Real Spanish Conversations, by Notes in Spanish

Today we have a real Spanish conversation about a great phrase related to chatting, and how movement plays a massive role in our learning and working life!

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Today we have a real Spanish conversation about life back in Madrid, upcoming projects, and the phrase 'a desmano'.
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Today we have a real Spanish conversation about a brilliant mother-related slang phrase, the role of the mother in Spain, the realities of modern parenting, and Ben's favourite ever slang phrase!
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Today we have a real Spanish conversation about 4 great things we did this summer. What percentage did you understand?

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We had a LOT of fun sharing what we have in our 'despensa' (pantry, store-cupboard), which is pretty representative of every Spanish household! Watch the video, and find out what Ben survived off in his first year in Spain!

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Welcome to Real Subjunctive Wins, Video 2!
...You can watch the first Real Subjunctive Wins video here: https://youtu.be/OT53G1fh0uA

In this second video we look at two powerful Spanish expressions that trigger the subjunctive, everyday phrases that reveal another key idea behind how the Spanish subjunctive works in real life.

Once you understand the logic behind them, the subjunctive starts to feel much clearer.

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Welcome to Real Subjunctive Wins — two quick lessons showing everyday Spanish phrases that reveal how the subjunctive really works.

In this first video we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved!

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In this video we discuss our addiction to an active, sporty lifestyle, and how we are dealing with this back in Madrid compared to our long spell in the Pyrenees over the summer.

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In this video we look at the Catalan superhuman mountain-superstar Kílian Jornet, and his incredible record-breaking route in the Alps (82 peaks over 4,000 metres in the Alps, in 19 days).

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Today, we're back in Toledo to discuss two of Spain's most famous painters.

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Today, we take you to the amazing city of Toledo, for a real Spanish conversation about this amazing city.

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Improve your Spanish with a real conversation between Ben and Marina in the stunning Fuenfría Valley near Madrid. We talk about Hemingway, Roman history and why these mountains have such a special place in our hearts.

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Today we share some great Spanish slang and a Real Spanish Conversation about how to stay 'listos', clever, in an AI world. Tell us what you think in the comments!

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Today we share some great Spanish slang and a Real Spanish Conversation about life in the old days in Spain vs the UK. What percentage did you understand?

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In today's Real Spanish Conversation we discuss the concept of the Gap and the Gain, and how it can help you really reassess how far you've come with your Spanish so far!

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In today's Real Spanish Conversation we discuss the 'fantastic Spanish custom of the Aperitivo, plus pull out some great Spanish words and phrases you need to know.

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In today's Real Spanish Conversation we discuss the 'peliagudo' topic of whether we are actually better off of not in the age of the mobile phone - and what our brother-in-law did with his to try to make his life better! PLUS analysis of 3 great bits of very colloquial Spanish from the conversation.

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Why fast Spanish still sounds like one long word, and how to finally start understanding and enjoying real Spanish conversations with native speakers when you are intermediate and above.

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In this Spanish listening challenge we have a natural 3-minute conversation about films and cinema — your task is to listen and see what percentage you catch. Remember, even 2% is a win!

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If you've ever listened to a native Spanish speaker for long, you've heard the word "YA" about a thousand times. But what does it actually mean? Is it "now"? Is it "already"? Is it "stop"? The truth is: It's all of them... and more. Today, we're breaking down the "Swiss Army Knife" of Spanish vocabulary. Mastering this one tiny word is the ultimate shortcut to sounding less like a textbook and more like a local. Free '15 Spanish Slang Phrases Every Intermediate Learner Must Know!' report: https://www.notesinspanish.com/op/fluent/ Get our REAL Intermediate Course: https://www.notesinspanish.com/sp/real-intermediate/

Today we look at two expressions Spanish speakers use all the time, simple phrases that reveal one of the key ideas behind the Spanish subjunctive, how emotion is involved!

