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Stop Translating "I Feel Like" - The Tener Ganas De Solution

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🎧 Welcome back to Spanish Minds, the podcast that makes learning Spanish fun, practical, and ridiculously effective! In today's Quick Tips episode, Will and Daniela tackle one of the most common translation disasters in Spanish learning: how to properly say "I feel like" without making native speakers confused (or secretly laugh at you!).

If you've ever caught yourself saying "Me siento como comer pizza" thinking it means "I feel like eating pizza," this episode will be your lifesaver. Spoiler alert: you're literally saying "I feel myself like to eat pizza" - which makes about as much sense as it sounds!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why direct translation from English fails spectacularly with "I feel like"
  • The magic phrase "TENER GANAS DE" and how it actually works
  • Memory tricks to nail the conjugation every single time - Real conversation examples you can use immediately - How to add intensity and sound more natural
  • Will's hilarious past mistakes (because we've all been there!)

THE BIG TAKEAWAY: Instead of thinking "I feel like," train your brain to think "I have the urge to" - then just say "tengo ganas de" + whatever you want to do. It's that simple!

YOUR LISTENING CHALLENGE: Every time you catch yourself wanting to say "I feel like" this week, practice the Spanish version using "tengo ganas de" - even if you're just thinking it! It's amazing how this one phrase will make you sound so much more natural in conversation. -

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#SpanishLearning #TenerGanasDe #SpanishPodcast #LearnSpanish #SpanishGrammar #LanguageLearning #SpanishMinds #SpanishExpressions #NativeSpanish #SpanishConversation

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🎧 Welcome back to Spanish Minds, the podcast that makes learning Spanish fun, practical, and ridiculously effective! In today's Quick Tips episode, Will and Daniela tackle one of the most common translation disasters in Spanish learning: how to properly say "I feel like" without making native speakers confused (or secretly laugh at you!).

If you've ever caught yourself saying "Me siento como comer pizza" thinking it means "I feel like eating pizza," this episode will be your lifesaver. Spoiler alert: you're literally saying "I feel myself like to eat pizza" - which makes about as much sense as it sounds!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Why direct translation from English fails spectacularly with "I feel like"
  • The magic phrase "TENER GANAS DE" and how it actually works
  • Memory tricks to nail the conjugation every single time - Real conversation examples you can use immediately - How to add intensity and sound more natural
  • Will's hilarious past mistakes (because we've all been there!)

THE BIG TAKEAWAY: Instead of thinking "I feel like," train your brain to think "I have the urge to" - then just say "tengo ganas de" + whatever you want to do. It's that simple!

YOUR LISTENING CHALLENGE: Every time you catch yourself wanting to say "I feel like" this week, practice the Spanish version using "tengo ganas de" - even if you're just thinking it! It's amazing how this one phrase will make you sound so much more natural in conversation. -

Learn Spanish in a fun and immersive way with SpanishMinds!

📚 Visit our website for podcasts, ebooks, video lessons, and learning resources designed for beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. 👉 www.spanishminds.com

💬 Join our SpanishMinds Community!
Meet other Spanish learners, ask questions, and practice your skills in a supportive space. Join here 👉 https://community.spanishminds.com/

📩 Sign up for our Newsletter!
Get exclusive Spanish learning tips, culture insights, discounts, and special offers straight to your inbox. Sign up here 👉 www.spanishminds.com/newsletter

💡 Follow us on social media
Discover exclusive content, daily tips, and interactive challenges:

Discover more great Spanish content at SpanishMinds.com
⭐ LOVE THE SHOW? If this episode helped you finally understand "tener ganas de," we'd be thrilled if you could leave us a 5-star review and share it with a fellow Spanish learner. Every review helps more people discover these game-changing tips!

#SpanishLearning #TenerGanasDe #SpanishPodcast #LearnSpanish #SpanishGrammar #LanguageLearning #SpanishMinds #SpanishExpressions #NativeSpanish #SpanishConversation

Discover more great Spanish content at SpanishMinds.com
And follow us on Instagram to get all the latest updates.

  continue reading

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