Lárgate a la chingada de aquí! ",[82,6453],{"src":6454,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Lárgate a la chingada de aquí!.mp3",[88,6456],{},[15,6458,6459],{},"Get the fuck out of here!",[58,6461,6462,6463,86,6466,86,6468],{},"¡Chinga tu madre! ",[82,6464],{"src":6465,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Chinga tu madre!.mp3",[88,6467],{},[15,6469,6470],{},"Fuck your mother!",[58,6472,6473,6474,86,6477,86,6479],{},"¡Chingada madre! ",[82,6475],{"src":6476,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Chingada madre!.mp3",[88,6478],{},[15,6480,6481],{},"God damn it!",[58,6483,6484,6485,86,6488,86,6490],{},"Esta chingadera no sirve pa nada. ",[82,6486],{"src":6487,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Esta chingadera no sirve pa nada..mp3",[88,6489],{},[15,6491,6492],{},"This fucking thing isn't good for anything.",[58,6494,6495,6496,86,6499,86,6501],{},"¡Qué chingón! ",[82,6497],{"src":6498,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Qué chingón!.mp3",[88,6500],{},[15,6502,6503],{},"Awesome!",[58,6505,6506,6507,86,6510,86,6512],{},"¡Chíngale! ",[82,6508],{"src":6509,":type":85},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Chíngale!.mp3",[88,6511],{},[15,6513,6514],{},"Hurry up! \u002F Get a move on!",[45,6516,6518],{"id":6517},"regional-differences-spain-vs-mexico-vs-latin-america","🌍 Regional Differences: Spain vs Mexico vs Latin America",[11,6520,6521,6522,6525],{},"As you likely know, the Spanish-speaking world is vast. There's over 20 Spanish-speaking countries. That's enough room for the seeds of chaos to do their thing. In the same way as ",[15,6523,6524],{},"cunt"," is a very strong word in the United States but quite acceptable in Australia, the impact of a number of Spanish swear words changes from place to place.",[11,6527,6528],{},"I won't dwell on this too much, but just to make a point:",[55,6530,6531,6534,6537,6540],{},[58,6532,6533],{},"Coño (pussy\u002Fcunt) is pretty harmless in Spain, used like \"damn!\", but is very vulgar in Latin America",[58,6535,6536],{},"Coger means \"to take transportation\" in Spain, but means \"to have sex\" in much of Latin America",[58,6538,6539],{},"Pendejo is a quite strong insult in Mexico, but has softer vibes along the lines of \"a young boy who thinks he's an adult\" in Argentina",[58,6541,6542,6543,6548],{},"Concha is an innocent word that means \"seashell\" in Spain (there's even a place called \"",[1158,6544,6547],{"href":6545,"rel":6546},"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FBeach_of_La_Concha#cite_note-1",[1162],"beach of la concha","\")... but is a vulgar word for \"vagina\" in much of Latin America",[11,6550,6551],{},"So, you know, know your audience! If you're going to start swearing in Spanish, take a bit of time to learn how people swear in your country of focus 💪",[42,6553],{},[45,6555,6557],{"id":6556},"a-jodidamente-incredible-way-to-learn-spanish-curse-words-like-hijo-de-puta","🧠 A jodidamente incredible way to learn Spanish curse words like \"hijo de puta\"",[11,6559,6560],{},"Let's be real for a moment: if you want to learn bad words in Spanish, this is kind of on you. Your teacher isn't going to drop these in class (or so I hope), and you're definitely not going to run into them on Duolingo or something like that.",[11,6562,6563],{},"At Migaku, we happen to think that's a shame.",[11,6565,6566],{},"Bad words in Spanish, like any other bit of Spanish vocabulary, are used to express how people really feel—they're an important part of being human.",[30,6568,6569],{},[11,6570,6571],{},"People swear, and Spanish people are no exception.",[11,6573,6574,6575,22],{},"With this in mind, it's worth knowing several of the most common Spanish curse words, even if you don't plan on using them. This is due to the very simple fact that if you're engaging with native Spanish speakers in any meaningful capacity, ",[15,6576,6577],{},"you're going to hear Spanish profanity",[11,6579,6580],{},"So, here's how you're going to go about learning all these dirty words that the Spanish language is blessed with:",[105,6582,6584],{"id":6583},"step-1consume-media-you-enjoy-from-spanish-speaking-countries","Step 1. Consume media you enjoy from Spanish-speaking countries",[11,6586,6587,6588,6590,6591,18,6594,6596,6597,6600],{},"I won't claim to have perused ",[15,6589,544],{}," Spanish textbook, but I have used a few, and what I immediately noticed was a distinct lack of ",[15,6592,6593],{},"coño",[15,6595,6274],{},". (No wonder American students study Spanish for 4 years but graduate unable to say much beyond ",[15,6598,6599],{},"¿dónde está el baño?","—their teachers skip the important stuff!)",[11,6602,6603],{},"Anyway—that's a different blog post.",[11,6605,6606,6607,6609,6610,6612,6613,6615],{},"The point is that, if you want to learn ",[15,6608,2435],{}," Spanish, you're going to need to consume media that includes ",[15,6611,2435],{}," Spanish speakers talking about ",[15,6614,2435],{}," things in Spanish.",[11,6617,6618,6619,1195],{},"So, say you're listening to ",[1158,6620,6623],{"href":6621,"rel":6622},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=132xOe-U6K0&list=PL7LZTn9OosUsVPP4LthPu0N-7GTdGXcMU",[1162],"this MexTalki episode entitled \"The School of Memes\"",[412,6625],{"src":6626,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":6627},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-mextalki.jpeg","Two Mexican guys having a conversation about memes; they drop a few curse words",[11,6629,6630,6631,6634],{},"And you can't help but notice the word ",[15,6632,6633],{},"pendejada"," there. This throws you off, as you're somewhat a connoisseur of Spanish curse words, but you haven't ran into this one yet. (Hence the red underline.)",[11,6636,6637],{},"What's a cabrón such as yourself to do?",[105,6639,6641],{"id":6640},"step-2click-on-any-words-and-phrases-you-dont-know","Step 2. Click on any words and phrases you don't know",[11,6643,6644],{},[15,6645,6646],{},"Just click on it, right in the subtitles.",[412,6648],{"src":6649,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":6650},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-mextalki-2.jpeg","A screenshot demonstrating Migaku's popup dictionary capabilities by defining the word pendejada",[11,6652,6653,6654,6657,6658,576,6661,22],{},"Ahh! But of course. Pendejada, coming from the word ",[15,6655,6656],{},"pendejo",", means something along the lines of ",[15,6659,6660],{},"bullshit",[15,6662,6663],{},"asshattery",[55,6665,6666],{},[58,6667,6668,6669,86,6671],{},"Puede ser que estoy diciendo una pendeada. ",[88,6670],{},[15,6672,6673],{},"It could be that I'm saying some bullshit nonsense.",[105,6675,6677],{"id":6676},"step-3-make-flashcards-out-of-useful-words","Step 3. Make flashcards out of useful words",[11,6679,6680],{},"Pendejada is indeed a gorgeous gem of Spanish profanity, so it's understandable that you'd like to tuck it away in your back pocket for use later on.",[11,6682,6683],{},"Go ahead and click that orange button in the top-right corner of the dictionary explanation:",[412,6685],{"src":6686,"width":1466,"height":1467,"alt":6687},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-mextalki3.jpeg","A screenshot of Migaku's card creator interface, showing how we can make flashcards out of Spanish swear words",[11,6689,6690],{},"Migaku fetches a screenshot of your YouTube (or Netflix) show, takes a small recording of the audio, fetches the subtitle, and combines all this to prepare a flashcard. You can tweak it if you want (I don't, personally). The end result looks like this:",[412,6692],{"src":6693,"width":6694,"height":1943,"alt":6695},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-flashcards.jpeg",1492,"A screenshot of the flashcard that Migaku made out of the Spanish bad word 'pendejada'",[105,6697,6699],{"id":6698},"step-4-swear-like-a-native-or-dont","Step 4. Swear like a native (or don't)",[11,6701,6702],{},"That's it! Consume Spanish media you find enjoyable, whether it's from YouTube or Netflix or even a book online, stumble into swear words, then make flashcards out of the ones that look promising.",[11,6704,6705,6706,6709],{},"Our flashcard system is supported by ",[1158,6707,6708],{"href":1398},"a spaced-repetition algorithm",", so once you've made your cards, we'll nudge you to review them periodically until they've wedged themselves firmly in your long-term memory.",[11,6711,6712],{},"What you do with this knowledge is up to you 💪",[45,6714,6716],{"id":6715},"learn-bad-words-in-spanish-and-improve-as-a-byproduct-of-entertaining-yourself","👑 Learn bad words in Spanish and improve as a byproduct of entertaining yourself",[11,6718,6719,6720,6723],{},"If you're reading a post like this, it shows that you're interested in Spanish as it's ",[15,6721,6722],{},"actually"," spoken, textbooks be damned, and that's an important step.",[11,6725,6726,6727,6729,6730,1195],{},"You see, while learning Spanish isn't ",[15,6728,2445],{},", it's actually pretty ",[15,6731,6732],{},"simple",[30,6734,6735],{},[11,6736,6737,6738,22],{},"If you spend time engaging with Spanish media, and you understand the sentences and messages within that media, you'll make progress. ",[15,6739,1291],{},[11,6741,6742,6743,6746],{},"So, study—but also live. Go watch some ",[1158,6744,6745],{"href":3177},"Spanish TV shows like Narcos"," or something like that. (You'll hear a lot of these words there, lol.)",[11,6748,6749],{},"Basically: The more you use Spanish, the faster you'll learn.",[11,6751,6752],{},"Suerte! 🫡",{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":6754},[6755,6756,6757,6758,6765,6766,6772],{"id":5446,"depth":1296,"text":5447},{"id":5486,"depth":1296,"text":5487},{"id":5903,"depth":1296,"text":5904},{"id":6161,"depth":1296,"text":6162,"children":6759},[6760,6761,6762,6764],{"id":6176,"depth":1301,"text":6177},{"id":6258,"depth":1301,"text":6259},{"id":6344,"depth":1301,"text":6763},"Cabrón, a flexible word you can call someone you dislike and someone you like",{"id":6413,"depth":1301,"text":6414},{"id":6517,"depth":1296,"text":6518},{"id":6556,"depth":1296,"text":6557,"children":6767},[6768,6769,6770,6771],{"id":6583,"depth":1301,"text":6584},{"id":6640,"depth":1301,"text":6641},{"id":6676,"depth":1301,"text":6677},{"id":6698,"depth":1301,"text":6699},{"id":6715,"depth":1296,"text":6716},"Learn Spanish curse words, swear words, profanity, or whatever the hell you call it. Contains a screenshottable table + explanations of popular Spanish profanity.",{"timestampUnix":6775,"slug":6776,"h1":6777,"image":6778,"tags":6783},1742531257000,"spanish-swear-words","Learn Spanish Swear Words, Curse Like a Pro",{"src":6779,"width":6780,"height":6781,"alt":6782},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish-swears-header.jpg",1252,834,"A photo of a nonplussed-looking Hispanic man wearing a sombrero and raising a finger, looking like he might drop a few Spanish curse words",[6784,1330],"listicle","\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-swears","---\ntitle: \"Spanish Curse Words: Here's a Big Beautiful Table of Bad Words\"\ndescription: 'Learn Spanish curse words, swear words, profanity, or whatever the hell you call it. Contains a screenshottable table + explanations of popular Spanish profanity.'