Meeting the in laws again: Family updates and events
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Key Phrases
¿Cómo has estado?
How have you been?
¿Les gustaría unirse a nosotros?
Would you like to join us?
Gracias por la invitación
Thanks for the invitation
Skills You'll Learn
Engaging in small talk
Participar en una conversación informal
Inviting someone to an event
Invitar a alguien a un evento
Expressing gratitude
Expresar gratitud
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine a conversation between friends, where one friend is visiting after some time away. They exchange pleasantries and catch up on recent activities. One of the friends mentions a new project at work and expresses happiness about being back with the group. The conversation is warm, and they make plans to meet again soon at a weekend barbecue. The mood is friendly and inviting.
¡Hola, Juan! ¿Cómo has estado?
Hello, Juan! How have you been?
¡Hola! Estoy muy bien, gracias. ¿Y ustedes, cómo están?
Hello! I'm very well, thank you. And how are you all?
Todos estamos bien, gracias. Me alegra mucho verte de nuevo.
We are all well, thank you. I'm very glad to see you again.
Yo también estoy feliz de estar aquí. ¿Qué han hecho últimamente?
I'm also happy to be here. What have you all been up to lately?
Pues, Ana ha empezado a tomar clases de pintura y está muy emocionada.
Well, Ana has started taking painting classes and she's very excited.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Hola
OH-lah
Hello
💬 A universal greeting that works at any time of the day.
🇪🇸 Greetings in Spain can often involve a kiss on both cheeks, even when saying 'hola'.
See breakdown →¿Cómo
KOH-moh
How
Has estado?
ahs ehs-TAH-doh
Have you been?
¿Cómo has estado?
KOH-moh ahs ehs-TAH-doh
How have you been?
💬 Use this phrase to ask someone about their recent life; it's more personal than '¿Cómo estás?'
🇪🇸 Spanish people often inquire deeply about how you've been, as family and relationships are central to the culture.
See breakdown →Estoy
es-TOY
I am
Muy bien
MOY bee-EN
Very well
Estoy muy bien
es-TOY MOY bee-EN
I'm very well
💬 Common response to casual inquiries about your well-being.
🇪🇸 Displaying positivity is often favored in Spanish culture, even if everything isn't perfect.
See breakdown →Gracias.
GRA-thee-ahs
Thank you.
💬 Essential to know; politeness goes a long way in any language.
🇪🇸 In Spain, it's common to say 'gracias' repeatedly, sometimes even after every small favor.
See breakdown →¿Y ustedes,
ee oo-STEH-dehs
And you all,
💬 Use 'ustedes' in Spain when addressing a group of people formally.
🇪🇸 Formality is valued, especially in family gatherings or with elders.
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