Play «What Would a Spaniard Say in This Situation?»

Learning Spanish is not just about grammar and impossible conjugations; it’s also about knowing what to say at the right moment. Because speaking Spanish is one thing, but speaking like a Spaniard is a whole different level. So, if you want to sound more authentic, here’s a little game for you: imagine the situation and choose what a Spaniard would say. If you get it right, congrats, you’re one step closer to fluency. If not… well, at least you’ll have a laugh.

Situation 1: Someone steps on your foot in the metro

What would a Spaniard say?

A) ¡Te perdono porque soy buena persona!
B) Perdona, pero me has reventado el pie.
C) Nada, nada, no pasa nada.

✅ Correct answer: C. In Spain, even if someone crushes your toe, the automatic response will be “no pasa nada.” We’re polite, even in pain.

Situation 2: Someone offers to buy you a coffee

What would a Spaniard say?

A) ¡Te lo pago yo, hombre!
B) Vale, pero que sea con leche de avena.
C) Gracias, pero prefiero una infusión.

✅ Correct answer: A. In Spain, fighting over who pays the bill is a serious business. It’s a battle to the death where phrases like “esta la pago yo” or “a mí no me invites, que te mato” are shouted with pride.

Situation 3: You’re sitting on a terrace and it starts to rain

What would a Spaniard say?

A) ¡Qué bien, necesitábamos agua!
B) Bueno, esto ya en septiembre no pasaba.
C) ¡Vaya mierda de día!

✅ Correct answer: B. Spaniards have a special talent for complaining about the weather, even when it’s completely normal. If it’s cold, “hace un frío que pela.” If it’s hot, “esto no es normal, qué bochorno.”

Situation 4: You run into someone you haven’t seen in a while

What would a Spaniard say?

A) ¡Hombre! ¡Cuánto tiempo!
B) ¿Tú otra vez?
C) Hola, ¿qué tal?

✅ Correct answer: A. The surprise must be accompanied by a slap on the back or two kisses. And if the conversation lasts less than 10 minutes, it doesn’t count as a proper reunion.

Situation 5: You call a friend, but they don’t pick up

What would a Spaniard say when they finally call you back?

A) Perdona, estaba ocupado.
B) Uy, ¿me llamaste? Ni lo vi.
C) ¿Qué pasa, desgraciado?

✅ Correct answer: C. The more insults in the greeting, the more affection behind them. If a Spaniard greets you with “¡qué pasa, cabrón!”, congratulations, they really like you.

Speaking Spanish is an art

Knowing the words is just the first step. To speak like a true Spaniard, you need to master the tone, the attitude, and, most importantly, the classic phrases. How many did you get right? If you scored 5/5, congrats! You can now order a caña and a pincho de tortilla without getting weird looks. If not… keep practicing! This only gets better with experience.

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