Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! In today’s Iberian Lesson, Megan and David talk about the Spanish idiosyncrasy of exaggerating expressions related to cold weather. In this lesson, we’ll learn about the verbs “pillar” and “pelar” in a number of different contexts. Also, Megan shows us a good way to express regret by using the construction “debería haber + past participle”. The Regional Series at SpanishPod101.com gives you the insider look at regional Spanish, comparing and contrasting regional forms of speech and contextualizing them in culture. Don’t forget to reference this lesson with Newbie Lesson 15 for a deeper understanding of what’s covered here, and keep your eyes open for Peruvian Lesson 15 and Costa Rican Lesson 15.
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3 Responses to “Regional Spanish Series #38 - Iberian #15 - I’m freezing”
April 17th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the music used in today’s lesson.
So who can think of some other examples with “debería haber”…?
April 18th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Really liked the interesting tidbit about not letting your kidneys get cold! this is definitely something you wouldnt learn in a textbook (and im sure i would have had a similar reaction had someone said that to me without first hearing this — What?? haha)
Keep up the good work!
April 27th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Ja–I’m glad you enjoyed that little tidbit. I just think it’s hilarious when people say that here, but they are dead serious and don’t see the humor in it at all. Cultural attitudes about what’s healthy and what’s not are so incredibly deeply ingrained. Kind of like trying to convince an American that a big fatty chunk of jamón ibérico is good for them (which it is–it’s from a special kind of pig that has monounsaturated fat!) or that stuff fried in olive oil isn’t greasy (it isn’t… I can’t explain why, but anything fried in olive oil is just pure unadulterated goodness).
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Category: Regional Spanish Series |
Grammar: pelar, pillar, abrigarse | Function: expressing coldness | Topic: weather | Politeness Level: informal
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