How to Text in Spanish | Abbreviations & Slang for Beginners
Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends
07/24/26
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Learn how to understand Spanish WhatsApp messages and text like a native!
In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the most common Spanish texting abbreviations, WhatsApp slang, and everyday phrases you’ll actually see in real conversations.
You’ll learn how to decode text shortcuts, send simple messages, and keep a conversation going naturally in Spanish.
Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, students, and anyone wanting to understand how native Spanish speakers really communicate online.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to understand common Spanish WhatsApp abbreviations and text shortcuts
✅ How to send simple, natural text messages in Spanish
✅ How to reply and keep a text conversation going with confidence
🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)
Write one Spanish texting abbreviation we taught you today.
For example: tmb (también), pq (porque), xfa (por favor), or ntp (no te preocupes).
Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!
💛 Shoutout
Special shoutout this week to Meds, who commented on our Episode 65 Instagram mini video saying: “These are excellent.” Muchísimas gracias for your support!
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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Learn how to catch a taxi or Uber, communicate with your driver, and travel with confidence in Spanish!
In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for taking a taxi or Uber in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to greet your driver, confirm your ride, ask for the air conditioning, request to be dropped off, pay for your trip, and finish your journey like a local.
Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, digital nomads, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life travel situations.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to greet your driver and confirm your destination
✅ How to communicate comfortably during your taxi or Uber ride
✅ How to ask to be dropped off, pay, and end your trip naturally
🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)
Practise asking a driver to drop you off somewhere in Spanish.
Try using ¿Me deja + location, por favor?
Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!
💛 Shoutout
Special shoutout this week to Marissa from Arizona, USA, who introduced herself in Spanish in the comments. Amazing work, Marissa, ¡bien hecho!
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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Want to make plans with Spanish-speaking friends or family with confidence?
In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val are joined by special guest Anthony from the Chill Spanish Podcast to teach you the essential Spanish phrases for making plans!
You'll learn how to ask if someone is free, invite them to do activities, and organise a time that works, all using natural Spanish you'll actually hear in everyday conversations.
Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, students, and anyone wanting to have more real-life conversations in Spanish.
🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ How to ask if someone is free or has plans
✅ How to invite someone to go somewhere or do an activity
✅ How to organise a time that suits everyone using natural Spanish
🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)
Write one invitation in Spanish asking a friend or family member to do something.
Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!
🎙️ Special Guest: Anthony from the Chill Spanish Podcast
Anthony, creator of the Chill Spanish Podcast, hosts one of the most popular podcasts for intermediate Spanish learners. His slow, natural Spanish episodes have helped thousands of students improve their listening comprehension and build confidence in real-world conversations.
Check out Anthony's content:🎧 Spotify Search: Chill Spanish Podcast
📺 YouTube: @chillspanishlisteningpractice
📸 Instagram: @chillspanishlisteningpractice
Follow Spanglish Friends!
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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