If you’d like to say “it is what it is” in Spanish you can use “es lo que es.” Some speakers also use “las cosas son como son.” Although it is technically plural and translates to “things are what they are,” it is used in singular and plural situations in conversation. And if you’re in Spain, you will likely hear “es lo que hay.”
The nuances of Spanish can seem intimidating at first, but don’t worry. Comfort comes with practice. And getting a handle on one option—like “es lo que es”—will allow you to communicate in most circumstances.
Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion® methodology teaches you the language, not just the words. What makes it so effective is that we prepare you to use your new language in your everyday life. So it’s not just about the features, but what you’re able to do because of them. That way, you’ll be ready to handle any situation with ease and confidence.
Learn Spanish Words and Phrases
Often times, people choose to learn Spanish because they find themselves engaging with the language in their everyday lives. After all, Spanish is heard in popular TV shows, music, and movies. Other people want to learn Spanish based on their plans to work, vacation, or volunteer in one of the 20 countries where Spanish is the official language. Whatever your reason, you can get off to a great start by learning how to pronounce some basic Spanish words and phrases first. It is an important step to understand and be understood by any of the 437 million people around the world who speak Spanish.
One pitfall to avoid is trying to memorize lengthy lists of Spanish vocabulary words and phrases. This tedious and time-consuming effort can lead to the unfortunate outcome of having little-to-no ability to participate in everyday Spanish conversation. That’s why it’s strongly advised that new Spanish language learners focus on understanding and pronouncing basic words and phrases. This smart and proven approach to learning Spanish will help you become a confident and comfortable Spanish speaker.
It’s worth noting that Spanish does have some pronunciation distinctions that can make it a challenge for language learners. As one example, the letter r is pronounced differently and takes some practice for most new learners. This distinct sound is formed by tapping the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth, about a third of the way back in the mouth. Some Spanish language experts suggest new learners practice making the “tt” sound, as it sounds in the English word butter.
Developing the skills to accurately pronounce Spanish requires immediate feedback on your pronunciation efforts. Rosetta Stone helps you get the pronunciation right in a snap with our TruAccent™ speech-recognition engine. Our patented technology compares your voice to native and non-native speakers in real-time—so you get immediate feedback for the most accurate pronunciation. It’s also adjustable, which allows you to tweak your accent as needed. TruAccent is a powerful tool for helping you learn and speak the Spanish language.
When you have the basics down, you can move onto learning the longer phrases you’ll use in everyday conversation. Rosetta Stone’s digestible, 10-minute language lessons are designed to lead you along this natural path to learning. You’ll first focus on learning Spanish basic words and phrases, then you’ll move onto learning longer Spanish phrases, and then towards learning to speak Spanish with confidence.
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