Gringo Amuses Latino Neighborhood with His Spanish

[@xiaomanyc]

Want to learn Spanish with my “chess-game” approach? Check out my Spanish course ‘’Street-Smart Spanish’’: www.streetsmartlanguages.com/spanish

[@alejandrocalvillo4030]

Cringe…

[@averagegiuseppe5640]

​@@alejandrocalvillo4030 Super. His Chinese even more so. FAR FAR FAR from perfect. This coming from a Chinese Dominican. But hey, he pays the bills this way.

[@dangerous8333]

Hey Xiao...so. Spanish is a "gringo" language. Spanish comes from Spain. Spaniards are Caucasian. I love your videos but sometimes you do come off as an ignorant American in other ways. This being one of them. Also your videos titled "oblivious white guy" is odd, as if only white guys are oblivious. I think you can go about it without disparaging or getting other aspects of culture wrong.

[@dangerous8333]

@@averagegiuseppe5640 Does anyone who speaks a second language honestly speak that second language perfectly? Very few. Get over yourself. It's always the half-breeds that make the biggest deal about it. As if you have something to prove. Full blooded Chinese people fully respect this guy. So seriously get over yourself. By the way, coming from a Spaniard I bet you don't speak Spanish perfectly as a Dominican either. Probably don't speak Chinese perfectly either lmfao 😂

[@averagegiuseppe5640]

@@dangerous8333 He can't speak Spanish or Chinese. My classmate is Chinese and says it stinks -- nowhere near perfect! But give him credit, he knows how to monetize KZbin. THAT'S what his videos should be about. Clickbait => $$$$

[@matheusrofficial]

This guy has the best job ever: go outside to buy lots of food and talk with strangers

[@youtubevideosvideos7942]

Facts

[@najmirandomo7711]

Agreed with you except the "talk with strangers" part **anxiety intensifies**

[@random9240]

Don't forget for the best part 😁🤟 Getting paid for doing the job

[@TrippyRexTech]

@@najmirandomo7711 just about to reply that

[@matheusrofficial]

@@najmirandomo7711 FACTS! I forgot to point out that the talk was special because he is practicing his language skills. Talking for no reason with people that speaks the same language as you = terrifying

[@cjorgie1]

My cousin was trying to speak Spanish to a guy we were ordering burgers from and the guy was less than impressed. My cousin kept on with the Gracias Muchacho terrible Spanish. After his second attempt the guy looked him dead in the face and said “Dude, I’m Indian” ! I saw the whole thing unfolding and it was hilarious.

[@1x403]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@danielnoriega6655]

lmao... not long ago I went to popeyes, and there was this guy Indian, but he learned how to take and serve orders in Spanish, I was really impressed.

[@maxalmonte14]

LOL

[@Goochieshark]

Jajajaja 🤣

[@ignaciogualdoni3560]

HAHAHAHAHA OMG so embarrassed

[@TheSuperk25]

The thing is, he can practice the language with the natives without leaving NYC.

[@miggys4750]

That’s the beauty of NYC. Can’t beat it! :)))

[@你的人生可能]

repent for your sins if you reject Jesus he will reject you in his kingdom and your spirit will be tormented for eternity by demons.

[@anyanicholls6131]

@@你的人生可能 tell jesus that’s nasty

[@wittyboy64]

@@你的人生可能 Hey I'm also a Christian but don't make them afraid of what could happen to them if they didn't accept Jesus

[@zsualite7984]

@@wittyboy64 Muslims be like:

[@GabrielPerez-zv6gm]

Im Cuban, and you don't know how much we apreciate the effort of you guys learning Spanish, we have a really big and amazing culture and love to share and talk about it.

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

Those of us learning Spanish also appreciate when people aren’t rude about it. As an American I sometimes feel judged because my Spanish is a bit broken- estoy aprendiendo-lol

[@willsinternet]

Annoying Music Lover Yeah same. I try my best to learn / speak spanish because I am in a mostly latino neighborhood. I hate how sometimes I get judged if my spanish is a bit broken. I can definitely have a basic convo but miss some words here and there. Que tengo un buen día!

[@dannyd806]

¿Serio? ¿Entonces si voy a cuba para una vacación los personas allí van a gustar si pruebo hablar español con ellos? En verdad creo que el idioma es muy genial! Un día voy a ser fluente. Pienso que voy a estar nervioso usar que yo sé 🤣 voy a haber que tomar unas cervezas primera.

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

@@dannyd806 jajaja😂😂 entendí toda del comento y estoy feliz!

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

@@dannyd806 jajaja😂😂 entendí toda del comento y estoy feliz!

[@alexkkx]

i’m so proud of xiaoma. coming from a native spanish speaker, his spanish is actually good for only studying it for about 3 months. keep practicing and keep up the good work.

[@Encooder]

x2

[@jalv509]

@@victorv7356 Yes, but I have to admit he has improved quite a bit, and I'm happy that he isn't labeling it as "perfect Spanish."

[@jeeby7553]

Es fácil el idioma español por es fácil aprenderlo

[@nintend0ll]

@@jeeby7553 no es fácil.

[@extinctwarriorrace1755]

@@nintend0ll Es fácil en el sentido de que, cuando lo aprendes, has aprendido las bases de lenguas similares tales como el francés, italiano... En sí, no es sencillo. Pero es un idioma que te genera muchos beneficios, es muy hablado y con su aprendizaje logras aprender los fundamentos de otros idiomas basados en latín. (Just in case you don't speak spanish and you tried to speak it) It's easy in the meaning of that, when you learn it, you have actually learnt bases to similar languages like french, italian... Itself, it is not easy, that's true. But it is an advantage language, it's really spoken over the world and by learning it you reach the basis for other latin derivated languages.

[@mplvt]

The Colombian guy was showing you his culture because most of the Latino community gets looked at and everyone assumes they are Mexican lol

[@OneJuan0633]

Not at all. Colombians are just friendly as hell, they’re always trying to put a smile on you

[@AJR-zg2py]

Hired a Columbian as a seasonal employee last year. Friendliest guy I've ever met. I was sad when his contract expired and head office wouldn't let us keep him on.

