Spanish Quickie | Spanish for Beginners
Spanish Quickie is a podcast for beginner Spanish learners, offering fast and fun lessons in just 2-3 minutes. Hosted by Marco Fierro from Latin ELE, it covers vocabulary, grammar tips, and useful expressions to boost confidence in Spanish. The podcast is designed to make learning Spanish approachable and enjoyable for beginners.
Episodes
#73 - Your In‑Laws in Spanish
💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.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 begi
#72 - Your Extended Family in Spanish: Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and More!
💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.👴🏻 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 beg
#71 - 🏠 Your Nuclear Family in Spanish: Parents, Children, Siblings
💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.🧑🧑🧒🧒 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 a
#70 - Relatives in Spanish ❌ The Mistake Everyone Makes
💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.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 — c
69 😏
❌ Don't Screw Up Spanish, the FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe. 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 li
#68 - Por qué vs. Porque: What’s the Difference?
👉 More resources to boost your español at Latin ELE⁉️ 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
#67 - The Right Way to Say “Likewise” in Spanish
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.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 fri
#66 - How to Say “It Doesn’t Work” in Spanish 🛠️ (Correctly)
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.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 correctl
#65 - Soccer Player Names in Spanish ⚽️
🏆 Learn more SOCCER VOCABULARY at Latin ELELearn 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 l
#64 - ⚽️ Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish
💪 Join our Spanish Intensive Program and build the confidence to chat with your amigos.⚽️ 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
#63 - How to Say “What Do You Mean?” in Spanish
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.😵💫 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!More content
#62 - ⏱️ Tiempo in Spanish: 3 Meanings Every Beginner Should Know
🙈 Avoid embarrassing Spanish mistakes! Grab Don’t Screw Up Spanish, the guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.⏳ 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
#61 - 🤬 3 Spanish Cuss Words Every Learner Should Know
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH , your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.🤬 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!📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE bllog 👇https://la
#60 - 🇸🇻 El Salvador in Basic Spanish (🎧 Spanish Listening Practice)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.🇸🇻 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!📚 Ful
#59 - Discover the Marble Chapels in Chile 🇨🇱 (Spanish for Traveling)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.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.
#58 - Discover Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 (Spanish for Travelers)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.🇦🇷 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
#57 - What to Do in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia 🇨🇴 (Learn Spanish Travel Vocabulary)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.🇨🇴 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!🎧 Listen to the full interview in Ba
#56 - Food Talk 🇩🇴 Dominican Mangú (Spanish Food Vocabulary)
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🍽️ 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 in
#55 - La Paila Marina 🥘 (Spanish Food Vocabulary)
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇨🇱 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!✉️ Let's stay in tou
#54 - San Pedro de Atacama 🇨🇱 (Spanish Beginner Listening Practice)
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇨🇱 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? (
#53 - What Does "Pura Vida" Mean? 🇨🇷 Learn This Costa Rican Slang
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 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
#52 - Animals You Can Find in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (Spanish Listening)
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇨🇷 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 cou
#51 - What Does Chido Mean? 🇲🇽 Learn This Mexican Slang
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇲🇽 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!🌵 Want to learn more about Mexico? Listen to the full episode on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/exploring-mexico/✉️ Let's stay in t
#50 - What Makes Tikal Special? 🇬🇹 (Spanish Listening Practice)
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇬🇹 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short excerpt from Chatting in Latino Spanish where 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
#49 - ✈️ At the Airport Before Your Flight (Spanish Listening Practice)
🌴 Grab your FREE Spanish Adventures Companion, a handy guide packed with essential travel phrases to help you move around en español with confidence.🛩️ 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 Spani
#48 - 🏝️ 5 Common Travel Destinations in Spanish (Beginner Listening Practice)
🧳 Get ready for your next trip with the Spanish Adventures Companion, a handy guide packed with essential travel phrases to help you move around en español with confidence.🌎 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
#47 - Speak Star Wars in Spanish: Jedi, Sith & More
👉 Join my Spanish lessons and go from Padawan to Spanish Jedi. 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!)More content to learn Spanish on our website 👇https://lati
#46 - 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo in Spanish: Beginner Listening Practice
😵💫 Need help making sense of Spanish? Book a lesson and start speaking en español with confidence.🎉 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.📝 Transcript and su
#45 - 🏨 Spanish Hotel Vocabulary: Reception, Room, Breakfast & More
