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David Prieto
Community TutoršØ Spanish at the Airport: Words Youāre Probably Using Wrong! āļø
Airports are stressful, but adding Spanish mix-ups to the equation? šµāš« Letās fix these common word blunders so you can travel with confidence!
š Mistake #1: Saying āembarazadaā to mean embarrassed.
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Fix: Embarazada means pregnant! If you miss your flight and feel embarrassed, say: āEstoy avergonzado/a.ā
š Mistake #2: Asking for a ācarroā at baggage claim.
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Fix: A carro is a car! What you need for your bags is a carrito.
š Mistake #3: Saying āĀ”Estoy caliente!ā when youāre hot.
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Fix: This means Iām feeling sexy! Instead, say: āTengo calorā to avoid awkward stares.
š Mistake #4: Mixing up āsalidaā and āllegada.ā
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Fix: Salida is for departures; llegada is for arrivals. Double-check those signs before wandering off!
Iām David, your Spanish coach and thanks for reading all the way through! Now youāre ready to take on the airport in Spanish like a pro. Keep practicing these words, and youāll feel more confident every time you travel. šāļø
šÆ Quick Quiz!
Whatās the proper way to say, āIām hotā?
Estoy caliente
Tengo calor
Soy caliente
14 quizzed
Jan 9, 2025 5:42 PM
David Prieto
Language Skills
English, Japanese, Spanish
Learning Language
English, Japanese
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