Learn how to ask "Who is it?"
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| Becky: Welcome to 3-Minute Spanish Season 1, Lesson 13 - Who is it? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask who it is in Spanish. | |
| Becky: Here’s how you can ask “Who is it?” in Spanish. | |
| Laura: [Normal] ¿Quién es? | |
| Becky: First is a word meaning “who “ | |
| Laura: [Normal] quién [Slow] quién | |
| Becky: Last is the word meaning “is” | |
| Laura: [Normal] es [Slow] es | |
| Becky: Note the rising intonation. Listen again to the question meaning “Who is it?” | |
| Laura: [Slow] ¿Quién es? [Normal] ¿Quién es? | |
| Becky: Now, if you are aware that there is more than one person out there, here’s the way to ask, “Who are they?” | |
| Laura: [Normal] ¿Quiénes son ellos? | |
| Becky: First is a word meaning “who” | |
| Laura: [Normal] quiénes [Slow] quiénes | |
| Becky: Next is the word meaning “are” | |
| Laura: [Normal] son [Slow] son | |
| Becky: Last is the word meaning “they” | |
| Laura: [Normal] ellos [Slow] ellos | |
| Becky: Note again the rising intonation. Listen again to the question meaning “Who are they?” | |
| Laura: [Slow] ¿Quiénes son ellos? [Normal] ¿Quiénes son ellos? | |
| Becky: Here’s a response meaning “It’s me.” | |
| Laura: [Normal] Soy yo. | |
| Becky: First is a word meaning “is” | |
| Laura: [Normal] soy [Slow] soy | |
| Becky: Last is the word meaning “I” | |
| Laura: [Normal] yo [Slow] yo | |
| Becky: Listen again to the response, “It’s me.” | |
| Laura: [Slow] Soy yo. [Normal] Soy yo. | |
| Becky: Here’s a response meaning, “They are my friends.” | |
| Laura: [Normal] Son mis amigos. | |
| Becky: First is a word meaning “are” | |
| Laura: [Normal] son [Slow] son | |
| Becky: Next is the word meaning “my” | |
| Laura: [Normal] mis [Slow] mis | |
| Becky: Last is the word meaning “friends” | |
| Laura: [Normal] amigos [Slow] amigos | |
| Becky: Listen again to the response, “They are my friends.” | |
| Laura: [Slow] Son mis amigos. [Normal] Son mis amigos. | |
| Cultural Insight | |
| Becky: Now it’s time for a quick cultural insight. | |
| Laura: If someone knocks at your door, the most common expression we use in Mexico is ¿Quién? which means “who?” If you are the one knocking, just answer with your name, unless they are familiar with your voice, then you can just say - “It’s me.” | |
| Becky: And that’s all for this lesson. Don’t forget to check out the lesson notes, and well see you in the next lesson! | |
| Laura: Hasta pronto. |
11 Comments
HideWho is next to you or near you right now?
Hola Jane Talarico,
Thank you for participating.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sigamos practicando!
Saludos,
Carla
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Mi esposo es aquí.
Hola Kim,
Thank you for your comment.
Muy bien!
Sigamos practicando.
Saludos,
Carla
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Hola! Buien diaz estoy una pregunta de "esta" por hombre o mujer? Ex Esta es la oficina y Esta mis amiga. Or we can use it for both.
Correct my sentence if it wrong, por favor
Hola Jean,
Thank you for your comment.
Do you mean "estoy en casa solo", right ?
Sigamos practicando.
Saludos,
Carla
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Hola,
Soy in casa solo
Hola Grace,
Thank you for posting.
Should you have any questions, please let us know.
Saludos,
Cristiane
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Esta mi amiga.
Hola Hunter,
Gracias por participar!
Hope you're enjoying the lessons.
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Saludos,
Carla
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Esta mi esposa.