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  #79 - How to Say Cool in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 14.09.2026 1min

  🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion.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 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romperlatiza_podcast/Email: [email protected] Learn more ways to say cool at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/cool-in-spanish/❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¡Hasta la próxima!—Marco
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  #78 - How to Say Cool in Mexico 🇲🇽 11.09.2026 1min

  🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion.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: [email protected] more ways to say cool at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/cool-in-spanish/❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¡Hasta la próxima!—Marco
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  #77 - How to Say Cool in Spain 🇪🇸 10.09.2026 1min

  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: [email protected] more ways to say cool at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/cool-in-spanish/❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¡Hasta la próxima!—Marco
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  #76 - Spanish Family Trivia: Test Your Family Vocabulary 02.09.2026 4min

  🚨 LAST WEEK to join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.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!📚 More content to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #75 - 🤝 Friends and Acquaintances in Spanish 31.08.2026 3min

  💪 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 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 TranscriptEstela: ¿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. 📚 More content to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #74 - How to Talk About Your Bonus Family in Spanish 25.08.2026 3min

  💪 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 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.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #73 - Your In‑Laws in Spanish 18.08.2026 3min

  💪 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 beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #72 - Your Extended Family in Spanish: Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and More! 11.08.2026 4min

  💪 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 beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #71 - 🏠 Your Nuclear Family in Spanish: Parents, Children, Siblings 04.08.2026 4min

  💪 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 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.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #70 - Relatives in Spanish ❌ The Mistake Everyone Makes 29.07.2026 2min

  💪 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 — 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.📚 More resources to boost your Spanish at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  69 😏 27.07.2026 3min

  ❌ 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 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.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 quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #68 - Por qué vs. Porque: What’s the Difference? 23.07.2026 2min

  👉 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 to avoid common mistakes and sound more natural en español.📝 Dialogue transcriptA: ¿Por qué aprendes inglés?B: Porque quiero viajar a Estados Unidos 😵‍💫 Struggling to get started en español? Join my Spanish Intensive Program (September 2026) ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/❌ Avoid common (and embarrasing) Spanish beginner mistakes with Don't Screw Up SpanishMore content to learn Spanish at Latin ELE 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #67 - The Right Way to Say “Likewise” in Spanish 20.07.2026 2min

  🎁 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 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!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 quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #66 - How to Say “It Doesn’t Work” in Spanish 🛠️ (Correctly) 13.07.2026 3min

  🎁 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 correctly. A simple but essential tip that will instantly make your Spanish sound more natural. ¡Vamos!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 quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #65 - Soccer Player Names in Spanish ⚽️ 08.07.2026 2min

  🏆 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 love fútbol.More content to learn Spanish at Latin ELE 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #64 - ⚽️ Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish 02.07.2026 3min

  💪 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 sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study this episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/soccer-vocabulary-in-spanish/More content to learn Spanish at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #63 - How to Say “What Do You Mean?” in Spanish 29.06.2026 3min

  🎁 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 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 quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #62 - ⏱️ Tiempo in Spanish: 3 Meanings Every Beginner Should Know 22.06.2026 2min

  🙈 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 understand Spanish in real context.✉️ Want to submit your own questions? Join the Latin ELE newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime. https://latinele.com/newsletter/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #61 - 🤬 3 Spanish Cuss Words Every Learner Should Know 15.06.2026 4min

  🎁 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://latinele.com/spanish-swear-words-every-learner-should-know/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #60 - 🇸🇻 El Salvador in Basic Spanish (🎧 Spanish Listening Practice) 11.06.2026 3min

  🌴 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!📚 Full episode on El Salvador on the podcast Basic Spanish Conversations 👇https://latinele.com/exploring-el-salvador/🎧 Listen to Spanish Qué Chivo on all major listening apps 👇https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aprendespanishcon-ralph/✉️ Let's stay in touch! Subscribe to my newslette and get my FREE Spanish Adventures Companion (ebook + podcast). https://latinele.com/adventurescompanion/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️