The Gringa Spanglish Podcast

Last episode of the season! See if you'd want the job offered in this posting.Vocabulario:los servicios al cliente is Customer Serviceun terapista is therapistúnica is uniquellevar a cabo is bring to completioncompletamente is completelypredecibles is predictabledelgada is leanlo adivinaste (adivinar) is you guessed itlas inversiones are investmentscombatir is to combatseguidas is in a rowa menudo is oftenadecuado is adequatetiempo extra is overtimealcanzar is to achieveun ambiente de alta velocidad is a fast paced environmentaliviar el estrés is to relieve stressel promedio is averagelas calificaciones are qualificationslas entrevistas are interviewsTo donate to this podcast, follow this link and click "donate": https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting.com/products

A kid in 2040 learns the ropes from his mom about how to survive with the new rules of the climate.Vocabulario:unas reglas are rulesuna aprobación is approval ara nieve (arar) is he plows snowlos mariscos are seafoodla basura is trashuna milla is a mileel propósito is purposepeligroso is dangerousel amanecer is sunriseel anochecer is sundownla deshidratación is dehydrationla natación is swimminglas inundaciones are floodssostener el aliento is to hold their breathla vida cotidiana is daily lifeuna multa is a ticketNo me grites (gritar) is don't yell at meel gobierno is the governmentanalfabeto is illiteratejubilarse is to retireFor free transcripts, visit: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/Check back soon for Gringa Spanglish Short Stories Volume 3!

We get the privilege of hearing the inner dialogue of a conservative and a liberal couple during a dinner party.Don't forget to send me an email at gringaconsulting@gmail.com for a free sample video from the Gringa Video Library!Vocabulario:evitaban (evitar) is they avoidedla retrospección is retrospectun poco is a bitdesafiantemente is defiantelymolesto is upsetuna querida amiga is a dear friendhostiles is hostileel sistema político is the political systemhacerse una composición de lugar is to “read the room”las pistolas are gunsvacunar is to vaccinateincómoda is uncomfortablelas creencias are beliefslas teorías de la conspiración are conspiracy theoriesdarle un puñetazo is to punch himquejan (quejar) is they complain¿A quién le importa? is Who cares?había durado (durar) is had lastedrelajado is relaxedla bandera blanca is white flagFor free transcripts, visit: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For a free consultation with Alyssa, book a time here: https://calendly.com/gringaconsulting/spanish-lesson-free-consultation?back=1&month=2024-06

Test your comprehension skills and country knowledge by guessing the four places dónde tú estás.Vocabulario:el / la cantante is singerla discoteca is nightclubagradable is agreeablerodeada is surroundeduna isla is an islandla parrilla is grillasqueroso is grosslos castillos are castlesel lenguaje is languageun descanso is a restcaluroso is hotlos mariscos are seafooduna corona is a crownestán vitoreando (vitorear) is they are applaudingcalvos is baldlos carriles pequeños are small cartsel jengibre is gingerlas bebidas gratis are the free drinkslos tacones are high heelspor seguro is for sureFor free transcripts, visit: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For a free consultation with Alyssa, book a time here: https://calendly.com/gringaconsulting/spanish-lesson-free-consultation?back=1&month=2024-06

Gatos and perros are the pets of yesteryear, Have you considered a SpiderPet?Vocabulario:la enésima is the umpteenthtestaruda is stubbornalérgico is alergicla jaula is cagela tienda de mascotas is pet storelas muñecas de peluche are stuffed animalspeludo is furrylos juguetes are toysel tamaño is sizetemblar is to tremblela sospecha is suspicionaplastar is smashinmóvil is motionlesslobo is wolfalzó una ceja (alzar) is she raised an eyebrowuna red is a weblas moscas are fliesuna hoja is a leafhorripilante is creepyasqueada is grossed outBuy a copy of the books based on this podcast, here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BMYLX21Y?ref_=dbs_p_pwh_rwt_anx_b_lnk&storeType=ebooks Access the free transcripts here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

Challenge your perceptions of therapy in this dually narrated, strange encounter.Vocabulario:deprimentes is depressinglas enfermedades graves are serious illnessespredecible is predictableel / la terapista is the therapistemocionado is excitedtransformar is to transformlloran (llorar) is they crysonríe (sonreír) is he smiles¿Qué carajo? is What the fuck?bastante bien is good enoughel éxito is successla mueca is a faceel promedio is averageel propósito is the purposeinsoportable is unbearablediagnosticar is to diagnoseuna mentalidad de escasez is a scarcity mindsetla alegría is joysupongo (suponer) is I supposeexpectativamente is expectantlyFor more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting.comFor free transcripts and to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

A true story of an overconfident Spanish tutor and her misunderstandings in South America.Vocabulario:una parte is one partno importa (importar) is it doesn't matterla vergüenza is shamelos principiantes are beginnersSi no has oído (oír) is if you haven't heardutilizan (utilizar) they usela cuota is installmentla empleada is employeeestaba dando la vuelta (dar) is she was turning aroundpara llevar is take away or to-gohabía fracasado (fracasar) is I had failedel misterio is the mysteryseñaló (señalar) is pointedavergonzada is embarrassedlas paltas are avocadoslas frutillas are strawberriesel choclo is cornlos porotos are beansel orgullo is prideagradeceré (agradecer) is I will thankContact Alyssa at www.gringaconsulting.com for Spanish lessons for your company. Mention the podcast for a free intro lesson.For transcripts and to donate, visit: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