[@LuisaCarrera_]

@@AJR-zg2py colombian* :)

[@The-Dirty-Straw]

No, not everyone's ego is that fragile to take that route

[@fundane2646]

Bruh IKR

[@jsm2687]

This dude literally knows the 3 most used languages in the world.

[@albertaguilar662]

He just has to learn Hindi and then he’ll for sure be the best!

[@gonzalo_rosae]

@@albertaguilar662 must have heard you

[@venthorventura35]

@Jonathan Rose yeah you're rigth but the amount of people who live in china make a big diffence and also becuase china is a super power country makes mandarin so important, french is one of the most spoken languages on the planet i consider both languages are really usefull at the end.

[@saralopez3335]

@Jonathan Rose no

[@saralopez3335]

@Jonathan Rose French is spoken only in Quebec (Canada) and in France, in Africa all the people who speaks French have another native mother tongue, you cant count as French speaking territories.

[@myrmidoni87]

"Paseando" can literally mean to take a walk, but we often use it almost as if saying "out and about". Kind of with no aim, just strolling, going places.

[@Ryosuke1208]

@Blake Witt Wandering could be translated as "paseando" depending on the context, but it usually translates to "deambulando".

[@rosedaddona4262]

Meandering..

[@pinedacaicedojhoelandres3904]

No habla muy bien el español

[@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm]

I always thought you would use “caminar”

[@lucaskugel6476]

@@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm well in the context of the video where this guy is taking a stroll and wandering it’s paseando. But caminando usually means walking somewhere or around a general path.

[@camilalautz7461]

The Colombian guy showing him a video on Colombian food 🥺 Colombians are so proud of being Colombian I love it so much

[@trailerparkpimpn4709]

I love their coke... LMAO J/J It's a beautiful country full of beautiful people for sure

[@-lucifer-5578]

Shhhhhut uuuuuuup

[@inkyviper21]

I love Colombians accent 🤣 Their accent is so beautiful

[@JordanMcFallPhotos]

I lived in Colombia for 1.5 years but to be honest their food is pretty average! Pero los buñuelos son muy ricos!

[@danigomezz276]

who you is thank you so much ur soo kind.Im from Colombia,Caldas,Manizales

[@nicolev990]

That ice interaction tho 😂 “Quieres hielo?” “Yellow?” I never even thought about how those sound similar

[@matheusrofficial]

I laughed so hard

[@Botzyol]

Matheus Rodrigues lmfao same

[@evanhearne4020]

Yo tb... pero es q una lengua extranjera a veces suena diferente. Me pasa mucho en espanol jaja

[@victorcesarmezarivero1681]

@ ice :)

[@andrewgarner2224]

Native English speaker and after 1 year of learning Spanish everytime I say hielo (to a Spanish person) after they have finished laughing try to correct me. I now refer to it as my ice breaker.

[@joanamiguelsvlogies3817]

White person: speaks Spanish Mexican person: dude I’m from Detroit

[@crimsonszero]

Ahaha, love that Karate Kid reference!

[@ericking4072]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SuperSalvaJor]

well than that mexican would be american than wouldnt they???

[@whathello5867]

@T Doran Yep, they colonized the americas as well so now multiple people speak Spanish

[@4imee198]

Is not like *latinos make their own suburbs, bring their far family and never learn english LMAO (only in US) Ps. I'm from Bolivia -the country.

[@speakconmigo5725]

Impresionante. Speaking another language is like having a little part of yourself that’s a whole another person.

[@lilygreen221]

This is so cool, never thought about it

[@t.albertobarbosa9615]

@@lilygreen221 I speak 2 languages, English and Spanish, and it really is like having an alternative personality.

[@lilygreen221]

@@t.albertobarbosa9615 I speak english spanish and catalan so I know what you are talking about xD

[@t.albertobarbosa9615]

@@lilygreen221 Yeah it's crazy. Also I don't know if this happens to anyone else or just me but alot of the times, I speak a language better by thinking in the opposite language. So to speak spanish I think in english, and to speak english I think in spanish. And everything I read in lets say english, I would store all that information and make a copy of it in spanish, and when having a conversation in spanish, I can bring all that information without ever having to read spanish.

[@lilygreen221]

@@t.albertobarbosa9615 thats interesting, because somtimes I think in english but not to talk just thinking scenarios in my head to practise xD

[@vitoriaferreira6783]

When the Woman Said “dont buy anything from China” and u Start to speak mandarim that was a slap in her face thanks for that

[@rosedaddona4262]

I don't think she meant anything against the people, I think that she was referring to the quality of products made in China.

[@maricielomontesdelacruz6553]

Yes! Actually China is well recognized as a First World Country and all that. Unfortunately, some South American countries believe that some Chinese food and products have not the best quality. In my opinion, I do really love Chinese food 💕

[@jeanm.c6284]

@@rosedaddona4262 not about people but definitely food because in many countries of CA there are tons of jokes about chinese people using dog, rat or cat meat to make some of their dishes.

[@ChiefTief]

Yeah, but you shouldn't buy stuff from China unless you support concentration camps and forced labor, but that's none of my business.

[@rosedaddona4262]

@@ChiefTief and you think prisons anywhere aren't slave labor and all of that..wise up, Cherub!

[@dvmpsterfyre6259]

Because more than one Chinese dialect was NOT ENOUGH

[@Daxterous]

He's just rubbing it in our faces at this point.

[@tjcola7703]

Dax nah he’s trying to make entertaining videos

[@copperrose4376]

tjcola r/whoooosh

[@mannymoney6982]

He speaks 2.5 dialects

[@LOCKBlT]

Lmfaoo

[@King_Andrew]

Me: A spanish native Also me: Reads the subtitles carefully 😂👀

[@juanesteban8938]

Yeah me too hahahaha

[@4imee198]

Same LMAO

[@dillberrystew6205]

haha same mine was spanish and maltese (though I've forgot so much since I haven't spoke in a long time) and it feels like xiaoma is better than me

[@araceli3353]

igual jsjajkja

[@abdomination]

So you're from Spain?

