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They're good people in Spanish

Jory has just left, and Justin and Megan compare notes about him without gossiping.

You'll learn several natural ways to say you like someone, get along, or simply don't have anything against them.

You'll also ask what someone thinks and explain that you barely know a person. These chunks help you sound friendly and honest.

By the end of this lesson

Say you like someone, get along, and think they're good people.

  • Me cae bienI like them.
  • Nos caemos bienWe get along.
  • Es buena ondaThey're good people.
  • No me cae malI've got nothing against them.
  • ¿Cómo te cae ___?What do you think of them?
  • Apenas lo conozcoI barely know him.

Scene — kind notes after Jory leaves

Outside Café Laurel, just after Jory leaves for an appointment. Justin and Megan stand by the door and compare their impressions kindly.

They agree Jory is easy to like, although Justin has only met him a few times.

Outside Café Laurel, Justin and Megan kindly compare their impressions after Jory walks away toward an appointment.

Learn — liking and getting along

These chunks help you give a friendly opinion about a person without sounding too strong or too personal.

Notice how the final line says you barely know him.

  1. Jory is at the door on his way out in the first moment.

    Me cae bien

    I like them.

    When to use it: Say this when someone gives you a good personal impression.

    Learn me cae bien as one piece; it does not literally mean someone falls well.

    Say it: meh KAH-eh byen

  2. Justin faces Megan with an agreeable smile and gives a small thumbs-up while saying they get along.

    Nos caemos bien

    We get along.

    When to use it: Say this when two people have a good impression of each other.

    Nos means us, so this chunk describes a mutual feeling between people.

    Say it: nohs kah-EH-mohs byen

  3. Es buena onda, Megan's version.

    Es buena onda

    They're good people.

    When to use it: Say this when you think someone is friendly and easygoing.

    Buena onda is a friendly Mexican expression for a good attitude or good person.

    Say it: ehs BWEH-nah ON-dah

  4. Justin gently shakes his head and holds out both palms to show that he has nothing against Jory.

    No me cae mal

    I've got nothing against them.

    When to use it: Say this when you do not dislike someone, even if you feel neutral.

    The word no makes this negative, but the whole chunk is milder than saying you like someone.

    Say it: noh meh KAH-eh mahl

  5. Not a gossip session, cups and a kind tone.

    ¿Cómo te cae ___?

    What do you think of them?

    When to use it: Ask this to learn whether someone likes or dislikes a person.

    Replace the blank with a person's name; te refers to the person giving the opinion.

    Say it: KOH-moh teh KAH-eh

  6. Justin raises a few fingers to indicate limited experience and explains that he barely knows Jory.

    Apenas lo conozco

    I barely know him.

    When to use it: Say this when you have met a man only a few times.

    Apenas means barely, while lo refers to the man you know.

    Say it: ah-PEH-nahs loh koh-NOHS-koh

Story — a friendly opinion

Watch Justin and Megan compare notes about Jory in a warm, respectful way.

The highlighted chunks show how strong each opinion is. Turn on Show English if you need help.

  1. JoryHola.Hi.
  2. JustinHola, Jory.Hi, Jory.
  3. JoryMe tengo que ir. Nos vemos pronto.I've got to go. See you soon.
  4. Jory leaves. Megan waits until he is out of earshot before asking Justin.
  5. Megan¿Cómo te cae Jory?What do you think of Jory?
  6. JustinMe cae bien.I like him.
  7. MeganSí, es buena onda.Yes, he's good people.
  8. JustinApenas lo conozco, pero no me cae mal.I barely know him, but I've got nothing against him.
  9. MeganNos caemos bien.We get along.

Practice — compare notes kindly

You'll listen for meaning, match expressions, answer questions, fill a gap, and put a short exchange in order.

Read each situation carefully before choosing.

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  1. What did you hear?

    What did you hear?

  2. Match the pairs

    Spanish

    Nos caemos bienDrop the English here
    Es buena ondaDrop the English here
    ¿Qué te parece?Drop the English here

    English

  3. What do you say?

    What do you say?

    Megan asks about Jory, and you think he is friendly and easygoing.

  4. Pick the reply

    Megan says:

    Pick the reply

    ¿Cómo te cae Jory?

    What do you think of Jory?

    And you reply with:

  5. Fill the gap

    Fill the gap

    I barely know him.

    Apenas ____ conozco

  6. What does it mean?

    What does it mean?

    Hola.

  7. Put the chat in order

    1. MeganWhat comes first?
    2. Justin…
    3. Megan…
  8. Find the mistake

    Find the mistake

  9. True or false?

    True or false?

    This line means that two people get along well.

  10. Build the line

    Build the line

    We get along.

    Tap the words in order.

Say it — talk about a friend

Now you're Justin, and Megan asks what you think about Jory after he leaves.

Tap the microphone for your answer, or tap ▶ to hear the model line. Your recording stays on your device.

  1. Megan¿Cómo te cae Jory?What do you think of Jory?
  2. Justin (you)Say that you like him.

    Say that you like him.

    Me cae bien

    I like them.

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Recap — what you can say now

Every line from this lesson
SpanishEnglishPlay
Me cae bienI like them.
Nos caemos bienWe get along.
Es buena ondaThey're good people.
No me cae malI've got nothing against them.
¿Cómo te cae ___?What do you think of them?
Apenas lo conozcoI barely know him.
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