\ntimestampUnix: 1742531257000\nslug: 'spanish-swear-words'\nh1: 'Learn Spanish Swear Words, Curse Like a Pro'\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish-swears-header.jpg'\n  width: 1252\n  height: 834\n  alt: 'A photo of a nonplussed-looking Hispanic man wearing a sombrero and raising a finger, looking like he might drop a few Spanish curse words'\ntags:\n  - listicle\n  - vocabulary\n---\n\nAt Migaku, we believe language learning isn’t about textbooks and grammar exercises—it’s about real, raw, authentic communication.\n\nWe're, uhh, going to get pretty raw and authentic.\n\n_(I have no idea how I got permission to write this blog post.)_\n\nBehold:\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## 🛑 Disclaimer: Swear Responsibly\\!\n\nI'm not a fun hater, so I'll keep this brief.\n\n> **Be careful with these.**\n\nDon't go and insult your teacher, don't tell the guy doing Taco Tuesday that you're going to do something questionable to his mother.\n\nYou should know that [our perception of vulgarity and insult](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.researchgate.net\u002Fpublication\u002F237444929_The_Emotional_Force_of_Swearwords_and_Taboo_Words_in_the_Speech_of_Multilinguals) is dulled in foreign languages—things just get lost in translation. Unfortunately, while _you_ won't be able to feel the impact of these beautiful bombs you're dropping, the person you're talking to _will_.\n\nPlus, the Spanish speaking world is huge. Something that may be a totally PG word in Spain could be R-rated in Mexico.\n\nSo, you know, use some discretion here.\n\n---\n\n## 🔥 One big beautiful table of Spanish curse words, exclamations, and insults\n\nI assume you're not here to read fine literature, so I'm just going to jump right into things.\n\nNote that many of these words are quite flexible in usage, and some may be more\u002Fless severe from place to place. Down below we'll pick out a handful of the more common words and discuss them in more detail, but for now, here's a table to give you a rough idea of what the most common Spanish swear words mean.\n\n| Spanish Word\u002FPhrase                                                                            | English Meaning\u002FUsage                                                                             | Regional?                                  | Severity (Rough estimate)    | Example Sentence                                                                                                                    |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| **Coño** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Coño.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                | Literally \"pussy\", but used as an expression of \u003Cbr> frustration\u002Fsurprise, a la \"fuck!\" or \"damn! | Common everywhere                          | Medium (television friendly) | \"¡Coño! Olvidé mis llaves.\" \u003Cbr>_(Damn! I forgot my keys.)_                                                                         |\n| **Joder** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-joder.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>              | \"Fuck\", a general expletive, very flexible in usage                                               | Common everywhere, but especially in Spain | Medium to High               | \"¡Deja de joder!\" \u003Cbr> _(Stop fucking around!)_                                                                                     |\n| **Mierda** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-mierda.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>            | \"Shit\", used like it is in English                                                                | Common everywhere                          | Medium                       | \"¡Qué mierda de película!\" \u003Cbr> _(What a shitty movie!)_                                                                            |\n| **Puta** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-puta.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                | \"Whore\u002Fbitch\", used as an insult or expletive                                                     | Common everywhere                          | High \u002F fighting words        | \"La vida es una puta.\" \u003Cbr> _(Life is a bitch.)_                                                                                    |\n| **Cabrón** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-cabrón.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>            | \"Bastard\u002Fbitch\", a rude insult                                                                    | Common everywhere                          | Depends on context           | \"Eres un cabrón.\" \u003Cbr> _(You're a bastard.)_                                                                                        |\n| **Pendejo** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-pendejo.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>          | The literal translation is \"pubic hair\", but it's used to mean \u003Cbr> \"asshole\" or \"idiot\"          | Common, especially in Mexico               | Medium                       | \"Escúchame, pendejo, estoy harto de ti.\" \u003Cbr> _(Listen up, asshole, I'm tired of you.)_                                             |\n| **Gilipollas** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-gilipollas.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>    | \"Jackass\", someone who doesn't think before doing something                                       | Mainly Spain                               | Medium; can come off strong  | \"Que se joda este tipo. Es un gilipollas.\" \u003Cbr> _(Fuck this guy. He's a jackass.)_                                                  |\n| **Hostia** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-hostia.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>            | Literally translates to \"Holy Communion\", but used as \u003Cbr> an exclamation of shock\u002Fsurprise\u002Fpain  | Mainly Spain                               | Medium                       | \"¡Hostia, qué susto me has pegado\" \u003Cbr> _(Damn, you scared me!)_                                                                    |\n| **Chingar** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-chingar.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>          | \"To fuck\", very vulgar                                                                            | Mainly Mexico                              | High \u002F fighting words        | \"¡Chinga tu madre!\" \u003Cbr> _(Fuck your mother!)_                                                                                      |\n| **Huevón** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-huevon.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>            | Literally \"eggs\", can mean \"testicles\" or \"lazy person\" \u003Cbr> depending on the country             | Common                                     | Medium                       | \"¡Son las dos de la tarde! ¡Ya levántate huevón!\" \u003Cbr> _(It's two in the afternoon; get up, lazy bones!)_                           |\n| **Carajo** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-carajo.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>            | \"Damn\u002Ffuck\", expression of annoyance                                                              | Common everywhere                          | Medium                       | \"¿Dónde carajo estás?\" \u003Cbr> _(Where the hell are you?)_                                                                             |\n| **Pinche** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-pinche.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>            | \"Fucking\u002Ffreaking\", used as an intensifier                                                        | Mainly Mexico                              | Medium to High               | \"¿¡Quieres callarte la pinche boca!?\" \u003Cbr> _(Would you like to shut your freakin' mouth?!)_                                         |\n| **Verga** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-verga.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>              | \"Cock\", but quite flexible in usage                                                               | Common, especially in Mexico               | Medium to High               | \"¡Me vale verga!\" \u003Cbr> _(I don't give a damn!)_                                                                                     |\n| **Me cago en...** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-me cago en.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | \"I shit on...\", an expression of frustration\u002Fcontempt \u003Cbr> to someone or something                | Mainly Spain                               | High                         | \"!Me cago en la leche, me olvide de recoger los niños en la escuela!\" \u003Cbr> _(Oh my God, I forgot to pick the kids up from school!)_ |\n\n**Note:** I've done my best to eyeball the severity of these words, but please don't treat this as gospel. To be safe, consider waiting to use these until you've had an opportunity to observe a native speaker using them.\n\n## 🟢 Very mild Spanish swear words you can use freely\n\nNow that we've got the heavy-hitting stuff out of the way, here are some more mild expressions that Spanish speakers use when they want to swear but it wouldn't be proper to use the Big Boy words from the above table.\n\n| Spanish Phrase                                                                                                  | English Meaning \u002F Usage                                    | Example Sentence                                                                                                                                     |\n| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| **Maldito** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-maldito.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                           | \"Darn\", also \"son of a gun\"                                | \"Ese maldito perro se comió mis zapatos.\" \u003Cbr> _(That darn dog ate my shoes.)_                                                                       |\n| **Ay caray** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-ay caray.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                         | Mild exclamation like \"dang it\" or \"oh wow\"                | \"¡Ay caray! Se me olvidó la tarea.\" \u003Cbr> _(Dang it! I forgot my homework.)_                                                                          |\n| **Bobo** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-bobo.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                                 | \"Dummy\" (affectionate or mild teasing)                     | \"Eres un bobo, pero [te quiero](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fi-love-you-in-10-languages#_9-love-in-spanish-el-amor).