About this episode
In this episode, Dennis Espinosa reads and translates the song 'Laika' by Mecano, helping listeners improve their Spanish listening skills and vocabulary.
Hola mi gente! Today we are going to read, translate and listen The Song: Laika by Mecano. I will be reading the song in Spanish very slowly and you will try to understand word by word. You will be learning some interesting words and new vocabulary and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I will translate the song in English and then read in Spanish again in a normal speed but explaining some words at the same time.. You can support me and my podcast if you want: Donate with PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennis You can buy me a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennis Here are the lyrics: Era rusa y se llamaba Laika Ella era una perra muy normal Pasó de ser un corriente animal A ser una estrella mundial La metieron dentro de una nave Para observar la reacción Ella fue la primera astronauta En el espacio exterior Preparado está ya el cohete para zarpar El control en tierra dice a Laika adiós En la base, todo era silencio Esperando alguna señal Todos con los cascos en la oreja Oyeron a la perra ladrar Mientras en la Tierra una gran fiesta Gritos, risas, llantos y champagne Laika miraba por la ventana ¿Qué será…
People in this episode
Host: Dennis Espinosa
Topics covered
- Spanish language
- song translation
- listening skills
- vocabulary
- Laika
Keywords
- Laika
- Mecano
- Spanish song
- translation
- listening practice
- vocabulary
- language learning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mecano
Books & works: Laika
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