Spanish is an important language to learn in our lives. I took Spanish from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, but it was not for a grade. In fourth and fifth grade, we learned conversational Spanish and I still remember most of the phrases.
It is best to spell Spanish words as they sound with the exception for a few consonants: ll, which is usually pronounced "y" and j, which is pronounced "h".
The Spanish alphabet does not have a k, although k is found in English words from Spanish only when Spanish has borrowed those words from some other language. Latin also has an influence on French.
Do not use a ph spelling for the "f" sound in Spanish-derived words.
The long "a" sound is spelled e. (examples: zarzuela, capeador, coleta)
The "g" + long "a" sound is spelled gue. (examples: vargueno, malaguena)
The long "a" sound at the end of the word is spelled e. (examples: suerte, bombre, guanche)
The long "e" sound at the end of the word is spelled with an i or e. (examples: bonaci, caji, zacate, timbe)
I will post more rules tomorrow or when I have time!
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