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If someone needs to learn how to say "Don't touch" using the formal command, which should be used: "No se toca", or "No se toque"?

asked Jun 24, 2018 at 12:12

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How do you say, "How was your day?"

asked Oct 3, 2017 at 23:50

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When writing a post to people you don't know, which form of address should you use: 'tú', 'usted', or 'ustedes'?

asked Oct 17, 2017 at 20:44

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1 answer

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What does "p.º" mean?

asked Oct 20, 2017 at 8:07

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If certain words undergo a spelling change from "z" to "c" in order to preserve the soft sound of the "z," is there a "hard z" in Spanish?

asked Jul 30, 2016 at 6:38

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If "el padre" means "the parent," how do you specifically refer to a female parent?

asked Jul 17, 2016 at 23:56

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1 answer

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How does one use a single adjective to describe two or more nouns of different genders?

asked Jul 23, 2016 at 21:52

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Is it true that the reflexive of "regresar" -- "regresarse" -- is not used in Spain?

asked May 23, 2016 at 0:14

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Is there any difference in meaning between "yo tampoco," "ni yo," and "ni yo tampoco?"

asked May 1, 2016 at 5:32

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Is the phrase "tiene programada" grammatically correct in Spanish and, if so, why isn't it "tiene programado?"

asked May 1, 2017 at 6:26

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What forms of address are used between criminals/suspected criminals and law enforcement/interrogators?

asked Dec 1, 2016 at 10:34

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Is the phrase "la tiene muy caliente" (and others like it) considered good Spanish?

asked Jun 27, 2018 at 20:44

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Are there any rules governing whether or not a verbal phrase can be split by its subject?

asked Mar 21, 2018 at 5:28

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I see evidence that "las fieras" is more frequent than "los fieros." If true, why?

asked Aug 16, 2016 at 19:43

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How is "on fleek" translated into Spanish?

asked Jan 11, 2018 at 8:07

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Is there a difference in meaning between "echar un vistazo a" and "echarle un vistazo a"?

asked Sep 26, 2019 at 6:19

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Does "Ocaña" mean something in Spanish and more specifically, what does it mean to be the "Ocaña de España?"

asked Jun 14, 2019 at 10:32

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What is the difference between "completarse" and "estar terminado"?

asked Nov 25, 2020 at 9:47

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Besides "Who works?" what meanings can "¿Quién trabaja?" have?

asked Dec 5, 2020 at 22:51

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Does "No, si me parece una idea estupenda" make sense in Spanish?

asked Jan 6, 2021 at 5:38

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What is behind the decline in usage of "carta" as a word for "map"?

asked Dec 31, 2020 at 2:53

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1 answer

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In a sentence containing adverbs of time, manner, and place, does word order matter?

asked Dec 20, 2020 at 6:36

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1 answer

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If "gustarse" does not exist in the Spanish language, why has "me gusto" for "I like myself" made it into the language?

asked Jan 3, 2022 at 3:28

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2 answers

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What is the difference between "derrochador," "despilfarrador," "manirroto," and "malgastador"?

asked Sep 27, 2021 at 6:11

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If I want to say something is "fresh" in Spanish, do I use "estar" or "ser"?

asked Apr 9, 2020 at 9:38

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What is the correct pronunciation of "espontaneidad?"

asked Mar 14, 2018 at 3:42

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Is «le imitó» an example of «leísmo» and is it only considered correct usage in Spain?

asked Jan 11, 2018 at 4:49

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1 answer

565 views

What does "ahueca, muñeca" mean?

asked Mar 19, 2018 at 3:19

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1 answer

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When I see a reversal of word order involving an adverb in a sentence, does this mean it is being emphasized?

asked Mar 20, 2018 at 9:30

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If the grammatical gender of "archipiélago" is masculine, why do I see so many instances in which it is preceded by a feminine article?

asked Apr 29, 2018 at 4:04

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If someone needs to learn how to say "Don't touch" using the formal command, which should be used: "No se toca", or "No se toque"?

How do you say, "How was your day?"

When writing a post to people you don't know, which form of address should you use: 'tú', 'usted', or 'ustedes'?

What does "p.º" mean?

If certain words undergo a spelling change from "z" to "c" in order to preserve the soft sound of the "z," is there a "hard z" in Spanish?

If "el padre" means "the parent," how do you specifically refer to a female parent?

How does one use a single adjective to describe two or more nouns of different genders?

Is it true that the reflexive of "regresar" -- "regresarse" -- is not used in Spain?

Is there any difference in meaning between "yo tampoco," "ni yo," and "ni yo tampoco?"

Is the phrase "tiene programada" grammatically correct in Spanish and, if so, why isn't it "tiene programado?"

What forms of address are used between criminals/suspected criminals and law enforcement/interrogators?

Is the phrase "la tiene muy caliente" (and others like it) considered good Spanish?

Are there any rules governing whether or not a verbal phrase can be split by its subject?

I see evidence that "las fieras" is more frequent than "los fieros." If true, why?

How is "on fleek" translated into Spanish?

Is there a difference in meaning between "echar un vistazo a" and "echarle un vistazo a"?

Does "Ocaña" mean something in Spanish and more specifically, what does it mean to be the "Ocaña de España?"

What is the difference between "completarse" and "estar terminado"?

Besides "Who works?" what meanings can "¿Quién trabaja?" have?

Does "No, si me parece una idea estupenda" make sense in Spanish?

What is behind the decline in usage of "carta" as a word for "map"?

In a sentence containing adverbs of time, manner, and place, does word order matter?

If "gustarse" does not exist in the Spanish language, why has "me gusto" for "I like myself" made it into the language?

What is the difference between "derrochador," "despilfarrador," "manirroto," and "malgastador"?

If I want to say something is "fresh" in Spanish, do I use "estar" or "ser"?

What is the correct pronunciation of "espontaneidad?"

Is «le imitó» an example of «leísmo» and is it only considered correct usage in Spain?

What does "ahueca, muñeca" mean?

When I see a reversal of word order involving an adverb in a sentence, does this mean it is being emphasized?

If the grammatical gender of "archipiélago" is masculine, why do I see so many instances in which it is preceded by a feminine article?