[@josueflores6556]

honestly latinos love when a gringo is interested in our culture because we are so used to racism that it amazes us when gringos are all about our culture SALUDOS

[@steorbord]

could i ask how people react to someone speaking with a castellano/ spanish from spain accent in america, im european so i learnt that. does it sound weird? spanish isn't my first language and i only really learnt about spain but now im interested in latin america too. apparently it sounds like i have a lisp lol and apparently i pronounce my v's weird, i didn't notice i was doing it but it's just what my spanish teachers did so... idk if i should try and change my pronunciation lol

[@GianVersace]

@@steorbord Don’t change your way of speaking! I’m from Mexico and studied abroad in Spain. The Spanish have a very fancy way of speaking and it’s very cute. It reminds me of Argentinian Spanish and it makes you stand out!

[@steorbord]

@@GianVersace ah okay thank you! it sounds even stranger when i try to change it anyway lol

[@josueflores6556]

@@steorbord stay with your accent, I whish I had that accent LOL

[@devanfish2766]

Haha nice

[@wowerz82]

When you talk to people you don't know, especially older adults, you address them as "usted" instead of "tu" , but you did great!

[@bv3893]

that's some vintage ass manner, let him speak like he fucking wants

[@cristiancamilogonzalezcard4005]

Esta aprendiendo, se le perdona.

[@micco35]

"Tu" is just fine, it's not rude or anything

[@haleuucore]

micco35 it’s probably where you’re from/ the culture tbh bcs for me, i’ve been raised and taught that i should address older people as “usted” so yeah hehe i hope i don’t come off rude but yeah :3

[@micco35]

@@haleuucore yeah same, but it's not like that everywhere like you said, i don't see it as a big deal tbh

[@eazy-cheez-e8033]

Next video: White guy impresses extra terrestrials by speaking alien languages

[@rosedaddona4262]

Give him time..give him time..

[@eazy-cheez-e8033]

Rose Daddona I will haha let’s just hope it happens

[@buffy016]

Hahaha

[@coelloluis8523]

Hahaha with only 5 days of alien language learning

[@jeanpaulmendoza7141]

hahaha

[@ninsean1]

Me: Spends a year learning spanish and thinking I'm ok Xioma:

[@anielheera9053]

Xiaoma: Hold my Spanish dictionary.

[@whathello5867]

小马: no has visto nada tío

[@icepaquet505]

@@whathello5867 has*

[@adxlfo_pr2715]

ice paquet he wrote it right

[@whathello5867]

@@icepaquet505 gracias

[@davidcattin7006]

You are so right about how knowing the language helps you make friends. I've studied Spanish for over 50 years. There's nothing better than going to Mexico and speaking the language with them. They are so impressed and appreciative!

[@MrStalyn]

I'm a native Spanish speaker and it amazes me how fast you've learned Spanish. For only 3 months of studying you're doing great.

[@danilosotojr8]

As the proud son of Hispanic parents , I took up French in high school.not fluent but , I once spoke to a French person in his language and it blew his mind that at least I tried to communicate in his native language.,came across your posts today and I am impressed with your skills.👍

[@ivanv2551]

Same here ( not the French part ). Any who, damn I want to learn French but then I have an Albanian friend that’s teaching me Albanian, so I don’t know what to choose since I’m so interested in Japanese too.

[@annoymous7052]

@@ivanv2551 learn Albanian first since you already have someone to talk to in Albanian

[@TheVloggingPhaseJM]

“Hasta luego” or just “que tenga un buen día” sounds more natural than “Nos vemos pronto” when saying goodbye! Just a little feedback :)

[@adventuresofsven2314]

I use -que tenga un buen dia here in El Salvador. Asi escucha mas formal y mas respetuoso.

[@calito44]

That depends of the region, "Nos vemos pronto" sounds ok to me and i am coming from a country that his national way to say goodbye es "Chao pescao"

[@bryanv.3630]

@@calito44 which country?

[@smks8er]

Adiós is the easiest

[@ALEXJRZ]

Con CHIDO DE RATO se arma

[@gabriellasalinas1070]

Honestly your Spanish is so good! Even better than me and I’m Hispanic! A little tip I learned is when speaking to someone older than you, like an elder, instead of saying “tú,” use “usted.” My boss told me it’s like a sign of respect and that “tú” is more used when you speak to someone the same age as or younger than you.

[@migueljarquin3033]

Hahaha I’m from mexico I’m better of you

[@notsurenotsure5287]

Thanks for the tip I'm trying to learn it to cause I go to east LA in a year 💯

[@zacurragazzo9432]

This is helpful, someone I know from Argentina is visiting my family in June and I wanna speak to them with the upmost respect

[@katl1489]

@@zacurragazzo9432 Entonces debes aprendar vosotros

[@ediwansilva7761]

interesting. In portuguese, "você" (usted) is the informal one, and "tu" may be used in two different ways: conjugated in 2nd person, very formal, and, in 3rd person, very informal, even rude.

[@rubengarciaalvarez3764]

Hello from Spain. Me reí un montón con la pequeña confusión de "yellow" y "hielo". It was very funny. Great Spanish.

[@rocker76m88]

I thought that was funny too 😄 I think he did great speaking Spanish

[@gaston9008]

Latinos don’t speak proper Spanish. Pisses me off they speak a “gringo” language

[@toratora9994]

I loved it too! I leaned to pronounce hielo by saying “yellow”.

[@Nehauon]

For me, the pronunciation came naturally. I knew how to say most words when i learned the rules, unless it was a fusion of an aztec language like some places in mexico

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

Me too! Because I can speak Spanish and I knew what hielo meant, which sounds a bit like yellow...

[@OptimusPurp]

I speak fluen spanish and english and i never noticed ice sounded like yellow until you brought it up. Your spanish is on point. Los hablas muy bien amigo

[@Saborico7g]

"Ojos is eyes, ice is hielo, yellow is amarillo " my Dads favorite saying

[@albertopalos9093]

Tienes razón, el habla muy bien para el poco tiempo que ha estado aprendiendo, es muy bueno!

[@roneeeen8746]

it doesn’t lol, it’s just how this guy talked spanish with that americanized accent

[@aldozilli1293]

Yellow and hielo are pronounced very differently

[@Luckyvegan01]

No suena igual tiene un sonido parecido en español suena como ielo, y El yellow del inglés suena como llelou

[@icanwatchthevideos]

Are we just going to ignore the fact that this dude has never eaten a taco before??

