Reacting to what someone says can be difficult in a foreign language, especially when you want to have some variety. Here are some of the most useful phrases you can use to show you’re engaged in the conversation:
- tal cual | used when you think exactly like the person.
- bien ahí | use it when you want to congratulate someone on achieving something.
- ahí va | to show that you understand.
- de una | to say you agree.
- a full | to express that you really like the idea.
- dale | the most common alternative to ok.
- bárbaro | an alternative dale.
Good luck in finding a spot for them in your conversations,
Until soon!
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