Solve the mystery of what family member is talking to you in 4 short conversations at a family fiesta.Vocabulario:el familiar is a relative¿qué onda? is what's happeningsin ofensa a ti is no offensela llegada is the arrivalel / la aguafiestas is party pooperel esposo is husbandlos suegros are parents in lawse encarga de eso (encargarse) is she is in charge of thatorgullosos are proudla empresa is businesstécnicamente is technicallyno me cae bien (caerse) is I don't get along well with himme prestas (prestar) is you lend memalvada is evilguárdame (guardar) is save me¡No me digas! is you don't say!la bisnieta is great-granddaughterinocuos is harmlesslas alitas de pollo are chicken wingsla silla de ruedas is wheelchairFor more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting,comFor free transcripts and to donate, visit: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

Listen to an interview with a Hollywood celebrity about her super normal life.Vocabulario:el chisme is gossiplos fanáticos are fanslas malas lenguas are the rumor millel comportamiento is behaviorempecemos (empezar) is let's begincualquier cosa is anythinglos empleados are employeesel personaje is the characteractuar is to actfesteja (festejar) is partiescanalizar is to channelel agotamiento is exhaustion¿Qué tal eso? is What about that?proporcionar is to providea menudo is oftenlos rodajes are photo shootsla ética de trabajo is work ethicobvio que no is obviously notatrevidas is daringla cirugía plástica is plastic surgeryFor free transcripts or to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Pick up cooking and shopping list vocab in this cooking abroad episode.Vocabulario:elegir is to chooseextranjera is foreignlas recetas are recipesel microondas is microwavela carne molida is ground beefel calabacín is zuchinnila cebolla is onionel paquete is packageel aceite vegetal is vegetable oillas especias are spiceslas sobras are leftoversel sartén is a panfríe (freír) is frypicados is chopped or dicedcrujientes is crunchylos boles are bowlscrudos is rawcaliéntalos (calentar) is heat themencima de is on top ofcómetelo (comerse) is eat it up!For my Travel Course on Udemy, click here: https://www.udemy.com/course/travel-spanish-for-gringos/?referralCode=C6BC3341841780366540For free transcripts or to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

An episode about my favorite place, can you guess where it is?Vocabulario:1. inesperado is unexpected2. una afinidad is an affinity, or a liking3. ir de compras is to go shopping4. robaba (robar) is I used to steal5. distraerme is to distract me6. las edades are ages7. un espacio seguro is a safe space8. percatar is to perceive9. el deseo is desire10. añadir is to add11. la fiebre de dopamina is dopamine rush12. la última is the last one13. la alegría is joy14. la juventud is youth15. las paredes are walls16. una sonrisa is a smile17. el ambiente is environment18. dentro de poco is within a while19. están acumulando (acumular) is are accumulating20. se estén perdiendo (perderse) is they are missingFor free transcripts or to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Zombies, vampires, and Montevideo. Or at least one of those things.Vocabulario:desoladas is desolatecazando (cazar) is huntinghabía experimentado (experimentar) is she had experiencedpasaste por ello (pasar) is you missed itsiguió pensando (seguir) is she kept thinkingla aduana is customsla planta baja is the lower flooren ruta is en routede acuerdo is agreedextraño is strangelos vampiros are vampiresqué maravilla is how wonderfuluna sorpresa is a surprise¿y ahora qué? is and now what?relájate (relajarse) is relax!los escalofríos are shiversla pajita de metal is metal strawcharlando (charlar) is chattingjoder! is fuck!déjalo ir ya (dejar) is let it go already!For my Travel Course on Udemy, click here: https://www.udemy.com/course/travel-spanish-for-gringos/?referralCode=C6BC3341841780366540For free transcripts or to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Love it or hate it, I'll share my packing method for any length trip. Then, you can try making your own packing list and method in Spanish.Vocabulario:en cuanto a is in regards touna hoja de cálculo is a spreadsheetde moda is fashionableimperdonable is unforgivableel jabón is soapel secador de pelo is hair dryerel tamaño is sizelas cremalleras are zippersuna maleta is suitcaseuna mochila is backpacklos bolsillos are pocketslos productos de belleza are beauty productsel enjuague bucal is mouthwashlas especias are spicespesados is heavylas vestimentas are outfitsuna lavadora is washing machinelos enchufes are plugste preguntas (preguntarse) is you wonderel esfuerzo is effortFor my Travel Course on Udemy, click here: https://www.udemy.com/course/travel-spanish-for-gringos/?referralCode=C6BC3341841780366540For free transcripts or to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

When mierda hits the fan, do mantras help? Vocabulario:sencillo is simplevoz alta is out loudnadie is no onede todos modos is anywayel corte de pelo is haircutcargó (cargar) is she chargedno entré en pánico (entrar) is I didn't freak outreembolsaron (reembolsar) is they returned, refundedlos guantes are glovesel veterinario is the veternarianla fuerza bruta is brute forceinundando (inundar) is floodinglas pulgadas are inchesrenovar is to renovateel cuello is neckla mandíbula is jawel enlace is linkyo reflejé (reflejar) is I reflectedperdí mi puto quicio (perder) is I lost my fucking mindprendí fuego (prender) is I set fireCheck out the Gringa Spanglish Book series here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMYLX21Y?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1712078633&sr=8-3Check out more products from Gringa Consulting here: https://gringaconsulting.com/products/For free transcripts or to donate, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

