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In this engaging video from "Español con Juan," the host, Juan, tackles a very practical and often intimidating topic: how to flirt in Spanish, or "cómo ligar en español." He sets the scene by imagining himself trying to approach someone he finds attractive, demonstrating various phrases and conversational gambits one might use. Juan role-plays a scenario where he sees a beautiful woman ("está de muerte," "guapísima," "está muy buena") and attempts to strike up a conversation. He asks if she's alone, if she has a boyfriend, if she's with friends, or if she's reading an interesting book. He even offers to buy her another glass of wine, trying to find common ground and express interest. The interaction continues with Juan trying to establish a connection, asking if she comes to the bar often, if she smokes, or if she wants to dance or eat something. He laments the lack of communication in modern society, expressing a feeling of loneliness and asking if she feels the same, suggesting the importance of sharing life with someone. He then playfully introduces himself as a Spanish teacher, offering to teach her, and asks for her name and phone number. This initial role-play is a lighthearted demonstration of direct and indirect approaches, showcasing common phrases and cultural nuances of initiating a romantic conversation in Spanish. The video then takes a humorous turn as Juan shifts to a second role-play, this time pretending to be on the phone with a friend, recounting a fabricated story about being approached by an incredibly attractive woman ("una tía buenísima, una rubia alta, un cuerpazo fantástico"). In this exaggerated narrative, he claims the woman was very persistent, asking if he had a girlfriend and eventually asking for his number, despite his supposed disinterest in flirting that night. He portrays himself as being absorbed in his book, but the woman was "una pesada" (a nuisance) who insisted on talking about the lack of communication in society. Ultimately, he "had" to give her his number, feigning annoyance but clearly enjoying the imagined attention. This second scenario cleverly reverses the roles, highlighting the same themes of connection and communication from a different perspective, and adding a layer of self-deprecating humor. Finally, Juan wraps up the video by explaining that he used colloquial terms like "ligar" (to flirt) and "tía buena" (attractive woman) and encourages viewers to learn more about this type of "real Spanish" spoken on the street. He promotes a dedicated course for colloquial Spanish, inviting viewers to like the video, subscribe to his channel, and return for more Spanish lessons next week. The video effectively combines practical language learning with relatable social scenarios, making the process of understanding and using Spanish for flirting both accessible and entertaining.

A1
Spanish

Cómo ligar en español | flirting in Spanish

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Español con Juan

Playlist

Nivel 1 - Preintermedio ( A2 )

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