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Spanish Quickieis the perfect podcast for BEGINNER SPANISH LEARNERS looking for fast, fun, and easy lessons.
In just 2-3 minutes, you'll pick up vocabulary, grammar tips, and useful expressions to boost your confidence en español.
Hosted by Marco Fierro from Latin ELE, your Latino Spanish teacher with a knack for making learning fun and approachable.
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For more information visit www.latinele.com
- 85 - #82 - How to Say Cool in Chile 🇨🇱
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How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎
Our final stop is Chile where you'll learn their version of the word cooll: bacán
🇨🇱 Thanks to Gianella from Chile for sharing her bacán audio. Reach out to her 👇
Website: https://gianellasolari.com/
Email: hola@gianellasolari.com
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—MarcoMon, 05 Oct 2026 - 84 - #81 - How to Say Cool in Argentina 🇦🇷
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How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎
Our next stop is Argentina where you'll learn a common slang word for cool: copado.
🇦🇷 Thanks to Paula from Argentina for sharing her copado audio. Here is her contact information:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishconversationworkshop/
Email: meggiolaropaula@gmail.com
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—MarcoMon, 28 Sep 2026 - 83 - #80 - How to Say Cool in Colombia 🇨🇴
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How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎
Our next stop is Colombia where you'll learn two common slang words for cool: chévere and bacano.
🇨🇴 Thanks to Jessica from Colombia for sharing her chévere and bacano audio.
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—MarcoMon, 21 Sep 2026 - 82 - #79 - How to Say Cool in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎
Our next stop is Costa Rica where you'll learn one of the most common slang words for cool: Pura vida.
🇨🇷 Thanks to Arturo from Costa Rica for sharing his pura vida audio. Reach out to him 👇
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Email: artumorateacher@gmail.com
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—MarcoMon, 14 Sep 2026 - 81 - #78 - How to Say Cool in Mexico 🇲🇽
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How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎
Our next stop is Mexico where you'll learn one of the most common slang words for cool: padre.
🇲🇽 Thanks to Leticia from Mexico for sharing her padre audio. Reach out to her 👇
Email: leticiavsb@gmail.com
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—MarcoFri, 11 Sep 2026 - 80 - #77 - How to Say Cool in Spain 🇪🇸
How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎
In this episode of Spanish Quickie, we kick off a new series exploring how different Spanish-speaking countries express the same idea.
Our first stop is Spain, where you'll learn one of the most common slang words for cool: guay.
🇪🇸 Thanks to Ana from Spain for sharing her guay audio. Reach out to her 👇
Website: https://thespanishline.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespanishline/
Email: hablamos@thespanishline.co.uk
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—MarcoThu, 10 Sep 2026 - 79 - #76 - Spanish Family Trivia: Test Your Family Vocabulary
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In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll put your family vocabulary to the test with a fun trivia fully in Spanish.
After learning essential family words in episodes 70 to 75, now it’s your turn to guess each family member from short descriptions — like the husband of your sister or the daughter of your uncle.
A simple, playful activity perfect for beginners who want to reinforce what they’ve learned and boost their listening skills.¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 78 - #75 - 🤝 Friends and Acquaintances in Spanish
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In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your friends en español. We explore the essential vocabulary: amigos, amigos cercanos, mejor amigo, and conocidos — the Spanish word for “acquaintances.”
You’ll listen to a short dialogue, identify each term, and learn how native speakers describe different types of friendships.
📝 Dialogue Transcript
Estela: ¿Tienes muchos amigos, Marco?
Marco: No muchos. Tengo muchos conocidos, pero no muchos amigos. ¿Y tú, Estela?
Estela: Tengo muchos amigos, pero no todos son amigos cercanos.
Marco: ¿Cómo se llama tu mejor amiga?
Estela: Carla, somos amigas desde la escuela.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 77 - #74 - How to Talk About Your Bonus Family in Spanish
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In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your bonus family en español.
We explore the essential vocabulary of the familia reconstituida: padrastro, madrastra, hermanastros, hijastro, and hijastra.
You’ll hear a short audio, identify each family member, and discover the key suffix that makes step‑family vocabulary easy to remember.
A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 76 - #73 - Your In‑Laws in Spanish
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In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your in‑laws en español.
