Spanish Answers

This past month has been particularly busy with work projects, so today's episode is something fun: 11 Spanish book recommendations for little kids! Whether you're gearing up for the start of school or just want to interact with your little one in Spanish, this episode is for you! I was going to begin our cultural tip on Honduras this week, but instead decided to include one more book on my list! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 88Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My disclosure policy My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryAmazon Affiliate Links:Buenas Noches a Todos. By Sandra Boynton. Spanish ed., Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños, 2004.Barnyard Dance! By Sandra Boynton. Boynton Bookworks, 2022.Your Personal Penguin. By Sandra Boynton. Workman Publishing Company, 2006Chica Chica Bum Bum. By Martin Jr., Bill, and John Archambault. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert, Spanish ed., Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños, 2018.¿Quién se comió mi fruta? By Canizales. Spanish ed., NubeOcho, 2020.Madeline. By Ludwig Bemelmans. Spanish ed., Viking Juvenile, 1993.Bebé Goes Shopping. By Susan Middleton Elya. Illustrated by Steven Salerno, Harcourt, Inc., 2006.Paletero Man. By Lucky Diaz. Illustrated by Micah Player, translated by Dr. Carmen Tafolla, HarperCollins Publishers, 2021.Vamos a cazar un oso. By Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, translated by Verónica Uribe, Spanish ed., Ediciones Ekaré, Walker Books Ltd., 2019. We're Going on a Bear Hunt. By Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, 4th ptg ed., Little Simon, 1997¿Debo compartir mi helado? By Mo Willems. Translated by F. Isabel Campoy, Spanish ed., Hyperion Books for Children, 2015. Nos fuimos todos de safari: Una aventura de números por Tanzania. By Laurie Krebs. Illustrated by Julia Cairns, Spanish ed., Barefoot Books, Inc., 2003La Araña Muy Ocupada. By Eric Carle. Spanish 1st ed., World of Eric Carle, 2004. The Very Hungry Caterpillar. By Eric Carle. Spanish 1st ed., World of Eric Carle, 1994. Not Affiliate Links:"Indiana State Library: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award", by the Indiana State Government, August 1, 2023"Paletero Man" Music Video and Song, by HarperCollinsCultural TipNone

3 Elo 202311min

Today's episode will be a little more light-hearted. Let's look at two phrases from each of the 6 Spanish-speaking countries we've recently focused on: Chile, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic! This episode is a continuation of Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings (and if you'd like even more fun phrases, check out Episodes 27 and 62). :D Side note: because this is a cultural experience in and of itself, we won't have any Cultural Tips at the end of today's episode. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 87Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Related Episodes: Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish SayingsEpisode 62: Fun (and Sometimes Weird!) Spanish SayingsSpanish Answers | Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases! Spanish Answers, Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases! (YouTube version with PPT)For my disclosure policy, click here"15 Chilean slang words and phrases to remember" by Australis on May 3, 2019"The 21 Funniest Expressions in Chilean Spanish (and How To Use Them)" by Nicolás Vergara for Matador Network on September 16, 2015"22 Top Chilean Slang Words to Chat Like a Chileno" by Meaghan Beatley for FluentU on May 13, 2023"How to learn Chilean Spanish and is it really that hard?" by Alison Maciejewski Cortez for Lingoda, last updated November 4, 2022"Guatemalan Slang: 22 Most Used Terms You Will Hear From A Local" by Niall Quinn for BaseLang"25 Guatemalan Slang Terms to Help You Sound Like a Local" by Anna Maria for FluentU, last updated May 17, 2023"5 Totally Awesome Guatemalan Idiomatic Expressions" by Gritty Spanish "Mariscal Serapio Cruz (Tata Lapo)" by Karin Aroche on November 23, 2021 for Guatemala.com"'Cruz, Serapio (?–1870).' in the Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, Encyclopedia.com. 29 Jun. 2023 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>. "QUE SIGNIFICA EN LOS TIEMPOS DE TATA LAPO" Uploaded to YouTube by Edward Vasquez on September 28, 2022"Cathedral, Basin, Ecuador image." Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay, published March 7, 2020"Learn Ecuadorian Spanish - Words, Phrases, Sayings and Greetings in the Ecuadorian Language" by Thalía Pánchez for Lingua Linkup, January 18, 2023"Things Ecuadorians Say | 20 Spanish Phrases From Ecuador 🇪🇨" uploaded to YouTube by Jerry Registre on July 31, 2022"Salt, Nature, Lake image." Image by Tashi Kongma from Pixabay, published April 4, 2020"8 Bolivian Slang Phrases You'll Need on Your Trip to Bolivia" by Harry Stewart for The Culture Trip on May 12, 2017"Top 10 Bolivian Spanish Slang Words and Expressions" by Robert for Speaking Latino"Yesca | Spanish to English Translation" from Spanish Dictionary"Speaking Boricua: A Practical Guide to Puerto Rican Spanish" by Jared Romey 2005 (This is an Amazon Associates Link)"Puerto Rican Spanish: What Makes It Unique, Plus 14 Colorful Phrases" by Anna Maria for FluentU, last updated May 13, 2023"Dominican republic, Church, Basilica image." Image by David Mark from Pixabay, uploaded March 11, 2013"10 Dominican Idiomatic Expressions & Sayings - Learn Dominican Spanish – It’s A Piece Of Cake (Ser pan comido)!" by Gritty SpanishPhrase from a FaceBook post by AnnaSuncar company Cultural TipNone

