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Borja Girón

Improve your Spanish: https://speakspanish.top Complete and free Spanish course from scratch. Every day, a new one-minute lesson to learn 3 words with several example sentences. Learn pronunciation, writing, and improve your comprehension. One-year course. Learn more than 1000 words in a year with just one minute each day. Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  1. 10h ago

    The Spanish Question That Finds the Starting Point

    A short question helps you discover when something began. [very slowly] Your friend has started learning Japanese. [pause] [very slowly] You already know what she’s doing. [pause] [very slowly] Now you want to know when she began. [pause] [very slowly] Spanish has a neat little question for that. [pause] [slow and deliberate] ¿Desde cuándo? [pause] [very slowly] It means... Since when? [pause] [very slowly] It asks about the starting point of something. [pause] [very slowly] Listen to the question again. [pause] [very slowly] ¿Desde cuándo? [pause] [very slowly] You can use it when a situation is already clear. [pause] [very slowly] Maybe your friend mentions a new job. [pause] [very slowly] Or says she has been taking dance classes. [pause] [very slowly] You’re asking when that began, not how long it lasts. [pause] [slow and deliberate] ¿Desde cuándo? [pause] [very slowly] The question sounds brief because the context does the work. [pause] [very slowly] Now it’s your turn to practise. [pause] [very slowly] Imagine your friend has a new hobby. [pause] [very slowly] Repeat the question after me. [long pause] [very slowly] ¿Desde cuándo? [pause] [very slowly] Good. Here’s your quick challenge. [pause] [very slowly] Someone tells you they’ve been learning to cook. [pause] [very slowly] You want to ask when they started. [pause] [very slowly] Think of the question before I say it. [long pause] [slow and deliberate] ¿Desde cuándo? [pause] [very slowly] Exactly. A tiny question, and suddenly the story has a beginning. [pause] [very slowly] This is no ordinary lesson. [pause] [very slowly] It’s your daily minute of Spanish. [pause] [very slowly] To help you reach your goal... [pause] [very slowly] Of speaking Spanish. [long pause] [very slowly] Subscribe for free... [pause] [very slowly] To the "Free Spanish Course" podcast. [pause] [very slowly] If you haven't already... [pause] [very slowly] So you don't miss any upcoming lessons. [long pause] [very slowly] I’m Borja Girón. [pause] [very slowly] Sending you a big hug... [pause] [very slowly] And see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  2. 10h ago

    The Spanish Phrase That Brings the Bill

    A polite, practical way to ask for the check—without sounding abrupt. [very slowly] Dinner is over... and the conversation is winding down. [pause] [very slowly] You’re ready to leave, but the bill hasn’t arrived. [pause] [very slowly] Here’s a polite way to ask for it. [pause] [slow and deliberate] ¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor? [pause] [very slowly] It means... Could you bring me the bill, please? [pause] [very slowly] In some places, people say check instead of bill. [pause] [very slowly] The Spanish phrase works naturally in either situation. [pause] [very slowly] Listen again. [pause] [very slowly] ¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor? [pause] [very slowly] The wording is polite, clear, and useful. [pause] [very slowly] You can say it to a server when you’re ready to pay. [pause] [very slowly] It’s also handy if the restaurant is busy. [pause] [slow and deliberate] ¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor? [pause] [very slowly] Notice the friendly ending... por favor means please. [pause] [very slowly] Now it’s your turn to practise. [pause] [very slowly] Imagine you’ve finished your meal and need the bill. [pause] [very slowly] Repeat after me. [long pause] [very slowly] ¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor? [pause] [very slowly] Quick challenge... you’re at a café with a friend. [pause] [very slowly] You’ve both finished, and you’re ready to pay. [pause] [very slowly] What could you ask the server? [long pause] [slow and deliberate] ¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor? [pause] [very slowly] Perfect. You’ve just handled one small moment with confidence. [pause] [very slowly] This is no ordinary lesson. [pause] [very slowly] It’s your daily minute of Spanish. [pause] [very slowly] To help you reach your goal... [pause] [very slowly] Of speaking Spanish. [long pause] [very slowly] Subscribe for free... [pause] [very slowly] To the "Free Spanish Course" podcast. [pause] [very slowly] If you haven't already... [pause] [very slowly] So you don't miss any upcoming lessons. [long pause] [very slowly] I’m Borja Girón. [pause] [very slowly] Sending you a big hug... [pause] [very slowly] And see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  3. 10h ago

    The Tiny Spanish Word That Says “Deal”