We explore the essential vocabulary of the familia política: los suegros, los cuñados, el yerno, and la nuera.
You’ll hear a short audio and practice identifying each family member.
A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 75 - #72 - Your Extended Family in Spanish: Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and More!
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👴🏻 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your extended family en español.
We cover the essential vocabulary: los abuelos, los tíos, los primos, los sobrinos, and los nietos.
You’ll hear a short audio and practice identifying each family member.
A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 74 - #71 - 🏠 Your Nuclear Family in Spanish: Parents, Children, Siblings
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🧑🧑🧒🧒 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your nuclear family en español.
We cover the essential vocabulary: los padres, papá y mamá, los hijos, el hijo, la hija, and los hermanos.
You’ll hear a short audio, practice identifying each family member, and learn how native speakers actually use these words in everyday conversations.
A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 04 Aug 2026 - 73 - #70 - Relatives in Spanish ❌ The Mistake Everyone Makes
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In this Spanish Quickie, we clear up a super common mistake: thinking that “relativos” means “relatives.” It doesn’t!
You’ll learn why relativos is a false friend and what it actually means in Spanish. More importantly, you’ll discover the correct word: parientes, which refers to all your relatives — cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, everyone.
We also look at another false friend: parientes vs. parents, and how to use padres correctly.
A simple, friendly episode to help you avoid confusion and sound more natural en español.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 72 - 69 😏
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We’re celebrating Episode 69 with a light‑hearted lesson on how Spanish speakers use certain informal, strong expressions related to your "private parts."
You’ll learn two common vulgar words you’ll hear in casual conversations across different countries and you’ll see how their meaning often goes far beyond the literal.
It’s a fun, culturally rich episode to help you understand real Spanish in the wild. Just be mindful of when and how you use these expressions.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 71 - #68 - Por qué vs. Porque: What’s the Difference?
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⁉️ Confused about the difference between por qué and porque?
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn exactly when to use por qué to ask why and when to use porque to say because.
Through a simple dialogue and clear examples, you’ll finally understand how these two similar‑looking words work in real Spanish conversations.
Perfect for beginners who want to avoid common mistakes and sound more natural en español.
📝 Dialogue transcript
A: ¿Por qué aprendes inglés?
B: Porque quiero viajar a Estados Unidos
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 70 - #67 - The Right Way to Say “Likewise” in Spanish
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How do you say “likewise” in Spanish? 🤔
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the natural ways to reply to good wishes and greetings using igualmente, igual, and tú también.
These are essential Spanish conversation phrases you’ll hear every day, whether someone tells you que tengas un buen día or sends you a friendly compliment.
Discover when to use each option, the difference between formal and casual replies, and how native speakers keep conversations polite and natural.
A simple, practical Spanish lesson for beginners and travelers who want to sound more confident en español. ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 20 Jul 2026 - 69 - #66 - How to Say “It Doesn’t Work” in Spanish 🛠️ (Correctly)
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Do you say “mi laptop no trabaja”? ❌
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn why that’s incorrect and how native speakers actually say “it doesn’t work” using the verb funcionar.
A good way to learn the contrast between verbs trabajar and funcionar, with easy-to-follow examples so you can start using them correctly.
A simple but essential tip that will instantly make your Spanish sound more natural. ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 13 Jul 2026 - 68 - #65 - Soccer Player Names in Spanish ⚽️
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Learn the essential soccer player positions in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie.
You’ll hear a short audio introducing key fútbol roles like el portero (goalie), el defensa (defender), el mediocampista (midfielder), and el delantero (striker).
Perfect for Spanish learners who want to talk about sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 67 - #64 - ⚽️ Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish
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⚽️ Learn the essential soccer vocabulary in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie.
You’ll hear a short audio explaining the basic rules of fútbol and discover key words like equipo (team), cancha (field), balón or pelota (ball), gol, meter goles, and tiempo añadido.
Perfect for Spanish learners who want to talk about sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol.
Ready? ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thu, 02 Jul 2026 - 66 - #63 - How to Say “What Do You Mean?” in Spanish
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😵💫 Confused about how to say “what do you mean?” in Spanish?
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn why ¿qué significas? is wrong and how native speakers actually ask for clarification using ¿qué quieres decir?
