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¿Puedo acariciarlo?Hero phrase
Can I pet him?
Llego y pregunto al dueño: ¿Puedo acariciarlo?I arrive and ask the owner: Can I pet him?
Bajé mi mano despacio, y pregunté: ¿Puedo acariciarlo?I lowered my hand slowly, and asked: Can I pet him?
Nuestra primera frase es la principal: ¿Puedo acariciarlo?Our first phrase is the main one: Can I pet him?
¿Es amigable?Phrase 1
Is he friendly?
Miro al perro en la sala: ¿Es amigable?I look at the dog in the living room: Is he friendly?
Me quedé tranquilo en mi lugar, y pregunté: ¿Es amigable?I stayed calm in my spot, and asked: Is he friendly?
La segunda frase pregunta por el carácter: ¿Es amigable?The second phrase asks about temperament: Is he friendly?
¿Cómo se llama?Phrase 2
What is his name?
Miro su collar verde: ¿Cómo se llama?I look at his green collar: What is his name?
Miré su collar verde, y pregunté: ¿Cómo se llama?I looked at his green collar, and asked: What is his name?
La tercera frase pregunta el nombre: ¿Cómo se llama?The third phrase asks the name: What is his name?
¡Qué lindo!Phrase 3
How cute!
Veo sus ojos tiernos: ¡Qué lindo!I see his sweet eyes: How cute!
¡Qué lindo! Cuéntanos tu historia antes de revisar las frases.How cute! Tell us your story before we review the phrases.
Acaricié su cabeza suave, y sonreí: ¡Qué lindo!I petted his soft head, and smiled: How cute!
¿Cuántos años tiene?Phrase 4
How old is he?
Es muy activo hoy: ¿Cuántos años tiene?He is very active today: How old is he?
Bruno saltó un poco de alegría, y pregunté: ¿Cuántos años tiene?Bruno jumped a bit with joy, and I asked: How old is he?
La quinta frase pregunta la edad: ¿Cuántos años tiene?The fifth phrase asks the age: How old is he?
¿Le gusta jugar?Phrase 5
Does he like to play?
Veo su pelota roja: ¿Le gusta jugar?I see his red ball: Does he like to play?
Bruno trajo una pelota roja, y pregunté: ¿Le gusta jugar?Bruno brought a red ball, and I asked: Does he like to play?
Y la sexta frase pregunta por diversión: ¿Le gusta jugar?And the sixth phrase asks about fun: Does he like to play?
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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome to our Spanish podcast.
Hi, Camila! Hello to all our dear friends!
Today we have a very nice, and very useful topic for everyone.
I like everyday topics. What are we going to talk about today?
We are going to talk about the first visit, to a friend's house.
How great! Especially if our friend has a pet.
I like calm cats, but you prefer active dogs.
Totally! I love cheerful dogs. But we must always be careful and respectful.
You are right, Diego. We cannot touch an animal without the owner's permission.
That is true. Sometimes animals feel scared with new people.
That is why, today we are going to learn very easy and practical phrases.
Phrases to greet the pet, and play safely.
They are short and clear phrases to use with confidence.
They help a lot to have a good relationship from the start.
Diego, on Saturday you went to Mateo's house, right?
Yes, I went to visit him, and met his dog for the first time.
How cute! Tell us your story before we review the phrases.
Very well, I am going to tell you all the details of Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon, I walked to my friend Mateo's house.
I arrived at his wooden door, and calmly rang the doorbell.
Mateo lives in that quiet neighborhood with beautiful trees.
Yes, he lives just four blocks from my house.
Mateo opened the door with a smile, and greeted me.
At that moment, I saw a golden dog in the hallway.
Oh! Big dogs are very surprising in the first second.
That is true, but this dog stayed near the door, very calmly.
I stayed calm in my spot, and asked: Is he friendly?
How careful, Diego! We must never move forward quickly without knowing.
Mateo smiled, and said that his dog is very good.
You did very well to ask, before taking a step.
Yes, it is important to give the animal time to observe.
I lowered my hand slowly, and asked: Can I pet him?
That question shows great politeness with the homeowner.
