Dating and Going Out in Spain
Talk about dating apps, go on a first date and make plans to meet again in Spain.
In Spain dating starts with 'quedar' - meeting up for 'algo', usually a drink or tapas in the evening - and the language around apps is full of anglicisms like 'hacer match'. Splitting the bill ('a medias') is common on first dates. The cards follow a newcomer in Madrid getting advice from a friend about an app match, then the first date itself and making plans afterwards.

- 1
¿Te apetecería quedar algún día?
Would you like to meet up sometime?
- 2
Claro, me encantaría.
Sure, I'd love to.
- 3
¿Tomamos algo el viernes?
Shall we grab a drink on Friday?
- 4
¿Estás saliendo con alguien?
Are you seeing anyone?
- 5
La conocí en una app de citas.
I met her on a dating app.
- 6
Hicimos match la semana pasada.
We matched last week.
- 7
Me ha dejado en visto.
He's left me on read.
- 8
Me ha dado plantón.
She stood me up.
- 9
Tenemos muchas cosas en común.
We've got loads in common.
- 10
No hubo química.
There was no chemistry.
- 11
Prefiero ir poco a poco.
I'd rather take things slowly.
- 12
Vamos a medias.
Let's split it.
- 13
Me lo he pasado muy bien.
I had a really good time.
- 14
¿Te apetece repetir?
Fancy doing it again?
- 15
Es muy maja, pero no me gusta en ese sentido.
She's really nice, but I don't fancy her.
- 16
No estoy preparado para una relación.
I'm not ready for a relationship.
- 17
Siempre está ligando con todo el mundo.
He's always flirting with everyone.
- 18
Preséntame a tus amigos.
Introduce me to your friends.
- 19
Me gustas mucho.
I really like you.
- 20
Escríbeme cuando llegues a casa.
Text me when you get home.