18b. (1/2) Aventuras en Europa (Line by Line Breakdown)

We break down each line from the episode 18a. Aventuras en Europa (Adventures in Europe), first in English and then in Spanish. After we say the line in English, say the line out loud in Spanish to practice your speaking, and then we’ll tell you the correct response in Spanish.

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://icanspeakspanish.com/18b-1-2-aventuras-en-europa-line-by-line-breakdown/

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[00:55] Welcome to today's episode “Adventures in Europe.”

[01:03] Bienvenidos al episodio de hoy “Aventuras en Europa”.

[01:11] Bienvenidos al episodio de hoy “Aventuras en Europa”.

[01:18] My name is Roberto Vazquez,

[01:23] Mi nombre es Roberto Vázquez,

[01:30] Mi nombre es Roberto Vázquez,

[01:36] and I will use Latin American Spanish during my story.

[01:40] y usaré español de Latinoamérica durante mi historia.

[01:47] y usaré español de Latinoamérica durante mi historia.

[01:59] In particular, I will speak Mexican Spanish.

[02:06] En particular, hablaré español de México.

[02:12] En particular, hablaré español de México.

[02:19] In this episode, I will share with you the story of my trip to Europe,

[02:27] En este episodio, les compartiré la historia de mi viaje a Europa,

[02:36] En este episodio, les compartiré la historia de mi viaje a Europa,

[02:45] full of disasters and tragedies.

[02:51] lleno de desastres y tragedias.

[02:57] lleno de desastres y tragedias.

[03:03] Let's get started!

[03:06] ¡Vamos a empezar!

[03:09] ¡Vamos a empezar!

[03:13] A few years ago, I was in my last year of high school,

[03:23] Hace ya algunos años, me encontraba cursando mi último año de secundaria,

[03:34] Hace ya algunos años, me encontraba cursando mi último año de secundaria,

[03:45] when the principal of the school invited me to participate

[03:52] cuando el director de la escuela me invitó a participar

[03:59] cuando el director de la escuela me invitó a partici...