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Do you ever freeze when speaking Spanish and need a moment to think? In this episode we talk about muletillas — the small words and phrases Spanish speakers use all the time to buy themselves a little thinking time.They also make you sound much more Spanish, because native speakers use them all the time!

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What are Spanish parties really like? We share a real Spanish conversation about a recent birthday party for our daughter that lasted an incredible seven hours!

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Are you good at reading Spanish but struggle to understand fast speakers or speak confidently? You're not alone — it's very common for different language skills to grow at different speeds.

Here explain why Spanish skills get out of balance and how to fix it, using a real Spanish conversation and simple, practical strategies to help you strengthen your weakest areas and keep making steady progress.

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Do you still translate Spanish in your head before you speak? You're not alone — and it's completely normal at the intermediate stage. In this video, we explain why it happens, why it's actually a good sign, and how you can move past it.

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Is it really normal for it to rain this much in Madrid?
In this video, we reveal the answer in a real Spanish conversation, explore real Spanish weather slang — from chirimiri to día de perros — and give you some much better phrases than just "hace mal tiempo".

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'Vale' is one of the most common words in spoken Spanish — and one of the most confusing for learners. You hear it constantly in real conversations, films, and everyday life in Spain, but it rarely means just "OK"....

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"Rollo" is one of those Spanish words you hear constantly… and yet it's surprisingly hard to pin down. In today's Real Spanish Conversation, we explore how Spaniards use rollo, qué rollo, no te enrolles and many more essential slang phrases in everyday life.

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Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about what gives us a real feeling of vitality in life, and how learning Spanish can have that effect!

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Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about pushing past your comfort zone. It's never easy — but it can change everything.

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Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about music, age, and how we reacted (with some shock!) to Spotify's yearly round up — perfect for improving your Spanish listening skills and real-world vocabulary.

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Improve your Spanish listening skills with this real Spanish conversation on our reading habits in today's busy on-line life.

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It's time for another Spanish listening challenge, while you tune in to Marina and I, Ben, talking about a very difficult topic in our bi-cultural relationship!

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This is the key to real fluency, listen now to find out more...

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You need to be using these great phrases with Llevar to get so much better at Spanish.

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Maybe your Spanish reading is OK, but your speaking… not quite where you want it to be? Today we'll fix that - with the tips and tricks that changed Ben's Spanish fluency forever.

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It may seem impossible at times, but you can understand fast Spanish native speakers, and in today's episode we'll tell you exactly how to do it.

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These will help you fit in from the get-go with native Spanish speakers!

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You need to know these Spanish false friends to avoid potential disaster!
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Use these 8 top tips to get fluent once and for all!

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Use these 4 slang Spanish verbs and you'll fit in instantly with the locals!
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"Are you still answering "¿Qué tal?" with just "bien"? Today we're showing you the phrases Spanish people actually use every day to reply to the world's biggest question.

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Learn and use these wonderful phrases to fit in with the locals when you speak Spanish.

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These great phrases with dar will make you instantly sound really authentic in Spanish!
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Today, learn great colloquial Spanish… while talking about famous self-taught people and our love for self-guided learning
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Join us on an amazing hike to a high peak in one of Spain's best kept secrets, Aragón.
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We spend most of the year in Madrid, and escape to the Spanish Pyrenees in the summer, but there is one place that beats them all when it comes to our perfect Spanish escape...

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Is this the greatest coast in Spain? From a quite beach north of Tossa del Mar, we share some hairy wildlife adventures and stunning aguas cristalinas…

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Everyone talks about "España profunda"… that mysterious land where time stands still, bars still serve chorizo with everything, and nobody's in a rush.
But what is it really? And does it actually exist?
We hit the road - starting right outside the house where Cervantes was born - to try and find out.

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Where do you get free tapas in Spain - and how does this delicious system work? Do you get free tapas here in Madrid? At the end of this video we visit a terraza and do the test - will we get free food or not?