Sometimes there is such a thing as being too creative with the plot.Vocabulario:está gritando (gritar) is she is screaminges decir is what I meanel asesino en serie is serial killeruna máscara is a masklos escritores are writersuna gira is a twistcon eso is with thataplaudieron (aplaudir) is they applaudedinesperada is unexpectedsocorro is help!angustiada is anguishedel sótano is basementde alguna manera in some wayherido is injureddebatieron (debatir) is they debatedquemar is to burny tal y tal is and so on and so forthgatear is to crawlel espectador is viewerasustadizos is scaredFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Jack and the Beanstalk gets a modern day remix in this fantasy tale about a college kid who goes down a risky path.Vocabulario:1. confiar is to trust2. aprobar is to pass3. apoyarían (apoyar) is they would support4. estresado is stressed5. conseguir is to get6. relajar is to relax7. fatal is terrible8. festejar is to party9. la presión de grupo is peer pressure10. el cargo de cobertura is cover charge11. te lo juro (jurar) is I swear to you12. encogió los hombros (encoger) is he shrugged his shoulders13. sospechoso is suspicious14. gotear is to drip15. las acciones are stocks16. la pantalla is screen17. las falta de balance is lack of balance18. las amenazas are threats19. está desmayando (desmayar) is he is fainting20. las escaleras are stairsFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/To check out the other Gringa Spanglish Short Stories books, click here: https://a.co/d/ieIGcHPFor lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Hear the behind the scenes perspective of launching a podcast in this (kinda) fictional account.Vocabulario:cautivadora is captivatinglas herramientas are toolsfrustrada is frustratedel guion is scriptcontratado (contratar) is hiredlos oyentes are listenerssus datos de pago is their payment detailspuso manos a la obra (poner) is she got to worken serio is for real¡Eso! is That's it!el berrinche is tantrumoctava is eighthautoconsciente is self consciousgrabar is to recordla estadística is statisticel lanzamiento is launchlos descargos are downloadsel sendero is the pathdarse por vencida is give upel agradecimiento is gratitudeFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Test your comprehension skills with these four riddles related to colors.el vendaje is bandagelos pasteles de felicidades are congratulations cakessigue disminuyendo (seguir and disminuir) is keeps getting smalleroscura is darkfirmar is to signla adivinanza is guessla antigüedad is antiquityme imitan (imitar) is they imitate meme caen bien (caerse bien) is they get along well with mequé pena is what a shamelos reyes y las reinas are kings and queensbrillante is brightpuede que is maybela pista is hint or cluela mayoría is the majoritytratar de decirte is to try to tell youla naturaleza is naturerubia is blondeotro asunto is another issuela piel is skinFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Hear from the perspective of a guy who can't stop being cheap, while practicing your imperfect tense. How can he fix this bad habit?Vocabulario:de joven is when I was youngcompartir is to shareal principio is at the beginningtacaño is cheapla universidad is college, universitydurante is duringahorraba (ahorrar) is I used to savecada otro día is every other dayun trago gratis is a free drinkla deuda is debtdesde entonces is since thenpeores is worseanticipa (anticipar) is she expectsno mames, guey is no way manmudarme (mudarse) is to move houseal punto de morir is about to diesuficiente is enoughnegociar is to negotiatela pobreza is povertydejar de ser is to stop beingFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/To check out the Spanish Short Stories books, click here: https://a.co/d/4D29H8NFor lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Feel the stress of a fast paced and nearly impossible cooking competition.Vocabulario:bajo presión is under pressureel contador is accountantel desafío is challengela regla is rulelas almas pobres are poor soulsel desayuno is breakfastel tocino is baconpicada is choppedel sartén is panse acercó (acercarse) is he approachedde repente is suddenlyla cáscara is shellcrujiente is crunchyla rabia is rageescupió (escupir) is she spitentró en pánico (entrar en pánico) is he freaked outla axila is armpitlos jueces celebridades are the celebrity judges¡Qué rico! is Yum!¿Cómo te sientes? is How do you feel?For free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For the Spanish Short Stories book mentioned in this episode, click here: https://a.co/d/8mqwKiw

Scratch that millenial itch while practicing present tense in this walk down memory lane for me, a 90s baby.Vocabulario:los diseños are designsla mochila is backpackla mantequilla de cacahuate is peanut butterel suburbio is suburbdebatiendo (debatir) is debatingla autonomía is autonomyel abrigo is winter coatla mostaza is mustardlas galletas are cookiesquedarte despierta is you stay awakela niñera is nannyte pinta las uñas is she paints your nailslos apellidos are last nameslos videojuegos are video gamesla montaña rusa is rollercoasterla decepción is disappointmentlas camisetas sin mangas are tube tops¿Qué más da? is Who cares?el portátil is laptoplas enfermedades mortales are deadly diseasesFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/To set up a free consultation with Alyssa, visit www.calendly.com/gringaconsulting/For lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

To start off Season 3, let's get back to basics with this episode about a cave man with some shady morals. Vocabulario:la esposa is wifeel árbol is treelas palabras are wordsdoscientos is two hundredlas leyes are lawsel desierto is desertla cocina is kitchenla madera is woodafortunados is fortunateaún is evenquemar is to burncazar is to huntrecoger is to pick upfrutas y verduras are fruits and vegetablesúnica is onlymorir is to diepróxima is the nextmierda profunda is deep shitdesaparecer is to disappearpor todas partes is everywhereFor free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/To set up a free consultation with Alyssa, visit www.calendly.com/gringaconsulting/For lesson pricing, products and more, visit www.gringaconsulting.com

