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Laura, an Italian teacher in Mexico City, forms an unexpected friendship with one of her students. Along the way, she learns just how important it is to cherish meaningful relationships because nothing is guaranteed forever.
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Key Vocabulary
| trabajar como | to work as |
| estar jubilado/a | to be retired |
| estar enfermo/a | to be sick |
| estar sano/a | to be healthy |
| el chingón/la chingona | badass |
| animar | to encourage |
| la promesa | promise |
| el cuaderno | notebook |
| cuidar de alguien | to take care of someone |
| el abuelo/la abuela | grandfather/grandmother |
| charlar | to chat |
| en línea | online |
| la videollamada | video call |
| débil | weak |
| fallecer | to pass away |
| fuerte | strong |
| gratificante | fulfilling |
| el homenaje | homage |
Dynamic Transcript
Show Notes
Un día en español is produced by the language experts at Babbel. The show is hosted by Sebastian Escobar. Editing and sound design by Iván Simonovis Pertiñez. Our producers are Carmela López, David Doochin, Laure Cesari and Ted Mentele.
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