Aha Spanish cover art

Aha Spanish

Aha Spanish

By: Marina
Listen for free

About this listen

Welcome to Aha Spanish, the podcast where the Spanish language meets real life. Bienvenidos a Aha Spanish, el podcast donde el idioma se encuentra con la vida real. Learn real Spanish from Buenos Aires — idioms, culture, and those subtle grammar moments that make you go “¡Aha!”. Created especially for Spanish learners who want to sound natural and connect deeply with the language and culture. Hosted by Marina Boschi, Spanish teacher, writer, and creator of the Aha Spanish Program and founder of Verbum Spanish.Marina Language Learning
Episodes
  • Ser, estar, tener, sentir, sentirse, hacer... FRIO: not the same thing
    Dec 24 2025

    🎧 ¿Frío? Not the same thing in Spanish 😉
    En español no decimos frío de una sola manera. En este episodio exploramos cómo ser, estar, tener, sentir, sentirse y hacer cambian completamente el significado cuando hablamos de frío.
    No es lo mismo ser frío, estar frío, tener frío o sentirse frío, y entender estas diferencias es clave para sonar natural y pensar en español, no traducir desde el inglés.

    👉 Si querés profundizar con ejemplos claros y explicaciones paso a paso, podés ampliar este tema acá:
    🔗 https://verbum.biz/ser-estar-tener-sentir-sentirse-hacer-frio-not-the-same-thing/

    🎧 Cold in Spanish? Not the same thing 😉
    In Spanish, cold is not just one idea. In this episode, we explore how ser, estar, tener, sentir, sentirse, and hacer completely change the meaning of frío.
    Understanding the difference between ser frío, estar frío, tener frío, or sentirse frío will help you stop translating and start thinking in Spanish.

    👉 To go deeper with clear examples and explanations, check the full article here:
    🔗 https://verbum.biz/ser-estar-tener-sentir-sentirse-hacer-frio-not-the-same-thing/

    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • Mastering Reflexive Verbs: The Difference Between Ir, Irse, Salir, Sentir, & Sentirse
    Nov 18 2025

    One of the biggest grammar mistake Spanish students make involves reflexive verbs!

    When do you add "se" to a verb, and how drastically does it change the meaning? In this essential audio lesson, we uncover the logical key to mastering these confusing verbal pairs, ensuring you never translate them literally again.

    Key Verbs Covered:

    • Movement: The difference between IR (to go to a destination) and IRSE (to leave/depart), and when to use SALIR (to exit).

    • Emotion & Sensation: The vital difference between SENTIR (to feel something external) and SENTIRSE (to feel an internal emotion or state).

    • Action & Identity: Mastering the shifts in meaning for PONER/PONERSE, SACAR/SACARSE, and LLAMAR/LLAMARSE (the key to saying your name!).

    Listen now to solidify your understanding of Spanish reflexive verbs and speak with confidence!

    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • What You Won’t Find in Spanish Textbooks: Eating Out in Buenos Aires + Café Culture in Argentina
    Nov 13 2025

    If you love good food, friendly cafés, and real-life Spanish, this episode is for you. 🍽️☕
    Let’s explore the unique café and restaurant culture in Buenos Aires, where language and daily life blend together — from ordering your café con leche to understanding what mozo really means.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    🥐 Key Spanish phrases for eating out in Argentina
    🍷 Useful vocabulary for restaurants and cafés
    💬 Common expressions locals use with waiters (¿Me traés la cuenta?)
    💡 Cultural tips that make you feel like a local — not just a tourist

    Perfect for travelers, expats, or anyone curious about how people actually speak and eat in Argentina. 🇦🇷
    You’ll get a taste of language, culture, and connection — all in one episode.

    🧡 Hosted by Marina Boschi, Spanish teacher and founder of Verbum Spanish School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
    💌 Subscribe for weekly Spanish tips & culture notes → verbum.biz/master-spanish-newsletter

    #LearnSpanish #SpanishForTravel #SpanishPodcast #VerbumSpanish #EspañolParaExtranjeros #BuenosAires #CaféCulture #SpanishTips #RioplatenseSpanish

    Show More Show Less
    19 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.