Meet a guy who has to learn Spanish for a job and loses his tutor. Now what? Vocabulario:¿Qué carajo? is what the fuck?está mudándose (mudarse) is she is movingconfié (confiar) is I trustedfluido is fluentestá pasando (pasar) is is happeningdesalentadora is dauntingdisciplinado is disciplinedmi meta is my goallas búsquedas are the searchesun fracaso is a failureNo te vayas (irse) is don't leave!el acercamiento is approachlos ejercicios are exercisesla página is the pageel ímpetu is momentumel logro is achievementme admití (admitirse) is I admitted to myselfuna alarma recurrente is a recurring alarmrecordarme (recordarse) is to remind myselfel desastre is disasterseguí bebiendo (seguir) is I kept drinkingdetuve (detener) is I stoppedel autoestudio is self studyel coraje is courageChúpate eso (chuparse) is suck itIf you'd like free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, click here!To send ideas for next season, or for more from Gringa Consulting, click here

Make the most out of your next trip while practicing your Spanish with these 6 tips and tricks.Vocabulario:Las tiendas de segunda mano are second-hand storeslas librerías are bookstoresvagar is to roamel nivel is the levellos capítulos are chaptersel lenguaje is languagesencillo is simplelos negocios pequeños are small businessesel país is countrytras is throughoutpasarán (pasar) is they will happenla jerga is slangun tiempo desconocido is an unknown tenseel dialogo is dialogueinvestigar is to researchlas viñetas are bullet pointsextranjero is abroadalcanzable is achievableel esquema is outlineel recordatorio is reminderla calle is streetuna lista de reproducción is playlistrecordar is to rememberel pavor is dreadpunto is periodIf you'd like free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, click here!To send ideas for next season, or for more from Gringa Consulting, click here

Ever wanted to know what makes Spain and Latin America different? Let's cover some differences and commonalities.Vocabulariocomo ya sabes (saber) is as you already knowtienen que ver (tener) is have to do withuna gringa is slang for americanlas similitudes are similaritiesse resume (resumir) is is summarizedconfundir is to confuselas groserías are insultsbarato is cheaplos vuelos are flightsentre is betweenfácilmente is easilyla selva is the junglelas cascadas are waterfallsimpresionante is impressivelas vibras are vibeshallarás (hallar) is you will discoverlos mariscos are seafoodpicante is spicyel ron is rumAdemás is furthermorecomparten (compartir) is they shareel deseo is desirela población is the populationel orgullo is prideel mundo is worldIf you'd like free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, click here!To send ideas for next season, or for more from Gringa Consulting, click here

A high paced mystery in Parque Retiro has a twist at the end. Can you crack the case?Vocabulario:caluroso is hotgritando (gritar) is screamingesto y aquello is this and thatgiró (girar) is she turnedlas nenas are the little girlsse marcharon (marcharse) is they headed outla búsqueda is the searchde repente is suddenlydesapareció (desaparecer) is disappearedel arbusto is bushhusmeó (husmear) is sniffedfrescos is freshalguien is someonealrededor is aroundhorripilante is creepylas salidas are the exitsel secuestro is the kidnappingel varón is malegracias por intentar is thanks for tryingel rabillo del ojo is the corner of the eyelas tijeras are scissorsechó a correr (echar) is he started runningruidosamente is loudlyno le dio caso (dar) is he didn't pay attentionse huyó (huirse) is he fledIf you'd like free transcripts or to donate to this podcast, click here!To send ideas for next season, or for more from Gringa Consulting, click here

We all have pet peeves, or molestias, a word I struggle to pronounce for some reason. Get ready to hear mine in my high speed rant. Maybe it will inspire you to document your own pet peeves, no pressure.Vocabulario:me enfadan (enfadar) is they piss me offespecíficas is specificcómo has estado (estar) is how have you beeninevitablemente is inevitablyocupado is busyel punto de orgullo is a point of pridela respuesta is answerasí así is so sola plática is small talkme molesta (molestar) is it bothers meamable is kinduna señal stop is a stop signcortés is politese vuelve (volverse) is it becomesincierta is uncertainel embalaje de plástico is a plastic packageengañoso is deceivinglos anuncios are advertisementsesa estrella is that starlos cinturones de seguridad are seat beltsel baúl is the trunkuna olla is a potsegunda mano is second hand, usedqué asco is how grossla cuenta bancaria is bank accountSend your pet peeves to gringaconsulting@gmail.comCheck out gringaconsulting,com for more products and my other podcast, the Spanish Conversation PodcastFor today's transcript, follow this link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/