[@sneakysquirrel7988]

I was disappointed that he didn't eat it on camera or comment on how he liked it.

[@rosedaddona4262]

Taco bell doesn't count.

[@crizzzzzaguirre1414]

*Authentic mexican taco. Taco bell sucks

[@GarageHaruo]

Think it's cause he's jewish

[@icanwatchthevideos]

@@GarageHaruo at least half of the Jewish people in America do not follow the Jewish dietary laws, so I don't think so

[@zobius9191]

"With so many languages, I can make so many friends" this is so damn true. Learning Korean in VRChat has been a godsend. Not only are the Koreans are more than happy that an American is learning their language, but they want to know you too! Cheers to learning how to communicate with our fellow man!

[@Gr3ngasho]

8$ for a tamal..... TE AGARRARON DE SANO 🤣 mano, así no essss te falta Gringo! Jajajaja Na buen video amigo

[@puertoricotacabron]

Jajajajaja talvez es porque en NY todo es mas caro

[@DarkPegasus04]

JAJAJAJ le vieron la cara de gringo y tome 30 mil pesos por algo que cuesta como 2 mil pesos

[@hocky7d]

Se la dejaron caer gacha.

[@hocky7d]

Aquí en México con $1 dólar te compras dos tamales

[@puertoricotacabron]

Eduardo Rodríguez N y los tacos a como estan? Yo vivo en Florida y hay algunos lugares q los tienen a $2 el taco

[@jetjaguar72]

Dude, you're so respectful of other people's cultures. That is so rad.

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

Respect aka reverence is only meant for me The God(dess) / The Leader / The Queen / The Lady / The Princess etc, not for people - the big terms respect and palacios only reflect me, so they can’t be misused in others’ names and must be edited out and changed, and a suitable term would be consideration / having consideration, instead of the big term respect.

[@Chocolatepain]

@@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038 what are you on about

[@ihopness1668]

​@@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038 wat

[@julia6403]

"this is the best way to learn spanish" also: "que es hielo?" lmaooooooo

[@Jose-pp3jp]

The color? La señora: tas pendejo

[@micco35]

Se supone que se va a aprender todo el vocabulario español en un corto tiempo? O entiendo que lo dices en broma pero igual..

[@sunshine-cj8nl]

It's so cute that he doesn't cut out his mistakes. And the more epic the mistake, the better you'll remember the word in the future. I know firsthand haha

[@Tucanazo69]

LMAO

[@GirtonOramsay]

@@micco35 This is usually beginner vocab taught in spanish classes

[@maureenelawady2596]

Great philosophy. "When you learn languages you make so many friends." This is what is needed on the world."

[@LivingBobby]

love this! Super inspiring to just walk around and speak with locals!!

[@joemarmer4125]

Eyy!!! Love your videos man

[@lunaconsol8163]

Watch your videos Amazing capsule hostel Love from india

[@danieldesantiago6472]

“Nos vemos pronto” is like saying “we’ll see eachother real soon!” Try using “nos vemos” or “hasta luego” instead. They’re a bit more casual when talking to strangers but good job nonetheless!

[@latin95]

Habla re bien el chabon que decís .. ? Nos vemos pronto está bien ..

[@KillaSin515]

Maybe that is what he meant. That he will see them soon.

[@Suyaang]

What does “nos vemos” mean

[@sinester96]

@@Suyaang "see you".

[@sinester96]

@@latin95 pues a comparación de otros si, pero aún le falta perfeccionar la parte de la formalidad. Y no está mal dicho, solo que se escucha raro ya que digan así "nos vemos". Jajaja

[@venomax]

This man just learned a new language during quarantine. What have you done?

[@jadalidakroub288]

Worked out and learned my language better😂

[@rafael-bb2tn]

Had online classes

[@littlesalty6751]

The Rubiks cube

[@Night_owl4787]

Watch unfinished anime

[@grimmerjxcts2206]

Lost friends

[@DarKer1088]

As a Latino, you gotta love people that are passionate about our culture and language. I’m always amazed when someone talks to me in Spanish not being native Spanish speaker, even if they’re not that good. What counts is that they tried

[@Desiraemel]

“Gringo” his titles crack me up.

[@loqred5026]

Los mexicanos comenzaron llamar gringos a los gringos pero hoy en día es porque los gringos no tienen identidad para llamarles por su origen. No se les puede llamar estados unidendes ni americanos Solo norte americanos. los gringos no tienen esa palabra que los represente como en los demás países o simplemente que en el español no hay una palabra correcta para llamar a los gringos

[@korelamerikano]

@@sonnypally6 lol Gringo is just a bastardization of the word GRIEGO which means Greek

[@TheKillerZmile]

@@sonnypally6 new york yankees?

[@Leopard762]

sonnypally6 Read Article 30 of the Mexican constitution if you want to get “technical”. Many are born in the US and raised visiting family in Mexico/respective country of origin throughout their lives, therefore still apart of the culture. They’re not viewed as gringos and many speak fluent Spanish. There are many examples including professional boxer Andy Ruiz (first Mexican Heavyweight Champ), Mikey Garcia, etc. who were born in the US. This gets brought up a lot by non-Hispanic Americans (which I’m assuming you are, I could be wrong) it always seems like they’re trying to label who belongs where and what labels to put on others, funny.

[@pinosisti]

As a latino, I loved this video! And the majority of us are like the Colombian guy, so it didn't surprise me when he called u back and showed his culture, being nice and wanting to talk... Greetings from Argentina 🙂

[@DaIndieGodFather]

Hey Xioma just a friendly tip: learn the difference between “Tu” and “Usted”. Usted is a lot more polite when addressing strangers and people older than you. Also “su” and “tu”. If you look into it I’m sure you’ll figure it out.

[@Tiamarruca]

*No aplica en Argentina y algunas regiones de Colombia

[@MrMajikman1]

DalndieGodFather, not true. In Mexico and Spain that is true, but in Colombia, most people use "Tú" even to strangers, professionals, and the elderly. It is more common to use "usted" along the coast, but not necessarily on the interior.

[@simonc6959]

@@MrMajikman1 amenos de que seas rolo

[@zelta1100]

Depende de donde eres nunca escuchas el "usted" o "tú", así que tampoco hay tanto problema.

