Ever wondered why “conocer” means “to know” in the present but suddenly flips to “to meet” in the past? 🤔
In this video, I’ll show you the most common Spanish verbs that change meaning in the preterite—like conocer, saber, poder, querer, tener—so you can finally understand the difference and avoid confusion.

💡 With real examples in Spanish + English translation, you’ll see how one verb can tell a completely different story depending on the tense.

👉 Perfect for Spanish learners who want to sound natural and really get the nuances of the language.

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:

• The difference between “conozco” (I know) and “conocí” (I met)
• How saber changes from “to know” → “to find out”
• Why “quise” means “I tried” and “no quise” means “I refused”
• The trick with poder in the preterite (managed to / failed to)
• And much more!

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In Spanish, the verbs ser and estar both mean "to be", but they are not interchangeable—and when combined with “bueno” or “bien”, they can totally change the meaning of your sentence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• ✅ When to use ser bueno vs. estar bueno
• 💡 Why “estar bien” doesn't always mean someone feels okay
• ⚠️ Subtle (and sometimes funny!) shifts in meaning when you use the wrong verb

We’ll also cover expressions you’ll hear in daily conversations, plus examples from real-life Spanish in Argentina. Get ready to level up your fluency and avoid common misunderstandings!

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🎧 This is Part 2 in our series about bien, bueno, and buen, and how adjective order and verb choice affect meaning in Spanish.

🧡 Hosted by Marina from Verbum Spanish School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Confused by “bien”, “bueno”, and “buen”? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we’ll untangle the meanings and uses of these three commonly mixed-up words—and we’ll go one step further!

You’ll also learn about:

• 📌 The 3 key exceptions to the rule that adjectives come after nouns in Spanish
• ⚡ How changing the word order can change the meaning
• 🎙️ Real-life examples that native speakers use every day

We break it all down with clear explanations, real-world phrases, and tips that help you sound more natural in Spanish—especially if you're learning Latin American or Rioplatense Spanish.

Whether you're learning Spanish for travel, work, love, or just because you love languages, this episode is packed with insights to help you move from "confused learner" to confident speaker.

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🧡 Hosted by Marina from Verbum Spanish School, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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