\" \u003Cbr> _(You're a dummy, but I love you.)_ |\n| **Tonto** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-tonto.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                               | \"Dumb person\" (mild insult or playful teasing)             | \"No seas tonto, eso no es verdad.\" \u003Cbr> _(Don't be silly, that's not true.)_                                                                         |\n| **Me importa un pepino** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-me importa un pepino.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | \"I don't give a hoot\"; literally \"cucumber\"                | \"Me importa un pepino lo que digan.\" \u003Cbr> _(I don't give a hoot what they say.)_                                                                     |\n| **Rayos** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-rayos.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                               | \"Dang it\" or \"Shoot\"                                       | \"¡Rayos! Perdí el autobús.\" \u003Cbr> _(Dang it! I missed the bus.)_                                                                                      |\n| **No manches** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-no_manches.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                     | \"No way!\", an expression of disbelief                      | \"¿Ganaste la lotería? ¡No manches!\" \u003Cbr> _(You won the lottery? No way!)_                                                                            |\n| **¡No me digas!** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-no me digas.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                 | \"You don't say!\", an expression of surprise                | \"¿Te casas? ¡No me digas!\" \u003Cbr> _(You're getting married? You don't say!)_                                                                           |\n| **¡Caramba!** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-caramba.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                         | \"Darn!\", \"Geez!\", expression of surprise or mild annoyance | \"¡Caramba! ¡Qué calor hace hoy!\" \u003Cbr> _(Geez! It's so hot today!)_                                                                                   |\n| **¡Madre mía!** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-madre mía.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                     | \"Oh my goodness!\", an expression of surprise or disbelief  | \"¡Madre mía! ¿Viste eso?\" \u003Cbr> _(Oh my goodness! Did you see that?)_                                                                                 |\n| **¡Que te den!** \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-que te den.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                   | \"Screw you\", but softer                                    | \"No voy a ayudarte más, ¡que te den!\" \u003Cbr> _(I'm not helping you anymore, screw you!)_                                                               |\n\n## 👀 Some Spanish bad words worth taking a closer look at\n\nI'll have you know that I'm working overtime for you, amigo. I \"hijo de puta\"'d more than once while working on that first list because, fortunately and unfortunately, cursing is an art. Many of these words just can't quite be done justice with a single line in a table.\n\nIf you've read this far, I'll assume that you're here for more than just a Spanish insult to throw at your coworker or uncle, so we're going to take a closer look at some of Spanish's most common curse words.\n\n_(I spent a glorious couple hours looking through blog posts and social media for example sentences. All of the below example sentences are things I observed real people saying. For whatever reason, I felt inclined to inform you of this.)_\n\n### Joder, which means \"fuck\" and is just as flexible as the English equivalent\n\nJoder means \"fuck\" (as in \"have intercourse\"), but it isn't quite as strong as \"fuck\" in English. It's probably the most common swear word in Spanish—especially in Spain.\n\nJust like English's fuck, joder has a pleasantly wide array of usages:\n\n- Anoche, María y su novio jodieron. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Anoche, María y su novio jodieron..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Last night, Maria and her boyfriend fucked._\n- ¡No me jodas! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡No me jodas!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr>_Don't fuck with me!_\n- Si la jodemos, la gente se va a morir. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Si la jodemos, la gente se va a morir..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr>_If we fuck up, people will die._\n- ¡Joder! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-joder.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\u003Cbr>_Fuck!_\n- ¡Que te jodan! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Que te jodan!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Fuck you!_ (this happens to be a prime [example of the subjunctive!](\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-subjunctive-guide))\n- Él es el mejor futbolista de todo el jodido planeta. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Él es el mejor futbolista de todo el jodido planeta..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _He's the best soccer player on the whole fucking planet._\n\n### Puta, one of the more rude Spanish insults, but also a wonderful compliment (a la \"~ de puta madre\")\n\nWhile \"puta madre\" is a very strong expression akin to \"mother fucker\", the addition of a tiny little \"de\" turns it into an equally strong compliment—something along the lines of \"the shit\".\n\nInterestingly, \"puto\" (a derogatory slur for a male sex worker) is a beloved chant by Mexican soccer fans, used when an opposing player lines up to take a penalty kick.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F2eFIlLr-veE?si=OVyzQkNEk4J5UTb-\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\nAs with _joder_ from above, you'll see puto used in an impressively wide variety of scenarios:\n\n- ¡Hijo de puta! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Hijo de puta!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Son of a bitch!_\n- Que año putamente difícil. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Que año putamente difícil..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _What a fucking difficult year._\n- Juan es un cocinero de puta madre. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Juan es un cocinero de puta madre..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> Juan is a fucking incredible cook.\n- ¡Hostia puta! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Hostia puta!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Fucking shit!_\n- Odio el puto frío. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Odio el puto frío..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _I hate the fucking cold._\n- ¡Ni puta idea! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Ni puta idea!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _No freakin' idea!_\n\n### Cabrón, a flexible word you can call someone you dislike _and_ someone you like\n\nThis word has some nuance. While it's strongly insulting if used toward someone you don't know, it can be endearing\u002Fpositive\u002Fhumorous if used between friends.\n\nA few examples:\n\n- El examen estuvo cabrón. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-El examen estuvo cabrón..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _The exam was very difficult._\n- Estas bastante cabrona. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Estas bastante cabrona..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Damn, you're hot shit!_\n- Eres un cabrón para... \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Eres un cabron para....mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _You're very good at ..._\n- ¡Cabrón! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-cabrón.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _You idiot!_\n- No seas cabrón. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-No seas cabrón..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Don't be a dick._\n\n### Chingar, what may be the most famous word in Spanish (as spoken in Mexico)\n\nChingar is a strong bit of Mexican profanity that's hard to pin down. It comes from _cingarár_, which means \"to fight\" in [Caló, the language of Spanish\u002FPortuguese Romani](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FCal%C3%B3_language), but now boasts an impressive [nine definitions in the Royal Academy of Spanish Dictionary](https:\u002F\u002Fdle.rae.es\u002Fchingar). These definitions cover everything from \"engaging in coitus\" to \"drinking liquor heavily\" to \"cutting the tail off an animal\".\n\nIt's also featured in a song by Molotov, a Mexican band famous for their use of profanity. I would be remiss to write a blog post about Spanish curse words and not introduce you to them, so here you go:\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FMuRVidyWN6Q?si=PvPABbUvFSzgjwUr\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\nAnyway, here's a small sampling of the ways you'll see _chingar_ used in Spanish:\n\n- ¡Lárgate a la chingada de aquí! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Lárgate a la chingada de aquí!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Get the fuck out of here!_\n- ¡Chinga tu madre! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Chinga tu madre!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Fuck your mother!_\n- ¡Chingada madre! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Chingada madre!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _God damn it!_\n- Esta chingadera no sirve pa nada. \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-Esta chingadera no sirve pa nada..mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _This fucking thing isn't good for anything._\n- ¡Qué chingón! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Qué chingón!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Awesome!_\n- ¡Chíngale! \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fes-¡Chíngale!.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr> _Hurry up! \u002F Get a move on!_\n\n## 🌍 Regional Differences: Spain vs Mexico vs Latin America\n\nAs you likely know, the Spanish-speaking world is vast. There's over 20 Spanish-speaking countries. That's enough room for the seeds of chaos to do their thing. In the same way as *cunt* is a very strong word in the United States but quite acceptable in Australia, the impact of a number of Spanish swear words changes from place to place.\n\nI won't dwell on this too much, but just to make a point:\n\n- Coño (pussy\u002Fcunt) is pretty harmless in Spain, used like \"damn!