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Vocab from today's video:

Aceitunas - Olives
Pintxos - Basque tapas
Son verdaderas delicias - They are real delicacies
En una rebanada de pan pequeña - On a small slice of bread
Un huevo frito de codorniz y una rodaja de morcilla — A fried quail egg and a slice of blood sausage
Un trozo de bacalao - A piece of cod
¿Me puedes traer unas aceitunas? - Can you bring me some olives?
Agua con gas - Sparkling water
A ver qué nos dan - Let's see what they give us

¡Gracias a todos!

Today we discuss the amazing change in everything - sleep, food, work, social life - now the heat has suddenly arrived, from a stunning location in Madrid. Vocab listed below.

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Vocab from today's video:

Estoy achicharrado - I'm roasted (overheated)
Se duerme regulín - You don't sleep so well
El sueño empieza a flojear un poco - Sleep starts to suffer a bit
Las persianas - The blinds
Ahora lo he pillado - Now I get it
Ya no te apetece un guiso - You don't feel like stew anymore
Platos de cuchara, fuera - 'Spoon foods' (lentils, beans etc) are out
Sandia en cantidad - Loads of watermelon
La vida social en mayo y junio en Madrid es brutal, se dispara - Social life in May and June in Madrid is amazing, it goes crazy
¡Me está pinchando el rosal y pensé que era un bicho! - The rosebush is pricking me and I thought it was an insect!

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¡Gracias a todos!

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Vocab from today's video:

Brilla el sol - The sun is shining
Hablaba francés - I used to speak French
Cuñado - Brother-in-law (beau-frère in French!)
Sobrinos - Nephews
Nuestros consejos - Our advice
Le da igual cometer errores - He doesn't mind making mistakes
¿Cómo se siente uno? - How does it make one feel?
¡Éxito total! - Total success

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¡Gracias a todos!

Today we tell the story of when we each met each other's families for the first time - it was quite the headache!

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Vocab from today's video:

De Madrid al cielo - Madrid is the nearest thing to paradise (typical saying in Madrid)
Un dolor de cabeza impresionante - A mighty big headache
El cerebro se queda hecho sopa - Your brain ends up fried (literally "made soup")
Hoy en día, como si nada, ¿no? - Today it's totally fine, isn't it?

¡Gracias a todos!

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Today we answer your great questions on where to go in Spain, how to study better, are the Spanish not polite enough, how to remember vocab, and much more!

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Vocab from today's video:

Mi hija estaba pasada de rosca - My daughter was overtired
Los Españoles van directos al grano - Spanish people get straight to the point
Si eres británico a lo mejor este paisaje lo tienes muy trillado - If you are British you've probably seen this kind of landscape endless times

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Today we tell the story of an amazingly challenging and exciting trip, and how you can challenge your Spanish for maximum fluency progress!

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Vocab from today's video:

No se puede estar mejor - Couldn't be better
¿Qué te parece? - What do you reckon?
A última hora de la tarde la nieve ya estaba regulín - By the end of the afternoon the snow wasn't great
Esquiamos a tope - We skied our hearts out
Lo dimos todo - We gave it our all
Va volado - He goes like the wind
Me siento potente - I feel powerful/strong
Con ganas de más reto - With a desire for more challenges
De hacer alguna cosa que le de un poco de vidilla al cuerpo - To do something that gives a bit of life to the body
Les da pánico hacer un intercambio - They are terrified about doing an intercambio
A por ello - Go for it
Un país hispanohablante - A Spanish-speaking country
Tenemos un retito fino - We've got a real challenge on our hands

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In this first part of our Real Spanish Experience workshop we look at how listening is key to faster fluency.

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Vocab from today's video:

Cotilleando - Being nosey
¿Puedes hablar más despacio por favor? - Can you talk a bit more slowly please
La comida más tardía que hemos tenido - The latest lunch we've ever had
¿Ya no existe? Vaya - It doesn't exist anymore, what a shame
Hay que sacarle con grúa - You need a crane to get him up
Hay muchos restaurantes que tienen dos turnos - There are many restaurants that have two shifts
Tomamos un desayuno potente a las diez y media - We have a huge breakfast at 10.30 am

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Today we talk about our YouTube vs Podcast habits, what we listen to/watch and when - how about you guys?

