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What is "salpresado?"

asked Jun 10, 2016 at 22:35

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Is double punctuation acceptable in standard Spanish?

asked Aug 6, 2016 at 19:20

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What are some of the most useful shortened Spanish words for someone learning Spanish to know?

asked Aug 21, 2016 at 17:21

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Is it correct to say "la película fue suspenso?"

asked Jun 10, 2016 at 21:01

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What is the difference between "pescado" and "pescados?"

asked Apr 30, 2016 at 2:29

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What are the rules for using the definite article before a noun used in a general sense? [duplicate]

asked Apr 26, 2016 at 16:01

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Is there a Spanish equivalent for HTH ("hope that helps" or "happy to help")?

asked Feb 4, 2017 at 6:06

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All else being equal, do rules of good Spanish writing encourage symmetry in sentences?

asked Feb 5, 2017 at 23:29

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Is there any rule of grammar/usage for "que si" and "que acaso" when they start a question?

asked May 12, 2017 at 23:59

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In English, there is a difference between "envy" and "jealousy." Does this same distinction exist in Spanish?

asked Oct 1, 2016 at 20:05

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When crowds chant “¡Kiricocho!” what are they saying?

asked May 11, 2018 at 7:02

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1 answer

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What is a "zamposta"?

asked May 13, 2018 at 22:51

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Where is "cartera" used to mean "purse” or “handbag” and why is that the word for “purse” (or handbag) instead of “bolso?”

asked Nov 4, 2018 at 16:34

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What is "juego de las formas"?

asked Apr 25, 2018 at 23:41

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Do Spanish surgeons shout “¡Al ataque!” before they begin an operation?

asked Jan 4, 2018 at 6:38

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When referring to "P.D." for "posdata," do native Spanish speakers ever just pronounce the initials?

asked Jul 25, 2019 at 1:53

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What is the difference between "la semana siguiente" and "a la semana siguiente"?

asked Oct 6, 2019 at 0:42

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What is the difference between "prisión preventiva" and "detención preventiva"?

asked Nov 12, 2020 at 4:32

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What is the difference between "diferente" and "distinto"?

asked Dec 19, 2020 at 6:56

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If asked, "¿Qué tiempo hace?" can you reply with just "Hace mal / buen"?

asked Jul 29, 2021 at 12:57

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What is the difference between "resignado," "renunciado," and "dimitido"?

asked Dec 28, 2020 at 8:55

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When and why did "a" begin to precede "menudo" to indicate that it means "often"?

asked Jul 26, 2021 at 7:26

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Why do I sometimes see the reflexive pronoun in a verbal phrase (either before or attached to a command or progressive form) and sometimes not?

asked Mar 6, 2018 at 1:07

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Is there a spoken Spanish equivalent of IQ?

asked Mar 28, 2018 at 7:57

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The laminal and apical sibilants in Spanish: Where can I get some good recordings? [duplicate]

asked Dec 2, 2017 at 0:52

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Does the word "overview" just not translate easily into Spanish and how is it translated outside of an academic paper? [duplicate]

asked Jul 25, 2016 at 1:12

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Is the Spanish word for "academy" pronounced the same as it is for "academia?"

asked Apr 26, 2016 at 17:59

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Is the Spanish present tense ever (correctly) translated into English as simple past tense?

asked Dec 27, 2018 at 12:56

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What is "salpresado?"

Is double punctuation acceptable in standard Spanish?

What are some of the most useful shortened Spanish words for someone learning Spanish to know?

Is it correct to say "la película fue suspenso?"

What is the difference between "pescado" and "pescados?"

What are the rules for using the definite article before a noun used in a general sense? [duplicate]

Is there a Spanish equivalent for HTH ("hope that helps" or "happy to help")?

All else being equal, do rules of good Spanish writing encourage symmetry in sentences?

Is there any rule of grammar/usage for "que si" and "que acaso" when they start a question?

In English, there is a difference between "envy" and "jealousy." Does this same distinction exist in Spanish?

When crowds chant “¡Kiricocho!” what are they saying?

What is a "zamposta"?

Where is "cartera" used to mean "purse” or “handbag” and why is that the word for “purse” (or handbag) instead of “bolso?”

What is "juego de las formas"?

Do Spanish surgeons shout “¡Al ataque!” before they begin an operation?

When referring to "P.D." for "posdata," do native Spanish speakers ever just pronounce the initials?

What is the difference between "la semana siguiente" and "a la semana siguiente"?

What is the difference between "prisión preventiva" and "detención preventiva"?

What is the difference between "diferente" and "distinto"?

If asked, "¿Qué tiempo hace?" can you reply with just "Hace mal / buen"?

What is the difference between "resignado," "renunciado," and "dimitido"?

When and why did "a" begin to precede "menudo" to indicate that it means "often"?

Why do I sometimes see the reflexive pronoun in a verbal phrase (either before or attached to a command or progressive form) and sometimes not?

Is there a spoken Spanish equivalent of IQ?

The laminal and apical sibilants in Spanish: Where can I get some good recordings? [duplicate]

Does the word "overview" just not translate easily into Spanish and how is it translated outside of an academic paper? [duplicate]

Is the Spanish word for "academy" pronounced the same as it is for "academia?"

Is the Spanish present tense ever (correctly) translated into English as simple past tense?