🇨🇺 Cuban Spanish 🎙️Episodes

In this episode, I’m joined by two special guests from our Language Coaching team at Spanish con Salsa—Kelly Delgado from Cuba 🇨🇺 and Maribel from Colombia 🇨🇴. We're sharing 8 unique Cuban Spanish phrases that you’ll definitely want to add to your vocabulary! But here’s the twist... Maribel and I have to guess the meanings of these phrases before Kelly reveals what they really mean. 🤔 Can you guess along with us? Let’s see how many you get right!😅 ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode : How to sa...

En este episodio, aprendemos 14 formas diferentes de despedirte de alguien en Cuba. 🇨🇺 Kelly nos habla de por qué los cubanos se despiden de estas formas y también cómo puedes pedirle a alguien que se vaya. En este episodio aprenderás: Cuándo y con quién usar ciertas expresiones de despedida en Cuba 👋🏾 Una expresión que no deberías repetir fuera de Cuba para decir adiós 🙊🚫 Cómo comprender el español cubano cuando acortan palabras para hablar rápido 🗣 In this episode, we learn 14 different ways ...

En este episodio, Yohenia nos comparte una canción muy popular de Cuba por su gran significado histórico. 🇨🇺 Escuchemos la letra de la canción Guantanamera , un clásico cubano del género musical Son. 🎶 En este episodio aprenderás: La diferencia entre los géneros musicales Son y Salsa 💃🏾 Vocabulario cubano: palabras como Guajira, Guano y Guantanamera 💬 Diferentes formas de usar el verbo “echar” 💡 In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significa...

En este episodio, Kelly nos enseña una canción muy enérgica sobre la identidad cubana. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella de Orishas tiene diferentes géneros musicales 🎶 y habla de que aunque estés en otro país, tú siempre serás cubano. 🌎 En este episodio aprenderás: Diferencias entre géneros musicales: Salsa y Timba 🎼 Frases cubanas, como “ tírate un paso ” 💬 El Casino : un baile popular de Cuba y cómo funciona 💃🏾 In this episode, Kelly shows us a very energetic song about Cuban identity. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella by...

In this episode we meet Kelly, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who tells us how she learned English and stories about her country. 🗣🌍 She also tells us about the reality of Cuba and how she managed to move to another English-speaking country, but remains proud of her Cuban nationality. 🇨🇺 In this episode you’ll learn: How to say “swag” in Cuban Spanish and other words from Cuba 💬 It is said that Cuba is a country trapped in time, is it true? 🤔 4 little tips from Kelly to become bili...

In this conversation with Gabriela from la Habana, Cuba we discuss some of the most common phrases that you might hear if you're visiting the island 🇨🇺 From this episode you'll learn: The difference between Cuban Spanish and Castillian How to say 'Hey, how are you?' Cuban style The expression used to ask for help in Cuba 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....

In this episode, we'll explore the diversity of Caribbean Spanish, diving into the rich history and cultural influences that shaped the language spoken in this region. Discover the countries that you didn't know also take an important piece of the Caribbean and its distinct Afro-Caribbean heritage. 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. Past attendees have g...

In this episode, we discuss the potential of Chat GPT to help you learn Caribbean Spanish. We discuss its benefits and limitations, including: How Chat GPT can strengthen your Spanish foundation, expand vocabulary, and improve grammar skills Learn effective strategies to complement Chat GPT with authentic Caribbean resources for a deeper understanding of the dialect Why you need to engage with native speakers, cultural materials, and real-life experiences to truly grasp the richness of Caribbean...

A lot of the time when we're reviewing courses and content for Spanish learners we often encounter Spanish very different from what's spoken in the real world. In this episode, we're bringing an exercise for you to practice. An authentic conversation with Celia Cruz (the Queen of Salsa💃🏽) so you can begin to improve your listening skills. 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...

Learn how to use the word 'hay' in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnaval by Celia Cruz. We'll review several expressions that use hay from the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your everyday conversations in Spanish. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/82 > 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 LI...

In English, we use the verb ‘ to have ’ in many different ways -- from ‘I have a new job’ to ‘I have been there before’ or ‘I have to go.’ But in Spanish, there’s more than one verb for ‘to have’ -- and in this week’s episode I’m going to share with you 3 different ways to say ‘to have’ in Spanish using a genre of Cuban music that you might not have heard of before. The featured song for this week's episode is Me Dicen Cuba by Havana D'Primera. Need to refresh your Spanish goals for the spring?...

En este episodio centramos nuestra conversación en cómo se habla el español en Cuba, que es de donde es Yohenia. Ella nos comparte 10 palabras y expresiones diferentes que son exclusivamente cubanas. In this episode we focus our conversation on how Spanish is spoken in Cuba, which is where Yohenia is from. She shares with us 10 different words and expressions that are exclusively Cuban. Note: This episode is in Spanish. To get a copy of the transcript with English translation, sign up to support...

Learn how to use the word 'hay' in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnaval by Celia Cruz. We'll review several expressions that use hay from the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your everyday conversations in Spanish. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/82 Want to win a free 1-on-1 Spanish coaching session? Share this episode on Facebook or Instagram and tag us @learnspanishconsalsa . One winner will be chosen at the end of the month. > LEAVE US...

Aprende 7 expresiones cubanas del primer episodio de la telenovela acerca de la icónica cantante de salsa afro- cubana Celia Cruz. También aprenderás la lírica de la canción del opening y mis mejores trucos para aprender español con series de televisión y telenovelas como Celia. Learn 7 Cuban Expressions from the first episode of the telenovela about iconic Afro Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz. You'll also learn the lyrics to the opening song, and my best tips for learning Spanish with TV serie...

Like most dialects of Spanish from the Caribbean, Cuban Spanish is different than other forms of the Spanish language. Cubans have a unique accent and also words and expressions that are unique to the island. In this episode, you’ll learn 7 Cuban Spanish words and expressions from a dialogue between native Spanish speakers from Cuba. So before you plan a trip to Havana, listen to this episode and learn vocabulary from greetings to popular dishes. Show Notes & Transcript: http://www . learnspa...

If Cuba is on your travel bucket list, this episode is for you. In our conversation with Devyn and Tracey Benson from Conocer Cuba Travel, we talk about some must-see Cuban attractions to experience the real Cuba. Find out the right way to travel to Cuba if you’re a US citizen, where to get the best Cuban cigars, and the #1 beach you have to visit that most tourists don’t know about. Show Notes & Transcript: http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/10 Links and Resources Cuban Artist Wilfredo Lam Mu...