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Vocab from today's video:

Ha dejado de llover - It's stopped raining
El agua corre por los caminos - Water is running down the paths
En el sofa mientras tejo … o coso - On the sofa while I knit or sew
Pintores que pintan al aire libre - Painters who paint outside (plein air)
Me cuadra - Sounds about right
Compartimos muchas risas - We share lots of laughs
Voy a meter la pata seguro - I'm sure I'll put my food in it

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Today we talk about an upcoming event and a trip, both of which have got us really excited!

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Vocab from today's video:

Viaje de esquí - Ski trip
Estación de esquí - Ski resort
Me has pillado fuera de fuego - You caught me out, I was on another planet
Monitores - Ski instructors or activity monitors
Tenemos mucha ilusión - We are really excited
Son vacaciones de verdad - They are real holidays
La formula ganadora - The winning formula, a win-win
Estamos contentos no, lo siguiente - We are more than happy
¿Qué te hace ilusión ahora mismo? - What are you excited about right now
Estoy muy ilusionado porque voy a Paris la semana que viene - I'm very excited because I'm going to Paris next week
Un planazo - A fantastic plan

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Today we talk about how to survive the Spanish siesta, the perfect length of the nap, and Ben's traumatic siesta experience at a family meal! Do you like the siesta? Let us know!

Vocab from today's video:

La lluvia me está tocando las narices - The rain is driving me mad
Un barrizal enorme - A mud pit
Barro - Mud
Un charco - A puddle
Me encanta echarme una siesta de una hora si puedo - I love having a one our siesta if I can
Se trata de recargar las pilas - It's about recharging your batteries
Cuando empezamos a ser novios - When we started going out
Me dejó tirado - She left me stranded
Mas aburrido que ni te cuento - More boring than you can possible imagine
¿Si te pilla en Madrid el verano? - If you find yourself in Madrid in the summer?

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Today Ben takes Marina to El Bierzo in Madrid's Chueca neighbourhood - for us, maybe the best restaurant in Madrid (we love 'los clásicos de toda la vida' - classic places that have been around forever!) See the video version on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@NotesinSpanishofficial

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Vocab from today's video:

El camarero más longevo de Madrid - The oldest waiter in Madrid
Nos saca de casa - It gets us out of the house
Nos gusta nuestra comida caseríta - We love our homemade food
Cada vez más - It's more and more common
¿Sera que estamos un poco anticuados Ben? - Are we a bit old-fashioned Ben?
Mantel de tela - Cloth tablecloth
Mi padre siempre es muy tiquismiquis de su mantel de tela y su servilleta de tela - My father is very picky about his cloth tablecloth and serviette
Crema de alcachofas - Artichoke soup
Gallo a la plancha - Grilled John Dory
Pisto de calabaza con huevo frito - Pumpkin ratatouille with a fried egg
Inmejorable - Unbeatable
¿Os gusta comer fuera? - Do you like eating out?

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Today we head to Chinchón, 40km from Madrid, to share one of the biggest secrets to faster Spanish fluency, and eat in the Café de la Ibería.

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Vocab from today's video:

Estamos en Chinchón y aquí se está fenomenal - We are in Chinchón and it's fantastic here
Es inigualable - It's unbeatable
Cómo llegar antes a la fluidez - How to get fluent faster
El disfrute - Enjoyment
Disfrutar con lo que hagas - Enjoy what you are doing
A veces nos machacamos - Sometimes we make ourselves suffer
Darse una pausa y encontrar algo que disfrutes - Have a break and find something you enjoy
Lo coges con ganas - You do it with joy
Para aprender bien tienes que disfrutar de lo que estás haciendo - To learn properly, you have to enjoy what you're doing
Vamos a abrir el apetito - We're going to work up an appetite
El Café de la Iberia (where we ate lunch)
Un clásico de toda la vida - A real classic that's been around forever
Cordero - Lamb
Menestra de verduras - Vegetables cooked in the pan
Huevos fritos con morcilla y chorizo - Fried eggs with black pudding and chorizo
No he podido evitarlo - I couldn't help it
Bacalao a la Riojana - Cod Rioja-style (pan-fried with vegetables and red peppers)