Mateo said yes, and gave me permission with a smile.
It is the right step to ensure everyone's safety.
The dog sniffed my fingers, and felt very comfortable.
I petted his soft head, and smiled: How cute!
The dog wagged his tail, and came closer to my legs.
What a sweet moment! You surely already earned his affection.
I felt a lot of happiness seeing his joyful reaction.
I looked at his green collar, and asked: What is his name?
I love green collars, they give him a lot of personality.
Mateo answered very happily: His name is Bruno.
Bruno is a beautiful name for a golden dog.
When I said his name, Bruno raised his ears attentively.
Bruno jumped a bit with joy, and I asked: How old is he?
He looks like a playful dog full of life!
Mateo told me that Bruno is two years old.
At two years old, dogs have a lot of energy to play.
Yes, he is still a young dog, eager to run.
Bruno brought a red ball, and I asked: Does he like to play?
How fun! He already chose you as his playmate.
Mateo laughed, and told me that Bruno loves to play.
He put the rubber ball near my shoes.
How smart! He invited you to play directly.
I took the rubber ball, and threw it slowly down the hallway.
Bruno ran fast, grabbed the ball, and returned happy.
My dog never returns the ball, he runs and escapes with it.
Haha! Bruno left it in my hands, we played three times with the ball in the living room.
At the end of the afternoon, Bruno slept peacefully by the sofa.
We spent a wonderful afternoon, chatting and relaxing.
What a great experience. You showed respect and made a new friend.
That is right, Camila. Good questions create happy moments.
Agreed. Now we are going to review our six phrases of today.
Excellent idea, Camila. Let us study them step by step.
Let us listen to our six phrases of today, in order.
Our first phrase is the main one: Can I pet him?
The second phrase asks about temperament: Is he friendly?
The third phrase asks the name: What is his name?
The fourth phrase expresses affection: How cute!
The fifth phrase asks the age: How old is he?
And the sixth phrase asks about fun: Does he like to play?
Six short and easy phrases, to use with pets.
Let us study the first phrase calmly: Can I pet him?
If I see an adorable dog, I look at the owner and ask: Can I pet him?
Acariciar is passing the hand over the fur, slowly and gently.
We look at the owner with respect, and wait for his positive answer.
If the owner says yes, we bring our hand closer slowly.
It is a sign of respect toward the home, and the pet.
We must never touch a dog by surprise.
Asking permission shows good manners and care.
We now move on to our second phrase: Is he friendly?
I arrive at the door, see the big dog and ask: Is he friendly?
Amigable describes a good, affectionate and calm animal with visitors.
If the friend says yes, I walk with confidence; if he is shy, I wait.
That way we avoid any unnecessary scare at the entrance.
And the animal has time to get to know us without stress.
It is a basic rule for being around pets.
It is a very practical question for any visitor.
Our third phrase is very natural: What is his name?
I see the pet with its pretty collar, and ask: What is his name?
It is the classic question to find out the animal's name.
If the owner says Bruno, I greet him: Hello, Bruno!
The owner answers with joy upon seeing our interest.
Calling the animal by its name helps build trust.
Pets like hearing their name with affection.
And it is a very nice detail with our friend.
We arrive at our fourth phrase of today: How cute!
I look at those sweet eyes and soft fur, and say: How cute!
It is a very nice phrase, when the animal is beautiful and sweet.
And if the pet is female, we say qué linda with a smile.
The owner likes hearing these nice words.
It is a warm way to show affection in conversation.
It always creates a cheerful and relaxed mood in the room.
We all like receiving kind comments at home.
Our fifth phrase gives us more details: How old is he?
The dog jumps with energy in the living room, and I ask: How old is he?
With this question, we know the exact age of the pet.
A puppy runs a lot, but an adult dog prefers sleeping.
Asking the age helps understand the animal's energy.
And your friend tells you fun stories of his pet.
It is a great opportunity to chat in a relaxed way.
We learn a lot about the animal's habits.
And we arrive at our sixth phrase: Does he like to play?
The dog looks at me and brings his red ball: Does he like to play?
We ask if the animal likes running with toys.