[@DulceAmada]

You right. I learned proper Spanish and informal Spanish, I only ever use “usted” with strangers. I rarely use “tu” either with my family.

[@brandyjean7944]

My fiance is white and In utah we have mostly mexican people around and when he speaks Spanish to them the get really excited it's very wholesome to see how happy they get

[@OverSizedMidgetES]

That's such a weird North American thing huh 🤔, Spanish is a white European language

[@yucol5661]

@@OverSizedMidgetES blame the media. But to be fair the US is somewhat socially segregated so people use the only thing they have to understand other cultures and groups. Stereotypes, cartoons and prejudices are what some people will use to judge others if they have never meet a person of that group in their whole live.

[@onfoenemgrave]

@@yucol5661 Yes, I live in Chicago where it’s very segregated, i rarely see any white people in the area that i live in. It’s a mixture of black and brown people. I literally have to travel a good 25-30 minutes to reach a majority white neighborhood.

[@alexanderluna1845]

Cool but you say it as if all mexicans we're brown when thats not the case i live here in Mexico and you'll be surprised at the ammount of white mexicans there are , like a lot of mexicans are white specially in the North ...

[@CorvusLeukos]

@@alexanderluna1845 tbf many Hispanics think Brits or Germans for example are only white, I mean some even think all actual US-Americans are white... Which is far from truth. But it's normal to associate languages to those who use it the most. So when people hear Spanish they think of Mexico, whilst Spanish comes from Castile in Spain, and there are also other North American, South American and even some African and Asian countries that speak the language... I'm partially Spanish and it's a bit annoying also for me when people link Spanish exclusively to Mexico but yeah, we can do nothing

[@eddysimo1]

Estuve esperando por este vídeo por mucho tiempo porque te sigo por varios meses. Tienes un gran talento para aprender idiomas y es muy motivador verte como lo haces. Si sigues practicándolo en un año más estarás hablando mejor que muchos nativos de latinoamérica. Buen vídeo y mucha suerte.👍🏼

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

Yo soy la unica Luna / Estrella etc (aka astral names) y el nombre Luna tiene que ser cambiado!

[@xaliflornia]

your spanish was MAD CUTE, you can tell you’re actually trying & we appreciate you appreciating our culture!! I also loveeee how the colombian people showed how much love they have for their culture. Latino culture is all about pride for the motherland & i love that.

[@quierocantarajesusymaria4303]

Soy de El Salvador. A diferencia de los videos donde sales hablando en chino, este me hizo sentir tan en casa, eso me encantó. 🙌😊

[@eli-iw1hz]

Ayyy El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@paolaruiz3371]

Started crying during the Colombian part ❤️ so much love and pride for mi pais

[@dannarangel5695]

"Qué es hielo?" JAJAJAJAJAJAJA lo siento

[@skramzgang.5889]

Yellow!?

[@Helucidastudio]

@@skramzgang.5889 hell

[@Limonio456]

Yellow XDXD

[@doyltruddy902]

What a corny pun lol. Sometimes the corniest jokes are the best :)

[@celestemei5986]

AHAHJASHJDSAHJSDA XDEEE

[@belenq.3351]

The thing is , there isn’t a specific way Hispanics “look”...it’s normal to see a light as well as a dark skin Hispanic so that’s why people don’t usually get so surprised when a foreigner speaks Spanish (unless they already know they’re a foreigner). As for a white person, I’d think they’re from Argentina or something lol (not to stereotype Argentinians tho)

[@araceli3353]

I'm from Argentina and yes, here are a lot of light skin and caucasian ppl

[@char915]

Exactly. My dads from Argentina so I’ve grown up speaking Spanish but I still have blue eyes and light brown hair

[@anttonferre7127]

I’m from Spain and people think I’m gringo

[@GringoPaulistano]

In southern Brazil I’ve had someone ask me if I was from Argentina. I usually get lots of Brazilians asking if I’m German.

[@DOFT.mp4]

@Juan Cruz Santiago don't be self conscience of your skin color, my friend! It's amazing to have so many people in one culture that look so different from each other!

[@vmvm949]

Everyone at chinatown was recognizing him, so he changed the neighbourhood and language lol

[@ConserveMore]

You like learning languages, meeting different kinds of people, and you chose the green salsa. We'd get along well.

[@neocity1347]

this gives me so much motivation to continue studying languages

[@SAdozer]

Back in the 70s, in my early years in the US, I use to get disciplined (hit) in elementary school for speaking Spanish. And some classmates bullied me also. Dang it! Now everyone wants to learn Spanish 😂

[@fizzel5711]

Any Rebel a supremely ignorant view _ bilingualism will help you achieve a higher IQ and particularly learning Spanish will allow you to speak millions of people world wide .

[@extinctwarriorrace1755]

@Any Rebel Actually, spanish is a lot more spoken that english. Still, english is more useful but learning spanish benefits you in so many ways, like the basis from other latin based languages, the insane amount of people you can comunicate to by so...

[@gustavoruvalcaba89]

It brings so much happiness to my life the fact that there's people that enjoy learning other languages and not only that but they like to engage with and get to know people that speak such language! Congratulations! You are a great person!

[@amorupatieee]

The way you can conjugate the verbs it's impressing

[@chuckytronicx]

Not really, and his accent is shit.

[@yonahuski5728]

*2 months prior* "How I Learnt Fluent Spanish in 20 Days" *now* "Qué es hielo?"

[@luisaymerich9675]

@Gonzalo Gonzalo Just don't eat the yellow hielo 😄

[@MarioGonzalez-nm2ql]

Lmao hilarious

[@YouGotUnlucky]

Exactly.... Makes me question when he claims to be “perfect in Chinese”

[@aha3885]

La verdad es que como hispanoparlante me ofende just a little bit que este gringo le dedique una década al estudio y la práctica del chino, y en dos meses ya crea que puede fardar en el mercado chapurreando esa cosa que maneja, el wowñol.

[@GirtonOramsay]

@@YouGotUnlucky Nah he definitely understands Chinese languages (he spent 10 yrs studying it) vs the quarantine shutdown of a few months for Spanish

[@mcfc48]

This is a really good honest video! I like how you included the times you didn't understand as it's what we all go through as language learners.