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Today we take you to our favourite mountain hike near Madrid, and have another great real Spanish conversation. Watch this on YouTube to see the views, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1kWAH1BCo

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Vocab from today's video:

Me siento como nuevo - I feel like new
Desfogado - I've let off steam
El collado - The mountain pass
En un día despejado puedes ver Madrid - On a clear day you can see Madrid
La mejor caminata cerca de Madrid - The best hike near Madrid
Recargar las pilas - To recharge your batteries
Hago un poco de hueco - I'll make some space
Alcachofas con jamón - Artichokes with ham
Salmon a la plancha - Grilled salmon
Chipirones - Baby cuttlefish

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In today's video we share our "retos" and resolutions for 2025, what are yours?
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Vocab from today's video:

Atletismo - Athletics
Pista de atletismo - Running track
Formación de yoga - Yoga training
Tengo mucha tarea - I've got a lot of work (homework) to do
Me parece que me toca madrugar - I guess I have to get up early
Me cuesta - I find it hard
Estar más en forma - To get fitter
Vivir con más calma - To live in a calmer way
Saltar a la comba - Skipping
No es lo mío - It isn't my thing
Mis dudas se han aclarado - My doubts got cleared up
Me voy a poner cachas - I'm going to get muscly/ripped

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Today we share our top tips for improving your Spanish fast, at every level.
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We share the best 'using real Spanish in the wild' story we've heard yet! Plus great food and restaurant phrases you'll love...
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Estoy pletórico - I'm full of life and energy
Hace un día de perros - It's terrible weather today
Estamos aquí agustito, calentitos - We're cosy at home, nice and warm
Está para chuparse los dedos - It's finger-licking good
Se atrevió - She dared
Se lanzó - She put herself out there/went for it
La dolorosa por favor - What's the damage?
Si tienes buen rollo con el dueño - If you have good rapport with the owner
La cuenta y un poli que corra poco - The bill and a policeman who can't run very fast!
Hacer un simpa - To do a runner (leave without paying)
Me he puesto las botas - I'm totally full up
Me he puesto morado - I'm really full
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It's 'Noche de Reyes' and we've got a seasonal delicacy and some "impress the locals" phrases to share with you!
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Cabalgata - The traditional procession on January 5th (Noche de Reyes)
Carrozas - Floats
Los Tres Reyes Magos - The 3 Kings
Roscón - Traditional "Reyes" cake
Tiene muy buena pinta - It looks amazing
Me lo zampo todo - I'm going to gobble it all up
Está para chuparse los dedos - It's finger-licking good
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In today's video we dive into the Spanish Christmas, our holiday plans, and if we've got the Christmas spirit yet!
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Nochebuena - Christmas Eve
Navidad - Christmas
Nochevieja - New Years Eve
Año nuevo - New Year's Day
Espíritu navideño - Christmas spirit
Villancicos - Christmas carols
Regalos - Presents
Mercadillo de Navidad - Christmas fair
Un coro - A choir
Me ha costado un poco arrancar el espíritu navideño - I've found it hard to get the Christmas spirit going
Una película navideña - A Christmas film
Al grano - Let's get to the point

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In today's video we use a really useful Spanish phrase to talk about what we most like about Spain, Madrid, and more...
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Lo que más me gusta de Marina es su sonrisa - What I most like about Marina is her smile