José and Altagracia find out they are in over their heads with their new house. How will they react?Vocabulario:alcanzable is achievablecomprometerse is to compromisela ubicación is locationel tamaño is sizeun acondicionador de aire is air conditionerpintar is to paintlas paredes are the wallsla sala de estar is the living roomel moho is moldel agente de bienes raíces is real estate agentvolver atrás is to go backarreglar is to fixlos enchufes are the plugsfuncionaron (funcionar) is they workedabrieron (abrir) is they openeduna cerradura is a lockel ventilador is fanencendió (encender) is it turned onasombrado is shockedlos huecos are holesel techo is rooflos hijos de puta are sons of bitchesañadieron (añadir) is they addedentre is betweenla guerra is warFor free transcripts of this podcast, go to:https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more ways to practice, go to:www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Guess three professions from the clues in this 4th round of Who am I?Vocabulario:ruidosos is noisytrato de ayudarles (tratar) is I try to help themlas caderas are hipsx-rayos is x-raysme gano la vida (ganar) is I earn a livinga veces is sometimespeleen (pelear) is they fightel abrigo is coatdar la mano is shake handsrespeto (respetar) is I respectla baba is droollos arañazos are scratchesse muestra (mostrarse) is it showsqué pena is excuse mela fecha tope is deadlinelas excusas are excusestan mal is so badnada más is no longerla sociedad is societymantener is to maintainlas leyes are lawslas promesas are promisesdefender is to defendculpables is guiltyuna sospecha is a suspicionTo check out the Spanish Conversation Podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/For free transcripts of this podcast, go to:https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, go to:www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Get ready to ponder social norms in this episode about what's rude or not.Vocabulario:desnudo is nakedsin pagar is without payingcosas así are things like thatlas leyes are lawsa menos que is unlessgrises are grayuna reunión is a meetinglos audífonos are headphonesel mesero is waiterestás de acuerdo (estar) is you agreeotro ejemplo is another exampletípicamente is typicallyel regalo is giftel diablo mismo is the devil himselfanticipado is expectedregalar is to give a giftqué tal si is what ifimagínate (imaginarse) is imaginelas patas lodosas are muddy pawsmordiendo (morder) is bitinginterviene (intervenir) is intervenesel demonio is demonlos mensajes are messagesen todo momento is at all timesseguir en contacto is keep in touchTo check out the Spanish Conversation Podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/For free transcripts of this podcast, go to:https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more ways to practice, go to:www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

A fresh take on the classic concept of a crazy cat lady.Vocabulario:joven is younganciano is elderlyla edad is agemostrar is to showme da igual (dar) is I don't carediferente is differenttenía ganas de (tener) is she wanted tofestejar is to partyy tal y tal is so on and so forthexitosa is successfulel espacio is spacelentamente is slowlyel jardín is the gardenalrededor is surroundingpronto is soonpreocupada is worriedlos estudiantes universitarios are college studentspor lo menos is at leastpor todas partes is everywherejuzgadores is judgmentalpor las tardes is in the afternoonslos hornos are ovensamados are belovedsola is alonesolitaria is lonelyTo check out the Spanish Conversation Podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/For free transcripts of this podcast, go to:https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more products from Gringa Consulting, go to:www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Blogger Kat drips sarcasm while giving some interesting financial advice to her generation in this episode.Vocabulario:1. dejara de comer (dejar) is stopped eating2. el aguacate is avocado3. por ciento is percent4. los consejos are advice5. los retos are challenges6. mensualmente is monthly7. el salario is salary8. el gasto is expense9. las suscripciones are subscriptions10. corresponde (corresponder) is it matches11. hoy en día is nowadays12. incrementó (incrementar) is she increased13. el mercado is market14. los compañeros de cuarto are roommates15. sucios is dirty16. soñaba con (soñar) is dreamed about17. resiente (resentir) is she resents18. el gerente is manager19. el maquillaje is makeup20. se volvió (volverse) is she became21. en primer lugar is in the first place22. seleccionó (seleccionar) is she selected23. borrar is to erase24. la alegría is joy25. buena suerte is good luckFor free transcripts, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/To check out The Spanish Conversation Podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, go to www.gringaconsulting.com

In an unknown land, the weather changes on a dime. Ride the wave and learn some weather vocabulary!Vocabulario:1. el tiempo is weather (in other contexts, time and tense!)2. el clima is climate3. la época del año is period of the year4. la nieve is snow5. lluviosa is rainy6. seca is dry7. la primavera eterna is eternal spring8. el cielo is sky9. te pones (ponerse) is you put on10. está lloviendo (llover) is its raining11. un paraguas is an umbrella12. el granizo is hail13. domina (dominar) is dominates14. el viento is wind15. la brisa is breeze16. muerto is dead17. todo esto is all of this18. él mismo is he himself19. el relámpago is lightning20. el trueno is thunder21. los faros are headlights22. la avalancha de lodo is mudslide23. el invierno is winter24. el verano is summer25. el otoño is autumnFor free transcripts, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/To check out The Spanish Conversation Podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, go to www.gringaconsulting.com

Weddings can feel magical to some and like a disaster to others, find out who's who in this episode of cringey nuptials.Vocabulario:1. el lugar is the venue2. les costaron (costar) is it was hard for them3. los padrinos de boda are groomsmen4. no había dado seguimiento (dar) is hadn't followed up5. entró en pánico (entrar) is she freaked out6. damas de honor are bridesmaids7. chilló (chillar) is she shrieked8. el estallido is the outburst9. una banda is a band10. chispadita is tipsy11. una magulladura is a bruise12. los votos matrimoniales are vows13. se encarga (encargarse) is she is in charge14. cierto is right, correct15. decepcionado is disappointed16. confundieron (confundir) is they confused17. aplaudieron (aplaudir) is they applauded18. pisoteó (pisotear) is he stepped19. el culo is ass20. tiernamente is tenderly21. llorar is to cry22. sintiendo pena por sí misma (sentir) is feeling bad for herself23. saldré (salir) is I will come out24. se abrazaron (abrazarse) is they hugged25. el pastel is the cake:Check out the free transcripts here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/and The Spanish Conversation Podcast here: http://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tell your amigos!