[@danlikes2play779]

this is so awesome man! i love that youre challenging yourself to learn another language and then on top of that engage with people in the community. the guy working the food truck gave you alot of his time, if you didnt speak to him prior to filming id say he was very nice and genuine speaking in his native tongue out of respect for you trying to learn. that is great. looking forward to watching the next ones!!! you da man!

[@christianbejarano6263]

It’s so funny when you make an effort to speak spanish and they answer in english 😆

[@stephenlynam9847]

Me: Wants to learn another language to connect with more people Also me: Won’t even speak to English speakers when I go out

[@rosedaddona4262]

Be bold and say hello!

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

Right? I have too much anxiety. I'd forget to even speak and would freeze up instantly and probably run away. xD

[@deerhunter7482]

Welcome to democratic socialism, the mask is the first test.

[@summero-my5in]

@@deerhunter7482 Mf what

[@emilylee9568]

Same here. I feel so much second hand embarrassment already watching this video haha. Even though there's nothibg for him to be embarrassed about.

[@davidgg3911]

Me sorprende lo bien que hablas español! Empecé a seguirte antes de que lo aprendieras y lo hablas muy bien. La pronunciación de "hielo" y "yellow" son muy parecidas, es gracioso porque hay chistes por el parecido. Así que no te preocupes porque es normal jajajaja

[@ericking4072]

😂😂😂A WEBO!

[@whathello5867]

Yeah, I remember when I was confused on that word as well

[@itzangel3625]

Simón yo igual lo digo desde que sabía solo Chino e inglés

[@Cindy-pk6gy]

Eso fue muy chistoso! Jaja

[@notagamer9258]

My mann my mann dont worry about making mistakes im Pretty sure you will be fluent pretty soon. Broo you are inspiring 🔥🔥

[@Natura.Dinner]

When an old Girl say: "don't buy a chinese food", and You get starter to Speak Mandarin, wooaaahh, I LOVE It, in her face!!!

[@anthonymedina7737]

He can have a conversation in spanish and it's pretty understandable, stop trying to look smart by correcting his mistakes.

[@victorvera4844]

There's nothing wrong with correcting his mistakes. That's the only way people learn and improve their language skills.

[@anthonymedina7737]

@@victorvera4844 just read the comment section. And of course there's nothing wrong in pointing out the mistakes but criticize or make fun of it, it's a completely different thing.

[@Ryosuke1208]

I agree, but TBH it's hard not to laugh at the "hielo" part. I'm not making fun of him, just laughing at the situation.

[@patrick22014]

@@anthonymedina7737 Exactly. Actually most of Mexicans always try to critize people who is just learning Spanish. It's pretty obvious that he's new with the language therefore he's gonna commit a lot of mistakes. It's not that they point out the mistakes is that they do it in a despective manner.

[@sergeigen1]

@@patrick22014 its because mexicans are sick and tired of white americans culturally appropriating their culture that they have become overly critical

[@InnerPeaceBeauty]

I cannot believe that its been 3 months!!.. I remember you perched on the outside ledge with the camera balancing lol.. Man time flies in lockdown.

[@pvtpy1e]

The opening reminds me of a bilingual joke. Ojos es eyes, ice es hielo, yellow es amarillo.

[@DJADX]

Russell Peters used that joke in one of his specials, you can find it on KZbin

[@izulopezr]

And also it reminds me of the song "Qué difícil es hablar el español" from "Inténtalo Carito KZbin channel" 😂

[@azulcucaracha9987]

I’m a white dude and I work at a smaller grocery store in my town and we have a lot of Hispanic/latino/Spanish customers, I started watching your videos and now I’m practicing Spanish. I wanna be able to help these people when they ask me where stuff is in the store. I also just think it would be super cool to know another language. But now I actually feel motivated and I’m getting it

[@CorvusLeukos]

Fam, I intend no offense, but saying you're white has no relation with you knowing how to speak Spanish or not. If you go to a Spanish-speaking country and you say "oh sorry, I'm white so I haven't mastered Spanish yet" or smh like that, well that would sound terribly ignorant, not offensive imo, just plain ignorant. I'm white and I speak Spanish, my entire family comes from Italy, German-Switzerland and Spain. Never in my life have I been confused with another nationality because I'm white. I'm from Argentina and most of us here are white so that could help, but I'm sure that if I go to Mexico, Colombia or Bolivia the exact same thing would happen. Btw good luck learning Spanish! It's a quite complex language but it also feels rewarding once you can actually speak it properly.

[@uthmanibn-jafar1159]

@@CorvusLeukos I don't think you realize how obsessed Americans are with race. They view absolutely EVERYTHING through the lens of race, and I do mean "race" not "ethnicity". What he said is just how people talk in America.

[@CorvusLeukos]

@@uthmanibn-jafar1159 Yeah I know, it's sad they're this obsessed... But I can understand them, the USA is one of the most diverse countries on Earth, so they need to classify themselves in order not to be equal to everybody because that's boring and against how we humans work... Still violence is not justified, of course.

[@dangercat9188]

Just don't assume that someone speaks a certain language because of the way they look. I'm a Hispanic American and I prefer to communicate in English first, especially if the person isn't Hispanic. If they only speak Spanish then that's a different story. That's like going up to a Japanese person and speaking Chinese to them. English first and then once you feel comfortable with the person, then you can practice their native language. This has always been a pet peeve of mine every since I was a kid lol. Idk if I'm the only one though.

[@azulcucaracha9987]

@@dangercat9188 they literally come up to me and start ask me stuff in Spanish.

[@elbagarritsen8328]

"Ten buen día" or "que te vaya bien" sounds more natural than "nos vemos pronto" hahah But your spanish is so good!

[@marisabeltran3084]

"Que tenga un buen dia" o que le vaya bien" es lo que yo hubiera sugerido.

[@ErnestoCode]

I LOVE that he got some exposure to the Spanish language. This is the best way to learn. Immerse yourself.

[@johnxgames1041]

Cuando mi idioma nativo es el español y sin embargo estoy leyendo los subtitulos en inglés para entender 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦😂

[@leilanilopez5693]

JAJAJA yo tambien

[@cocu_chan]

X3 xp

[@Karina-ux4lv]

Jajajajaja porqué seremos así??? 😂😂😂

[@extinctwarriorrace1755]

Está bien hacerlo porque así aprendes más inglés. Yo lo hago, aunque soy nativo xD.