The owner tells us his favorite game to have fun together.
That way you play carefully, without breaking anything in the room.
I like these six phrases very much, Camila. They are very clear.
They are ideal phrases to use in any Spanish-speaking country.
Now we are going to put these phrases into practice with situations.
Sounds very good to me, Diego. Let us practice different moments.
Diego, imagine that we go to visit our friend Sofia.
Sofia lives in an apartment, and has two very pretty cats.
Upon entering the living room, the cats look at us from a cabinet.
I always want to run, and hug both cats.
Hold on, Diego! Cats need their own space.
You are right, Camila. With cats we must move slowly.
First we greet Sofia, and look at the cats calmly.
Then I look at Sofia, and ask: Is your cat friendly?
Sofia smiles, and tells us that the gray cat is very sociable.
The cat gets down from the cabinet, and walks toward my shoes.
At that moment, you lower your hand gently, and the cat sniffs it.
I look at Sofia, and ask for permission: Can I pet him?
Sofia says yes, and you touch the cat's back gently.
The cat purrs happily, making a soft sound, and I say with a smile: How cute!
See? Patience gives very good results with animals.
Then I see that the cat has a toy, a cloth mouse.
Then you ask with joy: Does he like to play?
Sofia answers yes, and we move the toy across the floor.
The cats run happily, and we have a very fun time.
Meeting friends' pets, is a great experience.
That is true, Diego. Pets fill the house with joy.
Camila, do you think the audience is ready for the quiz?
Of course! Everyone is eager to participate.
Very well, let us begin with our six situations.
We arrive at the mini quiz. I will give the situation, and Diego answers.
I am ready and attentive, Camila. Let us go with the first question.
Here comes situation number one.
You arrive at your friend's house, see his dog, and want to touch his fur carefully. What do you say?
I say with great respect and politeness: Can I pet him?
Perfect answer, Diego! We always ask permission before touching.
It is a golden rule, for safety in the home.
We move on now to situation number two.
You see the pet looking at you from the door, and want to know if it is calm. What do you ask?
I ask the owner calmly: Is he friendly?
Excellent answer! That way you know if the animal accepts visitors.
Very useful to know how to act in the first few minutes.
Now listen carefully to situation number three.
You are in the living room with your friend, and want to know his small dog's name. What do you ask?
I look at the little dog with a smile, and ask: What is his name?
Very good, Diego! Knowing the name helps us communicate better.
And our friend likes to see our interest.
Let us go straight to situation number four.
The puppy has big eyes, and wags his tail with joy in front of you. What do you say?
I say with great emotion and affection: How cute!
Wonderful, Diego! It is a short expression that brightens the moment.
Owners like, hearing nice things about their pets.
Here we have situation number five.
The dog is very active, and you want to know his exact age. What do you ask?
I ask with interest: How old is he?
Exact, Diego! It is the natural way to ask the age.
That way we know if the dog is a puppy, or an adult.
And we end our quiz with situation number six.
The dog puts a ball near your feet, and looks at you with joy. What do you ask?
I take the ball gently, and ask my friend: Does he like to play?
Perfect score, Diego! Six out of six on our quiz today.
What a great result! These phrases are very easy to remember.
Now we are going to do a quick recap, of our six phrases.
Excellent idea, Camila. Let us review the six phrases in order.
Let us review our six phrases once more, in their exact order.
Number one: Can I pet him?
Number two: Is he friendly?
Number three: What is his name?
Number four: How cute!
Number five: How old is he?
And number six: Does he like to play?
Six essential phrases, for your visit to a home with pets.
And now comes our challenge, the speaking challenge for everyone at home.
Your challenge today: Upon seeing a friend's dog for the first time, what do you ask before touching?
Say it out loud at home: Can I pet him?
Repeat this phrase three times today, and use it with confidence.
Thank you very much for listening to our Spanish podcast today.
If you liked this conversation, you can share this episode with your friends.
See you very soon in the next episode, to learn together. See you soon!
See you soon everyone, and see you in the next episode!
Te tocaYour turn
Practica con 6 situaciones realesPractice with 6 real situations
1¿Puedo acariciarlo?Can I pet him?