Test your skills with 4 new riddles!Vocabulario:1. así se dice is so they say2. utilizar is to use, utilize3. el verano is summer4. alrededor is around5. sacar una foto is to take a photo6. cálida is warm7. incluso is including8. adecuado is adequate9. débil is weak10. para nada is at all11. la mascota is the pet12. el proyecto is project13. metes (meter) is you put in14. la tabla is board15. o sea is I mean, or rather16. extraña is strange17. resulta que is it turns out that18. un montón is a ton19. los dueños are owners20. el polvo is powder21. el ejemplo is example22. adelgazar is to lose weight23. la apariencia is appearance24. difundir is to spread25. bastante is enoughTo check out the Spanish Conversation Podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/For free transcripts of this podcast, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more products from Alyssa, go to:www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Ever wanted to win the lottery? Let's see how it goes for Graciela.Vocabulario:1. la suerte is luck2. adivinó (adivinar) is she guessed3. el riesgo is risk4. ¡qué pena! is what a shame!5. de mala gana is reluctantly6. los cumpleaños are birthdays7. tonta is dumb8. déjenme en paz (dejar) is leave me in peace9. en primer lugar is in the first place10. un impuesto is a tax11. el / la aguafiestas is party pooper12. la fe is faith13. el mensaje de texto is text message14. chequea (chequear) is check!15. millones are millions16. se enteró (enterarse) is she found out17. floja is groggy18. la propina is tip19. compartir is to share20. las ganancias are winnings21. tonterías is bullshit22. injusta is unfair23. agotador is exhausting24. propósito is purpose25. demasiado is too muchFor a free transcript, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more products from Gringa Consulting: www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Ever wanted to take a sick day when you weren't sick? Follow Roberto through his day of playing hooky.Vocabulario:1. los recursos humanos are human resources2. el balance is balance3. el último is last4. se enojó (enojarse) is he got mad5. sino is but instead6. creó (crear) is he created7. limpiaré (limpiar) is I will clean8. los quehaceres are chores, to-dos9. perdido (perder) is lost10. las colegas are colleagues11. nerviosamente is nervously12. el informe is report13. carajo is dammit!14. mintiendo (mentir) is lying15. me dará mala cara (dar) is it will make me look bad16. sentirse is to feel17. una manta is a blanket18. se tumbó (tumbarse) is he laid down19. mear is to pee20. las devoluciones are returns21. sacudió (sacudir) is he shook22. los deberes are tasks23. mejoré (mejorar) is I got better24. el portátil is laptop25. la reunión is meetingFor free transcripts, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For speaking practice, check out: https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/

A comedy of errors results in a one star review from Roger and Greta.Check out The Spanish Conversation Podcast here! https://rss.com/podcasts/thespanishconversationpodcast/Vocabulario:1. persiguió (perseguir) is he chased2. se acercan (acercarse) is they approach3. la anfitriona is hostess4. el barrio is neighborhood5. explica (explicar) is he explains6. el mesero is waiter7. lloran (llorar) is they cry8. aparece (aparecer) is he appears9. se presenta (presentarse) is he introduces himself10. no te vayas (irse) is don't leave11. ordenaremos (ordenar) is we will order12. rosado is pink13. las bebidas are drinks14. alcohol is alcohol15. hace señales is he flags down16. maldita sea is goddammit17. una marca is a brand18. cierto is right, true19. exige (exigir) is he demands20. me enloquecen (enloquecer) is they drive me crazy21. inocentemente is innocently22. notando (notar) is noticing23. apuradamente is hurriedly24. intercambian (intercambiar) is they exchange25. la reseña is reviewFull transcripts are available for free here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, check out www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Take a deeper look into what they Disney movies of the 1990s were really trying to tell us. Its up to you to decide, did those old Disney movies age well?Vocabulario1. de joven is in my youth2. las princesas are princesses3. los príncipes are princes4. el siglo is century5. nada más is no more than6. casarse is to get married7. los quehaceres are chores, to-dos8. las inseguridades are insecurities9. sobrevivir is to survive10. apoyan (apoyar) is they support11. la boda is wedding12. fallecida is passed away13. recordarles is remind you all14. ¡Qué horror! is what horror15. el requisito is requirement16. enseñan (enseñar) is they teach17. un villano is a villain18. la nariz is nose19. la receta is récipe20. la alegría is joy21. la cola de sirena is mermaid tail22. aguantar is to deal with23. por lo menos is at least24. el alivio is relief25. dejamos ver (dejar) is we let seeFor a full transcript of this show, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/Check out the brand new Spanish Conversation Podcast through the link on my product page, www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Another chance to listen for clues to who our mystery celebrity is!Vocabulary1. últimos is last2. quince is fifteen3. me dedico (dedicarse) is I do for a living4. reconocidos is recognized5. la costa este is east coast6. colegio is high school (not college!)7. las entrevistas are interviews8. nadie is no one9. me intimidaron (intimidar) is they bullied me10. seguir is to continue, follow11. la fe is faith12. rendir is to perform13. aquí y allí is here and there14. lancé (lanzar) is I launched15. de repente is suddenly16. los fanáticos are fans17. genial is awesome18. sin fin is never-ending19. la enfermedad is illness or disease20. el currículum is resumé or CV21. la diseñadora is designer22. estando comprometida para casarme (estar) is being engaged to marry23. un gran éxito is huge success24. me pregunto (preguntarse) is I wonder25. tal vez is maybeFor a full transcript of this episode, go to: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/Check out more from Gringa Consulting at www.gringaconsulting.com/products/

