Dominican Spanish 101

Kesia and Tamara discuss Dominican barbershops, what makes them different from barbershops in other places, and the cost of a haircut in the DR.

Kesia y Tamara hablan sobre las barberías (peluquerías) dominicanas, lo que las hace diferentes de las barberías en otros lugares, y el costo de un corte de pelo en la RD.

In part 2 of the conversation about Dominican beauty salons, Tamara and Kesia discuss natural hair styles and the cost of beauty.

En la segunda parte de la conversación sobre los salones de belleza dominicanos, Tamara y Kesia hablan sobre los peinados naturales y el coste de la belleza.

Kesia and Tamara talk about Dominican beauty salons both in the DR and the United States. Kesia shares a secret Dominican beauty salons use to get your hair as straight as possible. She also shares how to request a hair style when you go to beauty salon in the Dominican Republic.

Kesia y Tamara hablan sobre los salones de belleza dominicanos tanto en RD como en Estados Unidos. Kesia comparte un secreto que usan los salones de belleza dominicanos para dejar tu cabello lo más liso posible. También comparte cómo solicitar un peinado cuando vas a un salón de belleza en la República Dominicana.

In part 2 of the discussion about merengue, Kesia talks about the different types of merengue and shares her favorite merengue artists.

En la segunda parte de la conversación sobre el merengue, Kesia habla de los diferentes tipos de merengue y comparte sus merengueros favoritos.

In this episode, Kesia explains the history of merengue music and dance in the Dominican Republic.

En este episodio, Kesia explica la historia de la música y el baile del merengue en la República Dominicana.

This episode is about the history of bachata music in the Dominican Republic, the styles of dance, and the genre’s most popular artists.

Este episodio se trata de la historia de la música bachata en la República Dominicana, los estilos de baile y los artistas más populares del género.

Season 3 of the Dominican Spanish 101 podcast is launching Saturday, February 25!  

In this episode, Kesia shares 5 words and phrases used to describe people in relationships.

In this episode, Kesia shares how to find the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic.  Discover these hidden gems outside of Punta Cana that are virtually unknown to the typical tourist.  Grab your pen and pad and take note of these playas hermosas for your next trip to the DR.

Kesia shares the 3 main regions of the Dominican Republic and what you can find in each area of the country.  We also talk about the different accents that are characteristic of each region.

In this episode, we talk about words used to describe people in the Dominican Republic.  Kesia shares how to describe that nosy neighbor that's always in everyone's business, someone who is a little older and doesn't know how to act their age, and more.

Learn all about how Dominicans celebrate Independence Day and carnival in February.  Kesia also shares insight on the history between Haiti and the Dominican Republic and the complicated relationship between the 2 countries.

Season 2 of the Dominican Spanish podcasts kicks off Saturday, February 27.  Subscribe now!

It’s not only the accent that makes Dominican Spanish unique.  There are hundreds of words and expressions that you’ll only hear in the DR.  

In this episode, we’re joined again by Kesia Sosa to review 7 Dominican words and expressions you probably don’t know.  So let’s get you prepared for your next trip to Punta Cana or conversation with friends from the Dominican Republic.

You may have noticed that Dominicans don’t speak the same way you may have been taught in your Spanish classes.   You might even feel like they’re speaking an entirely different language in the Dominican Republic! Not to worry – we’re diving into all the specifics in this week’s episode about Dominican Spanish. 

Phone conversation between 2 friends talking about celebrating Semana Santa.  

Learn words you'll hear used to describe people in the Dominican Republic.  Kesia tells us all about how to describe greedy people, family members that overstay their welcome, someone who is all talk and no action, and more.

Kesia shares common words you'll hear when hanging out with friends in the DR, including 3 different ways to party.  Listen to find out how to ask someone to go out for drinks or to watch a baseball game.

In this episode, we talk about more Dominican drinks.  Find out the favorite breakfast beverage, plus a unique drink that Kesia says Tamara has to try on her next trip to DR.

Learn all about bebidas dominicanas (Dominican drinks) to accompany your Dominican cuisine.  Kesia tells us all about the most popular drinks from the Dominican Republic, and Tamara shares her favorite drink for a hot day on the beach.

In part 2 of our conversation about Dominican cooking, we talk about the versatility of the plátano in Dominican cooking.  We also settle the controversy over 2 dishes claimed by another island but have their roots in the DR.

In this episode, Kesia tells us about typical breakfast, lunch, and snack foods in the Dominican Republic.   We also talk about the unique way Dominicans make rice and why you can never use a non-stick pan.

Kesia shares 4 expressions you can use at meal time in the Dominican Republic.  Learn how to say you're stuffed when you've had more than enough to eat, and to express disgust when something looks less than appetizing.

Learn six different ways to use the word chivo in the Dominican Republic.  While it can be literally translated as goat, it also has many different meanings in the Dominican Republic.  Kesia shares the various expressions that use the word chivo and their meaning in this episode.

Learn 4 words and expressions related to transportation Dominican Republic.  

Learn how to greet someone in the Dominican Republic, whether you're talking to a friend or a group of people.  Kesia shares common Dominican Spanish greetings and, more importantly, how you can respond and sound natural speaking Spanish.

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