\", but is very vulgar in Latin America\n- Coger means \"to take transportation\" in Spain, but means \"to have sex\" in much of Latin America\n- Pendejo is a quite strong insult in Mexico, but has softer vibes along the lines of \"a young boy who thinks he's an adult\" in Argentina\n- Concha is an innocent word that means \"seashell\" in Spain (there's even a place called \"[beach of la concha](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FBeach_of_La_Concha#cite_note-1)\")... but is a vulgar word for \"vagina\" in much of Latin America\n\nSo, you know, know your audience! If you're going to start swearing in Spanish, take a bit of time to learn how people swear in your country of focus 💪\n\n---\n\n## 🧠 A jodidamente incredible way to learn Spanish curse words like \"hijo de puta\"\n\nLet's be real for a moment: if you want to learn bad words in Spanish, this is kind of on you. Your teacher isn't going to drop these in class (or so I hope), and you're definitely not going to run into them on Duolingo or something like that.\n\nAt Migaku, we happen to think that's a shame.\n\nBad words in Spanish, like any other bit of Spanish vocabulary, are used to express how people really feel—they're an important part of being human.\n\n> People swear, and Spanish people are no exception.\n\nWith this in mind, it's worth knowing several of the most common Spanish curse words, even if you don't plan on using them. This is due to the very simple fact that if you're engaging with native Spanish speakers in any meaningful capacity, _you're going to hear Spanish profanity_.\n\nSo, here's how you're going to go about learning all these dirty words that the Spanish language is blessed with:\n\n### Step 1. Consume media you enjoy from Spanish-speaking countries\n\nI won't claim to have perused _every_ Spanish textbook, but I have used a few, and what I immediately noticed was a distinct lack of _coño_ and _joder_. (No wonder American students study Spanish for 4 years but graduate unable to say much beyond _¿dónde está el baño?_—their teachers skip the important stuff!)\n\nAnyway—that's a different blog post.\n\nThe point is that, if you want to learn _real_ Spanish, you're going to need to consume media that includes _real_ Spanish speakers talking about _real_ things in Spanish.\n\nSo, say you're listening to [this MexTalki episode entitled \"The School of Memes\"](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=132xOe-U6K0&list=PL7LZTn9OosUsVPP4LthPu0N-7GTdGXcMU):\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-mextalki.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Two Mexican guys having a conversation about memes; they drop a few curse words\" \u002F>\n\nAnd you can't help but notice the word _pendejada_ there. This throws you off, as you're somewhat a connoisseur of Spanish curse words, but you haven't ran into this one yet. (Hence the red underline.)\n\nWhat's a cabrón such as yourself to do?\n\n### Step 2. Click on any words and phrases you don't know\n\n_Just click on it, right in the subtitles._\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-mextalki-2.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A screenshot demonstrating Migaku's popup dictionary capabilities by defining the word pendejada\" \u002F>\n\nAhh! But of course. Pendejada, coming from the word _pendejo_, means something along the lines of _bullshit_ or _asshattery_.\n\n- Puede ser que estoy diciendo una pendeada. \u003Cbr> _It could be that I'm saying some bullshit nonsense._\n\n### Step 3. Make flashcards out of useful words\n\nPendejada is indeed a gorgeous gem of Spanish profanity, so it's understandable that you'd like to tuck it away in your back pocket for use later on.\n\nGo ahead and click that orange button in the top-right corner of the dictionary explanation:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-mextalki3.jpeg\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A screenshot of Migaku's card creator interface, showing how we can make flashcards out of Spanish swear words\" \u002F>\n\nMigaku fetches a screenshot of your YouTube (or Netflix) show, takes a small recording of the audio, fetches the subtitle, and combines all this to prepare a flashcard. You can tweak it if you want (I don't, personally). The end result looks like this:\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-swears-flashcards.jpeg\" width=\"1492\" height=\"1236\" alt=\"A screenshot of the flashcard that Migaku made out of the Spanish bad word 'pendejada'\" \u002F>\n\n### Step 4. Swear like a native (or don't)\n\nThat's it! Consume Spanish media you find enjoyable, whether it's from YouTube or Netflix or even a book online, stumble into swear words, then make flashcards out of the ones that look promising.\n\nOur flashcard system is supported by [a spaced-repetition algorithm](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning), so once you've made your cards, we'll nudge you to review them periodically until they've wedged themselves firmly in your long-term memory.\n\nWhat you do with this knowledge is up to you 💪\n\n## 👑 Learn bad words in Spanish and improve as a byproduct of entertaining yourself\n\nIf you're reading a post like this, it shows that you're interested in Spanish as it's _actually_ spoken, textbooks be damned, and that's an important step.\n\nYou see, while learning Spanish isn't _easy_, it's actually pretty _simple_:\n\n> If you spend time engaging with Spanish media, and you understand the sentences and messages within that media, you'll make progress. _Period_.\n\nSo, study—but also live. Go watch some [Spanish TV shows like Narcos](\u002Fblog\u002Fspanish\u002Fbest-spanish-shows-guide) or something like that. (You'll hear a lot of these words there, lol.)\n\nBasically: The more you use Spanish, the faster you'll learn.\n\nSuerte! 🫡\n",{"title":5423,"description":6773},"article\u002Fspanish\u002Fspanish-swears","kAFvPN-lRHXTo3to-zVqOj-oQmyuslSt47v6C6FAa6I","March 21, 2025",{"id":6792,"title":6793,"body":6794,"description":7404,"extension":1321,"meta":7405,"navigation":1331,"path":7414,"rawbody":7415,"seo":7416,"stem":7417,"__hash__":7418,"timestampUnix":7406,"slug":7407,"h1":7408,"image":7409,"tags":7412,"_dir":1337,"timestamp":7419},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fstory-es-organizer.md","How a Premed Student Learns Spanish Fast with Migaku",{"type":8,"value":6795,"toc":7373},[6796,6799,6811,6814,6817,6819,6821,6825,6830,6834,6837,6840,6843,6850,6857,6861,6868,6871,6874,6879,6882,6886,6890,6900,6903,6907,6914,6918,6921,6926,6930,6933,6936,6939,6943,6946,6949,6954,6961,6964,6969,6973,6976,6979,6983,6990,6993,6996,6999,7002,7008,7011,7018,7021,7033,7036,7043,7054,7059,7062,7065,7073,7084,7088,7095,7100,7103,7106,7111,7121,7125,7128,7136,7139,7142,7148,7151,7156,7160,7163,7166,7173,7180,7188,7191,7194,7198,7205,7210,7221,7224,7228,7232,7238,7245,7248,7251,7256,7260,7263,7278,7281,7284,7288,7291,7301,7304,7307,7311,7314,7325,7328,7332,7335,7338,7341,7344,7346,7350,7353,7356,7371],[11,6797,6798],{},"Most people would consider med school to be enough on their plate, but Ethan realized something: to be the sort of doctor he wanted to be, he needed to learn Spanish.",[11,6800,6801,6802,6806,6807,6810],{},"On September 2nd, 2024, he joined ",[1158,6803,6805],{"href":6804},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fmigaku-japanese-learning-discord","Migaku's Discord channel"," and quickly built a name for himself: ",[15,6808,6809],{},"that guy who's speedrunning Spanish",". His goal was to learn 4,000 Spanish words in four months.",[11,6812,6813],{},"Two months in, we decided to reach out to see how things were going.",[11,6815,6816],{},"We talked about:",[39,6818],{},[42,6820],{},[45,6822,6824],{"id":6823},"first-tell-us-a-bit-about-yourself","First, tell us a bit about yourself!",[30,6826,6827],{},[11,6828,6829],{},"I looove training and exercise. I lifted weights for a couple of years and now I rock climb a lot—I'm currently working on my bouldering my first V6. In a way, studying languages is a way to train my mind once I've had my workout and am too tired to continue training my body, haha.",[45,6831,6833],{"id":6832},"so-of-all-languages-why-learn-spanish","So, of all languages, why learn Spanish?",[11,6835,6836],{},"Spanish is tied very closely to my life and goals.",[11,6838,6839],{},"For starters, my father was born and raised in Argentina—in Buenos Aires. He's a native Spanish speaker. So that's one big reason I wanted to learn Spanish. Culturally, it's important to me.",[11,6841,6842],{},"The second reason is that I plan to go to medical school. I'm currently in the middle of a cycle—I applied to 34 schools—and I'm waiting to get interviews. To be a practicing physician in the United States, it inevitably means you’ll be encountering Spanish-speaking patients—many of whom might not be able to speak a lick of English. This is serious. Any language barrier impedes healthcare.",[11,6844,6845,6846,6849],{},"Just imagine you're off abroad in some country and something happens to you, so you stop by a hospital to see a doctor. You're in this foreign clinic. You don't understand what anyone is saying. This guy in a blue suit comes up to you and starts talking—",[15,6847,6848],{},"blah blah blah","...—and you're shaking your head, confused. Then he grabs your arm and starts preparing a needle.",[11,6851,6852,6853,6856],{},"That's ",[15,6854,6855],{},"scary",", man.",[105,6858,6860],{"id":6859},"but-couldnt-you-just-use-an-interpreter","But couldn't you just use an interpreter?",[11,6862,6863,6864,6867],{},"Well, sure. Nowadays there is a lot of structural support built into hospitals and clinics, yes. But even then, the thing is, this creates a barrier of rapport. When you start talking to the interpreter, it's the ",[15,6865,6866],{},"interpreter"," who you're developing a relationship with, not the doctor. That's weird, because the interpreter isn't the one who is going to be giving you treatment. They're just the man in the middle.",[11,6869,6870],{},"So I view learning Spanish as integral to building rapport with patients. That's really important. If rapport isn't established, or if the process is troublesome, there's a chance that the patient might just decide not to come back.",[11,6872,6873],{},"Anyway—these small inconveniences and stressors add up, and ultimately form what I see as being a barrier to healthcare.",[30,6875,6876],{},[11,6877,6878],{},"My goal is to become fluent in Spanish so I can communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, make them feel comfortable in the clinical setting, and ultimately give them an inviting environment so they come back. I want to be the kind of community doctor where patients in the general area know me and trust me.",[11,6880,6881],{},"(And if I had to give a third reason for learning Spanish, it'd be that it's fun.)",[45,6883,6885],{"id":6884},"howd-you-get-started-with-spanish","How'd you get started with Spanish?",[105,6887,6889],{"id":6888},"did-you-speak-it-at-home-with-your-dad","Did you speak it at home with your dad?",[11,6891,6892,6893,6896,6897,6899],{},"By the time I was born, my father had already been speaking English for a long while. He spoke Spanish with patients, but he never wanted to teach it to me... which is frustrating. I didn't start learning Spanish until high school. The