In this new Spanish learning video, we will explore a variety of situations and emotional states in the realm of love relationships.
From singleness to commitment and beyond, through dialogues we will look at different perspectives and experiences in love.
00:02 Being single
00:41 Being married
01:31 Being divorced
02:39 Being widowed
03:26 Having a boyfriend/girlfriend
04:18 Engaged
05:22 Recently separated
06:10 Being together
06:51 Not looking for anything serious
07:30 Friends with rights
Some typical Spanish colloquial phrases used in the video:
"Echarse una novia": This colloquial expression refers to starting a romantic or sentimental relationship with someone. The word "echarse" is used here in the sense of "to acquire" or "to get".
"Surfing the waters of dating apps": This colloquial phrase refers to using online dating apps to find a partner. The metaphor of "navigating the waters" implies exploring or searching a virtual environment for potential romantic partners.
"I'm super happy, I never thought there could be such a special woman": This phrase reflects an expression of happiness and surprise at the discovery of a special person in the speaker's life. The use of "super" as an intensifier adds emphasis to the emotion expressed.
"My boyfriends have never said that about me": Here, the woman is making a comparison with past experiences, highlighting that her previous partners never expressed the same feelings as the current partner. The sentence reflects a contrast between the present and the past.
"To sleep? But .... together?": This question reflects surprise and doubt in the face of an unexpected invitation. The use of ellipsis and the repetition of the word "together" emphasise the speaker's disbelief at the proposal.
Key phrases and grammatical highlights:
"We have to strike a balance." (Infinitive as a complement to the preposition "for").
"I feel liberated." (Present simple)
"My children give me the strength to go on." (Present simple)
"I want a unique wedding. (Present simple)
"It's been a year today since we got engaged." (Present simple)
"I'm excited to spend the rest of my life with you." (Present continuous)
"You have a grief to go through." (Infinitive as direct object)
"I'm not looking for anything serious right now." (Present continuous)
"I'm just looking for someone to have a good time with." (Infinitive as indirect object)
"You've always been my best friend." (Present perfect)