Llegas a la casa de tu amigo, ves a su perro, y quieres tocar su pelo con cuidado. ¿Qué dices?
You arrive at your friend's house, see his dog, and want to touch his fur carefully. What do you say?
2¿Es amigable?Is he friendly?
Ves que la mascota te mira desde la puerta, y quieres saber si es tranquila. ¿Qué preguntas?
You see the pet looking at you from the door, and want to know if it is calm. What do you ask?
3¿Cómo se llama?What is his name?
Estás en la sala con tu amigo, y quieres saber el nombre de su pequeño perro. ¿Qué preguntas?
You are in the living room with your friend, and want to know his small dog's name. What do you ask?
4¡Qué lindo!How cute!
El cachorro tiene ojos grandes, y mueve la cola con alegría frente a ti. ¿Qué dices?
The puppy has big eyes, and wags his tail with joy in front of you. What do you say?
5¿Cuántos años tiene?How old is he?
El perro es muy activo, y quieres saber su edad exacta. ¿Qué preguntas?
The dog is very active, and you want to know his exact age. What do you ask?
6¿Le gusta jugar?Does he like to play?
El perro pone una pelota cerca de tus pies, y te mira con alegría. ¿Qué preguntas?
The dog puts a ball near your feet, and looks at you with joy. What do you ask?
Today's small task
Al ver al perro de un amigo por primera vez, ¿qué preguntas antes de tocar?When seeing a friend's dog for the first time, what do you ask before touching?
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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome to our Spanish podcast.
Hi, Camila! Hello to all our dear friends!
Today we have a very nice, and very useful topic for everyone.
I like everyday topics. What are we going to talk about today?
We are going to talk about the first visit, to a friend's house.
How great! Especially if our friend has a pet.
I like calm cats, but you prefer active dogs.
Totally! I love cheerful dogs. But we must always be careful and respectful.
You are right, Diego. We cannot touch an animal without the owner's permission.
That is true. Sometimes animals feel scared with new people.
That is why, today we are going to learn very easy and practical phrases.
Phrases to greet the pet, and play safely.
They are short and clear phrases to use with confidence.
They help a lot to have a good relationship from the start.
Diego, on Saturday you went to Mateo's house, right?
Yes, I went to visit him, and met his dog for the first time.
How cute! Tell us your story before we review the phrases.
Very well, I am going to tell you all the details of Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon, I walked to my friend Mateo's house.
I arrived at his wooden door, and calmly rang the doorbell.
Mateo lives in that quiet neighborhood with beautiful trees.
Yes, he lives just four blocks from my house.
Mateo opened the door with a smile, and greeted me.
At that moment, I saw a golden dog in the hallway.
Oh! Big dogs are very surprising in the first second.
That is true, but this dog stayed near the door, very calmly.
I stayed calm in my spot, and asked: Is he friendly?
How careful, Diego! We must never move forward quickly without knowing.
Mateo smiled, and said that his dog is very good.
You did very well to ask, before taking a step.
Yes, it is important to give the animal time to observe.
I lowered my hand slowly, and asked: Can I pet him?
That question shows great politeness with the homeowner.
Mateo said yes, and gave me permission with a smile.
It is the right step to ensure everyone's safety.
The dog sniffed my fingers, and felt very comfortable.
I petted his soft head, and smiled: How cute!
The dog wagged his tail, and came closer to my legs.
What a sweet moment! You surely already earned his affection.
I felt a lot of happiness seeing his joyful reaction.
I looked at his green collar, and asked: What is his name?
I love green collars, they give him a lot of personality.
Mateo answered very happily: His name is Bruno.
Bruno is a beautiful name for a golden dog.
When I said his name, Bruno raised his ears attentively.
Bruno jumped a bit with joy, and I asked: How old is he?
He looks like a playful dog full of life!
Mateo told me that Bruno is two years old.
At two years old, dogs have a lot of energy to play.
Yes, he is still a young dog, eager to run.
Bruno brought a red ball, and I asked: Does he like to play?
How fun! He already chose you as his playmate.
