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    How do I say "Good Morning" in Spanish?
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    "Buenos dias."
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    What is the translation of "You are very beautiful" in Spanish?
    Top Answerer
    Eres hermosa. (There are several words for "beautiful.")
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    How do I say "I will love you for the rest of my life" in Spanish?
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    It would be: "Te amaré por el resto de mi vida".
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    How do I say "You are my best friend" in Spanish?
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    If it's a guy, "Eres mi mejor amigo." If it's a girl, "Eres mi mejor amiga."
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    What are some websites or books to learn Spanish?
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    You can learn Spanish on a website called Duolingo. It is very good for learning Spanish and you can learn other languages on there as well.
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    How do I say "I love you "in Spanish?
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    "Te amo" is a literal translation, and it is most often used in written Spanish. It is very "deep" and poetic. It is reserved for very serious and romantic encounters. "Te quiero," literally: "I want you" is the expression most often used in spoken Spanish to express "I love you".
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    How do I memorize what I have revised?
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    Write everything you know in a small notebook to carry around with you.
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    How long might it take for me to speak Spanish easily if I work for an hour every day?
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    It takes around 400 hours for a native English speaker to be confident and fluent in the Spanish language.
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    Is there any shortcut to learn Spanish faster?
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    Just keep practicing!
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    Where do I find more information about learning Spanish?
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    Try checking out a book from your local library on learning Spanish. You can also get a computer program that will teach you how to speak Spanish; it will work like a Spanish-language course. Lastly, check your local newspaper or community center for Spanish-language tutors.
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    How do I say "I love you, dad and cousin" in Spanish?
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    Formally: "Le amo padre. Le amo primo." Informally: "Te amo papá. Te amo primo." (The most common way to say "I love you, cousin" in Spanish is to say: "Te quiero primo.")
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    Why do Latin Americans speak Spanish differently than people in Spain?
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    They don't speak different types of Spanish. The grammar stays the same, it's just certain words that are different. It's like how Americans use different words than British people. For example, Americans say "elevator" whereas British people usually say "lift."
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    What does "ai caramba" mean?
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    "Ai caramba" is a mild expletive meaning "oh no!" or "wow!"
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    How do I say "sorry" in Spanish?
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    "Lo siento" if it's something big, and "perdoname" when it's concerning something small.
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    How would I say, "Hello, do you want to go to the move theater?"
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    Hola. ¿Quieres ir al cine?
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    How do I say 'how are you' in Spanish?
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    It's "como estas." This is informal, so you should only use it with friends and relatives. "Como está usted" is the formal version and you can use this with people who are acquaintances and people you've just met.
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    Is it possible for two people to be from the same country and be related, but have different accents?
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    Sure, if they were raised in different provinces/parts of the country.
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    How do I say, "I love you angel"?
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    You can choose whichever way you want to say "I love you", either "te quiero" or "te amo" and then add "ángel" to the end, or "mi ángel" to make it sound more endearing.
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    How do I say "Goodnight, I'll see you tomorrow"?
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    You say, "Buenas noches, te veré mañana."
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    How do I say "get well soon" and "I was born in December"?
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    "Get well soon" is "mejorate pronto", and "I was born in December" is "Nací en Diciembre".
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    How do you roll your r's?
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    Roll your tongue to the top of your mouth while pronouncing your r. You may not be able to, but that's okay, there are a lot of people who can't do it.
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    How do I say "She is my mother" in Spanish?
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    "Ella es mi madre." Make sure to roll your "R's". You can also use "mami" or "ma" instead of "madre" if you prefer.
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    How do I say, "Good morning everyone!"
    Top Answerer
    Buenos días a todos.
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    What is the meaning of "vos" in Spanish?
    Top Answerer
    "Vos" is the plural form of "tu," meaning "you" informally.
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    How do I say "Will you like to be my friend" in Spanish?
    Community Answer
    "¿Quiere ser mi amigo?"
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    How do you say "are you excited?" in Spanish?
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    There are a few options. You can say, "¿Estás emocionado?" or "¿Estás entusiasmado?"
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    How do I say "That is very nice of you to say that" in Spanish?
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    Say, "Es muy amable de tu parte decir eso."
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    How do I type an accent on a computer?
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    You can't on a standard American keyboard, but you can copy it off of unicode websites.
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    How do I pronounce the words in Spanish?
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    Can I learn to speak Spanish using Google translate?
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    You could, but it's not the best choice. Google translate can be inaccurate sometimes. Maybe get a Spanish learning app, or get a person to teach you.
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