Talking about Jesus: Evangelism and personal testimony

💬 Super versatile: works for hello and sometimes goodbye (like “see you!”). Pronounced OH-la.

🇪🇸 In Spain, it’s normal to add a friendly “¿Qué tal?” right after: “Hola, ¿qué tal?”

💬 Literally “Do you have…?” You’ll often add a noun: “¿Tienes un minuto?”

🇪🇸 People may answer directly with “Sí, dime” (Yes, tell me) if they’re open to talk.

💬 Means “a moment/one second.” Also used to politely pause: “Un momento, por favor.”

🇪🇸 In Spain, “Ahora” (now) can mean “in a bit.” So “Un momento” might be longer than you expect.

💬 A polite opener. Intonation rises at the end for a yes/no question.

🇪🇸 If you’re about to share faith, this is a respectful way to ask permission before you start.

💬 Often followed by an infinitive: “para hablar,” “para entender.”

🇪🇸 Very common in Spanish because people explain purpose a lot: “para…” is your best friend.

💬 Infinitive verb. “Hablar de” = to talk about (a topic): “hablar de Jesús.”

🇪🇸 In Spain, conversation is a sport—expect interruptions and lots of back-and-forth.

💬 More precisely “in order to talk.” You can add what: “para hablar contigo.”

🇪🇸 Sounds natural in invitations: “¿Tienes un momento para hablar?”

💬 Means “clear,” but used like “of course!” You can soften it with “claro que sí.”

🇪🇸 “Claro” can also show mild surprise: “¡Claro!” = “Well, obviously!” (tone matters).

💬 Friendly agreement. Often followed by “dime” (tell me).

🇪🇸 In Spain, a warm “Sí, claro” is a green light to continue speaking.