21 Heinä 202315min

Let's talk about the differences between the popular verbs, saber and conocer. They both translate into English as "to know", but be careful! Just like estar and ser are not the same (you can check out Episodes 77, 78, and 79 for more information on that!), saber and conocer also have very different meanings and cannot be used interchangeably. Hopefully today's episode will help you navigate when to use which one correctly! Plus, we'll finish up our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic with three fun and interesting traditions! Let's begin!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 86Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Related Episodes: Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2 Episode 79: Ser vs. Estar, Part 3Episode 2: The Importance of Accent MarksSpanish Answers Episode 2 The Importance of Accent Marks - YouTubeEpisode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music "Mastering Saber and Conocer: Our Guide to Using Them Correctly" by VamoSpanish.com on March 20, 2023"Saber vs Conocer - How to Get to Know These Useful Spanish Verbs" by Real Fast Spanish"How to Use Saber vs Conocer: Chart, Examples & Common Uses" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me In Spanish, last updated April 2, 2023""Saber" vs. "Conocer"" from SpanishDictionary.com From the Real Academia Española: "Conocer""Saber"From LatinDictionary.io: "Cognoscere""Sapere""Sapere aude." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Accessed 12 Jul. 2023."Essays and Treatises on Moral, Political, and various Philosophical Subjects : Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804" uploaded to Internet Archive (start on page 8) in 2009"Saber with or without "cómo"?" from Answers Forum on SpanishDictionary.com"4 Ways to Use “Se” to Express Yourself More Broadly" for Real Fast Spanish"Master Pronominal Verbs in Spanish Grammar: An Easy Grammar Guide" by Luis F. Dominguez for Spanish Academy on July 8, 2021Cultural Tip"Traditions Only Dominicans Can Understand" by Shimon Brathwaite for Culture Trip on October 25, 2022"Tradition - Marriage, Funeral - Guide to the Colonial Zone and Dominican Republic" by ColonialZone-Dr.com"11 Magical Dominican Wedding Traditions: A Cultural Dive" by Marisa Jenkins for Wedding Frontier on May 2, 2023"10 Essential Dominican Wedding Traditions You Didn’t Know" by Chrissy Paige for Love You Wedding, last updated June 8, 2023"11 Dominican Wedding Traditions" by Married To Be"Death in the Dominican Republic" by Expat.com, updated on April 22, 2022Recipes from DominicanCooking.com: "Sancocho [Recipe + Video] 7 Carnes, or Beef & Chicken Stew" by Tía Clara, revised December 13, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated February 26, 2023"Bizcocho Dominicano [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cake" by Tia Clara, revised December 13, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated December 4, 3033"Los Tres Golpes [Recipe + Video] The Dominican Breakfast" by Tia Clara, revised November 14, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated August 8, 2022