    In Spain, one short word can mean “okay,” “agreed,” or “that works.” [very slowly] Today... one tiny Spanish word can keep a plan moving. [pause] [very slowly] You hear it all the time in Spain. [pause] [slow and deliberate] Vale. [pause] [very slowly] It means “okay,” “all right,” or “deal.” [pause] [very slowly] It’s a quick way to show agreement. [pause] [very slowly] Listen again... and imagine making a plan. [pause] [very slowly] Vale. [pause] [very slowly] Your friend says, “Let’s meet at seven.” [pause] [very slowly] You agree. You can answer with this word. [pause] [slow and deliberate] Vale. [pause] [very slowly] Now... repeat it after me. [long pause] [slow and deliberate] Vale. [pause] [very slowly] Good. It sounds simple because it is simple. [pause] [very slowly] But here’s the useful detail: it’s especially common in Spain. [pause] [very slowly] In other Spanish-speaking places, people may choose different words. [pause] [very slowly] For example, “okay” can be expressed in several ways. [pause] [very slowly] So listen to the people around you. [pause] [very slowly] Quick practice. Your friend suggests lunch at two. [pause] [very slowly] You’re happy with the plan. What do you say? [long pause] [very slowly] The answer is... [pause] [very slowly] Vale. [pause] [very slowly] One more time... say it like you mean “deal.” [long pause] [slow and deliberate] Vale. [pause] [very slowly] It’s short, friendly, and useful. [pause] [very slowly] Try it the next time you agree to a plan. [pause] [very slowly] This is no ordinary lesson. [pause] [very slowly] It’s your daily minute of Spanish. [pause] [very slowly] To help you reach your goal... [pause] [very slowly] Of speaking Spanish. [long pause] [very slowly] Subscribe for free... [pause] [very slowly] To the "Free Spanish Course" podcast. [pause] [very slowly] If you haven't already... [pause] [very slowly] So you don't miss any upcoming lessons. [long pause] [very slowly] I’m Borja Girón. [pause] [very slowly] Sending you a big hug... [pause] [very slowly] And see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  4. 10h ago

    The Spanish Word for Staying at the Table

    It’s not a dish or a dessert. It’s what happens when the meal is over. [very slowly] The plates are empty... but nobody gets up. [pause] [very slowly] In many Spanish-speaking homes, that moment has a name. [pause] [slow and deliberate] La sobremesa. [pause] [very slowly] It means the time people spend talking together after a meal. [pause] [very slowly] It’s not the food... and it’s not the dessert. [pause] [very slowly] It’s the conversation that keeps everyone at the table. [pause] [very slowly] Listen again... and picture a long lunch with friends. [pause] [very slowly] La sobremesa. [pause] [very slowly] Now imagine the meal is finished, but the stories continue. [pause] [very slowly] What do you call that time in Spanish? [long pause] [very slowly] La sobremesa. [pause] [very slowly] Your turn. Think of a meal with good company. [pause] [very slowly] The plates are cleared... everyone stays and chats. [pause] [very slowly] Remember the Spanish word before you hear it. [long pause] [slow and deliberate] La sobremesa. [pause] [very slowly] In English, we might describe the moment with a whole sentence. [pause] [very slowly] Spanish gives this lovely little tradition one word. [pause] [very slowly] This is no ordinary lesson. [pause] [very slowly] It’s your daily minute of Spanish. [pause] [very slowly] To help you reach your goal... [pause] [very slowly] Of speaking Spanish. [long pause] [very slowly] Subscribe for free... [pause] [very slowly] To the "Free Spanish Course" podcast. [pause] [very slowly] If you haven't already... [pause] [very slowly] So you don't miss any upcoming lessons. [long pause] [very slowly] I’m Borja Girón. [pause] [very slowly] Sending you a big hug... [pause] [very slowly] And see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  5. 10h ago