Los alcantilados - Cliffs

La variedad de paisajes - The variety of landscapes

El ritmo de vida - The pace of life

Una vida social muy rica - A very rich and fulfilling social life

Los barrios de Madrid - Madrid's neighbourhoods

Me chifla mi ciudad - I'm crazy about my city

Me encanta - I love it
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In today's video we reveal our secret Spanish lives!
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Soy profe de yoga - I'm a yoga teacher
Soy pintor - I'm a painter
Me encanta pintar, sobre todo al aire libre - I love painting, most of all outdoors
Paisajes - Landscapes
Estoy muy ilusionado - I'm very excited
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Soy profe de yoga - I'm a yoga teacher
Soy pintor - I'm a painter
Me encanta pintar, sobre todo al aire libre - I love painting, most of all outdoors
Paisajes - Landscapes
Estoy muy ilusionado - I'm very excited
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In need of some summer sun, today we're reposting this classic Spanish Gourmet Adventure from Cádiz! Watch and enjoy!
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Hemos cruzado España de punta a punta - We've crossed Spain from one end to the other
Es pura delicia - It's completely delicious
¡Mira que pinta tiene! - How good does this look!
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Today's real Spanish conversation is on our movie, reading and listening habits - and a request for your recommendations for us!
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Hace un día soleado - It's a sunny day
Estoy un poco resfriado - I've got a bit of a cold
Estoy constipado - I've got a blocked up nose/a cold
Nuestra hija está totalmente enganchada con los libros de Harry Potter - Our daughter is totally addicted to Harry Potter books
Son muy entretenidas - They are really enjoyable (las películas)
Orgullo y Prejuicio - Pride and Prejudice
De vez en cuando vemos algo - From time to time we watch something
No estamos enganchados a los series - We aren't addicted to series
Escucho podcasts y tejo a la vez - I listen to podcasts and knit at the same time
Está enviciado - He's addicted
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Today we chat about a Spanish-language film that has massively inspired us this week.
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La peli es muy inspiradora - The film is very inspiring
Nos ha hecho reflexionar sobre varias cosas - It's made us think about quite a few things
Hay un temario - There is a syllabus (in most schools)
Mi aprendizaje es muy auto-guiado - My learning is very self-guided
Siempre tenia reto con el - I was always challenged by him
Nos portábamos super bien en sus clases - We behaved really well in his classes
Mi paseo matutino - My morning walk
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Mi paseo matutino - My morning walk
Te llamo la atención - She called you out on something
Actitud mental - Mindset
Jugué fatal - I played terribly
La sensación con la que te quedas - The feeling you have afterwards
Al día siguiente... - The next day
Es muy cañera - She's very full-on
Falta de confianza - Lack of confidence
Te mete caña - She really makes you work hard
Mas allá que ganar… - Above and beyond winning…
Que no van por ahí los tiros… - That isn't what this is about
Cantidad de veces - Lots of times
Permitirnos brillar - Let ourselves shine
En una situación real me bloqueo - In real-life situations I freeze up
Voy a superar esto - I'm going to get past this
Voy a aprovechar todo mi potencial - I'm going to make the most of all of my potential
Tener confianza - To be confident
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¡Qué más da! - It doesn't matter
Un día otoñal - An autumnal day
Lo que más me ha chocado - What most surprised me
Estaba bastante lluvioso - It was pretty rainy
Setas azuladas - Blue mushrooms
Un atajo - A Shortcut
Un desvio - A detour
Veranillo de San Miguel - Indian Summer
Nos hizo un día precioso - It was a stunning day
¿Ha merecido la pena? - Has it been worth it?
Breve pero sabroso - Brief but worth it
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There's an inter-family "discusión" (argument) going on about Halloween, who will win?!
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Una discusión - An argument
Tenemos un festivo - We have a bank holiday (no school, no work)
Caminatas - Walks
Hay mucho más ambiente - There is a lot more atmosphere
Chuches - Sweets, candy
Palomitas - Popcorn
Torrijas - A dessert made with bread and milk
Está ganando posiciones minuto a minuto - It's getting more important by the minute
No es una fiesta propia nuestra - It's not one of our own festivals/traditions
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Today we discuss a wonderful Spanish proverb that tells us a lot about how Spanish people think about the world!
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El hábito no hace al monje - The habit (monks robe) doesn't make the monk
Los modales - Manners
Somos unos desconfiados - We aren't very trusting
Somos más pillos/más traviesos - We are a bit more naughty
Queries profundizar más - You want to go deeper
Y lo poco que me vale a veces - And how little it's worth it sometimes (teaching our kids manners!)
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Estuve de buen humor - I was in a good mood
Estuve de mala leche - I was in a bad mood
Una cena un poco tensa - A bit of a tense meal
A todos nos sienta bien movernos - Moving makes all of us feel better
Bueno, al grano - Right, let's get to the point
Agobiante - Worrying, overwhelming
¿Qué te resuena? - What resonates with you?
Menudo poder que te da esto - This really empowers you
Un día redondo - A great day
Yo ni lo intento - I'm not even going to try