thing is, everybody in my Spanish class was taking it because they ",[15,6894,6895],{},"had"," to. Not a single person wanted to be there. I took it seriously, and I do think it gave me a nice foundation, but my Spanish learning didn't ",[15,6898,1811],{}," begin until university.",[11,6901,6902],{},"At university, I took intensive Spanish classes over two summers—it was two hours of class per day, plus about three hours of homework.",[105,6904,6906],{"id":6905},"and-how-would-you-describe-your-level-at-those-periods-of-time","And how would you describe your level at those periods of time?",[11,6908,6909,6910,6913],{},"When I graduated from high school, all I could tell you in Spanish was what my favorite color was red ",[15,6911,6912],{},"(rojo)"," and what time it was. Everything I learned in high school was covered in basically the first two weeks of that college summer course.",[105,6915,6917],{"id":6916},"thats-not-a-lot-for-four-years-of-spanish","That's not a lot for four years of Spanish!",[11,6919,6920],{},"Well, that's what it sounds like, but I'm not going to bash on it. No—it wasn't worthless. Learning the conjugations and building a grammatical foundation has stuck with me, and without it, I wouldn't have been able to learn so fast in university.",[30,6922,6923],{},[11,6924,6925],{},"A really positive mindset to have when learning anything is the belief that every little thing you do matters. There's no such thing as wasted time. Like even if you don't have a six pack yet—you're stronger doing 12 situps than you were when you were doing 11. All that effort is instilling a mindset and mentality of growth. It's the foundation on which you'll grow.",[105,6927,6929],{"id":6928},"so-how-much-progress-did-you-make-in-college","So, how much progress did you make in college?",[11,6931,6932],{},"After the first year, which consisted of an accelerated 10 weeks of class over the summer, I felt like I was at about a B1 level. Low intermediate. I felt like I could reasonably converse with people; talk about the basic things. If I got lost, I could find my way. It'd be a pain, but I'd be able to get by.",[11,6934,6935],{},"The second year focused primarily on grammar, \"proper\" speaking, and on expressing more complex ideas. I feel like it was a really good refinement of what I'd learned previously. I'd call myself upper B1, lower B2. \"True\" intermediate.",[11,6937,6938],{},"After that second year, I felt confident that I could talk about anything, if I had a bit of time to prepare.",[45,6940,6942],{"id":6941},"_6-years-of-spanish-is-a-lotwhy-even-bother-with-migaku-at-that-point","6 years of Spanish is a lot—why even bother with Migaku at that point?",[11,6944,6945],{},"Well, after that second year of Spanish, I tried watching a movie (Coco) in Spanish—with Spanish subtitles.",[2337,6947],{"src":6948},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FawzWdtCezDo?si=dGzprI3y8lvJbAI_",[11,6950,6951],{},[15,6952,6953],{},"I missed like half of it.",[11,6955,6956,6957,6960],{},"Like—I'd watched the movie before, so I got the gist of it, but like... I felt pathetic. I'm a B1 or B2 or whatever, but I can't even understand this children's movie? It made me think that this whole intermediate\u002Fadvanced scaling system is just ",[15,6958,6959],{},"completely"," worthless. How can you call me an intermediate speaker when I can barely talk?",[11,6962,6963],{},"Maybe I wasn't actually a B1 level by the end of that 2nd year. Maybe I was A2. All the same, it was frustrating.",[30,6965,6966],{},[11,6967,6968],{},"At the end of the day, I'd studied Spanish for six years, and I still couldn't understand what I wanted to understand. Something apparently wasn't working.",[105,6970,6972],{"id":6971},"thats-frustrating-so-what-did-you-do-next","That's frustrating. So, what did you do next?",[11,6974,6975],{},"Well, I didn't do anything for a while. It took a couple years. After I graduated from school, I felt this kind of emptiness in my life, since I wasn't studying anymore.",[11,6977,6978],{},"So I thought: why not go back to Spanish?",[105,6980,6982],{"id":6981},"and-thats-that","And that's that?",[11,6984,6985,6986,6989],{},"Well, no. I decided, you know what, I want to try something new and fun and interesting. So I thought: ",[15,6987,6988],{},"What if I try to learn as much Japanese as I can in a week?"," I started learning the kana and it was awesome. I jumped on the Japanese bandwagon.",[11,6991,6992],{},"And somewhere along those lines, I got into this stream of videos about comprehensible input and the value of learning a language by listening.",[2337,6994],{"src":6995},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F7fvCb5_Nzq4?si=taIqDO51Z9UgRgi0&start=100",[11,6997,6998],{},"And it blew my mind.",[11,7000,7001],{},"In my opinion, this video is a must-watch for any language learner. Most of the dude's videos are about Japanese, but they're really applicable to any language.",[11,7003,7004,7005,7007],{},"I mean—despite two years of language study at a top university in the USA, I'd never heard of anything like that. Our college emphasized speaking and reading. It emphasized everything ",[15,7006,4546],{}," listening. I was so fixated on grammar and syntax... it was just a total miss.",[11,7009,7010],{},"Then there was this other video, and it talked about being comfortable with not understanding everything. He said something like:",[30,7012,7013],{},[11,7014,7015,7016,2226],{},"...instead of focusing on what you don't understand, focus on what you ",[15,7017,2225],{},[11,7019,7020],{},"And that struck a chord with me.",[11,7022,7023,7024,7028,7029,7032],{},"And that's about the time I stumbled into Migaku. I was watching a video from a YouTuber who was talking about the input-learning method, and ",[1158,7025,7027],{"href":7026},"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fis-anki-good-for-language-learning","how he used Anki to learn vocabulary",". \"You watch shows and make flashcards,\" was the gist of it. And I liked that. Trust me—every single premed student in the United States knows what Anki is. You ",[15,7030,7031],{},"have"," to use it. Being premed, I'd already been using Anki extensively. So when I heard that, it just seemed like Migaku was perfectly tailored to me.",[11,7034,7035],{},"The YouTuber was talking about using Migaku to learn Japanese, but I wondered if it supported Spanish, too... and, lo and behold, it did. So I started using Migaku to learn Spanish.",[45,7037,7039,7040,7042],{"id":7038},"how-do-you-use-migaku","How do ",[15,7041,1596],{}," use Migaku?",[11,7044,7045,7046,7053],{},"Well, I use it to make my own flashcard decks. I tried to use pre-made decks (",[15,7047,7048,7049],{},"decks made by other people; ",[1158,7050,7052],{"href":1352,"rel":7051},[1162],"usually uploaded to Ankiweb",") initially, but didn't like them. They just gave you random sentences that had no relation to what you wanted to learn.",[30,7055,7056],{},[11,7057,7058],{},"I think Migaku's biggest advantage is the freedom it gives you to make your own flashcards—to learn only the things you want to learn.",[11,7060,7061],{},"So, initially, I used Migaku exactly as it was intended to be used... but I quickly ran into a problem. Whenever you watch an episode of something on Netflix, you really only run into like twelve to twenty sentences that are worth making flashcards out of. So if I wanted to make enough cards to last me a week, I'd have to watch several episodes in one sitting. Making flashcards was just taking too long.",[11,7063,7064],{},"So, what I do now is:",[1382,7066,7067,7070],{},[58,7068,7069],{},"Watch an episode",[58,7071,7072],{},"Afterwards, go back and review the sentences that Migaku recommends learning",[11,7074,7075,7076,7079,7080,7083],{},"Currently (",[15,7077,7078],{},"as of November 7th","), I've made flashcards for 1,800 words. I don't make flashcards for cognates (",[15,7081,7082],{},"words that are the same in Spanish and English, like \"education\" and \"educación\"","), but when you add those into the mix, Migaku says I understand 2,600 words. My goal is to hit 3,000 known words by the end of November, and 4,000 by the end of the year.",[105,7085,7087],{"id":7086},"do-you-have-any-advice-for-people-who-are-new-to-migaku","Do you have any advice for people who are new to Migaku?",[11,7089,7090,7091,7094],{},"Well, I think that a lot of the people using Migaku don't use the clipboard as much as they could. Like—there are some days where I don't feel like listening... but I still want to make Anki cards. So what I do is I paste a list of words from a Spanish frequency dictionary (",[15,7092,7093],{},"a list of the words most commonly used in a language, in order from most to least frequent",") into Migaku's Clipboard, look for words that are new or that I want to learn, then generate sentences and audio for those words with Migaku.",[412,7096],{"src":7097,"width":7098,"height":2757,"alt":7099},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-clipboard-spanish-story.webp",1062,"A screenshot of the Migaku Clipboard, showing how Ethan imports Spanish vocabulary words.",[11,7101,7102],{},"So you know—by definition, the words I'm learning are the most common words to learn. These are the words that will help you the most, because they're the things that you'll be hearing the most.",[11,7104,7105],{},"So I just make a bunch of cards in advance—enough to last me for a week or two. This lets me prioritize listening when I'm watching a show, and worry about vocabulary as a separate, after-the-fact thing.",[412,7107],{"src":7108,"width":7109,"height":888,"alt":7110},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-flashcard.jpeg",2234,"A screenshot of flashcards generated by the legacy version of Migaku.",[11,7112,7113],{},[15,7114,7115,7116,7120],{},"(Editor's note: this flashcard style is from one of Migaku's old Anki flashcard formats. We have since updated the flashcard style and have our own ",[1158,7117,7119],{"href":2806,"rel":7118},[1162],"spaced-repetition"," flashcard program, which we recommend most users use.)",[105,7122,7124],{"id":7123},"do-you-just-kinda-listen-or-do-you-follow-a-routine","Do you just kinda listen, or do you follow a routine?",[11,7126,7127],{},"My ideal schedule looks like this:",[1382,7129,7130,7133],{},[58,7131,7132],{},"Start the day with Anki, just to get it out of the way",[58,7134,7135],{},"Try to get 2–3 hours of listening in during downtime throughout the day—when driving I listen to a podcast",[11,7137,7138],{},"I don't really do anything special. It's just about trying to maximize your time spent listening.",[11,7140,7141],{},"This is difficult for me because I'm not a movie guy and I didn't find the typical recommendations, like Casa de Papel, engaging. I do watch Spanish dubs of anime for fun, and I listen to podcasts to get in my listening hours. I feel like everyone else has an advantage over me.",[412,7143],{"src":7144,"width":7145,"height":7146,"alt":7147},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anime-spanish-story.webp",1315,660,"A screenshot of Migaku's Netflix player interface.",[11,7149,7150],{},"Like if you asked me