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Flirting in Spanish: For Travellers
A fun, live hour of Spanish for travellers who would like to chat to someone they like, in a bar, at a salsa night or on a trip. You will learn easy conversation starters, compliments that land well (and the ones to avoid), how to ask someone to dance or out for a drink, how to swap Instagram or WhatsApp, and how to say no politely or take a no gracefully. Respectful, beginner-friendly and with notes on Spain vs Latin America.
After this hour you can
- Start a friendly conversation with someone new and ask the basic questions
- Give a few warm, safe compliments and avoid the classic embarrassing ones
- Ask someone to dance, for a drink or for a coffee another day
- Swap numbers, WhatsApp or Instagram and spell your handle
- Say yes, say a polite no, and take a no with a smile
- Know the main differences between Spain and Latin America for these phrases
- 0′–5′
Welcome
Know how the class works and the ground rules for flirting respectfully abroad.
- 5′–11′
Warm-up: sounds for sweet talk
Say the key flirting words with pure vowels, a silent h, the J, and a tapped or rolled R.
¡Hola!
say OH-lah
Hello / Hi
guapo / guapa
say GWAH-poh / GWAH-pah
good-looking (man / woman)
+ 5 more on your phrase sheet
- 11′–18′
Starting a conversation
Open a friendly chat with someone new and ask the first few questions.
¡Hola! ¿Qué tal?
say OH-lah. keh TAHL
Hi! How's it going?
¿Cómo te llamas?
say KOH-moh teh YAH-mahs
What's your name?
+ 6 more on your phrase sheet
- 18′–26′
Compliments (and which to avoid)
Give a few warm compliments that land well and avoid the classic mistakes.
Me gusta tu sonrisa.
say meh GOOS-tah too sohn-RREE-sah
I like your smile.
Eres muy simpático. / Eres muy simpática.
say EH-rehs mwee seem-PAH-tee-koh / -kah
You're really nice / lovely to talk to.
+ 7 more on your phrase sheet
- 26′–33′
Asking someone to dance or out
Ask someone to dance, offer a drink, or suggest meeting another day.
¿Bailamos?
say bai-LAH-mohs
Shall we dance?
¿Te invito a algo?
say teh een-BEE-toh ah AHL-goh
Can I get you a drink? (lit. Can I invite you to something?)
+ 6 more on your phrase sheet
- 33′–40′
Numbers, WhatsApp and Instagram
Ask for and give a number or social handle, and spell it.
¿Me das tu número?
say meh DAHS too NOO-meh-roh
Can I have your number? (lit. Will you give me your number?)
¿Tienes Instagram?
say TYEH-nehs EENS-tah-grahm
Are you on Instagram?
+ 6 more on your phrase sheet
- 40′–47′
Yes, no, and taking no gracefully
Accept warmly, decline politely, and respond kindly when someone says no to you.
¡Sí, me encantaría!
say SEE, meh ehn-kahn-tah-REE-ah
Yes, I'd love to!
¡Claro! / ¡Vale! / ¡Dale!
say KLAH-roh / BAH-leh / DAH-leh
Sure! / OK!
+ 7 more on your phrase sheet
- 47′–57′
Practice: a night out
Have a short, friendly flirting conversation in Spanish, including a yes and a graceful no.
- 57′–60′
Recap and this week
Remember the key phrases and know what to practise this week.
Spanish is one of the friendliest languages to start: it is written almost exactly as it sounds and has five clear vowels. Socially, Spanish-speaking cultures are often warm and direct, with compliments and a kiss on the cheek as a greeting in many places, but warmth is not the same as interest, and politeness and respect matter everywhere. Words for flirting and for "fancy" vary a lot between Spain and Latin America, so we flag the differences.
- Zoom on a computer, tablet or phone
- A microphone; headphones with a mic are best
- Somewhere you are happy to speak out loud
- Pen and paper, if you like. No Spanish needed.
Do I need to know any of the language already?
No. Every class is for complete beginners. We start from hello, and everything is explained in English. If you already know a little, it will be a good warm-up, but it will feel easy.
What happens in the hour?
A short welcome, then the sounds (or, for Japanese and Korean, a first look at the writing), greetings, introducing yourself, numbers to ten, ordering at a café and the phrases that get you out of trouble. Then you practise in small breakout rooms and we finish with a recap. Each class page shows the hour minute by minute.
Will I have to speak?
Yes, that is the point, but gently. Most of the time the whole class repeats together with microphones on, so nobody is singled out. Near the end you practise in breakout rooms of 2 or 3. Your camera is up to you.
How big are the classes?
At most 12 people, so everyone gets to speak and ask questions.
How much is a class?
One class is one payment, and you see the price before you pay. Nothing renews and there is no subscription.
Can I cancel or move my class?
Yes. Write to support@bunevents.com at least 24 hours before the start and we will refund you in full or move you to another time, whichever you prefer.
