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Muletillas del Español - Filler Words in Spanish
Manage episode 270336998 series 2663865
Can you have an entire conversation without saying “um” or “like?”
These words are examples of filler words, or muletillas, that people use all the time in order to organize their thoughts as they speak.
It’s completely natural and learning how to use them in Spanish will actually help you sound more like a native!
This week, Jim and May share popular filler words that are used throughout Latin America, and also words specific to certain countries.
Links:
- Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership
- Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word
- Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrases
- Test your comprehension with a multiple choice quiz
Thank you to our patrons for making this podcast possible:
Tiansheng Lian, Jennifer Wilson, Nicolas Romano, Adrian Major, Jenny, Christy Warne, Marisol, Russ Moore, Sallie Boden, Annette Baesel, Christian Gonzalez, Jill Heichelbech, Jean Lorio, Cindy Sanchez, Rebecca D Robison, Wylie Hargrove, Kristin Royer, Deb Shroyer, Adam Tinkoff, RamPandaPuss, Amy, Hal Brookins, Josh Powell, Hoy Shih, Neil Moore, Craig Stenger, Jennifer Wilson, Paula Lisowsky, Joseph Scriba, Kenneth Revelson, Dennis Knappe, Mark Wilson, and Josue.
215 episodes
Manage episode 270336998 series 2663865
Can you have an entire conversation without saying “um” or “like?”
These words are examples of filler words, or muletillas, that people use all the time in order to organize their thoughts as they speak.
It’s completely natural and learning how to use them in Spanish will actually help you sound more like a native!
This week, Jim and May share popular filler words that are used throughout Latin America, and also words specific to certain countries.
Links:
- Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership
- Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word
- Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrases
- Test your comprehension with a multiple choice quiz
Thank you to our patrons for making this podcast possible:
Tiansheng Lian, Jennifer Wilson, Nicolas Romano, Adrian Major, Jenny, Christy Warne, Marisol, Russ Moore, Sallie Boden, Annette Baesel, Christian Gonzalez, Jill Heichelbech, Jean Lorio, Cindy Sanchez, Rebecca D Robison, Wylie Hargrove, Kristin Royer, Deb Shroyer, Adam Tinkoff, RamPandaPuss, Amy, Hal Brookins, Josh Powell, Hoy Shih, Neil Moore, Craig Stenger, Jennifer Wilson, Paula Lisowsky, Joseph Scriba, Kenneth Revelson, Dennis Knappe, Mark Wilson, and Josue.
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