how I'd pitch Migaku, I'd say:",[30,7152,7153],{},[11,7154,7155],{},"If you like watching television, use Migaku. You will learn so much, so fast, doing what you love doing.",[45,7157,7159],{"id":7158},"what-made-you-realize-that-migaku-was-working-for-you","What made you realize that Migaku was working for you?",[11,7161,7162],{},"Well, before I found Migaku, I felt frustrated. I felt like I had done what I was supposed to, but I still couldn't do the things I wanted to do. There was one crucial thing that I was missing—listening.",[11,7164,7165],{},"Recently, somebody told me that learning is about smaller victories adding up. I like that. Like today, I understood a word that I didn't understand a week ago. Awesome! Learning Spanish is all about the culmination of small incremental gains that let me know that I'm learning.",[11,7167,7168,7169,7172],{},"And I'm ",[15,7170,7171],{},"starting"," to understand.",[11,7174,7175,7176,7179],{},"I still wouldn't consider myself anywhere close to being fluent, but being able to understand the gist of Spanish shows is ",[15,7177,7178],{},"much"," more than I was able to do previously. If I watch a movie now, I won't be able to catch every little detail... but I can tell you about what the characters are saying and what they're feeling. That's just a huge victory for me. It's ultimately what I want to be able to do.",[30,7181,7182],{},[11,7183,7184,7185,22],{},"Or—I'm in a Spanish-English exchange server on Discord. After 10 straight weeks of using Migaku, I can understand most of what the Spanish speakers are saying. It's still frustrating when I speak, I've still got a speaking skill gap, but ",[15,7186,7187],{},"I can understand",[11,7189,7190],{},"More recently, I've started having dreams in Spanish.",[11,7192,7193],{},"Basically, I guess, I've been seeing all these small victories add up. It stands to reason that they'll just keep coming. Eventually things are going to click.",[45,7195,7197],{"id":7196},"how-did-you-get-your-foot-in-the-door-with-spanish-content","How did you get your foot in the door with Spanish content?",[11,7199,7200,7201,7204],{},"It was hard at first. As I mentioned above, I don't really like movies, and I had trouble finding Spanish media I enjoyed. I listened to podcasts just to get listening hours in, but I was doing it ",[15,7202,7203],{},"just"," for the sake of listening practice. Netflix was great because it had Spanish dubs of some of my favorite anime, like Hunter x Hunter and Death Note.",[412,7206],{"src":7207,"width":7145,"height":7208,"alt":7209},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-deathnote-spanish-story.webp",673,"A screenshot from Migaku's Netflix player, showing the anime Death Note.",[11,7211,7212,7213,7216,7217,7220],{},"And then like two weeks ago I got the game ",[15,7214,7215],{},"Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! ZERO"," and it hit me: there's probably some Spanish YouTuber playing this. ",[15,7218,7219],{},"And there was!"," So from there I started listening to anime reviews in Spanish, and I was like—oh my gosh, this is actually really cool.",[11,7222,7223],{},"The most impactful thing for me so far has been listening to fan dubs of my favorite anime songs in Spanish. It kind of introduced me to a new world of media. When you compare the translation to the original, and see how they navigated the lyrics and the words and the ideas and the rhymes, it gives you insight into how the translator interpreted the song. They come up with something really unique, and it adds depth to the song for me. It's a different perspective on the same medium. There's something beautiful in that.",[45,7225,7227],{"id":7226},"what-insights-would-you-share-with-new-learners","What insights would you share with new learners?",[105,7229,7231],{"id":7230},"the-importance-of-listening","The importance of listening",[11,7233,7234,7235,7237],{},"I was watching this YouTuber, and they said something that made listening click for me. That was: \"If you can understand me right now, it's because you are ",[15,7236,1837],{}," trying to view what I'm saying as a math problem.\" That hit me hard.",[11,7239,7240,7241,7244],{},"In traditional environments, what they teach you is grammar: they give you a sentence and say what’s wrong with it. When I'm learning about the subjunctive or going over new conjugations, everything becomes a math problem. I have to think things through before I write down my answer. If it was English, I'd just answer without speaking. ",[15,7242,7243],{},"That's"," what hit me. In Spanish, I have a processing delay.",[11,7246,7247],{},"A 7 year old has the capacity to solve 32+48. An adult can do it instantly. I think language learning is no different than this. I already have the knowledge, but I lack the ability to process that knowledge on a dime.",[11,7249,7250],{},"Before I started Migaku, speaking Spanish felt like solving a calculus problem. Now, it feels like an algebra 2 problem. Simpler, but I still have to do some thinking.",[30,7252,7253],{},[11,7254,7255],{},"I know that as I get better, as I listen more, processing things in Spanish will slowly but surely become automatic. That's what makes me have faith in Migaku. It's that after so much listening, I can understand faster. I don't need to think for 20 seconds anymore; I can make a response in 5 seconds.",[105,7257,7259],{"id":7258},"be-comfortable-with-not-understanding-everything","Be comfortable with not understanding everything",[11,7261,7262],{},"I'd tell my younger self: Be comfortable with not understanding everything. I know you're gonna freaking hate it. You're not going to believe me. But I'm your older self, and I'm telling you to be comfortable with it.",[11,7264,7265,7266,7269,7270,7273,7274,7277],{},"Like, say you see the word ",[15,7267,7268],{},"tener",", which means ",[15,7271,7272],{},"to have",". It doesn't matter if you don't know the exact specifics of who has what. All you need to know is that someone has something. Maybe context will fill in the gaps for you. Maybe it won't. ",[15,7275,7276],{},"Someone has something."," Just get used to that feeling of \"almost\" understanding.",[11,7279,7280],{},"Because I used to be really frustrated when I didn't understand something, so I'd give up and not listen at all... and that's what prevented me from progressing at the rate that I'm progressing at now.",[11,7282,7283],{},"I hate when people say that you should wait to do something until you can do it perfectly. Errors are a part of learning. As you keep listening, and the little victories add up, you'll see progress.",[105,7285,7287],{"id":7286},"dont-let-perfect-be-the-enemy-of-good","Don't let perfect be the enemy of good",[11,7289,7290],{},"It's cliche, but you miss every shot that you don't take. Everyone who is successful at something has inevitably spent a lot of time doing it.",[11,7292,7293,7294,7297,7298,7300],{},"So, you know, don't be a YouTuber who says ",[15,7295,7296],{},"I learned Spanish in 3 months",". I mean, if you want to do that, go ahead! But you don't ",[15,7299,5182],{}," to do that. The average lifespan for males in the US is almost 80 years. Even if you make a lot of the wrong choices and it takes you ten years to learn Spanish, like, you have time for that.",[11,7302,7303],{},"So just make progress in a general direction. You'll get there eventually. You don't need to optimize things. Even if you can only commit ten minutes a day—like, sure, it'll take a long time, but you'll get there. The more you put into Spanish, the more you'll get out of it. It's OK to be bad at this. You're going to make improvements along the way.",[11,7305,7306],{},"I guess, don't worry so much about doing things the right way or the most optimal way that you never end up getting started at all.",[45,7308,7310],{"id":7309},"looking-forward-what-are-your-spanish-goals","Looking forward, what are your Spanish goals?",[11,7312,7313],{},"To be honest, I'm just doing what I'm doing and seeing what I get out of it. I do have a few goals, though.",[55,7315,7316,7319,7322],{},[58,7317,7318],{},"Long term, my goal is to pass the C1 test in Spanish",[58,7320,7321],{},"Medium term, I want to hit 5,000 known words in Migaku",[58,7323,7324],{},"Short term, I want to listen to a podcast all the way through on the first listen",[11,7326,7327],{},"For me, I care more about simply having goals than I do about achieving them by specific deadlines. Having a goal gives me something to focus on.",[45,7329,7331],{"id":7330},"lastlywhat-sort-of-learner-would-you-recommend-migaku-to","Lastly—what sort of learner would you recommend Migaku to?",[11,7333,7334],{},"The type of learner who will see the most success out of Migaku is driven—someone who can accept consuming content even if they don't quite understand everything, knowing that they'll gradually improve over time.",[11,7336,7337],{},"The biggest hurdle towards language learning is consistency, and it’s caused by this fallacy that learning a language should feel fast. There are days where I understand everything without subtitles, and days where it feels like I can’t understand anything. This is important: understanding that progress isn’t a linear thing is what will help you thrive.",[11,7339,7340],{},"So, take the leap of faith.",[11,7342,7343],{},"There’s no reason not to use Migaku, it makes learning so much easier than I thought it could ever be and I’m so happy I found it.",[42,7345],{},[45,7347,7349],{"id":7348},"anyway","Anyway...",[11,7351,7352],{},"Ethan has made some killer progress during his first few months on Migaku.",[11,7354,7355],{},"You can make that sort of progress, too: Migaku is totally free for ten days, and you don't need to give us your credit card information or anything like that, either.",[1382,7357,7358,7361,7364],{},[58,7359,7360],{},"Click the button below to see Migaku in action",[58,7362,7363],{},"Make your account",[58,7365,7366,7367,7370],{},"Turn your favorite Spanish content (",[1158,7368,7369],{"href":1878},"some recs here",") into learning material 💪",[1246,7372],{"href":1248,"text":1249},{"title":291,"searchDepth":1296,"depth":1296,"links":7374},[7375,7376,7379,7385,7389,7394,7395,7396,7401,7402,7403],{"id":6823,"depth":1296,"text":6824},{"id":6832,"depth":1296,"text":6833,"children":7377},[7378],{"id":6859,"depth":1301,"text":6860},{"id":6884,"depth":1296,"text":6885,"children":7380},[7381,7382,7383,7384],{"id":6888,"depth":1301,"text":6889},{"id":6905,"depth":1301,"text":6906},{"id":6916,"depth":1301,"text":6917},{"id":6928,"depth":1301,"text":6929},{"id":6941,"depth":1296,"text":6942,"children":7386},[7387,7388],{"id":6971,"depth":1301,"text":6972},{"id":6981,"depth":1301,"text":6982},{"id":7038,"depth":1296,"text":7390,"children":7391},"How do you use Migaku?",[7392,7393],{"id":7086,"depth":1301,"text":7087},{"id":7123,"depth":1301,"text":7124},{"id":7158,"depth":1296,"text":7159},{"id":7196,"depth":1296,"text":7197},{"id":7226,"depth":1296,"text":7227,"children":7397},[7398,7399,7400],{"id":7230,"depth":1301,"text":7231},{"id":7258,"depth":1301,"text":7259},{"id":7286,"depth":1301,"text":7287},{"id":7309,"depth":1296,"text":7310},{"id":7330,"depth":1296,"text":7331},{"id":7348,"depth":1296,"text":7349},"Discover how a premed student uses Migaku to master Spanish efficiently, even with a busy schedule.",{"timestampUnix":7406,"slug":7407,"h1":7408,"image":7409,"tags":7412},1733965368234,"how-a-premed-student-learns-spanish-fast","Case Study: A Premed Student's Journey to Spanish Fluency",{"src":7410,"width":7145,"height":7208,"alt":7411,"position":5412},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-success-header.webp","Ethan's daily routine: train the body, train the mind, repeat",[7413],"successstory","\u002Farticle\u002Fspanish\u002Fstory-es-organizer","---\ntitle: 'How a Premed Student Learns Spanish Fast with Migaku'\ndescription: 'Discover how a premed student uses Migaku to master Spanish efficiently, even with a busy schedule.'