Spanish Idiom Generator

This is the free version, which draws from a list of 50 idioms. There is also a premium version that draws from a list of over 1,500 idioms.

The premium version is available with a premium membership.Remember, twelve months premium access is included withCamino del éxito.

What's an idiom?

An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood by simply analyzing the meaning of it's individual words. For example, the English phrase "to keep tabs on" has nothing to do with "tabs." Or, "to break one's word" -- how could you "break" a word?

Spanish has lots of colorful idioms, and you can view some of them by clicking on the button above.

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Don't forget . . . to speak Spanish conversationally you need a comprehensive program to pull it all together. Camino del éxitois the only course that is fully integrated with the material on this website.

Spanish Culture

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Languages are neither learned nor spoken in a vacuum. These short essays serve as your window into the people, places and customs that make the Hispanic culture so amazingly rich.

Variety!

Here are a few examples:

In Ecuador, Año Viejo is a fiery tradition that symbolically burns up the failures, regrets and anger of the old year in order to usher in the hopes and resolutions of the new one . . .

The páramo is an ecological zone found only in the Andes. It begins at about 11,000 feet, where the temperate forests dwindle, and reaches up to 16,000 feet, where the glaciers begin . . .

Leave your car at home and don't rent one when you get there. When in Mexico, take the bus. It's cheap, comfortable and relaxing. In Mexico, buses arrive and leave on time, are frequent, and they go anywhere there is a passable road . . .

All Levels

Beginners gain insight into Spanish culture by reading the English version of the essays. Intermediate level students expand their vocabulary. Even advanced students will find the audio to be quite challenging.

Advanced Listening Practice

The audio has not been slowed down, so don't be discouraged if you find these to be difficult.

After you have worked with Camino del éxito for a couple of months, come back and try them again, and see how much your listening skills have improved!

Daily Word

depósito - warehouse

Estos edificios son los depósitos de la fábrica.
These buildings are the factory warehouses.

Premium Sample

Premium members version does not have the promotional message. Here's a free sample.

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Premium members also have access to our archive of over 2500 words. Visit the archive or listen to today's word (premium members only)

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Spanish Travel Helper

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Sure, you can travel to a Spanish speaking country without knowing the language. But your trip will in no way compare with the incredible adventure that awaits the traveler who speaks Spanish.

Speak with the locals!

Do you enjoy traveling to Spanish speaking countries? Imagine how much more rewarding the experience would be if only you could speak Spanish. Well, this section will get you started. You can learn some words and phrases you will find most useful on your next trip.

Speak Spanish Conversationally

The material in this section will allow you to learn enough to get by. But, if you want to feel what it's like to really converse with the natives you're going to need complete conversation course. Our course is perfect for travelers because the focus is on listening and speaking -- just what you need for the confidence to get off the beaten path on that next trip! Read this powerful testimonialto see what we mean!

Study Abroad

If you're considering studying abroad, check out our Directory of Spanish Schools. Discover that studying abroad can be a lot more affordable than you might think.

Spanish Verb Drills

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Anyone who has studied Spanish knows that one of the biggest challenges is to learn all of the verb conjugations. That's why we created this section.

Spanish Verb Quizzes

When combined with Camino del éxito, these Spanish verb drills will finally allow you to master the verb tenses so that you start to use them automatically in your speech.

For each topic you can generate quiz after quiz after quiz, giving you the practice you need to succeed.

Learning Spanish Verbs in Context

While simply learning to conjugate Spanish verbs may enable you to pass a test, it's not going to go very far when it comes to incorporating the tenses into your speech. To get to where you can use the tenses automatically, you need to practice using the verbs in context. That's why we use sentences, rather than mindless conjugation drills.

How to "Really" Learn the Verb Conjugations

To help you really master the verb tenses, we present our verb drills in the context of complete sentences. We urge you to not only fill in the correct conjugation, but to also read each sentence aloud. In this manner you will learn not only to conjugate the verbs, but also to incorporate them in your speech.

Spanish Vocabulary

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Vocabulary words are the building blocks of communication. As you progress, you will want to expand your vocabulary in areas that are of interest to you. But, beware!

Don't waste your time.

Too many beginning courses bombard you with long lists of Spanish vocabulary words to memorize. For most people, this is counter-productive because you won't even be using many of these words—and so you will eventually just forget them anyway.

Less is more!

With Camino del éxito we purposely keep the number of vocabulary words to a minimum. The words that are used are repeated over and over throughout the course, so you really learn them well, and they are words that you will find yourself using every day.

You choose.

Once you have learned the basics, will want to expand your Spanish vocabulary in areas that are of interest to you. Maybe you work in health care—you'll be interested in medical and anatomical terms. If you're into sports, then you will find a whole different set of words to be the most useful.

Free or Premium

This vocabulary section is organized by topic, and each topic has a "free" version and a "premium" version. They both have the same exercises and learning activities. The difference is that the premium version has more words – twice as many!

Twelve months premium access is included with ourcomplete conversation course.

Make your own flashcards!

Truth be told, the simple 3X5 flashcard that you make yourself is your most powerful tool for learning new Spanish vocabulary. The reason is simple: you can always carry a few flashcards with you, and so you can turn what would otherwise be wasted time (standing in line, stuck in traffic, etc.) into productive study time. Even if all you have is 2 minutes, that's enough time to review a few flashcards.