A simple, essential tip that will make your Spanish sound instantly more natural. ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 29 Jun 2026 - 65 - #62 - ⏱️ Tiempo in Spanish: 3 Meanings Every Beginner Should Know
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⏳ Tiempo can mean time, weather, or even grammar tense... But how do you know which one is which?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn the three most common meanings of tiempo with simple examples like tanto tiempo, ¿qué tiempo hace?, and tiempo pasado.
Perfect for beginners who want to understand Spanish in real context.
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🤬 Curious how Spanish speakers actually swear?
In this not‑so‑family‑friendly Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the meaning and real‑world uses of three common cuss words: mierda, hijo de puta, and jódete.
Ready to swear like a sailor en español? ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 15 Jun 2026 - 63 - #60 - 🇸🇻 El Salvador in Basic Spanish (🎧 Spanish Listening Practice)
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🇸🇻 Learn about El Salvador in this beginner‑friendly Spanish Quickie.
You’ll hear Salvadoran teacher Milton describe his country while you practice listening for three key details: its population, its tropical climate, and the natural features you can find there.
A simple, engaging activity for Spanish learners who love travel. ¡Vamos!
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❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 62 - #59 - Discover the Marble Chapels in Chile 🇨🇱 (Spanish for Traveling)
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Discover Las Capillas de Mármol, one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Chilean Patagonia.
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn what these marble caves are, where they’re located, and why their bright white interior makes them look like chapels.
A simple, engaging listening activity for Spanish beginners who love travel and nature. ¡Vamos!
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🇦🇷 Discover Buenos Aires, the multicultural capital of Argentina.
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll hear Argentine teacher Melany describe what the city is like and why it’s her favorite place.
Learn key travel vocabulary, from ciudad multicultural to asado, conciertos, and tango.
A perfect mini‑listening activity for Spanish beginners who love to travel. ¡Vamos!
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🇨🇴 Discover Cartagena de Indias, one of Colombia’s most colorful and historic cities.
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short audio where Jessica, a Colombian teacher, explains three things you can do in Cartagena.
A perfect mini‑listening activity for Spanish beginners who love to travel. ¡Vamos!
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🍽️ Ever tried mangú, one of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic dishes?
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short conversation with Dominican teacher Jelissa, who explains what’s in this traditional breakfast and when people normally eat it.
Before you listen, keep these questions in mind:
1️⃣ ¿Qué ingredientes tiene el mangú?
2️⃣¿Cuándo se come normalmente?
Perfect for Spanish beginners who want to learn real food vocabulary and boost their listening skills with authentic, simple Spanish. ¡Vamos!
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❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 27 May 2026 - 58 - #55 - La Paila Marina 🥘 (Spanish Food Vocabulary)
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🇨🇱 Ever heard of paila marina?
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the key ingredients of this classic Chilean seafood dish and discover its unexpected cameo in Breaking Bad.
Listen to a short audio, test your food vocabulary, and see how many ingredients you can catch en español. ¡Vamos!
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🇨🇱 Ever heard of San Pedro de Atacama? Geysers, crystal‑clear skies, and the driest desert in the world. It’s one of Chile’s most fascinating destinations.
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll discover San Pedro through a short listening activity. Here are the comprehension questions 👇
1️⃣ ¿Dónde está San Pedro? (North, south… where exactly?)
2️⃣ ¿Qué hay? (What’s there?)
3️⃣ ¿Qué no hay? (What isn’t there?)
¡Vamos!
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Ever heard someone say “¡Pura vida!” and wondered what it actually means? 🇨🇷
In Costa Rica, this tiny phrase is everywhere: In greetings, goodbyes, questions, reactions, and everyday conversations.
But it doesn’t translate the way you might expect...
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to Costa Rican teacher Arturo explain the many meanings and uses of pura vida.
Perfect for Spanish beginners and travelers who want to understand real Costa Rican slang and sound more natural on their next trip. ¡Vamos!
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🇨🇷 Costa Rica is famous for its incredible biodiversity.
And today you’ll learn how to talk about some of its most iconic animals en español.
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short real conversation with Arturo, a teacher from Costa Rica, who shares three fascinating animals you can find in his country..
Ready to test your Spanish with Costa Rica’s wildlife? ¡Vamos!