\ntimestampUnix: 1733965368234\nslug: 'how-a-premed-student-learns-spanish-fast'\nh1: \"Case Study: A Premed Student's Journey to Spanish Fluency\"\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-success-header.webp'\n  width: 1315\n  height: 673\n  alt: \"Ethan's daily routine: train the body, train the mind, repeat\"\n  position: top\ntags:\n  - successstory\n---\n\nMost people would consider med school to be enough on their plate, but Ethan realized something: to be the sort of doctor he wanted to be, he needed to learn Spanish.\n\nOn September 2nd, 2024, he joined [Migaku's Discord channel](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fmigaku-japanese-learning-discord) and quickly built a name for himself: _that guy who's speedrunning Spanish_. His goal was to learn 4,000 Spanish words in four months.\n\nTwo months in, we decided to reach out to see how things were going.\n\nWe talked about:\n\n\u003Ctoc>\u003C\u002Ftoc>\n\n---\n\n## First, tell us a bit about yourself!\n\n> I looove training and exercise. I lifted weights for a couple of years and now I rock climb a lot—I'm currently working on my bouldering my first V6. In a way, studying languages is a way to train my mind once I've had my workout and am too tired to continue training my body, haha.\n\n## So, of all languages, why learn Spanish?\n\nSpanish is tied very closely to my life and goals.\n\nFor starters, my father was born and raised in Argentina—in Buenos Aires. He's a native Spanish speaker. So that's one big reason I wanted to learn Spanish. Culturally, it's important to me.\n\nThe second reason is that I plan to go to medical school. I'm currently in the middle of a cycle—I applied to 34 schools—and I'm waiting to get interviews. To be a practicing physician in the United States, it inevitably means you’ll be encountering Spanish-speaking patients—many of whom might not be able to speak a lick of English. This is serious. Any language barrier impedes healthcare.\n\nJust imagine you're off abroad in some country and something happens to you, so you stop by a hospital to see a doctor. You're in this foreign clinic. You don't understand what anyone is saying. This guy in a blue suit comes up to you and starts talking—_blah blah blah_...—and you're shaking your head, confused. Then he grabs your arm and starts preparing a needle.\n\nThat's _scary_, man.\n\n### But couldn't you just use an interpreter?\n\nWell, sure. Nowadays there is a lot of structural support built into hospitals and clinics, yes. But even then, the thing is, this creates a barrier of rapport. When you start talking to the interpreter, it's the _interpreter_ who you're developing a relationship with, not the doctor. That's weird, because the interpreter isn't the one who is going to be giving you treatment. They're just the man in the middle.\n\nSo I view learning Spanish as integral to building rapport with patients. That's really important. If rapport isn't established, or if the process is troublesome, there's a chance that the patient might just decide not to come back.\n\nAnyway—these small inconveniences and stressors add up, and ultimately form what I see as being a barrier to healthcare.\n\n> My goal is to become fluent in Spanish so I can communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, make them feel comfortable in the clinical setting, and ultimately give them an inviting environment so they come back. I want to be the kind of community doctor where patients in the general area know me and trust me.\n\n(And if I had to give a third reason for learning Spanish, it'd be that it's fun.)\n\n## How'd you get started with Spanish?\n\n### Did you speak it at home with your dad?\n\nBy the time I was born, my father had already been speaking English for a long while. He spoke Spanish with patients, but he never wanted to teach it to me... which is frustrating. I didn't start learning Spanish until high school. The thing is, everybody in my Spanish class was taking it because they _had_ to. Not a single person wanted to be there. I took it seriously, and I do think it gave me a nice foundation, but my Spanish learning didn't _really_ begin until university.\n\nAt university, I took intensive Spanish classes over two summers—it was two hours of class per day, plus about three hours of homework.\n\n### And how would you describe your level at those periods of time?\n\nWhen I graduated from high school, all I could tell you in Spanish was what my favorite color was red _(rojo)_ and what time it was. Everything I learned in high school was covered in basically the first two weeks of that college summer course.\n\n### That's not a lot for four years of Spanish!\n\nWell, that's what it sounds like, but I'm not going to bash on it. No—it wasn't worthless. Learning the conjugations and building a grammatical foundation has stuck with me, and without it, I wouldn't have been able to learn so fast in university.\n\n> A really positive mindset to have when learning anything is the belief that every little thing you do matters. There's no such thing as wasted time. Like even if you don't have a six pack yet—you're stronger doing 12 situps than you were when you were doing 11. All that effort is instilling a mindset and mentality of growth. It's the foundation on which you'll grow.\n\n### So, how much progress did you make in college?\n\nAfter the first year, which consisted of an accelerated 10 weeks of class over the summer, I felt like I was at about a B1 level. Low intermediate. I felt like I could reasonably converse with people; talk about the basic things. If I got lost, I could find my way. It'd be a pain, but I'd be able to get by.\n\nThe second year focused primarily on grammar, \"proper\" speaking, and on expressing more complex ideas. I feel like it was a really good refinement of what I'd learned previously. I'd call myself upper B1, lower B2. \"True\" intermediate.\n\nAfter that second year, I felt confident that I could talk about anything, if I had a bit of time to prepare.\n\n## 6 years of Spanish is a lot—why even bother with Migaku at that point?\n\nWell, after that second year of Spanish, I tried watching a movie (Coco) in Spanish—with Spanish subtitles.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FawzWdtCezDo?si=dGzprI3y8lvJbAI_\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\n_I missed like half of it._\n\nLike—I'd watched the movie before, so I got the gist of it, but like... I felt pathetic. I'm a B1 or B2 or whatever, but I can't even understand this children's movie? It made me think that this whole intermediate\u002Fadvanced scaling system is just _completely_ worthless. How can you call me an intermediate speaker when I can barely talk?\n\nMaybe I wasn't actually a B1 level by the end of that 2nd year. Maybe I was A2. All the same, it was frustrating.\n\n> At the end of the day, I'd studied Spanish for six years, and I still couldn't understand what I wanted to understand. Something apparently wasn't working.\n\n### That's frustrating. So, what did you do next?\n\nWell, I didn't do anything for a while. It took a couple years. After I graduated from school, I felt this kind of emptiness in my life, since I wasn't studying anymore.\n\nSo I thought: why not go back to Spanish?\n\n### And that's that?\n\nWell, no. I decided, you know what, I want to try something new and fun and interesting. So I thought: _What if I try to learn as much Japanese as I can in a week?_ I started learning the kana and it was awesome. I jumped on the Japanese bandwagon.\n\nAnd somewhere along those lines, I got into this stream of videos about comprehensible input and the value of learning a language by listening.\n\n\u003Ccustom-iframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F7fvCb5_Nzq4?si=taIqDO51Z9UgRgi0&start=100\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-iframe>\n\nAnd it blew my mind.\n\nIn my opinion, this video is a must-watch for any language learner. Most of the dude's videos are about Japanese, but they're really applicable to any language.\n\nI mean—despite two years of language study at a top university in the USA, I'd never heard of anything like that. Our college emphasized speaking and reading. It emphasized everything _but_ listening. I was so fixated on grammar and syntax... it was just a total miss.\n\nThen there was this other video, and it talked about being comfortable with not understanding everything. He said something like:\n\n> ...instead of focusing on what you don't understand, focus on what you _do_ understand.\n\nAnd that struck a chord with me.\n\nAnd that's about the time I stumbled into Migaku. I was watching a video from a YouTuber who was talking about the input-learning method, and [how he used Anki to learn vocabulary](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fis-anki-good-for-language-learning). \"You watch shows and make flashcards,\" was the gist of it. And I liked that. Trust me—every single premed student in the United States knows what Anki is. You _have_ to use it. Being premed, I'd already been using Anki extensively. So when I heard that, it just seemed like Migaku was perfectly tailored to me.\n\nThe YouTuber was talking about using Migaku to learn Japanese, but I wondered if it supported Spanish, too... and, lo and behold, it did. So I started using Migaku to learn Spanish.\n\n## How do _you_ use Migaku?\n\nWell, I use it to make my own flashcard decks. I tried to use pre-made decks (_decks made by other people; [usually uploaded to Ankiweb](https:\u002F\u002Fankiweb.net\u002Fshared\u002Fdecks?search=spanish)_) initially, but didn't like them. They just gave you random sentences that had no relation to what you wanted to learn.\n\n> I think Migaku's biggest advantage is the freedom it gives you to make your own flashcards—to learn only the things you want to learn.\n\nSo, initially, I used Migaku exactly as it was intended to be used... but I quickly ran into a problem. Whenever you watch an episode of something on Netflix, you really only run into like twelve to twenty sentences that are worth making flashcards out of. So if I wanted to make enough cards to last me a week, I'd have to watch several episodes in one sitting. Making flashcards was just taking too long.