Coffee Break Spanish Season 3 – Lesson 34 – Coffee Break Spanish
Dec 13, 2011
Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Spanish with lively discussions on regional greetings and polite responses. Discover fascinating vocabulary differences, like carro versus coche. Learn popular slang terms such as chido and padre—both meaning 'cool.' Explore playful diminutives and emphatic forms, while José shares idioms for bad moods and the quirky literal translations of common phrases. Plus, get cultural insights from Mark's music homework on iconic Mexican bands. Language learning has never been this fun!
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'Mande' As A Polite Cue
- Mexican Spanish commonly uses 'mande' instead of 'qué' when asking someone to repeat or calling their attention.
- This usage is tied to politeness conventions and historical influences in Mexico.
Romantic Meeting At The 1968 Olympics
- Juan recounts how his Polish mother met his German father during the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and later in Paris.
- He describes it as a romantic, movie-like meeting that led her to move to Mexico.
Use Local Slang To Connect
- Learn local colloquial words like chido and padre to fit in when visiting Mexico.
- Use them freely as Juan says they are used by people of all ages.