13 Heinä 202321min

Welcome to part two of our homesteading vocabulary! Today we'll go over some vocabulary that you might never have heard of (unless you've been reading children's books or farming blogs in Spanish!). Mainly, words dealing with livestock, especially chickens! Not to mention our second part of our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic: important national holidays! Let's begin! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 85Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Related Episodes: Episode 84: I'm Back! Plus Spring Homesteading Vocabulary Pt. 1Episode 61: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 3Episode 60: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 2 Episode 59: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 1 Related YouTube Channels: Growfully with Jenna Melissa K. NorrisOakAbode. Pollo.info by Manolo Ruiz"20 Animal Sounds in Spanish: Can You Bray, Squawk and Meow en Español?" by Mosehayward for FluentU.com, last updated August 31, 2022"Animal Sounds in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo., last updated on November 12, 2019. "De Colores (letra de cancion & English translation)", uploaded to YouTube on October 13, 2011 by ChantYipCultural Tip "National Holidays in Dominican Republic in 2023" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.  "Dominican Republic- The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated May 16, 2023Main website for the Basilica Catedral – Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia"Dominican Carnival: A Celebration of Life," uploaded to YouTube February 18, 2019 by Go Dominican Republic"How Dominicans celebrate their Independence Day" by Small World, February 20, 2023"Celebrating Constitution Day" by the National Archive

22 Kesä 202318min

Hello again!! It feels good to be back! :) In today's episode, I'll give you a quick update before diving into spring-related vocabulary! More specifically, words and actions revolving around homesteading. For you gardeners out there, today's episode is for you! Plus we have the beginning of our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic!**I am so sorry! The audio should now be fixed.  Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 84Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Pioneering Today podcast/blog by Melissa K Norris40 Acres and a Fool produced by the Blaze Podcast Network"Cómo cultivar las tres hermanas (con imágenes)" by WikiHow"Conoce las DIFERENCIAS entre sembrar y plantar" by Mondo Huerto Cultural Tip"Dominican Republic- The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated May 16, 2023"Country Summary: Dominican Republic" by the CIA, last updated May 9, 2023

7 Kesä 202323min

As we look to 2023, and the New Year, I wanted to end this year's run of podcast episodes with a mixture of things. First, a quick year in review, followed by - of course - some New Year's vocabulary, and then, finally, we will end with some preparations for the new year of 2023.Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 83Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Episode 72: Neuter Demonstratives (Eso, Esto, and Aquello)Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V?Episode 1: New Year's TraditionsEpisode 44: Language Levels and Resources Spanish Language Resource Library"New Year's resolutions in the U.S. 2022" by Statista 2022"Tony Camargo - El Año Viejo // Letra" uploaded to YouTube by jisoolland on December 31, 2020 "auld lang syne (spanish Version)" uploaded to YouTube by Various Artists - Topic on November 2, 2021, and provided to YouTube by DistroKid. "Un Año Más" uploaded to YouTube by Reik on December 7, 2019"Camilo - 5 pa las 12" uploaded to YouTube by Camilo on March 4, 2021"Spanish level Test free - Test your Spanish level online" by Cervantes Escuela Internacional"The New Year - New Language Summit 2: Beyond The Beginner Level by Actual Fluency" by NewYearNewLanguage.comCultural TipNone