Mateo laughed, and told me that Bruno loves to play.
He put the rubber ball near my shoes.
How smart! He invited you to play directly.
I took the rubber ball, and threw it slowly down the hallway.
Bruno ran fast, grabbed the ball, and returned happy.
My dog never returns the ball, he runs and escapes with it.
Haha! Bruno left it in my hands, we played three times with the ball in the living room.
At the end of the afternoon, Bruno slept peacefully by the sofa.
We spent a wonderful afternoon, chatting and relaxing.
What a great experience. You showed respect and made a new friend.
That is right, Camila. Good questions create happy moments.
Agreed. Now we are going to review our six phrases of today.
Excellent idea, Camila. Let us study them step by step.
Let us listen to our six phrases of today, in order.
Our first phrase is the main one: Can I pet him?
The second phrase asks about temperament: Is he friendly?
The third phrase asks the name: What is his name?
The fourth phrase expresses affection: How cute!
The fifth phrase asks the age: How old is he?
And the sixth phrase asks about fun: Does he like to play?
Six short and easy phrases, to use with pets.
Let us study the first phrase calmly: Can I pet him?
If I see an adorable dog, I look at the owner and ask: Can I pet him?
Acariciar is passing the hand over the fur, slowly and gently.
We look at the owner with respect, and wait for his positive answer.
If the owner says yes, we bring our hand closer slowly.
It is a sign of respect toward the home, and the pet.
We must never touch a dog by surprise.
Asking permission shows good manners and care.
We now move on to our second phrase: Is he friendly?
I arrive at the door, see the big dog and ask: Is he friendly?
Amigable describes a good, affectionate and calm animal with visitors.
If the friend says yes, I walk with confidence; if he is shy, I wait.
That way we avoid any unnecessary scare at the entrance.
And the animal has time to get to know us without stress.
It is a basic rule for being around pets.
It is a very practical question for any visitor.
Our third phrase is very natural: What is his name?
I see the pet with its pretty collar, and ask: What is his name?
It is the classic question to find out the animal's name.
If the owner says Bruno, I greet him: Hello, Bruno!
The owner answers with joy upon seeing our interest.
Calling the animal by its name helps build trust.
Pets like hearing their name with affection.
And it is a very nice detail with our friend.
We arrive at our fourth phrase of today: How cute!
I look at those sweet eyes and soft fur, and say: How cute!
It is a very nice phrase, when the animal is beautiful and sweet.
And if the pet is female, we say qué linda with a smile.
The owner likes hearing these nice words.
It is a warm way to show affection in conversation.
It always creates a cheerful and relaxed mood in the room.
We all like receiving kind comments at home.
Our fifth phrase gives us more details: How old is he?
The dog jumps with energy in the living room, and I ask: How old is he?
With this question, we know the exact age of the pet.
A puppy runs a lot, but an adult dog prefers sleeping.
Asking the age helps understand the animal's energy.
And your friend tells you fun stories of his pet.
It is a great opportunity to chat in a relaxed way.
We learn a lot about the animal's habits.
And we arrive at our sixth phrase: Does he like to play?
The dog looks at me and brings his red ball: Does he like to play?
We ask if the animal likes running with toys.
The owner tells us his favorite game to have fun together.
That way you play carefully, without breaking anything in the room.
I like these six phrases very much, Camila. They are very clear.
They are ideal phrases to use in any Spanish-speaking country.
Now we are going to put these phrases into practice with situations.
Sounds very good to me, Diego. Let us practice different moments.
Diego, imagine that we go to visit our friend Sofia.
Sofia lives in an apartment, and has two very pretty cats.
Upon entering the living room, the cats look at us from a cabinet.
I always want to run, and hug both cats.
Hold on, Diego! Cats need their own space.
You are right, Camila. With cats we must move slowly.
First we greet Sofia, and look at the cats calmly.
Then I look at Sofia, and ask: Is your cat friendly?
Sofia smiles, and tells us that the gray cat is very sociable.
The cat gets down from the cabinet, and walks toward my shoes.
At that moment, you lower your hand gently, and the cat sniffs it.
I look at Sofia, and ask for permission: Can I pet him?