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🇲🇽 In this Spanish Quickie, you'll learn the meaning of "Chido", a word Mexicans use frequently.
Can you understand what it means? Let's find out in this episode. ¡Vamos!
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🇬🇹 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short excerpt from Chatting in Latino Spanishwhere a guest describes Tikal, Guatemala.
One of the most iconic Mayan archaeological sites in Central America.
Questions ❓
1️⃣ ¿Por qué Tikal es un destino turístico popular?
2️⃣ ¿Cómo es Tikal?
Ready to see how much you understand? ¡Vamos!
Key vocabulary 👇
🪨 Ruinas: ruins
🔥 Cálido: warm/hot
🌳 Selva: rainforest
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🛩️ In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short audio about preparing to board a plane and learn essential airport vocabulary like billete, tarjeta de embarque, número de vuelo, asiento y puerta de embarque.
Perfect for beginners who want practical Spanish they can actually use while traveling.
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🌎 Learn how to talk about your favorite travel destinations en español.
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short audio describing five common places: el río, la playa, el lago, las montañas y el bosque, and the activities you can do in each one.
Perfect for beginners who want practical, real‑life Spanish for their next adventure.
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Learn Star Wars vocabulary in Spanish! In this May the 4th special, practice words like Jedi, Sith, and la Fuerza with a fun listening activity.
Perfect for beginners who want to improve Spanish with movies and pop culture.
¡Que la fuerza te acompañe! (May the Force be with you!)
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🎉 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo en español.
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short description of the celebration and learn essential vocabulary like comida mexicana, música mariachi, desfiles, and more.
A fun, simple way to connect with Mexican culture while training your Spanish ear.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fri, 01 May 2026 - 47 - #45 - 🏨 Spanish Hotel Vocabulary: Reception, Room, Breakfast & More
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🏨 Planning a trip?
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short description of a typical hotel stay, from check‑in to check‑out, and learn essential travel vocabulary like recepción, recepcionista, habitación, llave, desayuno, and more.
Perfect for beginners who want practical Spanish they can actually use on their next adventure.
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📖 Celebrate World Book Day with La aventura de Luna, a beginner‑friendly story designed for your first real read en español.
This graded reader includes 30 bite‑size chapters with English translations, so you can enjoy the story without stopping to look up every word.
Perfect for building confidence and fluency from page one.
Meet Luna, a curious little cat who lives in the countryside. One day, while chasing an insect, she gets lost and must find her way back home. Will she survive the wild world outside? Follow her adventure and find out.
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Have a great Día del Libro,
MarcoThu, 23 Apr 2026 - 45 - #43 - Peso vs. Beso 💋 Improve Your Spanish Listening
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😚 Peso or beso? In this Spanish Quickie, learn how one small sound, the soft Spanish P and B, changes the meaning from “weight” to “kiss.”
Perfect for sharpening your listening skills and tuning your ear to real Spanish pronunciation.
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🐶 Pero or perro?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn how the soft r and the strong rr change the meaning of words, from “but” to “dog.”
A simple, fun way to train your ear and sound more natural in Spanish.
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🎧 Can you hear the difference between caro and carro?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn how one tiny change in the R sound completely changes the meaning of a word.
Perfect for sharpening your listening skills and improving your pronunciation.
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🐣 Celebrate Easter en español.
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short description of la Pascua and learn essential vocabulary like iglesia, huevos de Pascua, conejos de chocolate, and more.
Perfect for beginners who want real, simple Spanish tied to a cultural celebration.
📚 Transcript and summary available on the Latin ELE blog 👇
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In this Spanish lesson for beginners, you’ll learn 15 essential Spanish words and phrases to kickstart your vocabulary.
These are the first words every Spanish learner should know. Perfect for absolute beginners who want to start speaking Spanish with confidence.
In this video, you’ll learn how to ⬇️
✅ Say common Spanish greetings (hola, buenos días…)
✅ Use polite expressions like por favor and gracias
✅ Pronounce basic Spanish words correctly
✅ Use practical phrases to communicate in real situations
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 25 Mar 2026 - 40 - #39 - 🎧 Spanish Listening Practice: Occupations (Beginner Dialogue)
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🎧 Time to practice your Spanish listening.
