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Ortografía - Spelling Tips
¿Cafesito or cafecito? Careful! This is a mistake even native speakers make. Learn how to use diminutives correctly and improve your Spanish.
Café - Cafecito (it's written as 'cafeCito' because the original word doesn't have an 'S').
Andrés - Andresito (it's written as 'andreSito' because the original word has an 'S').
Lápiz - Lapicito (it's written as 'lapiCito' because the original word ends in 'Z').
Café - Cafecito (it's written as 'cafeCito' because the original word doesn't have an 'S').
Andrés - Andresito (it's written as 'andreSito' because the original word has an 'S').
Lápiz - Lapicito (it's written as 'lapiCito' because the original word ends in 'Z').
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Fun Facts About Spanish - Curiosidades del español
What is leísmo?
In Spanish, there is a construction called "leísmo" that occurs when the pronoun "le" is used instead of "lo" or "la" to refer to a direct object that is masculine or feminine. For example, instead of saying "lo vi" (I saw him) or "la vi" (I saw her), some people might say "le vi". This phenomenon mainly occurs in certain regions of Spain and is considered incorrect in the standard norm of Spanish.
Capital or capital? One letter can change everything in Spanish.
One of the most fascinating curiosities of Spanish is that some nouns change their meaning depending on their gender. It’s not a mistake, it’s a feature of the language! El capital = money or economic resources ➡️ “Foreign capital is key for this project.” La capital = the main city of a country or region ➡️ “Madrid is the capital of Spain.” El cura = the priest ➡️ “The priest held mass at 11.” La cura = the remedy or treatment ➡️ “They found the cure for the disease.” El cometa = celestial body that travels through space ➡️ “Halley’s comet appears every 76 years.” La cometa = kite (a toy that flies with the wind) ➡️ “The children flew the kite in the park.” 🧠 Why is this important? Because gender does not always correlate with sex or size—it can completely change the meaning. 💡 Tip: When you learn a new word, note its gender and include a contextual example. This will help you remember its correct usage.
Hello! I am Mariana Mahiques, an Argentinian and a certified ELE teacher of Spanish as a foreign language. I am also a Mandarin Chinese teacher, which allows me to adapt teaching methods to different types of students.I not only teach Spanish from Spain but also from Latin America, focusing on Rioplatense Spanish. This way, you can learn the language with all its linguistic features.I am passionate about teaching languages and spreading both Hispanic and Chinese cultures. I firmly believe in the importance of practicing the language in real contexts to use it immediately in everyday situations. My classes are dynamic and based on real-life situations, using input to generate output.I understand that each student has individual needs and goals, so I personalize my classes according to your particular requirements. Whether for work, studies, travel, or pleasure, I am here to help you achieve your goals.