Opening Lines
One area generally not covered in most Spanish classes is how to strike up a conversation with a stranger of the opposite sex.
Here are a few useful phrases to help you break the ice.
¿Cómo se llama usted? - What’s you’re name?
¿Desea tomar algo? - Would you like something to drink?
¿Quisiera bailar conmigo? - Would you like to dance with me
¿Tiene la hora? - Do you have the time?
¿Habla usted inglés? - Do you speak English?
¿Por casualidad, sabe dónde queda…? - By chance, do you know where …is located?
¿Me puede indicar el camino? - Can you show me how to get to..?
¿Tiene usted fuego? - Do you have a light?
¿Viene aquí muy a menudo? - Do you come here often?
Creo que la conozco. - I think we’ve met.
Creo que la he visto por aquí - I’ve seen you around here.
¿Es usted una modelo? - Are you a model?
¿Quisiera hablar un rato? - Would you like to talk for a while?
¡Qué buen tiempo hace! - What great weather we’re having!
¿Le gustaría salir conmigo? - Would you like to go out with me?
Tiquismo (Costa Rican expressio) of the week: Pepeado means to like or love someone a lot.
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