📘 Spanish Grammar 🎙️Episodes

June 24, 2025

When to Use Traer vs. Llevar in Spanish Conversations ♫ 228

Ever get confused between traer and llevar? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re reviewing how to use these two commonly confused Spanish verbs—and why knowing the difference can make your conversations sound way more natural. 🗣️✨ Whether you’re heading to a party, talking about what you’re wea…
May 27, 2025

How to Express Regret in Spanish with the Perfect Tenses ♫ 225

Ever found yourself wishing you could’ve said something better—in Spanish? 👀 In this episode of the Learn Spanish con Salsa podcast, we’re throwing it back to Episode 223 where we covered Karol G’s hit song “Si Te Hubiera Conocido.” Now we’re digging into the grammar behind the feels 😭 — so you can…
April 8, 2025

Learn Spanish with Music: Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido ♫ 223

In this episode, we’re breaking down the lyrics to "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" by Colombian reggaetonera Karol G. This upbeat song with 🏝️ Caribbean flavor isn’t just catchy—it's full of Spanish grammar you probably didn't...
March 25, 2025

Learn Spanish with Music: Échame la culpa ♫ 222

In this episode, I’m reviewing the lyrics of Échame la Culpa by Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato. We’ll go line by line, translate the lyrics, and highlight key Spanish grammar and vocabulary you can use in daily conversations. Her...
March 18, 2025

7 Ways to Use the Verb Echar in Spanish Conversations ♫ 221

In this episode, we explore 7 ways to use the Spanish verb echar . Learn how to use it in everyday sentences, idiomatic expressions, and reflexive forms. Listen and learn... Common expressions with echar and how their used by...
May 7, 2024

Easy Hack to Learn Spanish Past Tense Verbs ♫ 198

In this episode we focus on grammar, specifically on one of the easiest past tenses in Spanish to remember . 🧠 We learn how simple it can be to start using this tense in conversations, even if it's not always grammatically pe...
Feb. 20, 2024

Learn Spanish Adjectives with Music: Las Caras Lindas ♫ 191

In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Latin...
Oct. 10, 2023

Learn Spanish Grammar with Salsa Music: How to Stop Confusing Indirect Objects & Reflexive Verbs with ♫ 183

If you're learning Spanish, you probably find grammar challenging--especially when it comes to the dozens of verb conjugations. In this episode, you'll learn why most Spanish learners mix up indirect objects with reflexive ve...
May 9, 2023

Aprende español con la música: Cómo expresar deseos con el subjuntivo [ENCORE] ♫ 13

Aprender cómo se usa el subjuntivo en español para expresar deseos. Vamos a ver ejemplos de la canción "Ojalá que llueva café" por Juan Luis Guerra. Escucha Ojalá que llueva café Ve a learnspanishconsalsa.com/13 para los apu...
June 21, 2022

Learn Spanish Reflexive Verbs with Music [No Hago Más Na'] ♫ 86 [ENCORE]

Learn how to use reflexive verbs to describe your daily routine in Spanish with the lyrics to the song No Hago Más Na' by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/86 > LEAVE US A RATING &...
Feb. 1, 2022

Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [Saber vs. Conocer] ♫ 145

Did you know there are 2 ways to say 'to know' in Spanish? In this week's episode you'll learn when to use the verbs saber and conocer with Latin music 🎶 Listen and learn how to figure out when to use each verb. > Did you lik...
July 6, 2021

The Smart Way to Master the Past Tense ♫ 131

Do you struggle to think of the *right* verb conjugation during a conversation? Unlike English, Spanish has different verb forms when you're speaking in the past tense. In this episode, we're going to talk about the smart way...
March 9, 2021

Learn How to Use the Preposition 'De' with Music [Medicina de amor] ♫ 114

We're breaking down the lyrics to the song Medicina de Amor by Dominican singer Raulín Rodríguez. Learn different ways to use the Spanish preposition de , and how to recognize the future tense in Spanish. Sign up to be a sup...
Dec. 22, 2020

Commonly Confused Spanish Verbs [Baila esta cumbia] ♫ 104

Do you know the difference between quedar and quedarse? How about when to use sentir vs. sentirse ? If you're not 100% sure, listen to this week's episode. I'll be breaking down the differences between some of this commonly c...
Nov. 3, 2020

Learn the Spanish Future Tense with Music [Llorarás] ♫ 97

Learn how to use the future tense in Spanish with the salsa song Llorarás by Oscar D'Leon. We'll also review some common phrases in the future tense from the song lyrics, and an opportunity for how you can take your Spanish ...
Sept. 1, 2020

Aprende el subjuntivo con merengue [Ojalá que llueva café] ♫ 88 [ENCORE]

Aprender cómo se usa el subjuntivo en español para expresar deseos. Vamos a ver ejemplos de la canción "Ojalá que llueva café" por Juan Luis Guerra. Escucha Ojalá que llueva café Show Notes: Ve a learnspanishconsalsa.com/13 ...
Aug. 25, 2020

¿Para qué? vs. ¿Por qué? [Periódico de Ayer] ♫ 87

You probably learned there are 5 question words: who (quién), what (qué), where (dónde), when (cuándo), and why (por qué). But did you know that there are actually 2 ways to ask the question WHY in Spanish? In this episode, w...
Aug. 18, 2020

Learn Spanish Reflexive Verbs with Music [No Hago Más Na'] ♫ 86

Learn how to use reflexive verbs to describe your daily routine in Spanish with the lyrics to the song No Hago Más Na by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Want to join the Spanish Con Salsa Fluency Club! Click here to sign up for...
May 12, 2020

[Q&A] What do 'Vaya' and 'Sea' Mean in Spanish? ♫ 72

In Learn Spanish Con Salsa Podcast, our listeners' useful questions are always welcome. They can also help other listeners learn even more about Spanish. In this espisode, I focus on an interesting question from Alice. She as...
May 5, 2020

How to Stop Mixing Up Masculine and Feminine Words ♫ 71

Is it a bit confusing choosing either the right article "la" or "el" to preceed a noun is Spanish? How do you identify and decide which one to use? In Spanish, nouns are either masculine or feminine. It is easy to picture gen...
Dec. 31, 2019

La manera más fácil de aprender la gramática (The Easiest Way to Learn Spanish Grammar) ♫ 52

In this final episode of the goal-setting series, we’re going to tackle the topic of grammar. I know Spanish grammar can be very confusing. Although it might be complicated, there is a way to master Spanish grammar easily wi...
March 26, 2019

Aprende español con la música: Cómo expresar deseos con el subjuntivo [Nivel Intermedio] ♫ 13

Aprender cómo se usa el subjuntivo en español para expresar deseos. Vamos a ver ejemplos de la canción "Ojalá que llueva café" por Juan Luis Guerra. Escucha Ojalá que llueva café Ve a learnspanishconsalsa.com/13 para los apu...
Feb. 19, 2019

Learn Spanish with Bachata Music: Talking about Future Plans [Voy Pa’lla] ♫ 8

Did you know you can learn Spanish grammar with music? In this episode, we’ll explore how to use the Spanish future tense with the Dominican music genre bachata. We’ll review 2 ways to talk about future plans, give you some...