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In this episode, we shift gears from our recent focus on Colombian and Cuban Spanish to explore some common American English phrases 🇺🇸

Tamara takes the expert seat as Kelly and Maribel attempt to guess the meanings behind these expressions. 

We’ll find out whether these American phrases have similar expressions in Spanish, so you can connect with native speakers more effectively. 🌎

You'll learn:

• The different Spanish expressions used in Colombia and Cuba for the American English expressions bite the bullet and kick the bucket 
• How to say spill the beans in Spanish 🫘 and refer to a person that tells everyone's business 🤫
• The one American English phrase you can literally translate to Spanish and it has the same meaning (hint: it's related to hielo 🧊)

Join in on our guessing game as Kelly and Maribel take a stab at guessing these idioms! 

Their reactions are priceless. 😂 

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In this episode, I'm joined once again by Spanish con Salsa Language Coaches Maribel Zapata and Kelly Delgado.

This time, Kelly and I put ourselves to the test by trying to guess the meaning of 9 unique Colombian expressions that Maribel shares with us.

Kelly and I do our very best to decipher what they really mean. Will you join us in the challenge?

Try to guess along with us and discover how much you know about Colombian Spanish! 🕵️‍♀️

The 9 Colombian phrases we explore:

1. ¡Qué chimba! / ¡Qué chimbada!
2. No dé papaya
3. Terminar en bombas / Hacer algo a la lata
4. ¡Qué pecao! / ¡Qué pecadito!
5. ¡Oigan a mi tío!
6. Colgar los guayos
7. Se cree la última Coca-Cola del desierto / Se cree el ombligo del mundo
8. Ah no, serán guayabas
9. Estás meando fuera del tiesto

Do you know what these expressions mean? Listen to this episode to find out ;)

🇨🇴 Learn more about Colombian Spanish: https://www.colombianspanish101.com

Don't miss this episode full of learning and fun! It will be an experience that will make you laugh, think, and above all, learn. 🎉 

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In this episode, I’m joined by two special guests from our Language Coaching team at Spanish con Salsa—Kelly Delgado from Cuba 🇨🇺 and Maribel from Colombia 🇨🇴.

We're sharing 8 unique Cuban Spanish phrases that you’ll definitely want to add to your vocabulary!

But here’s the twist...

Maribel and I have to guess the meanings of these phrases before Kelly reveals what they really mean. 🤔 

Can you guess along with us?  Let’s see how many you get right!😅

✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to say liar in Cuban Spanish 🧐
• The real meaning behind the Cuban phrase "hazme la pala" (Nope, it’s not about digging 🛠️)
• Why "comerse un boniato" has nothing to do with eating sweet potatoes 🍠
• And how Cubans love to throw in fruit metaphors when they talk 🍉🍊 (seriously!)

This episode is 100% in Spanish, so it's a great way to practice your listening skills. Don't worry, though—if you’re a show supporter or a Spanish Fluency Club member, you can download the full transcript to follow along. ✍️📄

✨ Links & Resources Mentioned:

• 📝 Get the Full Transcript & English Translation: Available for show supporters and Spanish Fluency Club members.
• 🇨🇺 Cuban Spanish 101 Course: Learn conversational Cuban Spanish with Kelly, including over 100 idiomatic expressions and phrases!
• 📑 Full Show Notes: Check out episode notes and additional resources.

Make sure you tune in to the next episode where we dive into Colombian Spanish phrases with Maribel! You won’t want to miss it. 😉

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Do you struggle with making CONSISTENT progress with your Spanish?

In this episode, I break down the 5 Cs of consistency—the simple actions that, when done regularly, will lead you to Spanish fluency. 

If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with your Spanish practice or don’t know where to start, this episode is for you! 

It’s not about studying harder, it’s about being smart and consistent. 🎯

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what you need to focus on so that you start speaking more Spanish (not just studying vocab and grammar all day).

This is an excerpt from the workshop on the 5 Simple Steps to Spanish Fluency. If you want to get the replay for the full workshop, go to https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/freeworkshop (It expires this Sunday, September 15!)

Need help from our team on how to map out your 90 day fluency plan? Go to https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/chat to schedule a call with our team.

Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

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Are the voices in your head holding you back from becoming fluent in Spanish? 

In this episode, we're uncovering the 5 biggest myths that could be standing in your way. Spoiler: they're all lies! 🙅🏾

Listen to find out:

• Which of these 5 myths might be stopping you from reaching fluency 🤔
• The only 3 real reasons why people struggle to reach fluency 🤐
• The ultimate key to gaining confidence and fluency in Spanish 🔑💬

Don't let these myths hold you back any longer!

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Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖

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