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🎧 ¿Frío? Not the same thing in Spanish 😉
En español no decimos frío de una sola manera. En este episodio exploramos cómo ser, estar, tener, sentir, sentirse y hacer cambian completamente el significado cuando hablamos de frío.
No es lo mismo ser frío, estar frío, tener frío o sentirse frío, y entender estas diferencias es clave para sonar natural y pensar en español, no traducir desde el inglés.
👉 Si querés profundizar con ejemplos claros y explicaciones paso a paso, podés ampliar este tema acá:
🔗 https://verbum.biz/ser-estar-tener-sentir-sentirse-hacer-frio-not-the-same-thing/
🎧 Cold in Spanish? Not the same thing 😉
In Spanish, cold is not just one idea. In this episode, we explore how ser, estar, tener, sentir, sentirse, and hacer completely change the meaning of frío.
Understanding the difference between ser frío, estar frío, tener frío, or sentirse frío will help you stop translating and start thinking in Spanish.
👉 To go deeper with clear examples and explanations, check the full article here:
🔗 https://verbum.biz/ser-estar-tener-sentir-sentirse-hacer-frio-not-the-same-thing/

One of the biggest grammar mistake Spanish students make involves reflexive verbs!
When do you add "se" to a verb, and how drastically does it change the meaning? In this essential audio lesson, we uncover the logical key to mastering these confusing verbal pairs, ensuring you never translate them literally again.
Key Verbs Covered:
Movement: The difference between IR (to go to a destination) and IRSE (to leave/depart), and when to use SALIR (to exit).

Emotion & Sensation: The vital difference between SENTIR (to feel something external) and SENTIRSE (to feel an internal emotion or state).

Action & Identity: Mastering the shifts in meaning for PONER/PONERSE, SACAR/SACARSE, and LLAMAR/LLAMARSE (the key to saying your name!).

Listen now to solidify your understanding of Spanish reflexive verbs and speak with confidence!

If you love good food, friendly cafés, and real-life Spanish, this episode is for you. 🍽️☕
Let’s explore the unique café and restaurant culture in Buenos Aires, where language and daily life blend together — from ordering your café con leche to understanding what mozo really means.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🥐 Key Spanish phrases for eating out in Argentina
🍷 Useful vocabulary for restaurants and cafés
💬 Common expressions locals use with waiters (¿Me traés la cuenta?)
💡 Cultural tips that make you feel like a local — not just a tourist
Perfect for travelers, expats, or anyone curious about how people actually speak and eat in Argentina. 🇦🇷
You’ll get a taste of language, culture, and connection — all in one episode.
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🧡 Hosted by Marina Boschi, Spanish teacher and founder of Verbum Spanish School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Ever wondered why conocer means “to know” in the present but suddenly flips to “to meet” in the past? 🤔
In this episode, we explore the most common Spanish verbs that change meaning in the preterite tense — like conocer, saber, poder, querer, and tener — so you can finally understand the difference and avoid confusion.
💡 With real examples in Spanish (plus English translations), you’ll see how one verb can tell a completely different story depending on the tense.
👉 Perfect for Spanish learners who want to sound natural and really get the nuances of the language.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
The difference between conozco (I know) and conocí (I met)

How saber changes from “to know” → “to find out”

Why quise means “I tried” and no quise means “I refused”

The trick with poder in the past (managed to / failed to)

And much more!

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🧡 Hosted by Marina Boschi, Spanish teacher and founder of Verbum Spanish School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
💌 Subscribe for weekly Spanish tips & culture notes → verbum.biz/master-spanish-newsletter
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In Spanish, the verbs ser and estar both mean “to be”, but they’re not interchangeable — and when combined with bueno or bien, they can totally change the meaning of your sentence.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ When to use ser bueno vs. estar bueno
💡 Why estar bien doesn’t always mean someone feels okay
⚠️ Subtle (and sometimes funny!) shifts in meaning when you use the wrong verb
We’ll also cover expressions you’ll hear in daily conversations, plus examples from real-life Spanish in Argentina.
Get ready to level up your fluency and avoid common misunderstandings! 🇦🇷
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🎧 This is Part 2 in our mini-series about bien, bueno, and buen — and how adjective order and verb choice affect meaning in Spanish.
🧡 Hosted by Marina Boschi from Verbum Spanish School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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