[@franciscocoronelarevalo1009]

Si estas interesado en aprender inglés esta muy bien que lo hagas, yo igual lo hago

[@malanamarie5206]

I’ve been learning Spanish much longer than you and I most likely know more vocab and grammar but you speak and converse SO much better than me I’ve realized from you that speaking and confidence is probably the most important thing when learning a language! Im going to try to start speaking more because of you! thx

[@koke1699]

Yo bien estupido leyendo los subtítulos en inglés entendiendo perfectamente el español 😂😂

[@thatgirlinitaly]

Yo tambien jajajaja...

[@stig5763]

I see you speak so many languages fluently and it’s great. It’s so entertaining, but now I’m jealous. I have been trying to learn Spanish for the last 3 years from just working in a mostly Spanish spoken environment. I can barely make my way through a conversation. Seeing you do this today has changed me. I will push hard to learn now. Thank you.

[@extinctwarriorrace1755]

Have you tried doing basic things tho? Think about that: How do babies learn languages? By the most basic and silly things. My advice is: Watch spanish KZbinrs, watch spanish movies (With eng subs ofc), don't limit yourself on just studying vocabulary or grammar, that won't help you at all. I'm a native spaniard but I know english since 6 or 7 because I put this on practise and, even when my accent is cringy I fully understand anyone speaking in english, no matter what they say. I started to consume things on english and I'm still going and I'm doing well.

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

I learned Spanish so fast as a child, and I can understand pretty much everything they write / say in Spanish (I can speak Spanish) and I find Spanish very easy to learn/speak - while Chinese seems very difficult to me...

[@blooky219]

god I wish I could learn languages as quickly and effortlessly like you do! I struggle a lot with motivation and depression so most days its hard for me to get out of bed but I really really want to learn so many languages. Your videos make me so excited and happy!! I actually smiled a lot during this one because I understood quite a bit of the spanish! I wish I had motivation!! Someday I will be bilingual I just know it

[@justwantedtea]

I’m glad you’re venturing out there! Latino culture is so closely-knit together, we are warm, friendly, and very interested in other cultures too (just like that Colombian guy that came back to show you his culture on his phone ☺️). The delicious food is just an added plus

[@katyafransheskahernandezsi6519]

LOL I see how Latino accents would confuse you. When he said "paseando" he actually pronounced it like "pasiando". I totally get why you didn't understand it. Even when he repeated it he said "pasiando" again hahaha. Then "hielo" sounded like "yelo", which is another way us Latinos mispronounce our own language. XD I do love that you're so fearless. I subscribed for your Mandarin videos but it's awesome to hear you speak Spanish as well. :)

[@paulhewson4600]

So,,,,,Can we just call you " Kat",,,,,damn 4 names

[@AsierBenito]

Xiaoma : my Spanish is far from perfect... Also Xiaoma : this is how I learnt to speak fluent Spanish in 20 days

[@whathello5867]

小马: esto es sólo el principio

[@mcgamerbr2605]

Speaking a language fluently doesn't mean speak it perfectly

[@muhilan8540]

fluent doesn't mean perfect lmao

[@nelleyvargas3759]

i agree lol ☝🏻

[@TheHoonJin]

He isn't fluent lol

[@DANALDTRAMP]

If you're new here, the thrust of the channel is a skinny guy learned chinese and got chubby. Spanish should make him morbidly obese.

[@dougthebuilder1]

Yeah his whole content is just eating.

[@pookiehoney]

That Mexican food though 👌

[@paulrosado6431]

LMAO

[@radioactiverarity3477]

And the all American burger 🍔 makes you a candidate for my 600lb life or it might just make you look like Clarence

[@cccycling5835]

Chinese and Mexican food tho 👌

[@jay120589]

It’s good to see people learning from each other’s cultures.

[@didac290]

Dude im from spain and Im amazed at how fast you learned to speak that well in this short time, keep it up💪

[@ericcastillo3435]

I love you’re enthusiasm when trying to speak the language! Keep it bro you honestly have pretty fluent Spanish. Respect bro aha, es todo mi primo guerito! 🇲🇽🇺🇸❤️

[@ElGringoSam]

This is what I’ve been waiting for 😳

[@evelynnvernaz]

"You speak English, Spanish and Chinese" Oh if you truly knew this man's full potential 😂😂😂

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

He hasn't even revealed his final form yet. Lmao!

[@freyawyttthegoddessandchip7764]

The special / big name Evelynn only reflects me, and cannot be misused in names, and it must be edited out and changed - the terms man / guy / boy only reflect pure/virgin men, and the word dude should be used instead of man, and the words fan and dom also cannot be misused in names, and the word supporter should be used instead of fan.

[@christaaaaa]

the fuck you on about@@freyawyttthegoddessandchip7764

[@iplayeddsharpminor]

@@ReptilianTeaDrinker you stole my reply 2 years ago haha

[@porcelainegg]

when someone asks a question and you want to ask them back it’s just common courtesy to not say “ y tu? “ . “y usted” . something my mom taught me

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

I’m learning Spanish now, I’m in AP Spanish so not horrible. When I heard the “Y tu” I really cringed bc my teacher puts a lot of emphasis on respect in the Hispanic communityZ

[@aidanschram9652]

I never know when to address somebody as usted. I usually just call everyone usted unless they are my friend or are younger than me.

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

@@aidanschram9652 that’s what I usually do too and it’s not a problem... though this one time I was in class with a friend who is a native speaker and she thought I called her by usted (I didn’t, she heard me wrong). She was all like “usted??!??!?”, kind of hurt/offended. It was my first time that anyone had actually reacted to the difference between tu and usted but I found it interesting.

[@chsinskyy]

Not to say??

[@salvadorcortes8548]

"Andas pasiando?" = Andas paseando Litreally: Are you taking a walk? Best translation: Are you hanging out?

[@ROcKeRDaN98]

I was wondering what that meant. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@mariodroid7]

That's not the best translation. The best would be, are you sightseeing?

