Through the week, you’ve heard the phrase over and over again. Now, you get to hear it used in a proper sentence.
In today’s audio guide, you can learn how to use the phrase al mal tiempo, buena cara used in other Spanish-speaking countries through all the different walks of life.
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🍅 Version 1: The Textbook Spanish: Al mal tiempo, buena cara.
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🍅 Version 2: The Friend Spanish: Oye, al mal tiempo, buena cara, tío.
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🍅 Version 3: The Sharp Spanish: Al mal tiempo, buena cara. Ya.
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🍅 Version 4: The Abuela Spanish: Al mal tiempo, buena cara, mi vida.
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🍅 Version 5: The Argentine Spanish: Che, al mal tiempo, buena cara, boludo.
Version 1: The Textbook Spanish:
Al mal tiempo, buena cara.
The vibe: Calm and clean, like a teacher reading from a page. Where you would hear it: A Spanish classroom, anywhere in the world.
Version 2: The Friend Spanish:
Oye, al mal tiempo, buena cara, tío.
The vibe: Easy and warm, like a friend bumping your shoulder. Where you would hear it: A café in Madrid after a bad date.
Version 3: The Sharp Spanish:
Al mal tiempo, buena cara. Ya.
The vibe: Firm. A little tired. Done talking about it. Where you would hear it: A kitchen, right before someone walks out.
Version 4: The Abuela Spanish:
Al mal tiempo, buena cara, mi vida.
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