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La popularidad de Cartagena

"The popularity of Cartagena"
Spanish C1 dictation exercise

Cartagena in Colombia has established itself as a preferred destination for many travellers.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "consolidarse", "solicitar", "auge", "amurallado/-a", "bullicio", "alejarse", "aunar" & "decantarse".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Inma Sánchez BA
Last updated: 2026-09-21

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: Infinitivo, Modo subjuntivo, Gerundio/Spanish present participle
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