Spanish For Gringos Lesson 2 Courtesy Essentials 2026 10 03
Lesson 2: Courtesy essentials por favor (please) — por fah-VOR gracias (thank you) — GRAH-syahs de nada (you're welcome) — deh NAH-dah perdón (sorry/excuse me, informal) — pair-DOHN disculpe (excuse me, formal/polite) — dees-KOOL-peh con permiso (excuse me, coming through) — kohn pair-MEE-soh Demo dialogue: ordering coffee at a beach café in Costa Rica Cultural note: greet before asking; formality with strangers and elders Recap drill: por favor, gracias, disculpe
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