Providing Event Details and Logistics
The initiator provides specific details about the game night, including the date, time, location, who else is invited or confirmed to attend, and practical information like whether food/drinks will be provided or if it's potluck.
El iniciador proporciona detalles específicos sobre la noche de juegos, incluyendo la fecha, hora, ubicación, quién más está invitado o confirmado para asistir, e información práctica como si se proporcionará comida/bebidas o si es un potluck.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
free
Available and not busy; use this when asking if someone can join an event, like 'Are you free this weekend?'
Disponible y no ocupado; úsalo cuando preguntes si alguien puede unirse a un evento, como '¿Estás libre este fin de semana?'
potentially
Possibly or maybe; it's a polite way to show interest without committing right away, common in casual invitations.
Posiblemente o tal vez; es una forma educada de mostrar interés sin comprometerse de inmediato, común en invitaciones casuales.
kick things off
To start an event or activity; an informal expression used to describe beginning something fun like a party.
Empezar un evento o actividad; una expresión informal utilizada para describir el comienzo de algo divertido como una fiesta.
chill
Relaxed and easygoing; describe games or activities that are not too competitive or intense.
Relajado y despreocupado; describe juegos o actividades que no son demasiado competitivos o intensos.
hit
Something very popular or successful; use it for games or events that everyone enjoys, like 'This game is always a hit!'
Algo muy popular o exitoso; úsalo para juegos o eventos que todos disfrutan, como '¡Este juego siempre es un éxito!'
potluck
A shared meal where each person brings food to contribute; common in social gatherings to make it easy and fun.
Una comida compartida donde cada persona trae comida para contribuir; común en reuniones sociales para hacerla fácil y divertida.
whip up
To prepare or make something quickly and easily; often used for food, like 'I'll whip up some cookies.'
Preparar o hacer algo de manera rápida y fácil; a menudo usado para comida, como 'Voy a preparar rápidamente unas galletas.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Emily, I was wondering if you're free for a board game night this Saturday?
This is a polite invitation using 'I was wondering if' to soften the request; useful for suggesting plans without pressure. The present continuous 'you're free' asks about availability.
Esta es una invitación educada que usa 'I was wondering if' para suavizar la solicitud; útil para sugerir planes sin presión. El presente continuo 'you're free' pregunta sobre disponibilidad.
Oh, potentially! What time were you thinking, and where?
A positive but non-committal response; 'potentially' means maybe, and 'were you thinking' politely asks for details. Great for showing interest while seeking more info.
Una respuesta positiva pero no comprometedora; 'potentially' significa tal vez, y 'were you thinking' pregunta educadamente por detalles. Genial para mostrar interés mientras busca más información.
Around 7 PM at my place. We're planning to kick things off then.
Provides event logistics clearly; 'around' means approximately, and 'kick things off' is an idiom for starting. Use this to give practical details like time and location.
Proporciona la logística del evento de manera clara; 'around' significa aproximadamente, y 'kick things off' es un modismo para comenzar. Úsalo para dar detalles prácticos como hora y lugar.
Sounds good! What kind of games are we talking about?
Expresses approval and asks for specifics; 'sounds good' is casual agreement, and 'are we talking about' inquires about type. Helpful for clarifying event content.
Expresa aprobación y pregunta por detalles; 'sounds good' es un acuerdo casual, y 'are we talking about' indaga sobre el tipo. Útil para aclarar el contenido del evento.
Should I bring anything, like snacks or drinks?
Offers to contribute; the modal 'should' politely asks for advice. Use this in invitations to show thoughtfulness about what to provide.
Ofrece contribuir; el modal 'should' pregunta educadamente por consejo. Úsalo en invitaciones para mostrar consideración sobre qué proveer.
Good question! I'll have some basic snacks and drinks, but we're doing a potluck for anything extra.
Answers helpfully and explains arrangements; 'good question' acknowledges the ask positively. Explains potluck setup, useful for organizing shared events.
Responde de manera útil y explica los arreglos; 'buena pregunta' reconoce la pregunta positivamente. Explica la configuración del potluck, útil para organizar eventos compartidos.
Perfect, I can probably whip up some brownies then. I'll let you know for sure by tomorrow evening if I can make it.
Confirms contribution and follow-up; 'whip up' means make quickly, and 'let you know for sure' promises a decision. Use to respond to potluck invites and buy time.
Confirma contribución y seguimiento; 'whip up' significa hacer rápido, y 'let you know for sure' promete una decisión. Úsalo para responder invitaciones a potluck y ganar tiempo.