Coffee Break Spanish Season 3 – Lesson 32 – Coffee Break Spanish
Nov 22, 2011
Dive into the vibrant world of Colombian Spanish with discussions on music and literature, including insights on the legendary Gabriel García Márquez. Learn the unique expression 'paila' and the nuances of Colombian diminutives. Explore the cultural significance of dance, traditional instruments, and the evolution of safety perceptions in Colombia. Enhance your language skills with impersonal verbs like 'apetecer' and 'faltar,' while picking up authentic phrases to express fear and surprise. Join the journey through this rich cultural landscape!
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Carolina's First Recording Memories
- Carolina describes her experience joining Coffee Break Spanish as "Chéverísimo" and unforgettable.
- She highlights Colombian diminutives and everyday speech habits she uses and shares with Mark.
Diminutives Signal Warmth
- Colombians frequently use diminutives like -ico instead of -ito across nouns, adjectives, and verbs.
- Diminutives signal affection and are common with children, partners, grandparents, and special people.
Meaning Of 'Paila' In Colombia
- Carolina introduces the Colombian slang word "paila" spelled P-A-I-L-A and explains it expresses absolute negativity.
- She gives examples: a bad concert becomes "La música era paila" and a terrible meal is "superpaila."