Sofia says yes, and you touch the cat's back gently.
The cat purrs happily, making a soft sound, and I say with a smile: How cute!
See? Patience gives very good results with animals.
Then I see that the cat has a toy, a cloth mouse.
Then you ask with joy: Does he like to play?
Sofia answers yes, and we move the toy across the floor.
The cats run happily, and we have a very fun time.
Meeting friends' pets, is a great experience.
That is true, Diego. Pets fill the house with joy.
Camila, do you think the audience is ready for the quiz?
Of course! Everyone is eager to participate.
Very well, let us begin with our six situations.
We arrive at the mini quiz. I will give the situation, and Diego answers.
I am ready and attentive, Camila. Let us go with the first question.
Here comes situation number one.
You arrive at your friend's house, see his dog, and want to touch his fur carefully. What do you say?
I say with great respect and politeness: Can I pet him?
Perfect answer, Diego! We always ask permission before touching.
It is a golden rule, for safety in the home.
We move on now to situation number two.
You see the pet looking at you from the door, and want to know if it is calm. What do you ask?
I ask the owner calmly: Is he friendly?
Excellent answer! That way you know if the animal accepts visitors.
Very useful to know how to act in the first few minutes.
Now listen carefully to situation number three.
You are in the living room with your friend, and want to know his small dog's name. What do you ask?
I look at the little dog with a smile, and ask: What is his name?
Very good, Diego! Knowing the name helps us communicate better.
And our friend likes to see our interest.
Let us go straight to situation number four.
The puppy has big eyes, and wags his tail with joy in front of you. What do you say?
I say with great emotion and affection: How cute!
Wonderful, Diego! It is a short expression that brightens the moment.
Owners like, hearing nice things about their pets.
Here we have situation number five.
The dog is very active, and you want to know his exact age. What do you ask?
I ask with interest: How old is he?
Exact, Diego! It is the natural way to ask the age.
That way we know if the dog is a puppy, or an adult.
And we end our quiz with situation number six.
The dog puts a ball near your feet, and looks at you with joy. What do you ask?
I take the ball gently, and ask my friend: Does he like to play?
Perfect score, Diego! Six out of six on our quiz today.
What a great result! These phrases are very easy to remember.
Now we are going to do a quick recap, of our six phrases.
Excellent idea, Camila. Let us review the six phrases in order.
Let us review our six phrases once more, in their exact order.
Number one: Can I pet him?
Number two: Is he friendly?
Number three: What is his name?
Number four: How cute!
Number five: How old is he?
And number six: Does he like to play?
Six essential phrases, for your visit to a home with pets.
And now comes our challenge, the speaking challenge for everyone at home.
Your challenge today: Upon seeing a friend's dog for the first time, what do you ask before touching?
Say it out loud at home: Can I pet him?
Repeat this phrase three times today, and use it with confidence.
Thank you very much for listening to our Spanish podcast today.
If you liked this conversation, you can share this episode with your friends.
See you very soon in the next episode, to learn together. See you soon!
See you soon everyone, and see you in the next episode!
Key phrases
6 to keep
¿Puedo acariciarlo?Can I pet him?
Llego y pregunto al dueño: ¿Puedo acariciarlo?I arrive and ask the owner: Can I pet him?
¿Es amigable?Is he friendly?
Miro al perro en la sala: ¿Es amigable?I look at the dog in the living room: Is he friendly?
¿Cómo se llama?What is his name?
Miro su collar verde: ¿Cómo se llama?I look at his green collar: What is his name?
¡Qué lindo!How cute!
Veo sus ojos tiernos: ¡Qué lindo!I see his sweet eyes: How cute!
¿Cuántos años tiene?How old is he?
Es muy activo hoy: ¿Cuántos años tiene?He is very active today: How old is he?
¿Le gusta jugar?Does he like to play?
Veo su pelota roja: ¿Le gusta jugar?I see his red ball: Does he like to play?
Te toca
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Today's small task
Al ver al perro de un amigo por primera vez, ¿qué preguntas antes de tocar?When seeing a friend's dog for the first time, what do you ask before touching?