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Navigating Indirect Speech in Spanish

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Indirect speech in Spanish

Welcome back to another exciting linguistic journey with Spanish Super Tutor, your ultimate resource for learning Spanish with flair and finesse! Today, we're tackling a topic that's a game-changer for meaningful conversations: the art of indirect speech, "el estilo indirecto," mixed with the nuances of expressing agreement in Spanish. Get ready to enhance your dialogue skills and engage more deeply with every Spanish speaker you meet!

Indirect Speech: The Cornerstone of Conversational Spanish

Indirect speech is like a secret code in communication. It allows you to report someone's words without quoting them verbatim, giving you the flexibility to maintain the essence of the original message but with your own twist. Here are some of the most common verbs you'll use, along with examples to solidify your understanding:

  1. Decir (to say) - Direct: Ana dice, "Me encanta la paella." | Indirect: Ana dice que le encanta la paella.

  2. Contar (to tell) - Direct: Luis cuenta, "Conseguí un nuevo trabajo." | Indirect: Luis cuenta que consiguió un nuevo trabajo.

  3. Explicar (to explain) - Direct: El guía explica, "La ciudad fue fundada en el siglo XIV." | Indirect: El guía explica que la ciudad fue fundada en el siglo XIV.

  4. Comentar (to comment) - Direct: Yo comento, "El clima está cambiando." | Indirect: Yo comento que el clima está cambiando.

  5. Afirmar (to affirm) - Direct: El doctor afirma, "La dieta es importante para la salud." | Indirect: El doctor afirma que la dieta es importante para la salud.


But let's enhance our conversation even further. Agreeing in Spanish isn't just about saying "Sí." It's about expressing your concordance with style and authenticity.


Expressing Agreement Like a Native Speaker

Agreeing is about resonating with someone's ideas or statements. It's about building a connection. Here's how to express agreement in Spanish with finesse:

  • Estoy de acuerdo (I agree) - When your friend says, "El cine español es único," you can respond, "Estoy de acuerdo, tiene un estilo muy distintivo."

  • Es verdad (It's true) - If someone remarks, "Aprender idiomas abre puertas," nod and say, "Es verdad, te conecta con el mundo."

  • Tienes razón (You're right) - When a colleague asserts, "Hablar otro idioma mejora tus oportunidades laborales," show your consensus with, "Tienes razón, es una ventaja enorme."

  • Exactamente (Exactly) - If your tutor mentions, "El subjuntivo es esencial para el español avanzado," acknowledge with, "Exactamente, es clave para expresar dudas y deseos."

  • Sin duda (Without a doubt) - When discussing environmental issues, if someone states, "Debemos cuidar nuestro planeta," reinforce the statement with, "Sin duda, es nuestra responsabilidad."


Super Learners, remember, our dynamic classes are designed to keep you engaged and speaking Spanish from the get-go. They run for twelve amazing hours every single day, with student interaction at the heart of it all.

And don't miss out on our Spanish Squid Game on January 31st for an immersive and playful way to practice your Spanish. Plus, our Spanish course for beginners starts on Monday, January 22 – the perfect way to jump-start your language learning journey in a fun, supportive setting.

Are you ready to master indirect speech and express agreement like you were born doing it? Join us for an unforgettable language-learning experience that will leave you chatting away with confidence.

See you in class, and until then, keep practicing!

Hasta la próxima,Your Spanish Super Tutor Team

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