31 Joulu 202212min

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? It's become an annual tradition to talk about 10 Spanish Christmas songs (see Episode 64 and Episode 42), and despite the chaos of my life, this year is no different! So whether you enjoy your canciones navideñas in moderation or at full blast all month, here are some ideas to add to your Christmas playlist. :DRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 82Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler!Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler!"SANTA LA NOCHE" by GRUPO VOCAL ADORACION to YouTube on December 25, 2019"SANTA LA NOCHE" Spanish lyrics sent by Evesson to Letras.com"Traditional Christmas - O Holy Night" on SongLyrics.com from the Harp and Flute Christmas - Traditional Christmas"¡Oh Noche Divina! - Adoración La IBI (feat. Sarah Jerez) [VIDEO OFICIAL]" uploaded to YouTube by Iglesia Bautista Internacional on December 18, 2016"Majo y Dan - Santa La Noche (Videoclip)" uploaded to YouTube by Majo y Dan on November 26, 2019"La Marimorena - Patylu 💗(Official Video) 🎄🌟" uploaded to YouTube by Patylu Oficial on November 14, 2019"Ande la Marimorena" from Mama Lisa's World"Quién fue la Marimorena y por qué el origen de este villancico está relacionado con Cuenca ... " Posted December 25, 2021 for LifeCuenca.es"Din Don Dan - Villancico Cantado con letra" uploaded to YouTube by PONTEVEDRATV on November 14, 2011"Myriam Hernandez - Navidad, Navidad (Lyric Video)" uploaded to YouTube by Myriam Hernández on November 18, 2022"CASCABEL (Con Letra)" uploaded to YouTube by TUS LETRAS on December 11, 2021"Tatiana - Navidad Rock" uploaded to YouTube by Tatiana on December 17, 2019"All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey (EN ESPAÑOL) | Gret Rocha Cover" uploaded to YouTube by Gret Rocha on December 1, 2017"Hannah Bayles", her YouTube Channel"Carolina Ross - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Versión Español)" uploaded to YouTube by Carolina Ross on December 17, 2021"Un Año Más" uploaded to YouTube by Reik on December 7, 2019"Mecano - Un año más lyrics + English translation" added to LyricsTranslate.com by Guest on December 20, 2016"La Oreja de Van Gogh - A Este Lado del Cristal (Lyric Video)" uploaded to YouTube by La Oreja de Van Gogh on December 22, 2020"La Oreja de Van Gogh - A este lado del cristal lyrics + English translation" added to LyricsTranslate.com by BlackRyder on December 23, 2020, and last updated on September 29, 2021"En Navidad - CD9 (Lyrics)" uploaded to YouTube by Suri Salas on December 16, 2014"Volvernos A Encontrar, Ventino" uploaded to YouTube by Ventino Oficial on December 3, 2020"Ventino - Letra de Volvernos A Encontrar + traducción al Inglés" published by AisVision to LyricsTranslate.com on December 5, 2020"Ventino - Ya es Navidad (Video Oficial)" by Ventino Oficial, uploaded to YouTube December 7, 2016"Lyrics and Translation: Ya Es Navidad" from musixmatch.com, Lyrics and English Translation, translated by Alyssa Chapman on December 15, 2020Cultural Tip"Holiday Traditions in Puerto Rico" by DiscoverPuertoRico.com"Parrandas: A Puerto Rican Music Christmas Tradition" posted by Captain Tim on December 28, 2012 for CaribbeanTrading.com"Las Octavitas Puerto Rico" from New York Latin Culture Magazine"Christmas Food in Puerto Rico" by Zain Deane on February 28, 2020 for TripSavvy.com"Philippines: The longest Christmas celebrations in the world" published by MOnica Pitrelli on December 20, 2019 for CNBC.com, updated December20, 2021"The Never-Ending Holiday Season of Puerto Rico" by Tatiana Mena Ramos on January 7, 2022 for BELatina.com"Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián 2019 | Puerto Rico" uploade to YouTube by InstintoPR on January 18, 2019"Puerto Rican Spanish (5+ Learning Resources, 20+ Immersion Resources)" by Marissa Blaszko on March 29, 2021 for RelearnALangauge.com"How to Make Coquito" by DiscoverPuertoRico.com"Mallorcas- Puerto Rican Breakfast Sweet Rolls with Powdered Sugar" by Marta Rivera on January 23, 2...

20 Joulu 202220min

Hi everyone! First, let me apologize for the delay. About two weeks ago, we began a major house project: putting up all of the trim before our second baby arrives! And as all house projects go, we ran into a few issues. Which means that we haven't gone to bed before midnight in a long time, the house is a disaster, and the majority of my recording stuff is still buried in this disaster. I managed to extricate my microphone yesterday, but quickly realized that I was not going to get my episode done in time, again. Needless to say, it has been a crazy month! And if things sound a little different, it is because my normal setup is just not possible right now. :( But things are slowly coming together, so I am hopeful that by the middle of next month, it will all be better (just in time for Christmas!). So thank you for your patience - this has been quite the challenging time! :) And without further ado, let's begin our episode for today, talking about 10 fun Spanish sayings that you can immediately begin using! (Better late than never, right?) And, of course, we will continue our cultural tip mini-series on Puerto Rico by looking at their national holidays! ¡Vámanos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 81Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "The saying 'Early to bed and early to rise makes and man healthy, wealthy and wise' - meaning and origin" Copyright Gary Martin for phrase.org.uk "A lo hecho, pecho" Refranero Multilingüe from the Centro Virtual Cervantes, the Instituto Cervantes. "Al que no quiere caldo, dos tazas." Refranero Multilingüe from the Centro Virtual Cervantes, the Instituto Cervantes. "un caldo" from WordReference.com "26 Funny Spanish Phrases You'll Hear From A Native Speaker" by Adrian for Baselang.com"‘Al chile’ – Meaning / In English" by Rupert for SpanishUnraveled.com "Search results for: 13 must know chilean slang" from The Word Collector 2 on Tumblr.com "Puerto Rican Spanish: What Makes It Unique, Plus 14 Colorful Phrases" by Anna Maria for Fluent U on October 14, 2022Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Puerto Rico in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.

23 Marras 202219min