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short dialogue where two native speakers talk about what they do for a living.
Perfect for beginners who want real, natural Spanish in a simple, clear format.
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🧑💼 Want to ask someone what they do for a living en español?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn three natural ways to ask about occupations: ¿Cuál es tu ocupación?, ¿A qué te dedicas?, and ¿Dónde trabajas?
Perfect for beginners who want real, everyday Spanish.
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🇮🇪 Getting ready for Saint Patrick’s Day?
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short description of San Patricio and learn the essential vocabulary: ropa verde, cerveza, tréboles, desfiles, and more.
Perfect for beginners who want real, practical Spanish tied to a fun celebration.
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🎧 Time to test your Spanish listening skills.
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short dialogue where two native speakers talk about their age and the age of friends and relatives.
¡Vamos!
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👩👨 Still saying soy 30 años?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn the correct way to talk about your age in Spanish using tener, not ser. Plus how to ask someone’s age with ¿Cuántos años tienes?
Perfect for beginners who want natural, real‑world Spanish without the classic gringo mistakes.
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🎧 Ready to test your Spanish listening skills?
In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short dialogue between two native speakers talking about where they’re from and where they live.
Perfect for beginners who want real, natural Spanish in bite‑sized form.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 24 Feb 2026 - 34 - #33 - Soy Americano or Soy de Americano? 🇺🇸 Learn the Correct Form
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🗽 Is it soy americano or soy de americano?
n this Spanish Quickie, learn the correct way to talk about your nationality and where you’re from, including when to use soy + nationality and when to use soy de + country.
Perfect for beginners who want clear, natural Spanish without sounding gringo.
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Looking for the sweetest way to say “soulmate” in Spanish this Valentine’s Day?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn why literal translations like "compañero de alma" don’t quite work… and discover the real expression native speakers use: media naranja 🍊
You’ll also learn a fun twist — medio limón — for when your “other half” is feeling a little more sour than sweet.
Short, fun, and perfect for beginners who want real, natural Spanish for Valentine’s.
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🗣️ Ever heard VOS in Latin America and wondered what it means?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn what vos is, where it’s used, and how its conjugations work, with clear examples so you can learn it fast.
Perfect for beginners who want real‑world Spanish, not just textbook Spanish.
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🕴️ When should you use usted in Spanish?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn how the formal “you” works, when to use it, and how it changes verb conjugations with clear examples like ¿cómo está?
Perfect for beginners who want practical, bite‑sized Spanish practice!
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🗣️ When do you use tú in Spanish?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn how the informal “you” works, when to use it, and how it changes verb conjugations with clear examples like ¿cómo estás?
Perfect for beginners who want practical, bite‑sized Spanish practice!
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📚 Starting Spanish lessons soon?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn three essential questions to use in class from day one 👇
¿Qué significa…?
¿Cómo se dice…?
¿Puede repetir, por favor?
Perfect for beginners who want practical, bite‑sized Spanish practice!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 28 - #27 - 😕 3 Failed New Year’s Resolutions… en Español
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🎆 What are the most common failed New Year’s resolutions?
In this Spanish Quickie, learn essential vocabulary like perder peso, comer más saludable, and aprender algo nuevo with a short listening activity.
Perfect for beginners who want fun, bite-sized Spanish practice!
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🎆 How do you celebrate New Year en español?
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn essential vocabulary for Nochevieja and Año Nuevo, from fuegos artificiales to champaña, with a short listening activity.
Perfect for beginners who want festive, bite-sized Spanish practice!
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🎄 How do you say Christmas in Spanish?
In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn essential Navidad vocabulary, from árbol de Navidad to Papá Noel, with a short listening activity.
Perfect for beginners who want festive, bite-sized Spanish practice!
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Learn how to say “you’re welcome” in Spanish!
From the classic de nada to a la orden and no hay de qué, discover when and how to use each.
A fun Spanish Quickie for beginners to sound more natural when replying to gracias.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 18 Nov 2025 - 24 - #23 - 🦃 3 Ways to Say "Thank You" in Spanish
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Learn how to say thank you in Spanish the right way!
