📘 Spanish Grammar 🎙️Episodes

In this special 7th anniversary episode, we are celebrating a major milestone! To mark the occasion, I’m sharing 7 songs that will transform your Spanish . These are hand-picked favorites that have been featured on the podcast or in our courses because they teach specific grammar concepts, cultural nuances, and conversational phrases. And of course, they're also great songs to dance to.💃🏽 Whether you want to master the subjunctive mood , understand colloquial expressions , or just get comfortab...

In this episode, we follow up on our lyrics breakdown of Better Late Than Never by Romeo Santos and Prince Royce. We review 7 Spanish verbs from the song that you can use in daily conversation to discuss desires, goals, and relationships. You'll also find out if you're a true Latin music fan when we reveal the easter eggs dropped in the bridge of the song. Plus, you'll learn the answer to our trivia question about El Rey de la Bachata . In this episode, you'll learn: 🗣️ A verb you can use inste...

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 verbs and other verb conjugations (and why this can be a problem) We'll take a look at examples in the lyrics of the song Casi Te Envidio by Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 salsa singer Andy Montañéz. From this episode you'll learn: How you can quickly differentiate between indirec...

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 wearing, or explaining how long you’ve been doing something, these two verbs come up a lot. We'll walk through practical examples, useful expressions, and even regional differences so you can feel conf...

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 master those emotional, regret-filled “what if” moments in Spanish. We’ll break down the conditional perfect and the past perfect subjunctive (a.k.a. pluscuamperfecto del subjuntivo), using example...

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 know about 🫢 and Spanish phrases you can start using today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to express hypothetical situations in Spanish (aka "what could’ve been" 💔) When to use the past subjunctive , especially if you’ve already met its more popular cousin, the pre...

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. Here’s what you’ll learn: The meaning of Échame la culpa and how to use similar expressions 🫢 The difference between yo entendí and ya entendí (and how to use each one🤔) Spanish phrases you can use to take responsibility for your actions 🙊 Letra (Lyrics) Verse 1 (Luis Fonsi): T...

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 native Spanish speakers ☕ How echar is used in Latin Music 🎶 (plus a new song to add to your playlist 📲) Actionable steps to incorporate these phrases into your Spanish conversations 🗣️ Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖 Then...

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 perfect. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: The most common use for the imperfect 🔍 How to make sure you’re not using the wrong verb form ❌ An easy way to conjugate AR, ER, and IR verbs in the imperfect past tense 🔄 Watch the episode on YouTube! Easy Hack for Learning the Past Te...

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-Latino culture in Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico. Through dissecting the lyrics of the song and giving you a taste of the language, you will gain a deeper understanding of the rich history, language, and cultural nuances present in Afro-Latino music. From this podcast yo...

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 verbs and other verb conjugations (and why this can be a problem) We'll take a look at examples in the lyrics of the song Casi Te Envidio by Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 salsa singer Andy Montañéz. From this episode you'll learn: How you can quickly differentiate between indirect objects &...

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 apuntes de este episodio y la transcripción. Si quieres aprender más, visita spanishconsalsa.com/join Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖 Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills...

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 & REVIEW < Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes or Stitcher , and we'll give you a shout out on a future episode. > JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST < To be notified by email when new episodes are released, plus get access to exclusive listener disc...

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 like this episode? We'd love it if you gave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts! Just click here to leave a review or go to https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/review > Never miss a new episode! Join our e-mail list and you'll be the first to know when new episodes are rel...

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 to master the past tense in Spanish. You'll learn when to use which past tense form AND the fastest way to learn them. I'll explain how you can go from stumbling over your words and pausing in the middle of a conversation to being able to easily talk about things you did in...

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 supporter of the show and get the full lyrics to the song with translation, PLUS access transcripts for all 100+ episodes of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast. Show your support at https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/support Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/1...

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 confused Spanish verbs the the lyrics to the song Baila esta cumbia by Selena. If you haven't been watching the Selena series on Netflix, check it out to learn about the rise of this dynamic Mexican American artist who broke barriers for female singers in a male-dominated mus...

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 learning further. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/97 Links Click here to register for Learn Spanish with Music Live ~ Thursday, November 12 at 7:00pm EST Sign up to be a show supporter at learnspanishconsalsa.com/support and get transcripts and exclusive bon...

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 para los apuntes de este episodio y la transcripción. *** Get Your 15-Day Free Trial of Yabla at https://yabla.com/salsa *** The Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast is supported by Yabla . Language immersion through engaging videos for Spanish, English, Italian, French, German, ...

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, we'll explore when to use ¿para qué? vs. ¿por qué? with the classic salsa song Periódico de Ayer by Héctor Lavoe. You'll also learn Spanish vocabulary related to dates and times. *** Get Your 15-Day Free Trial of Yabla at https://yabla.com/salsa *** Show Notes: https://www.l...

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 the waiting list > https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/join Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/86 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes or Stitcher , and we'll give you a shout out on a future e...

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 asks: "I am wondering if you might explain how and when vaya (ir)and sea (ser) are used in sentences. I know they're are imperative but I've seen them used in other situations." I answer that question by explaining the different uses of the words with examples using grammar an...

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 gender when we talk about animals or animated objects, but inanimated objects have gender as well. So, how do we identify one from the other? In this episode, I give the rules for recognizing feminine nouns in Spanish, based on word endings and a hack that gives you an easy way...

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 without giving yourself a headache trying to memorize massive verb conjugation charts. In this episode I share 5 hacks you can use to attack Spanish grammar and stop making so many mistakes when you speak Spanish. This episode is provided in both Spanish and English. View the ...