Coffee Break Spanish CBS 1.28 | Aches and pains
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Jul 7, 2009 Mark and Kara delve into essential Spanish phrases for discussing discomfort and illness. They explore vocabulary for body parts and remedies, making sure to keep communication simple. The discussion highlights the verb 'doler' for expressing pain and how to structure sentences around it. Engaging songs make learning body parts fun, while plural forms and expressions for soreness are introduced. This lively approach ensures that listeners can practice and expand their Spanish vocabulary effectively!
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Say You Don't Feel Well
- Use "No me siento bien" or "No me siento bien, estoy enfermo/enferma" to say you feel unwell.
- Choose "enfermo" or "enferma" to match your gender when describing illness.
Where Does It Hurt?
- "¿Dónde le duele?" literally asks "Where does it hurt (to you)?" using polite "le".
- Use "te" instead of "le" when speaking to a child or informal person.
Say 'My Head Hurts' Correctly
- Say "Me duele la cabeza" to mean "My head hurts" rather than using a possessive.
- Avoid "Me duele mi cabeza" because Spanish normally uses definite articles for body parts.