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Ser un cotilla

"Being a busybody"
Spanish B1 dictation exercise

Find out where the expression "ser un cotilla" may come from.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "cotilla", "curiosidad", "averiguar", "prenda de vestir", "corsé", "indumentaria", "congregarse", "ajeno/a", "ajustar" & "chismear".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Inma Sánchez BA
Last updated: 2024-05-20

I'll play you Spanish speech in sections for you to transcribe

  • Start by listening to the whole piece then hit start
  • Play each section and write down what you hear
  • I'll show you correct answers after each for you to mark yourself
Start the exercise
How the test works
You’ll practise: El Pretérito Imperfecto, Género femenino, Pronombre relativo
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