Suggesting a Specific Activity
After confirming availability, one friend suggests a particular casual activity, like a brunch, a park walk, or a museum visit, and explains why they think it's a good idea.
Después de confirmar la disponibilidad, un amigo sugiere una actividad casual particular, como un brunch, un paseo por el parque o una visita al museo, y explica por qué cree que es una buena idea.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
chill
Means relaxed or low-key, not too exciting or formal. Use it when suggesting casual activities, like 'Let's do something chill this weekend.'
Significa relajado o bajo perfil, no muy emocionante o formal. Úsalo al sugerir actividades casuales, como 'Hagamos algo chill este fin de semana.'
open
Here, it means available or free in your schedule. Common in planning: 'I'm open on Saturday.'
Aquí, significa disponible o libre en tu agenda. Común en la planificación: 'Estoy abierto el sábado.'
have in mind
Means thinking of or planning something specific. Useful for asking about ideas: 'What do you have in mind?'
Significa pensar en o planificar algo específico. Útil para preguntar sobre ideas: '¿Qué tienes en mente?'
go for a walk
Means to take a leisurely stroll. A common phrase for suggesting outdoor relaxation: 'Let's go for a walk.'
Significa dar un paseo tranquilo. Una frase común para sugerir relajación al aire libre: 'Vamos a dar un paseo.'
fresh air
Refers to clean, outdoor air that feels refreshing. Often used to explain why going outside is good: 'I need some fresh air.'
Se refiere al aire limpio y al aire libre que se siente refrescante. A menudo se usa para explicar por qué salir es bueno: 'Necesito aire fresco.'
grab
Informal way to say quickly get or eat something. Like 'grab a coffee' for a casual meet-up.
Manera informal de decir conseguir o comer algo rápidamente. Como 'agarrar un café' para una reunión casual.
afterwards
Means after that time or event. Useful for adding to plans: 'Let's eat afterwards.'
Significa después de ese tiempo o evento. Útil para agregar a los planes: 'Comamos después.'
works for me
Means it's convenient or suitable for me. A polite way to agree: 'That time works for me.'
Significa que es conveniente o adecuado para mí. Una forma educada de estar de acuerdo: 'Esa hora me funciona.'
sounds like a plan
Means it seems like a good idea, confirming agreement. Ends conversations positively: 'Sounds like a plan!'
Significa que parece una buena idea, confirmando el acuerdo. Termina las conversaciones positivamente: 'Sounds like a plan!'
looking forward to it
Expresses excitement about a future event. A friendly way to end: 'I'm looking forward to it.'
Expresa emoción sobre un evento futuro. Una forma amistosa de terminar: 'Estoy deseando que llegue.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, are you free this weekend? I was thinking of doing something chill.
This is a casual way to start planning. 'Are you free' asks about availability; 'I was thinking of' suggests an idea softly. Useful for initiating weekend plans.
Esta es una forma casual de empezar a planear. 'Are you free' pregunta sobre disponibilidad; 'I was thinking of' sugiere una idea suavemente. Útil para iniciar planes de fin de semana.
Yeah, I'm pretty open! What did you have in mind?
'Pretty open' means quite available. 'What did you have in mind?' politely asks for suggestions. Great for responding when free and curious about ideas.
'Pretty open' significa bastante disponible. 'What did you have in mind?' pregunta cortésmente por sugerencias. Genial para responder cuando estás libre y curioso por ideas.
How about we go for a walk in the park on Saturday morning?
'How about' introduces a suggestion. The structure proposes an activity with time and place. Ideal for offering specific plans.
'How about' introduce una sugerencia. La estructura propone una actividad con tiempo y lugar. Ideal para ofrecer planes específicos.
The weather's supposed to be really nice, and it would be good to get some fresh air.
'Supposed to be' means expected to be. This sentence gives a reason for the plan using 'and' to connect ideas. Explains why an activity is appealing.
'Supposed to be' significa 'expected to be'. Esta oración da una razón para el plan usando 'and' para conectar ideas. Explica por qué una actividad es atractiva.
That sounds perfect! I could definitely use some fresh air.
'Sounds perfect' shows strong agreement. 'Could definitely use' means would benefit from. Useful for enthusiastic responses and personal reasons.
'Sounds perfect' muestra un fuerte acuerdo. 'Could definitely use' significa que se beneficiaría de ello. Útil para respuestas entusiastas y razones personales.
We could even grab some coffee afterwards.
'Could even' suggests an optional addition. 'Afterwards' means after the main activity. Adds flexibility to plans.
'Could even' sugiere una adición opcional. 'Afterwards' significa después de la actividad principal. Añade flexibilidad a los planes.
What time were you thinking of meeting?
This asks for a specific time using 'were you thinking of' for a gentle inquiry. Essential for confirming details in planning.
Esto pide una hora específica usando 'were you thinking of' para una indagación suave. Esencial para confirmar detalles en la planificación.
Around 10 AM? That way it's not too early, and we'll still have plenty of time for the rest of the day.
'Around' means approximately. 'That way' explains the benefit. Connects time suggestion with reasons using 'and'. Helps negotiate convenient times.
'Around' significa aproximadamente. 'That way' explica el beneficio. Conecta la sugerencia de tiempo con razones usando 'and'. Ayuda a negociar tiempos convenientes.
10 AM works for me. So, Saturday, 10 AM, at the park entrance by the river. Sounds like a plan!
'Works for me' agrees. Summarizes details for clarity. 'Sounds like a plan' confirms. Perfect for finalizing arrangements.
'Works for me' acuerda. Resume los detalles para claridad. 'Sounds like a plan' confirma. Perfecto para finalizar arreglos.
Awesome! Looking forward to it.
'Awesome' expresses excitement. 'Looking forward to it' shows anticipation. A positive way to end the conversation.
'Awesome' expresa entusiasmo. 'Looking forward to it' muestra anticipación. Una forma positiva de terminar la conversación.