Espanhol para iniciantes (vídeo aula 07) Saudações em Espanhol - Saludos y despedidas

Summary

This video lesson introduces beginners to common greetings and farewells in Spanish, focusing on informal and formal expressions. It covers various ways to say 'hello' and 'goodbye' to friends, family, and strangers, with explanations of when to use specific phrases. The video also touches on apologizing and expressing gratitude, teaching essential vocabulary for everyday conversations. By the end, viewers will have a solid foundation in basic Spanish social exchanges, helping them engage confidently in various situations, whether casual or formal.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video introduces informal greetings in Spanish, which are typically used with friends or close acquaintances, such as 'Hola' (Hello) and 'Qué tal' (What's up).
• 😀 Informal greetings can include direct and personal questions like '¿Qué haces?' (What are you doing?), although they are less commonly used due to their intimate nature.
• 😀 There are various ways to say 'How are you?' in Spanish, including '¿Cómo estás?' and '¿Qué cuentas?' (What's new?).
• 😀 Common informal goodbyes include 'Hasta luego' (See you later) and 'Chau' (Bye).
• 😀 The video provides several possible responses to greetings, ranging from casual answers like 'Muy bien' (Very good) to more negative responses like 'Fatal' (Terrible).
• 😀 The formal greetings are used in professional or unfamiliar settings, such as 'Buenos días' (Good morning) and 'Buenas tardes' (Good afternoon).
• 😀 'Buenos días' is particularly common in Argentina, while 'Buenas noches' (Good night) is used to say goodbye in the evening.
• 😀 Formal responses include 'Bien, gracias' (Good, thank you) and '¿Y usted?' (And you?).
• 😀 The video also discusses various ways to ask for forgiveness in Spanish, such as 'Perdón' (Sorry), 'Perdona' (Excuse me), and 'Lo siento' (I'm sorry).
• 😀 Gratitude expressions are introduced, with common phrases like 'Gracias' (Thank you), 'Muchísimas gracias' (Thank you very much), and 'De nada' (You're welcome).

Q & A

What is the focus of the video lesson?

The focus of the video lesson is on greetings and farewells (saludos y despedidas) in Spanish, with a distinction between informal and formal greetings.

What are 'saludos informales' in Spanish?

'Saludos informales' are informal greetings used with friends or people with whom you have close relationships. Examples include 'Hola' (Hello), '¿Qué tal?' (What's up?), and '¿Cómo estás?' (How are you?).

How does the script describe the greeting '¿Qué haces?'?

'¿Qué haces?' translates to 'What are you doing?' and is a very direct greeting. It is rarely used because it can be seen as invasive unless there is a high level of intimacy between people.

What does '¿Qué cuentas?' mean and when is it used?

'¿Qué cuentas?' means 'What's up?' or 'What’s new?' It is a more casual way of asking someone what’s going on in their life, but it's still used mostly in informal settings.

What are 'saludos formales' in Spanish?

'Saludos formales' are formal greetings used with people you don’t know well, or with authorities or elders. Examples include 'Buenos días' (Good morning), 'Buenas tardes' (Good afternoon), and 'Buenas noches' (Good evening).

When would you use the greeting '¿Cómo está?'?

'¿Cómo está?' is a formal way to ask 'How are you?' and would be used with people you don’t have a close relationship with, such as strangers, colleagues, or elders.

What is the difference between 'perdón' and 'perdona'?

'Perdón' is a formal way of asking for forgiveness, while 'perdona' is informal and is used with close friends or people with whom you have a strong relationship.

How do you express gratitude in Spanish?

To express gratitude, you can say 'Gracias' (Thank you), 'Muchas gracias' (Thank you very much), or 'Gracias a ti' (Thank you to you). The script emphasizes that these expressions can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

What is the meaning of 'de nada' in Spanish?

'De nada' translates to 'You're welcome' and is the typical response to someone thanking you. It’s used in informal situations.

What are 'despedidas' in Spanish, and how do they differ?

'Despedidas' are farewells, and in the video, the informal version ('Hasta luego' or 'Chao') is contrasted with the more formal farewells like 'Adiós' (Goodbye). Informal farewells are used among close friends, while formal ones are for people you don’t know well.