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Spanish Quickie | Spanish for Beginners

Latin ELElatinele.com
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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#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 Spanish: https://latinele.com/ ❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and ...

Feb 02, 20263 min

#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 Spanish: https://latinele.com/ ❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and shar...

Jan 27, 20263 min

#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: https://latinele.com/ ❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it...

Jan 12, 20263 min

#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 to boost your Spanish: https://latinele.com/ ❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five-star r...

Jan 07, 20263 min

#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 along with the summary and flashcards ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-new-year-vocabulary/ 👉 ...

Dec 16, 20254 min

#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://latinele.com/spanish-christmas-vocabulary/ 👉 More content to boost your Spanish: https://latinele....

Dec 09, 20253 min

#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 coffee to create more content for you ⬇️ https://buymeacoffee.com/latinele ❤️ if you enjoyed th...

Nov 18, 20253 min

#23 - Three 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 quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good...

Nov 03, 20252 min

#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/ ☕️ Invite me to a coffee to create more content for you ⬇️ https://buymeacoffee.com/latinele ❤️ if...

Oct 13, 20254 min

#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://latinele.com/ ☕️ Invite me to a coffee to create more content for you ⬇️ https://buymeacoffee.com...

Oct 01, 20252 min

#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 puntiagudas y dientes afilados. Un muñeco feo y horroroso. La versión tierna de un muñeco de vu...

Sep 14, 20253 min

#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 boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️ https://latinele.com/ ☕️ Invite me to a coffee to creat...

Sep 01, 20253 min

#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 tragaron en un trigal. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and get Spanish Kickstart, your first five ...

Aug 12, 20253 min

#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 español completely FREE 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-kickstart/ ❤️ Enjoy the show? Please Le...

Aug 01, 20254 min

#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 website ⬇️ https://latinele.com/ ☕️ Invite me to a coffee to create more content for you ⬇️ https...

Jul 07, 20253 min

#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 😋 More content to learn Spanish on Latin ELE's website 👇 https://latinele.com/ ❤️ Support the s...

Jul 01, 20253 min

#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, life, or your fiesta plans. Short, sweet, and super useful. More content to boost your Spanish on ou...

Jun 16, 20253 min

#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 married or go on a trip) Superstitions, vocab, and a cultural twist—all in under 5 minutes. ¡Vamo...

Jun 13, 20253 min

#12 - Why “Excitado” Might Get You Slapped 😅

🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH — Your FREE 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 at the wrong moment. A must-listen to avoid embarrassing mix-ups! 📚 Study with the summary on our blog at Latin ELE https://la...

May 26, 20252 min

#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 Coffee and help me create more episodes for YOU if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star ...

May 11, 20252 min

#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/ ❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all,...

May 07, 20253 min

#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 Spanish Learn 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 can unsubscribe anytime. ❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it wi...

May 04, 20253 min

#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 journey with confidence. Subscribe to Latin ELE's newsletter and get our FREE course Spanish...

Apr 21, 20253 min

#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 Spanish journey with confidence. Subscribe to Latin ELE's newsletter and get our FREE course S...

Apr 14, 20254 min

#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 activity transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/introducing-yourself-and-first-inte...

Mar 17, 20253 min

#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 correct? 🤔 A) Hablo BIEN español B) Hablo BUENO español Find the answer in my FREE cour...

Mar 10, 20254 min

#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! Give this show some love on BUY ME A COFFEE and help me create more episodes for you. ❤️ 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? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...

Feb 11, 20253 min

#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? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...

Feb 10, 20253 min

#2 - "Chao" or "Ciao"? Don’t Mix Them Up! ❌

🎁 Get our FREE COURSE Spanish Kickstart —Your first five days of Spanish Think “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 this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t l...

Feb 05, 20253 min

#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-kickstart/ ❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your fri...

Feb 02, 20253 minEp. 1
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