A fun, easy lesson for Spanish beginners, perfect for Thanksgiving.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 03 Nov 2025 - 23 - #22 - Don’t Mix Up N and Ñ ❌
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Ever written anos instead of años? 😳
Learn why mixing up N and Ñ can turn “years” into “anuses,” “cones” into something else entirely, and more!
Avoid hilarious (and embarrassing) Spanish slip-ups in this fun Spanish Quickie episode.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 13 Oct 2025 - 22 - #21 - Roll Your R’s with This Spanish Tongue Twister 👅
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Learn how to roll your R in Spanish with a challenging tongue twister! 🌀
This quick pronunciation exercise will help Spanish beginners master tricky sounds while having fun.
The tongue twister is: Enrique rema río arriba, río arriba rema Enrique 🚣
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 01 Oct 2025 - 21 - #20 - Labubu 👹 Describe Ugly Dolls in Spanish
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😱 What is a Labubu?
In this episode of Spanish Quickie, you’ll practice Spanish vocabulary to describe monsters and objects with a short listening activity.
Great for beginners who want fun Spanish practice!
📝 Audio Transcript (Practice Section)
¿Qué es un Labubu?
Es un monstruo que tiene ojos grandes, orejas puntiagudas y dientes afilados.
Un muñeco feo y horroroso.
La versión tierna de un muñeco de vudú.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Sun, 14 Sep 2025 - 20 - #19 - ¡Caliente! The REAL meaning 🔥🥵
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Is Reese Witherspoon accidentally making Spanish steamy? 😅
In this episode, we break down the hot word “caliente”—when to use it, when not to, and why saying “estoy caliente” might get you the wrong kind of attention 🔞
You’ll learn how to talk about heat (and hot people) the right way en español.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 01 Sep 2025 - 19 - #18 - Three Sad Tigers 🐯
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What do "Three Sad Tigers" have to do with Spanish? Well, it's the name of a famous tongue twister: Tres Tristes Tigres 🐯.
Listen to this episode and get ready to put your Spanish pronunciation skills to test.
Full tongue twister 👉 Tres tristes tigres trigo tragaron en un trigal.
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If mañana means both “morning” and “tomorrow,” how do you say “tomorrow morning”?
Let’s clear it up in this episode. ¡Vamos! 👇
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Think “pijo” just means snob? Think again.
In Spain, it’s about the upper class. In parts of South America… it’s definitely not.
In this quickie, Marco breaks down how one word can go very wrong depending on the country.
🎧 Listen now and avoid a pija-related blunder.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 07 Jul 2025 - 16 - #15 - Grill, Baby, Grill! 🔥🍖
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🔥 Summer’s here, and it’s time to fire up your Spanish… and your grill!
In this juicy episode of Spanish Quickie, Marco breaks down the essential vocabulary you need to survive (and thrive) at a Latin barbecue — from barbacoa to parrilla, and everything in between.
⚠️ Warning: this episode might make you hungry 😋
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 01 Jul 2025 - 15 - #14 - ¿Cómo va? The Casual Phrase You’ll Use All the Time
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You’ve probably heard ¿cómo te va? as a casual way to say “how’s it going?” in Spanish. But did you know you can also use ¿cómo va…? to ask about just about anything?
In this quickie, Marco breaks down how to use this versatile phrase to sound more natural in conversations — whether you're talking about work, life, or your fiesta plans.
Short, sweet, and super useful.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 16 Jun 2025 - 14 - #11 - You’re Saying “@” Wrong ❌ (In Spanish)
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Ever get stuck trying to say your email in Spanish? Especially that tricky "@" part?
In this quickie, you'll learn the simple way to ask and share an email—plus the one word you need to never forget.
Spoiler: it’s not “at”! 😏
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Sun, 11 May 2025 - 13 - #12 - Why “Excitado” Might Get You Slapped 😅
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In this spicy episode of Spanish Quickie, Marco clears up a common and awkward mistake Spanish beginners make: using “excitado” to say “excited.” 😳
Discover what it really means, and learn the right words to express your excitement—without sounding like you’re hitting on someone at the wrong moment.
A must-listen to avoid embarrassing mix-ups!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 26 May 2025 - 12 - #13 - Forget Friday the 13th—The Real Day of Bad Luck 🙈
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Forget Friday the 13th! In the Spanish-speaking world, Martes 13 is the real day to watch out for.
