Spanish Quickie - Learn Spanish for Beginners
by Latin ELE
Do you wanna have a quickie? Spanish Quickie is the perfect podcast for BEGINNER SPANISH LEARNERS looking for fast, fun, and easy lessons. In just 2-3 minutes, you'll pick up vocabulary, grammar tips, and useful expressions to boost your confidence en español. Hosted by Marco Fierro from Latin ELE, your Latino Spanish teacher with a knack for making learning fun and approachable. ¡Vamos! For more information visit www.latinele.com
Episodes
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#85 - How to Say “I’m Thankful For” in Spanish 🙏
😵💫 Still struggling to get started en español? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and begin your Spanish journey with confidence. 🦃 Want to say “I'm thankful for...” in Spanish this Thanksgiving? In this Spanish Quickie, you'll learn the simple structure estoy agradecido/a por... and how to...
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#84 - El Chupacabras: Practice Spanish with a Horror Creature
💀 More afraid of speaking Spanish than El Chupacabras? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start speaking with confidence from day one. 👻 A mysterious creature that attacks animals at night? In this episode of Spanish Quickie, you'll discover El Chupacabras, one of Latin America's most…
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83 - 🎃 Essential Halloween Spanish Vocabulary (Noche de Brujas)
😱 Too afraid to speak español with your amigos? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start your language journey with confidence. 🎃 Not sure how to trick-or-treat en español? In this lesson, you'll learn essential vocabulary to describe Halloween en español. 🎧 You'll discover: 🎃 Common...
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#82 - How to Say Cool in Chile 🇨🇱
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎 Our final stop is Chile where you'll learn their version of the word cooll: bacán 🇨🇱 Thanks to Gianella from Chile for sharing her bacán audio. Reach out to her 👇 Website:...
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#81 - How to Say Cool in Argentina 🇦🇷
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎 Our next stop is Argentina where you'll learn a common slang word for cool: copado. 🇦🇷 Thanks to Paula from Argentina for sharing her copado audio. Here is her contact information:...
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#80 - How to Say Cool in Colombia 🇨🇴
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion. How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎 Our next stop is Colombia where you'll learn two common slang words for cool: chévere and bacano. 🇨🇴 Thanks to Jessica from Colombia for sharing her chévere and bacano audio.…
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#79 - How to Say Cool in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
🌴 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…
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#78 - How to Say Cool in Mexico 🇲🇽
🌴 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 👇...
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#77 - How to Say Cool in Spain 🇪🇸
How do you say cool in Spanish? 😎 In this episode of Spanish Quickie, we kick off a new series exploring how different Spanish-speaking countries express the same idea. Our first stop is Spain, where you'll learn one of the most common slang words for cool: guay. 🇪🇸 Thanks to Ana from Spain…
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#76 - Spanish Family Trivia: Test Your Family Vocabulary
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. 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...
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#75 - 🤝 Friends and Acquaintances in Spanish
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your friends en español. We explore the essential vocabulary: amigos, amigos cercanos,...
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#74 - How to Talk About Your Bonus Family in Spanish
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your bonus family en español. We explore the essential vocabulary of the familia...
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#73 - Your In‑Laws in Spanish
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. 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…
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#72 - Your Extended Family in Spanish: Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and More!
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. 👴🏻 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your extended family en español. We cover the essential vocabulary: los abuelos…
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#71 - 🏠 Your Nuclear Family in Spanish: Parents, Children, Siblings
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your nuclear family en español. We cover the essential vocabulary: los…
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#70 - Relatives in Spanish ❌ The Mistake Everyone Makes
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. In this Spanish Quickie, we clear up a super common mistake: thinking that “relativos” means “relatives.” It doesn’t! You’ll learn why relativos...
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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…
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#68 - Por qué vs. Porque: What’s the Difference?
❌ Avoid common (and embarrasing) Spanish beginner mistakes with Don't Screw Up Spanish ⁉️ 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…
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#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...
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#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...
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#65 - Soccer Player Names in Spanish ⚽️
🏆 Learn more SOCCER VOCABULARY at Latin ELE Learn the essential soccer player positions in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie. You’ll hear a short audio introducing key fútbol roles like el portero (goalie), el defensa (defender), el mediocampista (midfielder), and el delantero (striker). Perfect...
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#64 - ⚽️ Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. ⚽️ Learn the essential soccer vocabulary in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie. You’ll hear a short audio explaining the basic rules of fútbol…
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#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...
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#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...
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#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....
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#56 - Food Talk 🇩🇴 Dominican Mangú (Spanish Food Vocabulary)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 🍽️ 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…
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#55 - La Paila Marina 🥘 (Spanish Food Vocabulary)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 🇨🇱 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…
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#54 - San Pedro de Atacama 🇨🇱 (Spanish Beginner Listening Practice)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 🇨🇱 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…
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#53 - What Does "Pura Vida" Mean? 🇨🇷 Learn This Costa Rican Slang
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 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...
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#52 - Animals You Can Find in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (Spanish Listening)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 🇨🇷 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...
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#51 - What Does Chido Mean? 🇲🇽 Learn This Mexican Slang
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 🇲🇽 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…
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#50 - What Makes Tikal Special? 🇬🇹 (Spanish Listening Practice)
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 🇬🇹 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…
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#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...
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Spanish for Traveling 🌴 (June 2026)
🧳 Get ready for your nex trip with Spanish for Tourists If you’re planning a trip to a Spanish‑speaking country, this 5‑week course will help you handle real travel situations with confidence 📆 From June 1st to July 3rd, you’ll get daily practice with on‑demand video lessons, plus guidance from...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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…
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#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...
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#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...
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#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...
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#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…
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#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...
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#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...
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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…
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#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...
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#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…
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About this show
Do you wanna have a quickie?
Spanish Quickie is the perfect podcast for BEGINNER SPANISH LEARNERS looking for fast, fun, and easy lessons.
In just 2-3 minutes, you'll pick up vocabulary, grammar tips, and useful expressions to boost your confidence en español.
Hosted by Marco Fierro from Latin ELE, your Latino Spanish teacher with a knack for making learning fun and approachable.
¡Vamos!
For more information visit www.latinele.com
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