✈️ Get ready for your next trip with the Spanish Adventures Companion, a handy guide packed with essential travel phrases to help you move around en español with confidence.🏨 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
#44 - La Aventura de Luna 😸 Book for Spanish Beginners (World Book Day)
📖 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, whil
#43 - Peso vs. Beso 💋 Improve Your Spanish Listening
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!😚 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.👉 More Spanish goodies on our website https://latinel
#42 - Pero vs. Perro: How to Pronounce the Spanish R and RR
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🐶 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.👉 More Spanish goodies at https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a
#41 - Caro vs. Carro 🎧 Improve Your Spanish Listening
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🎧 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.👉 More Spanish goodies at https://latinele.com/❤
#40 - 🐰 Easter Vocabulary in Spanish for Beginners
🐣 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 👇 https://latinele.com/easter-vocabulary-in-spanish/👨🏻🏫 Struggling
Spanish for Beginners: 15 Must‑Know Words and Phrases (Latin ELE Youtube Channel)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show.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 wi
#39 - 🎧 Spanish Listening Practice: Occupations (Beginner Dialogue)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🎧 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.📚 Learn more about professions en español on Latin
#38 - 🔨 3 Ways to Ask Someone’s Job in Spanish
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🧑💼 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.📚 Learn more on occupations on
#37 - ☘️ Saint Patrick’s Day in Spanish: Essential Vocabulary for Beginners
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🇮🇪 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.☘️ Full
#36 - 🎧 Spanish Listening Practice: Talking About Age (Beginner Dialogue)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🎧 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!📚 Full lesson on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/❤️ If y
#35 - How to Say Your Age in Spanish (Soy vs. Tengo Explained)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!👩👨 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.📚 Fu
#34 - 🎧 Spanish Listening Practice: Where Are You From? Where Do You Live?
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🎧 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.👉 Want the full transcript and exp
#33 - Soy Americano or Soy de Americano? 🇺🇸 Learn the Correct Form
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🗽 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
#32 - How to Say “Soulmate” in Spanish ❤️ (Valentine’s Special)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!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
#31 - 🌎 Vos: The Spanish Pronoun Textbooks Ignore
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🗣️ 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.📚 Learn mo
#30 - "Usted" Meaning in Spanish 🎩 When You Should Use It
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🕴️ 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!👉 More content to boost your
#29 - How to Use "Tú" Correctly In Spanish 🫵 (Simple Guide for Beginners)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🗣️ 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!👉 More content to boost your Spa
#28 - 📖 3 Essential Questions for Your Spanish Lessons (Day 1 Spanish!)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!📚 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! 👉 More content to boost your Spanish:
#27 - 😕 3 Failed New Year’s Resolutions… en Español
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast. Enjoy!🎆 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! 👉 More content t
#26 - 🍾 New Year Vocabulary in Spanish
🎊 Spanish is your New Year Resolution? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🎆 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! 🍾 Study
#25 - 🎄 Essential Spanish Words for Christmas
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.🎄 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! 🎄 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latin
#24 - How to Say “You’re Welcome” in Spanish 👌
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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.More content to boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️https://latinele.com/☕️ Invite me to a co
#23 - 🦃 3 Ways to Say "Thank You" in Spanish
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!Learn how to say thank you in Spanish the right way! A fun, easy lesson for Spanish beginners, perfect for Thanksgiving. More content to boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️https://latinele.com/☕️ Invite me to a coffee to create more content for you ⬇️https://buymeacoffee.com/latinele❤️ if you enjoyed this quick
#22 - Don’t Mix Up N and Ñ ❌
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.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.More content to boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️https://latinele.com/☕️ Inv
#21 - Roll Your R’s with This Spanish Tongue Twister 👅
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH — Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.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 🚣More content to boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️https://latin
#20 - Labubu 👹 Describe Ugly Dolls in Spanish
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH — Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.😱 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 pun
#19 - ¡Caliente! The REAL meaning 🔥🥵
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH — Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.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.More content to
#18 - Three Sad Tigers 🐯
Start Spanish with Confidence. Join our Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and build a solid foundation from day one. Limited spots available!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 t
#17 - 📆 "Mañana", Is it Morning or Tomorrow?