Soren Kierkegaard Quote:

Sobre todo, no pierdas el deseo de caminar: cada día camino hacia un estado de bienestar y me alejo de toda enfermedad; he caminado hacia mis mejores pensamientos, y no conozco ningún pensamiento tan agobiante que uno no pueda alejarse de él.

Además, también es evidente que al caminar uno se acerca constantemente lo más posible al bienestar, aunque no lo alcance del todo.

Por otro lado sentándose quieto, y cuanto más se está sentado quieto, más cerca se está de sentirse enfermo. La salud y la salvación sólo se encuentran en el movimiento... si uno sigue caminando, todo irá bien.
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¡Te lo juro! - I swear it's true!

Me lo prometiste - You promised

Mama me lo prometiste, que el lunes y el viernes puedo llevar algo dulce, te lo juro - Mum you promised I could take something sweet to school on Monday and Friday, I swear it's true

8000 metros de desnivel - 8000 metres of difference in altitude

Avituallamiento - Refreshments

Bullicio - Hustle and bustle, noisy atmosphere, hubbub
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Lo bueno si breve dos veces bueno - Good things kept brief are twice as good (typical Spanish saying, similar to "brevity is best")

¿Cómo lo llevas? - How's it going?

Venimos con muchas ganas de reencontrarnos con nuestros amigos - We've come back really looking forward to seeing our friends again

Contentos de las oportunidades que nos brinda la ciudad - Happy with the opportunities offered by the city

¡Cómo te lo montas! - You know how to live the good life/have a good time!

Diluviaba - It was raining like crazy
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Dimos un paseo de muchas horas en la montaña - We went for a walk for hours in the mountains

¡Qué pereza! - I can't be bothered

Enganchamos un cafe con el vino - The coffee turned into sharing a wine

Atacar la despensa - Attack the store cupboard

Mermelada de arándanos - Blueberry jam

Haciendo malabares/apaños - Making do with what we had

La tarde tranquila se fue al garete - Our quiet night went out of the window

No se si esta transformación va a ser duradera - I don't know if this transformation will last

Si quieres hacer reír a Dios, cuéntale tus planes - If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans
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Torcerse el tobillo - Twist your ankle
Tumbarse en la playa - Lie on a beach
Hacer el vago - To be lazy
Me cuesta ser vago - I find it really hard to be lazy
El chiringuito - Beach bar, small bar in a park
Ben es un culo inquieto - Ben is restless
La cima - The peak
Un esguince - A sprain (sprained ankle)
Una guarreria - Processed food, or junk food. Also, big mess or something disgusting
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Londres - London
La motivation principal de ir a Londres - The main reason for going to London
Ha sido sido muy emocionante - It was really exciting
Los decorados, los vestuarios, las barritas mágicas - The decoration, the costumes, the magic wands
Lo que le mueve más a nuestro hijo mayor - What interests our older son more
Una panadería - A bakery
Panes rellenos de mil cosas - Bread stuffed with a thousand things
El postre - The desert
Un platazo de comida - A massive plate of food
Caprichos/vicios - Things you love, can't live without/guilty pleasures
Yo soy muy quesera - I love cheese
A nuestros hijos les encanta - Our kids love this
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Me cuesta - It's tough
Nos vamos a asar - We're going to roast (in this heat)
Ben tiene mucho genio - Ben is a bit grumpy

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Doug's Phrase:

"Un perro marrón y un perrito negro están corriendo muy rápidamente alrededor del carro rojo. ¡Qué raro!"