    The Spanish Verb That Reverses a Loan

    Borrowing and lending use one verb—but the sentence tells you who does what. [slowly] Today... one Spanish verb works from both sides of a loan. [pause] [slowly] Listen to this request. [pause] [slowly] ¿Me prestas un bolígrafo? [pause] [slowly] In English... this means... Can you lend me a pen? [pause] [slowly] The person speaking wants to borrow it. [pause] [slowly] But the Spanish verb describes lending. [pause] [slowly] Listen to the question again. [pause] [slowly] ¿Me prestas un bolígrafo? [pause] [slowly] Now... repeat the question after me. [long pause] [slowly] ¿Me prestas un bolígrafo? [pause] [slowly] Good. Now imagine you are offering your pen. [pause] [slowly] Te presto mi bolígrafo. [pause] [slowly] This means... I’ll lend you my pen. [pause] [slowly] The verb stays the same. The little words show who gives and who receives. [pause] [slowly] Listen again. [pause] [slowly] Te presto mi bolígrafo. [pause] [slowly] Your turn. Repeat the offer. [long pause] [slowly] Te presto mi bolígrafo. [pause] [slowly] Quick practice. You need a pen. Ask your friend politely. [long pause] [slowly] ¿Me prestas un bolígrafo? [pause] [slowly] Your friend needs a pen. Offer yours. [long pause] [slowly] Te presto mi bolígrafo. [pause] [slowly] Same verb, opposite sides of the loan. Let the sentence tell you who’s lending. [pause] [slowly] This is no ordinary lesson: it’s your daily minute of Spanish to help you reach your goal of speaking Spanish. [slowly] Subscribe for free to the "Free Spanish Course" podcast—if you haven't already—so you don't miss any upcoming lessons. I’m Borja Girón; sending you a big hug, and see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  6. 10h ago

    When “I Don’t Mind” Sounds Cold in Spanish

    A familiar translation can sound like you couldn’t care less. Here’s a warmer way to agree. [slowly] Here’s a small Spanish trap in everyday conversation. [slowly] In English, “I don’t mind” sounds relaxed and friendly. [slowly] But a direct Spanish translation can sound much colder. [pause] [slowly] No me importa. [long pause] [slowly] This can mean “I don’t care” or “It doesn’t matter to me.” [slowly] Depending on your tone, it may sound dismissive. [pause] [slowly] Imagine someone asks if you mind opening a window. [slowly] A warmer answer is... [pause] [slowly] No tengo problema. [long pause] [slowly] This means “I have no problem with that.” [slowly] It’s a friendly way to say, “I don’t mind.” [pause] [slowly] Listen again. [pause] [slowly] No tengo problema. [long pause] [slowly] You can also say... [pause] [slowly] Por mí, está bien. [long pause] [slowly] This means “That’s fine with me.” [slowly] It’s useful when choosing a time, place, or plan. [pause] [slowly] Your turn. A friend suggests meeting at six. [slowly] You’re happy with the idea. What can you say? [long pause] [slowly] No tengo problema. [pause] [slowly] Or, Por mí, está bien. [slowly] Try both phrases aloud. [long pause] [slowly] Save No me importa for when you truly mean, “I don’t care.” [slowly] This is no ordinary lesson: it’s your daily minute of Spanish to help you reach your goal of speaking Spanish. [slowly] Subscribe for free to the "Free Spanish Course" podcast—if you haven't already—so you don't miss any upcoming lessons. I’m Borja Girón; sending you a big hug, and see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

  7. 10h ago

    The Spanish Question That Means “Say That Again”

    One short question can keep a conversation moving, even when you miss a word. [slowly] Someone speaks Spanish. You catch every word... except the last one. [pause] [slowly] Don’t panic. You don’t need a perfect sentence. [pause] [slowly] Just ask... ¿Cómo? [pause] [slowly] In this situation, ¿Cómo? means “Sorry? What was that?” [pause] [slowly] It’s a natural, quick way to ask someone to repeat. [pause] [slowly] Listen again... ¿Cómo? [pause] [slowly] Imagine a friend says, “La calle está cerrada.” [pause] [slowly] You missed the street name. Ask... ¿Cómo? [pause] [slowly] Your friend can repeat it more clearly. [pause] [slowly] For a warmer, more polite version, say... ¿Perdona? [pause] [slowly] ¿Perdona? means “Sorry?” or “Could you say that again?” [pause] [slowly] Repeat it with me... ¿Perdona? [long pause] [slowly] Good. Now choose the best phrase. [pause] [slowly] You’re chatting with a friend. You missed one word. [pause] [slowly] Think for a moment... [long pause] [slowly] You can say... ¿Cómo? [pause] [slowly] Or, a little more politely... ¿Perdona? [pause] [slowly] Try them today. A small question keeps you in the conversation. [pause] [slowly] This is no ordinary lesson: it’s your daily minute of Spanish to help you reach your goal of speaking Spanish. [slowly] Subscribe for free to the "Free Spanish Course" podcast—if you haven't already—so you don't miss any upcoming lessons. I’m Borja Girón; sending you a big hug, and see you tomorrow! Sigue aprendiendo con el Canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday

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Improve your Spanish: https://speakspanish.top Complete and free Spanish course from scratch. Every day, a new one-minute lesson to learn 3 words with several example sentences. Learn pronunciation, writing, and improve your comprehension. One-year course. Learn more than 1000 words in a year with just one minute each day. Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeSpanishCourseToday