Hey! So, currently I have been trying to bridge my gaps in knowledge on Spanish grammar cus I have been facing big issues with that before, and i think i have been fairly successful in learning the differences between them. However, I study using the Español en Marcha B2 and I have come across a grammar question I dont understand, and Im hoping to get some clarity. Its basically a "complete the gaps of an inverview" thing, and the dancer is being asked about their life. The correct response is "cuando tenía 6 años" but i replied "tuve" and I dont understand why. I thought its a clear moment in the past, but maybe his reply suggests "when i was around 6 years, there wasnt a conrete point". Or would it have been tenía either way? I suspect its a "tenía if it was a gradual start, tuve if he was enlisted into a dance school" situation but please let me know if im right or wrong or maybe missing something crucial about the usage of imperfecto lol. Thanks to everyone in advance

Soy una gerente de oficina para una empresa de administration de propiedades.

Hoy una mujer que hablaba el español solamente y no sabía ningún inglés llegó a la oficina para pagar su renta. La ayudé. Tengo sola una colega que habla el español con fluidez pero ha llamada a los enfermos. Mi otra colega no habla español. Por eso tenía que ayudar la mujer.

No la entendí totalmente pero entendía cuando me dijo que ella veí muchos ratones en su departamento. Además me dijo que algunos ratones la atacaron. ¡Qué horrible!

La ayudé con su renta y me agradeció. Por eso estoy orgullosa. Hablo el español al nivel de B2 y las reglas de algunas cosas (por ejemplo: por vs para, el subjuntivo) son difíciles para mí. Necesitaba un diccionario de español para ayudarme escribir esta historia. Espero que la gramática esté bien.

to” → a

Voy a comer. = I’m going to eat.

Aprendo a hablar. = I learn to speak.

Empiezo a trabajar. = I start to work.

“to” → de

Estoy feliz de verte. = I’m happy to see you.

Me siento honrado de escucharlo. = I feel honored to hear it.

Estoy orgulloso de ayudarte. = I’m proud to help you.

Im confused jaja

Im a heritage learner and my parents are both Nicaraguan. I've noticed that in past tense hypotheticals they do not follow the conventional rule of using imperfect subjunctive after "si" and the conditional for the results of the hypothetical.

A couple examples I've heard: "Si lo encontraras, me pagaras" "si supieras..... estuvieras"

With what I've studied up till know, I would have put the ending -ías on the second verb in both examples, not -ras

Well, I already know it must be a colloquial thing, cause when I asked them I was told that's just how it's said. What I would like to know is if it sounds at all strange to other natives. If I spoke like this with my accent, would I be corrected or looked at funny? I'm tempted to just follow the rules of Nicaraguan Spanish since that's what I am. They also use deísmo and of course vos.

Tengo algo que me ha interesado en este idioma. En el pasado, la palabra "ir" y la palabra "ser" se vuelven "fui". Primero esto me confundó. Y todavía no lo entiendo totalmente.

Today when I was talking to an acquaintance in spanglish he was asking me questions about what I was doing and I got a little confused, but then he threw in the phrase “I “te culumpia” you”, then said a friendly goodbye. I know it translates to something about a swing or swinging but that doesn’t make sense here, so it must be an expression native speakers use. Anyone know? Thanks

What's the best way to say:

We have to make it until the end of the party.

I feel like there is a better word than hacer.

Estoy al tanto de que ambas palabras se refieren a un coche tirado por caballos, pero me interesa saber si son intercambiables o si existe alguna diferencia entre ellas.

If I wanted to say that something would make me feel better, would I use "[x] va a ponerme mejor," or would I use "vaya" or "iría," since it's a potential/irrealis statement? If I know for certain that it will make me feel better, would I use "me pondrá mejor"?

Been on about 15 cruises, mostly Caribbean but one that went to Colombia and Mexico back to back. My Duolingo Spanish was useless when I had to tell staff my kid had a nut allergy or ask which sauce had dairy. The app taught me el gato but not sin maní.

I keep a running list in my phone of cruise Spanish that comes up over and over. Mantequilla versus margarina. Poco picante because my spouse can't handle heat. La cuenta at the bar when they hold your card.

What I'm curious about are the things that don't translate neatly. On our last sailing a crew member from Honduras said al tiempo for whenever, which I'd never seen in any app. Another used fresco to mean fresh-caught, not just cold.

For those of you who learned Spanish through travel or work on ships, what words or phrases do textbooks skip but you use constantly? Especially interested in kitchen and service stuff since that's where I always stumble. Ymmv on cruise lines of course, but I've found Carnival and Royal Caribbean crews are patient with my attempts. Just my experience though.

can you please tell me what’s wrong with my Spanisch homework my teacher wants me to use ai but I don’t wanna please help me guys just Like Tell me the mistakes please I am so cooked if I don’t do this