In this Spanish Quickie, Marco explains why this date is considered unlucky, what people avoid doing, and how to talk about bad luck in Spanish.
📆En martes 13, no te cases ni te embarques (On a Tuesday, don’t get married or go on a trip)
Superstitions, vocab, and a cultural twist—all in under 5 minutes. ¡Vamos!
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And if you don’t… well, don’t blame us if you have mala suerte on the next Martes 13 😈Fri, 13 Jun 2025 - 11 - #10 - ¡Mamacita! 🔥
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In this spicy episode of Spanish Quickie, Marco clears up the confusion between mamá, mamita, and mamacita.
You’ll learn why one of these is perfect for Mother’s Day, and the other might land you in a very different kind of conversation!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 07 May 2025 - 10 - #9 - 🥴 The Spanish Hangover Episode You’ll Remember (Maybe)
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🍺 Had One Too Many? Learn How to Say “Hangover” in Spanish
Learn the standard and regional slang terms for that dreaded morning-after feeling—so you can talk about it like a native (with or without the headache).
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Sun, 04 May 2025 - 9 - #8 - 🍻 Fiesta Mode On: Learn to Toast en Español
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🍷 Raise your glass and celebrate en español!
Learn how to say cheers, plus a fun Latin American party toast that will make you the life of the fiesta. ¡Salud y adentro! 🍻
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 21 Apr 2025 - 8 - #7 - Exchanging Social Media Info (Bar Edition 🍸)
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After some good convo at the bar, it's time to connect!
In this episode, you'll learn how to ask for and give your social media handles in Spanish—like a true fiesta flirt 😉
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 14 Apr 2025 - 7 - #6 - A Simple Bar Conversation 🍸— How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish
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Want to sound natural when meeting someone in Spanish? In this episode, you’ll practice your listening skills with a real conversation between native speakers at a bar.
Learn the key greetings and introductions to start any conversation with confidence.
Ready for a quickie? ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 17 Mar 2025 - 6 - #5 - Bien vs. Bueno: The Simple Rule You Need ✅
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Bien or bueno? 🤷♂️
They may seem similar, but they have different uses in Spanish!
In this episode, you’ll learn when to use each one like a pro.
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Which option for "I speak Spanish well" is correct? 🤔
A) Hablo BIEN español
B) Hablo BUENO español
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 10 Mar 2025 - 5 - #4 - How To Say "I LOVE YOU" ❤️ in Spanish Without Sounding Creepy (Valentine's Special)
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❤️ Saying I love you in Spanish can be tricky!
Should you say te quiero or te amo? 🤔
In this Valentine’s special, learn the difference so you don’t scare off your date. ¡Vamos!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tue, 11 Feb 2025 - 4 - #3 - Hola VERSUS Ola 🌊—Same Sound, Different Meaning!
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"Hola" or "Ola"? 🌊🤔
Same sound, different meaning!
In this episode, learn the difference between these two words so you don’t accidentally greet the ocean. Ready for a quickie? ¡Vamos! 🚀
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Mon, 10 Feb 2025 - 3 - #2 - "Chao" or "Ciao"? Don’t Mix Them Up! ❌
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Think “chao” means “hi” in Spanish? Think again!
In this episode, we clear up the confusion between the Spanish chaoand the Italian ciao, so you don’t end up greeting people like you’re in a pasta commercial.
Learn when and how to use chao properly—because no one wants to sound like a confused tourist ¡Vamos! 🔥
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Wed, 05 Feb 2025 - 2 - #1 - 🔥 Un Rapidín or Rapidito—A Quickie in Spanish
🥵 Are you ready for a quickie?
In this spicy first episode of Spanish Quickie, Marco explains the word rapidín, the playful Spanish equivalent of "quickie."
Discover where the word comes from, how it's used, and even a fun pop culture reference from Two and a Half Men.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Sun, 02 Feb 2025 - 1 - Let's have a QUICKIE!
Ready to spice up your Spanish learning? 🎉
In this trailer, meet Marco, your host from Latin ELE, and discover Spanish Quickie! A fun and fast podcast designed for beginner Spanish learners.
Learn what to expect in just 2-3 minute episodes packed with vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and more.
Hit play and start your Spanish journey, one quickie at a time! ¡Vamos!
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