¡Qué ilusión! - How exciting
¡Qué fácil! - How easy
¡Qué pasada! - How cool, how great
¡Qué guay! - How cool
Una empollona - Someone who studies a lot
Me quedé flipada - I was amazed

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Corre aquí una brisita maravillosa - There is a lovely breeze
¡Qué pasada! - How cool, how great
¡Qué ilusión! - How exciting
¡Qué guay! - How cool
¡Qué fácil! - How easy
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Deslumbrado - Dazzled

¿A qué si? - Isn't that right?

Gazapo - Baby rabbit, a little mistake

Tétrico - Dark, scary, gloomy

La misa era muy tétrica - The mass was a bit dark/gloomy

Perdido de la mano de Dios - In the middle of nowhere

En el culo del mundo - In the middle of nowhere
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Ben es un poco pesado con sus temas - Ben is a bit of a bore with his things

¡Qué pesado! - What a pain/bore!

Está redondo - It's spot on

¡Siente la alegría!- Feel the joy

¡No te rindas nunca! - Never give up!
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Nos sabíamos el menú de pe a pa - We new the menu backwards
Entre col y col lechuga - Every now and again it's good to have a change
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Es maravilloso - It's amazing

La montaña siempre te transforma - The mountain always transforms you/changes the way you feel

Ocurre algo mágico - Something magic happens

¡No te rindas nunca! - Never give up

¡A por ello! - Go for it

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We begin by talking about things that were easy for us to learn, then discuss other things that were hard for us to do at first, that we didn't believe we'd ever do well, but with persistence we managed to get really good at in the end - Can you hear what these were?

Finally, we encourage you to look at other things in your life that you do really well, or have had trouble with in the past and then were able to do well.

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Submarinismo - Diving

Profe de yoga - Yoga teacher

Una prueba de nadar 200m en el mar - A 200m swimming test in the sea

Ya me lo creía - I finally believed it

Lo pude superar - I was able to get past it

Es muy revelador - It's very revealing

¡No te rindas nunca! - Never give up!

Finally, remember, everyone watching this video can be amazingly good at Spanish - ¡Tu también! - You too!
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What do we do to put balance in our busy lives? And do you know this cool phrase?
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En la gloria - In heaven
En el solecito - In the sun
No hay mal que por bien no venga - Every cloud has a silver lining
El ruido es insoportable - The noise is unbearable
Están tirando la casa entera - They are knocking the whole house down
Equilibrio - Balance
¿Cómo ponemos el equilibrio en nuestras vidas? - How do we put balance in our lives?
Esta mañana he jugado al pádel - This morning I played paddle
Lo mejor es salir al aire libre - The best thing is getting out into the fresh air
No te veo a ti echando mucho la siesta - I don't see you having many siestas
La bici - The bicycle
Subiendo y bajando cuestas - Going up and down hills
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Why did all the Spanish people think we were crazy on our trip to the Pyrenees? What would you have done?
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Estación de esquí - Ski resort
Cayó una nevada espectacular - It snowed an enormous amount
Las masas - The hoards
Era puente en Madrid - It was a long weekend/bank holiday in Madrid
Colas - Queues
Alquilar esquís - Hire skis
Chimenea - Fireplace
Los remontes - Ski lifts
Me has pillado - You caught me out
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Deslumbrado - Dazzled
No nos podemos quejar - We can't complain
Están de obras - They're redoing the house/doing work on the house
Nos han dado una tregua - They're giving us some peace
Preparar la maleta - To pack the suitcase
El viaje de ida - The trip there/outward journey
El viaje de vuelta - The return journey
Puro disfrute - Pure joy
Cuando metemos el pie en el coche - When we step into the car
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