[@astrozoo]

pasear implies luisure, any mobile luisure activity can be described as paseando, inclunding riding vehicles, conveyances

[@mariodroid7]

Well, I translated that from my point of view and experience as an English teacher. However, depending on where your are from in Latin America, you may say things differently.

[@astrozoo]

@@mariodroid7 sightseeing implies leisure so it's accurate, more accurate than hanging out, since hanging out does not have motion (notice how the man moved his hand back and forth when he said 'paseando' signaling movement). "Taking a stroll" is best equivalent in this situation.

[@leinyaronairtam2502]

Also in Filipino 🇵🇭 "Ice = Yelo (hielo)" coz some Filipino loanwords are from Español (Spanish)

[@adventuresofsven2314]

Tagalog is a beautiful language.If i would of stayed in the US i would of studied it.Lots of nice Philippinos there and the food is amazing.Wanted a Philippina but never happened.

[@imjustchillman]

Ive never met an American that speaks fluent cebuano(Filipino dialect) Tagalog is pretty common but they dont really nail the accent like xiaoma does with Chinese

[@Rhob81]

Also, "but" ("pero" in Spanish) is the same in Tagalog ("pero").

[@valesoma4611]

Yeah! I think I've heard somewhere that that's the same case for words like kitchen "kusina" (tagalog) and "cocina" (spanish) or "kamusta" (tagalog) and "Cómo está/ estás?"

[@Rhob81]

Vale Soma Exactly! So many similar words!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

It’s amazing how you are able to bring out kindness into all the people you meet. It brings me so much joy. Thank you.

[@dter706]

A better way to say i’ll see you later is, “hasta luego” ;)

[@justralph780]

Facts I say that all the time instead of adiós now

[@neobx2]

Nos vemos it’s easier

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

I like hasta la vista baby better...

[@Gerryatv21]

To make it better just add one more word. “Hasta luego verga”

[@casiesilverman]

@@Gerryatv21 lol don't make him say that

[@sweetandyyy]

I love this! It’s so nice to see him talking with real people and how they welcome him!

[@thetrueoneandonlyladyprinc8038]

The food related term sweet and the big term love only reflect me the only sweet being and the only lovable being - such terms can’t be misused in names etc, and must be edited out.

[@quaishan5628]

“My Spanish is far from perfect” *reads the English Bible in Spanish in 2 times speed

[@VanessaGraulich]

I am a native Spanish Speaker, this guy nailed it !!! Increible como hablas tan claro. Eres un genio.

[@ivanrobc]

This was totally hilarious, like your phrases were taken from Duolingo 😂 I laughed a lot, I’m sorry but don’t take me wrong, I love your channel

[@baebyun2914]

Xiaoma: "I only speak a little bit of Spanish" Also Xiaoma: is able to have an entire conversation with more than four Latinos. I admire you so much, dude. BTW, the Yellow/Hielo situation was really funny and cute omg I never actually thought those words sounded very similar

[@Sramda9]

his spanish is not good, he just speaks badly pronounce simple phrases quick, like, I'm hispanic and half of the time didn't know what he was saying

[@noamemerson-fleming285]

@Briana Gebell I ain't reading all that I'm happy for you though Or sorry that happened

[@pak3ton]

@Briana Gebell i just tag you for your reply with that stuff about latin america :v

[@金雅女士]

I’m Chinese and when I visited Mexico with my family, they didn’t know how to order 😂 so when I spoke in Spanish they were shocked to see an Asian speaking Spanish since my family doesn’t know Spanish 😭

[@faaaaaaaaaaack]

I mean…there are lots of Asians who live in Mexico and speak great Spanish. People were probably shocked to see tourists speaking Spanish

[@MiguelRodriguez-hv9rv]

Best Chinese food I had was in Mexico. In Mexico there are a lot of fluent Spanish speaking Asians. It blew my mind when they spoke fluent Spanish when I ordered.

[@perlamartinezgalaviz8375]

You’re an inspiration for everyone who wants to learn languages, I always think that languages open doors! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@Deadman1000]

Respect for doing this man a lot of people believe we are all Mexican when spanish extends to all lot of different places even my ancestors in Europe would be impressed.

[@PabloLopez-hz2hq]

The one thing that I love and that is universal is when Hispanics show you their culture on their phone if you are interested.

[@ermelinda2223]

What do you mean by on their phone?? I’m curious

[@pollymuyt]

El hombre se defiende y todo el mundo a cagarle porque no entiende “hielo; LOL!! 😂😂😂

[@skramzgang.5889]

Cagarle no es una palabra mala en Latinoamerica? I'm An American doesn't speak very good Spanish, sorry

[@juanprieto4115]

@@skramzgang.5889 depende del país, en Colombia si se entendería de manera grosera, en México no

[@patrick22014]

@@juanprieto4115 Aquí sería más como una palabra vulgar, pero tienes razón. No es ofensivo.

[@speakconmigo5725]

Ya se. Jaja

[@manuelgerman1426]

En mi país cargarle no es mala palabra si no una vulgar y puede significar dos cosas: defecar o arruinar

[@ebrake.5889]

Whats up bro I'm so happy you live in NYC. I speak English, Spanish, and Italian. Im glad you learned Spanish! Its a great language and the food and music that comes with it is amazing.

[@polpastor691]

As a spanish guy, I could cleary tell he's a foreigner, his accent isn't that good but overall he speaks pretty well

[@Ryosuke1208]

I think even non-spanish native speakers could tell the difference.

[@lenof_]

Well, but actually some phrases he said were very well. Idk, I feel like he could get so much better at the point you can't tell if he's american

[@trollgeneral6624]

Not all spanishbis the same. Spanish from Latin America is different from Spain. So he would've sounded different to you regardless

[@marey8881]

That conversation about "yellow". Had me dying.😂 6:35

[@Cindy-pk6gy]

I speak spanish and English so I found that funny too. Hahaha

[@VolpeWhereAreYou]

Great bro, when you get a chance try Venezuelan arepas with melted cheese and ham

[@lunaconsol8163]

Love from india Watch your all videos

[@annielin2894]

Volpe Where Are You I agree!

[@alyssagennuso6526]

Arepas are heavenly

[@andr0idbarbie945]

The absolute best.