\n\nSo, what I do now is:\n\n1. Watch an episode\n2. Afterwards, go back and review the sentences that Migaku recommends learning\n\nCurrently (_as of November 7th_), I've made flashcards for 1,800 words. I don't make flashcards for cognates (_words that are the same in Spanish and English, like \"education\" and \"educación\"_), but when you add those into the mix, Migaku says I understand 2,600 words. My goal is to hit 3,000 known words by the end of November, and 4,000 by the end of the year.\n\n### Do you have any advice for people who are new to Migaku?\n\nWell, I think that a lot of the people using Migaku don't use the clipboard as much as they could. Like—there are some days where I don't feel like listening... but I still want to make Anki cards. So what I do is I paste a list of words from a Spanish frequency dictionary (_a list of the words most commonly used in a language, in order from most to least frequent_) into Migaku's Clipboard, look for words that are new or that I want to learn, then generate sentences and audio for those words with Migaku.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-clipboard-spanish-story.webp\" width=\"1062\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Migaku Clipboard, showing how Ethan imports Spanish vocabulary words.\" \u002F>\n\nSo you know—by definition, the words I'm learning are the most common words to learn. These are the words that will help you the most, because they're the things that you'll be hearing the most.\n\nSo I just make a bunch of cards in advance—enough to last me for a week or two. This lets me prioritize listening when I'm watching a show, and worry about vocabulary as a separate, after-the-fact thing.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-anki-flashcard.jpeg\" width=\"2234\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"A screenshot of flashcards generated by the legacy version of Migaku.\" \u002F>\n\n_(Editor's note: this flashcard style is from one of Migaku's old Anki flashcard formats. We have since updated the flashcard style and have our own [spaced-repetition](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSpaced_repetition) flashcard program, which we recommend most users use.)_\n\n### Do you just kinda listen, or do you follow a routine?\n\nMy ideal schedule looks like this:\n\n1. Start the day with Anki, just to get it out of the way\n2. Try to get 2–3 hours of listening in during downtime throughout the day—when driving I listen to a podcast\n\nI don't really do anything special. It's just about trying to maximize your time spent listening.\n\nThis is difficult for me because I'm not a movie guy and I didn't find the typical recommendations, like Casa de Papel, engaging. I do watch Spanish dubs of anime for fun, and I listen to podcasts to get in my listening hours. I feel like everyone else has an advantage over me.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-anime-spanish-story.webp\" width=\"1315\" height=\"660\" alt=\"A screenshot of Migaku's Netflix player interface.\" \u002F>\n\nLike if you asked me how I'd pitch Migaku, I'd say:\n\n> If you like watching television, use Migaku. You will learn so much, so fast, doing what you love doing.\n\n## What made you realize that Migaku was working for you?\n\nWell, before I found Migaku, I felt frustrated. I felt like I had done what I was supposed to, but I still couldn't do the things I wanted to do. There was one crucial thing that I was missing—listening.\n\nRecently, somebody told me that learning is about smaller victories adding up. I like that. Like today, I understood a word that I didn't understand a week ago. Awesome! Learning Spanish is all about the culmination of small incremental gains that let me know that I'm learning.\n\nAnd I'm _starting_ to understand.\n\nI still wouldn't consider myself anywhere close to being fluent, but being able to understand the gist of Spanish shows is _much_ more than I was able to do previously. If I watch a movie now, I won't be able to catch every little detail... but I can tell you about what the characters are saying and what they're feeling. That's just a huge victory for me. It's ultimately what I want to be able to do.\n\n> Or—I'm in a Spanish-English exchange server on Discord. After 10 straight weeks of using Migaku, I can understand most of what the Spanish speakers are saying. It's still frustrating when I speak, I've still got a speaking skill gap, but _I can understand_.\n\nMore recently, I've started having dreams in Spanish.\n\nBasically, I guess, I've been seeing all these small victories add up. It stands to reason that they'll just keep coming. Eventually things are going to click.\n\n## How did you get your foot in the door with Spanish content?\n\nIt was hard at first. As I mentioned above, I don't really like movies, and I had trouble finding Spanish media I enjoyed. I listened to podcasts just to get listening hours in, but I was doing it _just_ for the sake of listening practice. Netflix was great because it had Spanish dubs of some of my favorite anime, like Hunter x Hunter and Death Note.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-spanish-deathnote-spanish-story.webp\" width=\"1315\" height=\"673\" alt=\"A screenshot from Migaku's Netflix player, showing the anime Death Note.\" \u002F>\n\nAnd then like two weeks ago I got the game _Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! ZERO_ and it hit me: there's probably some Spanish YouTuber playing this. _And there was!_ So from there I started listening to anime reviews in Spanish, and I was like—oh my gosh, this is actually really cool.\n\nThe most impactful thing for me so far has been listening to fan dubs of my favorite anime songs in Spanish. It kind of introduced me to a new world of media. When you compare the translation to the original, and see how they navigated the lyrics and the words and the ideas and the rhymes, it gives you insight into how the translator interpreted the song. They come up with something really unique, and it adds depth to the song for me. It's a different perspective on the same medium. There's something beautiful in that.\n\n## What insights would you share with new learners?\n\n### The importance of listening\n\nI was watching this YouTuber, and they said something that made listening click for me. That was: \"If you can understand me right now, it's because you are _not_ trying to view what I'm saying as a math problem.\" That hit me hard.\n\nIn traditional environments, what they teach you is grammar: they give you a sentence and say what’s wrong with it. When I'm learning about the subjunctive or going over new conjugations, everything becomes a math problem. I have to think things through before I write down my answer. If it was English, I'd just answer without speaking. _That's_ what hit me. In Spanish, I have a processing delay.\n\nA 7 year old has the capacity to solve 32+48. An adult can do it instantly. I think language learning is no different than this. I already have the knowledge, but I lack the ability to process that knowledge on a dime.\n\nBefore I started Migaku, speaking Spanish felt like solving a calculus problem. Now, it feels like an algebra 2 problem. Simpler, but I still have to do some thinking.\n\n> I know that as I get better, as I listen more, processing things in Spanish will slowly but surely become automatic. That's what makes me have faith in Migaku. It's that after so much listening, I can understand faster. I don't need to think for 20 seconds anymore; I can make a response in 5 seconds.\n\n### Be comfortable with not understanding everything\n\nI'd tell my younger self: Be comfortable with not understanding everything. I know you're gonna freaking hate it. You're not going to believe me. But I'm your older self, and I'm telling you to be comfortable with it.\n\nLike, say you see the word _tener_, which means _to have_. It doesn't matter if you don't know the exact specifics of who has what. All you need to know is that someone has something. Maybe context will fill in the gaps for you. Maybe it won't. _Someone has something._ Just get used to that feeling of \"almost\" understanding.\n\nBecause I used to be really frustrated when I didn't understand something, so I'd give up and not listen at all... and that's what prevented me from progressing at the rate that I'm progressing at now.\n\nI hate when people say that you should wait to do something until you can do it perfectly. Errors are a part of learning. As you keep listening, and the little victories add up, you'll see progress.\n\n### Don't let perfect be the enemy of good\n\nIt's cliche, but you miss every shot that you don't take. Everyone who is successful at something has inevitably spent a lot of time doing it.\n\nSo, you know, don't be a YouTuber who says _I learned Spanish in 3 months_. I mean, if you want to do that, go ahead! But you don't _need_ to do that. The average lifespan for males in the US is almost 80 years. Even if you make a lot of the wrong choices and it takes you ten years to learn Spanish, like, you have time for that.\n\nSo just make progress in a general direction. You'll get there eventually. You don't need to optimize things. Even if you can only commit ten minutes a day—like, sure, it'll take a long time, but you'll get there. The more you put into Spanish, the more you'll get out of it. It's OK to be bad at this. You're going to make improvements along the way.\n\nI guess, don't worry so much about doing things the right way or the most optimal way that you never end up getting started at all.\n\n## Looking forward, what are your Spanish goals?\n\nTo be honest, I'm just doing what I'm doing and seeing what I get out of it. I do have a few goals, though.\n\n- Long term, my goal is to pass the C1 test in Spanish\n- Medium term, I want to hit 5,000 known words in Migaku\n- Short term, I want to listen to a podcast all the way through on the first listen\n\nFor me, I care more about simply having goals than I do about achieving them by specific deadlines. Having a goal gives me something to focus on.\n\n## Lastly—what sort of learner would you recommend Migaku to?\n\nThe type of learner who will see the most success out of Migaku is driven—someone who can accept consuming content even if they don't quite understand everything, knowing that they'll gradually improve over time.\n\nThe biggest hurdle towards language learning is consistency, and it’s caused by this fallacy that learning a language should feel fast. There are days where I understand everything without subtitles, and days where it feels like I can’t understand anything. This is important: understanding that progress isn’t a linear thing is what will help you thrive.\n\nSo, take the leap of faith.\n\nThere’s no reason not to use Migaku, it makes learning so much easier than I thought it could ever be and I’m so happy I found it.\n\n---\n\n## Anyway...\n\nEthan has made some killer progress during his first few months on Migaku.\n\nYou can make that sort of progress, too: Migaku is totally free for ten days, and you don't need to give us your credit card information or anything like that, either.\n\n1. Click the button below to see Migaku in action\n2. Make your account\n3. 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