Start Spanish with Confidence. Join our Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and build a solid foundation from day one. Limited spots available!If mañana means both “morning” and “tomorrow,” how do you say “tomorrow morning”?Let’s clear it up in this episode. ¡Vamos! 👇https://latinele.com/manana-morning-or-tomorrow/📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and get Spanish Kickstart, your first five lessons en e
#16 - From Fancy to Filthy 😏: The Word “Pija”
🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH , your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.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.More content to boost your Spanish on our webs
#15 - Grill, Baby, Grill! 🔥🍖
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!🔥 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 😋
#14 - ¿Cómo va? The Casual Phrase You’ll Use All the Time
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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, lif
#13 - Forget Friday the 13th—The Real Day of Bad Luck 🙈
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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 m
#12 - Why “Excitado” Might Get You Slapped 😅
🙈 Avoid embarrassing Spanish mistakes! Grab Don’t Screw Up Spanish, the guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe. 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
#11 - You’re Saying “@” Wrong ❌ (In Spanish)
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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”! 😏More content to learn Spanish on Latin ELE's website 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ Buy Me a Cof
#10 - ¡Mamacita! 🔥
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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!More content to boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️https://latinele.com/❤️ i
#9 - 🥴 The Spanish Hangover Episode You’ll Remember (Maybe)
🎉 Support the show and get "La Fiesta Course" on Buy Me a Coffee!🍺 Had One Too Many? Learn How to Say “Hangover” in SpanishLearn 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).✉️ Stay in touch with Marco! Subscribe to our newsletter and get our best tips to improve your Spanish. It's free, and you c
#8 - 🍻 Fiesta Mode On: Learn to Toast en Español
🎉 Get access to our course La Fiesta! Become a supporter of Latin ELE, and enjoy exclusive audio content.🍷 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! 🍻📚 More content on how to toast in Spanish on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/cheers-in-spanish/💬 Start your Spanish j
#7 - Exchanging Social Media Info (Bar Edition 🍸)
🎉 Get access to our course La Fiesta! Become a supporter of Latin ELE, and enjoy exclusive audio content.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 😉More content to learn Spanish on my Spanish Beginners Membership ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanishbeginnerplus/💬 Start your S
#6 - A Simple Bar Conversation 🍸— How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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!📚 Full lesson and listening activ
#5 - Bien vs. Bueno: The Simple Rule You Need ✅
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime!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.📚 Episode show notes 👇https://latinele.com/bien-vs-bueno-in-spanish/After listening to the episode, here’s a challenge for you!Which option for "I speak Spanish well" is
#4 - How To Say "I LOVE YOU" ❤️ in Spanish Without Sounding Creepy (Valentine's Special)
🎁 Get our FREE COURSE Spanish Kickstart—Your first five days of Spanish❤️ 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!📚 Study along the summary on Latin ELE's blog https://latinele.com/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-spanish/Give this show some love on BUY ME A COFFEE and help m
#3 - Hola VERSUS Ola 🌊—Same Sound, Different Meaning!
🎁 Get our FREE COURSE Spanish Kickstart—Your first five days of Spanish"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! 🚀❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#2 - "Chao" or "Ciao"? Don’t Mix Them Up! ❌
🎁 Get our FREE COURSE Spanish Kickstart—Your first five days of SpanishThink “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! 🔥❤️ if you enjoyed
#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.🎁 Start your Spanish journey with SPANISH KICKSTART —your FIRST STEPS WITH CONFIDENCE en español. ¡Vamos!https://latinele.com/spanish
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!For more information, visit our webs
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