Role-Playing Lab

Running Into a Friend

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.

Role A: Amigo/a 1

You spot your friend first — you're excited to see them and want to catch up

Role B: Amigo/a 2

You've been busy with work and haven't seen many friends lately

Turn 1 of 11

Your Turn: Amigo/a 1

You spot your friend first — you're excited to see them and want to catch up

Spot your friend and greet them with excitement

(You haven't seen them in a while — show it)

Phrases you can use:

¡Oye!Hey!¡Qué milagro!What a miracle! / Long time!¡Cuánto tiempo!Long time no see!

Practice Tips

*Lesson 1 was about meeting strangers. This is about people who already know each other — no "me llamo" or "mucho gusto" needed.
*"¡Qué milagro!" is one of the most common things Mexicans say when they run into someone they haven't seen in a while. Use it freely.
*"Ahí la llevo" is more honest than "bien" — it means "I'm getting by" and people appreciate the realness.
*"Échale ganas" and "echándole ganas" are everywhere in Mexican Spanish. It's encouragement — like "keep pushing" or "you've got this."
*"Ahí me marcas" means "call me sometime" — a casual way to say "let's stay in touch" without committing to a specific plan.
*Try the lab twice: once following the hints, then again using your own real details.