Our favorite family the Jeffersons are off on vacation again - this time in the Amazon.Free transcripts are available here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/The Spanish Conversation Podcast is now live! Find it here: www.gringaconsulting.com/productsVocabulario:1. lista is ready2. las habilidades are abilities3. miran fijamente (mirar) is they stare4. los mosquiteros are mosquito nets5. Estará bien (estar) is it will be fine6. tomar ventaja is to take advantage7. la conciencia is awareness8. las picaduras are bites9. desayunar is to eat breakfast10. sumergirse is to dive in11. además is furthermore12. oscuro is dark13. la superficie is the Surface14. ¡Háganlo! (hacer) is do it!15. sino también is but also16. valieron verga (valer verga) is slang for were fucked up17. torpe is awkward18. no vale la pena (valer la pena) is its not worth it19. ¡Qué raro! is how strange20. ¡Quién supo! is who knew21. de vez en cuando is once in a while22. aguantarlo is stick it out, endure it23. la comida chatarra is junk food24. una araña is a spider25. Vete al infierno is go to hell

Ahh, Valentine's Day, an American tradition. Hear my true thoughts about the Hallmark Holiday and how it inspires fear in the hearts of men (and women) every February.Get the transcript free at https://rss.com/podcasts/thegringaspanglishpodcast/For more from Gringa Consulting, check out www.gringaconsulting.com/products/ Vocabulario:1. tiene que ver (tener) is has to do with2. la fiesta is holiday (also party)3. la pareja is partner4. el novio is boyfriend5. el amante is lover6. el enamoramiento is crush7. el esposo is husband8. sin corazón is heartless9. las expectativas are expectations10. altas is high11. alcanzar is to achieve12. anticipando (anticipar) is expecting13. finos is fancy14. la lencería is lingerie15. el oso de peluche is teddy bear16. ambos is both17. decepcionados is disappointed18. al azar is random19. asustadizo is scary20. la talla is the size21. los chichis are boobs22. docenas are dozens23. darse por vencido is to give up24. sexy is sexy25. el desastre is disaster

Let's talk about conflict, but make it fun, ¿por qué no? You'll hear four examples of how different people navigate conflict, while I try to make you laugh.Vocabulario:1. Pelear is to fight2. la fama is fame3. el maquillaje is makeup4. celosas are jealous5. falsa is fake6. los seguidores are followers7. arruinar is to ruin8. divorciado is divorced9. tener éxito is to be successful10. el registro is checkin11. el matrimonio is marriage12. morder la lengua is to bite the tongue13. el poder is the power14. el guion is script15. la amabilidad is kindness16. borrar is to erase17. la seguridad social is social security18. la cita is quote19. se desquitan (desquitarse) they get even20. la juventud is youth21. se acostó (acostarse) is slept with22. se había enterado (enterarse) is had found out23. tropezado (tropezar) is tripped24. la boca cerrada is mouth shut25. la personalidad is personalityI'm open to your thoughts about the stories or hearing how you navigate conflict, hit me up with your take at gringaconsulting@gmail.com

Today we hear about an unsolved murder from my hometown that received international attention, but 26 years later, has never been solved.Vocabulario:1. una exageración is an exageration.2. el asesinato is murder3. cierto is true4. las tragedias are tragedies5. sospechosas are suspicious6. principio is beginning7. las uñas are fingernails8. una chica del concurso is a pageant girl9. la época is time period10. la esperanza is hope11. fascinaba (fascinar) is used to fascinate12. el sótano is basement13. el golpe is a hit14. desapareció (desaparecer) is disappeared15. una nota de rescate is a ransom note16. exigiendo (exigir) is demanding17. distraer is to distract18. se comportaban (comportarse) is they behaved19. rehusaron (rehusar) is they refused20. una muestra de ADN is a DNA sample21. perteneciendo (pertenecer) is pertaining22. se murió (morirse) is died23. el crimen is crime24. los cargos are charges25. los resultados are results

The world is a mysterious place, from the ancient ruins to how to avoid hangovers. We will hear about some of the day to day mysteries that baffle us all.Vocabulario:1. llena is full2. discutir is to discuss or argue3. las respuestas are answers4. diarios is daily5. dónde diablos is where the hell…6. mientras is while7. golpea (golpear) is strikes or hits8. débil is weak9. rebuscando (rebuscar) is rummaging10. las cosas olvidadas is forgotten things11. la congeladora is freezer12. extraño is strange13. lentamente is slowly14. la madurez is ripeness or maturity15. marrón is brown16. el ejercicio duro is hard exercise17. el siglo is century18. típicamente is typically19. docenas are dozens20. la propuesta is budget21. las tendencias are tendencies or trends22. los gráficos are charts23. evitar is to avoid24. la comida para llevar is takeout25. las cajas de suscripción are subscription boxes

