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Greeting a Friend
Practice casual greetings and small talk with someone you already know
Catching Up vs. Meeting
Already Know Each Other
In Lesson 1 you learned how to meet someone new — names, introductions, "mucho gusto." When you already know someone, you skip all that. Instead, you jump straight into asking how they've been and what's going on in their life.
¿Cómo has estado?How have you been?
¿Qué has hecho?What have you been up to?
Reacting to What You Hear
Friends don't just answer questions — they react. Spanish has short, expressive reactions that keep the conversation alive. Sprinkle these in naturally.
¡Qué padre!How cool! (Mexico)
¡Qué bien!How nice! / That's great!
¡No manches!No way! / You're kidding! (Mexico — mild)
¿En serio?Seriously? / For real?
¿A poco?Really? / No way!
Greeting Someone You Know
Answering "How Are You?"
Casual Small Talk
Street Catch-Up Talk (Northern Mexico)
Saying Goodbye to a Friend
Ready to Practice?
You bump into a friend at the store. You haven't seen each other in a few weeks. Catch up quickly — ask what's new, react to what they say, and make a loose plan to hang out before you each go your way.
Start Lab: Running Into a Friend