Toddlers are complex little creatures. We will see a day in the life of Dora as she runs the show and feels big feelings.Vocabulario:1. la edad is age2. controlar is to control3. significa (significar) is means4. suavemente is softly, gently5. los panqueques are pancakes6. algo is something7. dejar caer is to drop8. el berrinche is tantrum9. las lágrimas are tears10. de repente is suddenly11. boca abajo is face down12. los sollozos are sobs13. el arreglo is arrangement14. la tina is bathtub15. el sueño is sleep16. las siestas are naps17. los párpados are eyelids18. cooperar is to cooperate19. dormirse is to fall asleep20. subir las escaleras is go up the stairs21. imperdonable is unforgivable22. un silbato de perros is dog whistle23. arriesgarlo is to risk it24. la alfombra is carpet or rug25. de acuerdo is agreed

New Year, new routines. Or so some say. We will hear about what you should do for healthy routines to start, but then see how it all goes to shit in the end.Vocabulario:1. aburrido is boring2. la libertad is freedom3. despertarse is to wake up4. descansada is rested5. hacer ejercicio is to work out6. desayunar is to eat breakfast7. planeas (planear) is you plan8. la mala noticia is bad news9. enfrentando (enfrentar) is facing10. el agotamiento de decisiones is decision fatigue11. la petición is order12. el humor is mood13. mejora (mejorar) is betters, improves14. acaricias (acariciar) is you pet15. ausentemente is absently16. miras fijamente (mirar) is you stare17. Chíngalo (chingar) is fuck it18. te tumbas (tumbarse) is you lay down19. te prometiste (prometerse) you promised yourself20. el enriquecimiento cultural is cultural enrichment21. la hora de acostarte is your bedtime22. saltar is to skip or jump23. dormirte (dormirse) is you fall asleep24. te cepillas los dientes (cepillarse) is you brush your teeth25. el hilo dental is floss

What are Minimalism and Clutter Core you ask? We will dive into some schools of thought about how people manage the items in their homes, just in time for you to listen while staring at your pile of holiday mierda. Also, in case you missed it, there is a book to accompany Season One, get it here: https://a.co/d/bXJqFw8Vocabulario1. la primavera is the spring2. compartir is to share3. antiguo is old, ancient4. la popularidad is popularity5. reconozco (reconocer) is I recognize6. la pandemia is the pandemic7. Atestada is crowded8. la llegada is arrival9. mantener is to maintain or keep10. la alegría is joy11. el método is method12. a la misma vez is at the same time13. dejar ir is to let go14. contrariamente a la intuición is counterintuitively15. los aparatos electrónicos are electronic devices16. el propósito is purpose17. le cuesta mucho (costar) is its hard for them18. las redes sociales are social networks19. se tratan de (tratarse) is they are about20. paso por paso is step by step21. echar is to throw out22. tras is throughout23. no vale la pena (valer) is its not worth it24. navegas (navegar) is you navigate25. las pertenencias are belongings

Wondering what Day of the Dead would be like in Mexico City? In this last episode of Season 1, check out my account of my recent trip while practicing your Spanish / English vocabulary! Photos on instagram at @abonelli6. Short Stories Volume One coming to Amazon soon!Vocabulario:1. los documentales are documentaries2. respetuosos is respectful 3. el día festivo is holiday4. los difuntos are the deceased5. las ofrendas are altars, offerings6. los cempasúchiles are marigolds7. los dientes are teeth8. el orgullo is pride9. las acercas are fences10. ¡Sigan avanzando! (seguir) is Keep moving forward!11. la cola is the line12. los esqueletos are skeletons13. la muchedumbre is crowd14. el pan de muerto is bread of the dead15. azucarado is sugary16. las coronas are crowns17. el alivio is relief18. los alebrijes are spirit guides19. la calavera is skull20. sobrio is sober21. el principio is beginning22. maravillosos is marvelous23. experimentar is to experience24. el tatuaje is tattoo25. de una vez en la vida is once in a lifetime

More spooky fun for Halloween! See if you can guess who the four creatures are before the end.Vocabulario:1. peludo is hairy2. la vergüenza is shame3. el aliento is breath4. me río (reírse) is I laugh5. la luna is the moon6. controlar is to control7. los gruñidos are grunts8. se extienden (extenderse) is they extend9. gris is gray10. las verduras are vegetables11. apetecen (apetecer) is they appeal12. cerebral is cerebral13. mantener is to maintain14. la juventud is youth15. la piel is skin16. las hierbas are herbs17. barrer el piso is sweep the floor18. la sombra is shade19. brazos cruzados is crossed arms20. flaco is skinny21. inquieto is jittery22. desaparecidas is missing23. tal vez is maybe24. siniestra is sinister25. el atardecer is sunset

Halloween in the US can be scary - for the parents and the kids. Learn about how we do things on Oct 31st or laugh along as you reminisce about that sexy bunny costume you wore in college.Vocabulario:1. la magia is magic2. adornar is to decorate3. los disfraces are costumes4. los dulces are candies, sweets5. enfermera sexy is sexy nurse6. aburridos is boring7. actuales is real8. vestirse is to dress oneself9. las guarras are sluts10. la diversión is fun11. espantosas is spooky12. la bruja is witch13. el hombre lobo is werewolf14. los desconocidos are strangers15. las máscaras are masks16. truco o trato is trick or treat17. quedarse despiertos is stay awake18. tocando el timbre (tocar) is ringing the doorbell19. la sobredosis de azúcar is sugar overdose20. las casas espantadas are haunted houses21. las calabazas are pumpkins22. destrozadas is destroyed23. la medianoche is midnight24. celebran (celebrar) is celebrate25. el día festivo is holiday